Chelsea have decided to completely give up on their chase of Napoli star Victor Osimhen, switching focus to Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion. The Blues had been in close contact with the Partenopei for a number of weeks now as the two clubs discussed a possible swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku and a hefty lump sum […]
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Atletico Madrid to Sign Julian Alvarez for £81.5 Million
Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Manchester City to secure the services of forward Julian Alvarez for £81.5 million. The transfer fee includes an initial £64.4 million along with potential add-ons amounting to £17.1 million. This transfer deal sets a new record for Manchester City, surpassing the £50 million paid by Chelsea for Raheem […]
Nigeria’s Favour Ofili Qualifies for 200m Finals at Paris 2024
Nigeria’s rising star Favour Ofili has moved one step closer to realizing her Olympic dream by qualifying for the final of the women’s 200m at Paris 2024. Ofili finished second in her heat with a season’s best time of 22.05 seconds, just behind Julien Alfred, who won the race with a time of 21.98 seconds. […]
Algerian Teen Kaylia Nemour Makes History with Gold in Uneven Bars at Paris Olympics
Algerian gymnast Kaylia Nemour has made history by becoming the first African to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics, securing gold in the uneven bars event at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. The 17-year-old, who was born in France, dazzled with her high-flying routines to score 15.700 points, surpassing China’s Qiu Qiyuan, who took silver […]
Pau Victor’s Quickfire Double Secures Barcelona’s Victory Over Real Madrid in El Clasico
Rising Barcelona star Pau Victor stole the spotlight with a stunning 12-minute brace, leading his team to a 2-0 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid and earning the MVP award for the fixture. The match, held at MetLife Stadium, was briefly interrupted due to lightning and heavy rain. After a 70-minute delay, the game resumed to […]
Martin Braithwaite Eyes Espanyol Purchase After Tense Exit
Martin Braithwaite, recently released by Espanyol, is reportedly planning to buy the LaLiga side following a fallout with the club’s management, according to MARCA. This surprising move comes after his departure from Espanyol earlier this summer. Having now signed with Brazilian club Grêmio, Braithwaite initially expressed a desire to leave Espanyol in 2023 when the […]
Alex Iwobi Named Man of the Match in Fulham’s Win Over Benfica
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi was named Man of the Match following his stellar performance in Fulham’s 1-0 pre-season friendly victory over Benfica at the Estadio Algarve on Friday night, reports PUNCH Sports Extra. The 27-year-old, wearing the number 17 jersey, scored the decisive goal in the 21st minute, finishing from inside the box with […]
Erik Ten Hag Hints at Satisfaction with Current Centre-Back Options Amid Transfer Speculation
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has suggested he may be content with his current centre-back options even if the club does not secure the transfers of Matthijs de Ligt or Jarrad Branthwaite before the summer window closes. The Red Devils suffered a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in their final pre-season friendly in the United […]
Favour Ofili Kicks Off 200m Campaign in Paris
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili will start her quest for a medal in the women’s 200m at the Paris 2024 Olympics at La Chapelle Arena on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. This event comes after a controversial administrative error led to her exclusion from the women’s 100m, a situation that has left the athlete and Nigerian […]
PSG Intensifies Interest in Man City Star Julian Álvarez
According to ESPN Argentina, PSG’s interest in Julian Álvarez is growing, with plans to engage in concrete discussions with Manchester City next week regarding the transfer of the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner. TyC Sports’ Germán García Grova reports that PSG has officially made an offer for Álvarez. However, Atlético de Madrid has made Álvarez […]