Arsenal look set to bring the Leandro Trossard chapter to a close, with reports indicating a €20 million agreement has been reached with Beşiktaş for the Belgian forward. According to James in The Athletic, the deal between Arsenal and Beşiktaş is now in place, ending weeks of speculation over the 31-year-old’s future in North London. While an official announcement is expected after his World Cup duty with Belgium, the move already feels like a natural conclusion to a quietly productive spell. Leandro Trossard joined Arsenal from Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2023, arriving at a moment when the club…
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Manchester United’s search for midfield reinforcements could lead them back to one of their long-term targets, with Brighton’s Carlos Baleba once again emerging as a serious option. According to transfer journalist Ben Jacobs, the Red Devils already reached an agreement on personal terms with the Cameroon international during last summer’s transfer window. While the move never materialized, the player’s desire to join United reportedly remains unchanged. With veteran midfielder Casemiro departing the club this summer, strengthening the midfield has become one of United’s biggest priorities. New manager Michael Carrick, who impressed during his spell as interim boss before earning the…
French superstar Kylian Mbappé says France proved they can win in more than one way after edging past Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16, insisting his team is not afraid of a physical battle when the situation demands it. Speaking after France’s hard-fought 1-0 victory in Philadelphia on Saturday, the Real Madrid forward praised his teammates for adapting to the nature of the contest and showing they could match Paraguay’s intensity. “I think we knew what kind of match we were going to have,” Mbappé said. “We played very well today, both in the way we approached the…
Morocco continued their remarkable FIFA World Cup journey with a commanding 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada on Saturday, booking a place in the quarterfinals while ending Canada’s historic campaign. A brilliant second-half brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a stoppage-time strike from substitute Soufiane Rahimi sealed an impressive win for the Atlas Lions in Houston. The victory also made Morocco the first African nation to reach the World Cup quarterfinals on more than one occasion, following their historic run to the semifinals in Qatar four years ago. Despite the convincing scoreline, Canada head coach Jesse Marsch refused to believe his side…
Every World Cup delivers a story that captures the imagination of football fans around the world — a tale of defiance, hope, and the impossible. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, that fairytale belongs to Cape Verde. An island nation of just over half a million people, making their World Cup debut, led by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who was playing in Portugal’s second division just months ago — and now standing in the way of the greatest footballer of all time. On Friday night in Miami, Cape Verde will take on Argentina in the Round of 32. For most people,…
Galatasaray have reportedly received a massive €120 million offer from a Saudi Arabian club for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, as the race to sign the Super Eagles star heats up. According to Turkish transfer insider Serhan Türk, the Turkish champions are currently weighing up two separate offers worth €120 million each — one from Europe and another from Saudi Arabia. While the Saudi club’s identity remains unknown, the interest underlines just how highly Osimhen is valued in the transfer market. This latest development comes after earlier reports linked Atlético Madrid with a bid in the same region, while another unnamed…
Portugal are through to the World Cup round of 16 after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in Toronto, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos delivering when it mattered most. In what could be remembered as the final World Cup appearance for two football icons — Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić — it was Portugal who survived the late chaos to keep their dream alive. The game had everything: controversy, emotion, VAR drama, and a last-gasp winner. Croatia struck first early in the second half through veteran Ivan Perišić, whose clinical finish in the 53rd minute gave Zlatko Dalić’s side…
Switzerland finally put an end to nearly nine decades of World Cup knockout frustration after a composed 2-0 win over Algeria in Vancouver booked their place in the last 16. Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye sealed a historic victory for Murat Yakin’s side, marking Switzerland’s first knockout-stage win at the World Cup in 88 years. Having lost each of their previous seven knockout matches in the competition, the Swiss arrived with history hanging over them. But this time, they looked calm, clinical, and determined to rewrite the script. Algeria started brightly and looked the sharper side in the…
Spain booked their place in the World Cup Round of 16 in style with a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria in Los Angeles, with Mikel Oyarzabal delivering another standout performance. The European champions looked in control for most of the night and, despite an early setback when Marc Cucurella had a goal ruled out for a controversial foul on the goalkeeper, they never lost their rhythm. It was Oyarzabal who finally broke Austria’s resistance in the 37th minute, calmly finishing to give Spain the lead they had been threatening to take. Austria, managed by Ralf Rangnick, tried to respond after…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo shared an emotional moment with assistant coach Ricardo Carvalho after the national team confirmed the death of Carvalho’s father, Manuel Ribeiro de Carvalho. The heartbreaking news cast a shadow over Portugal’s World Cup preparations, with the squad coming together in a touching show of support at their training base in Florida ahead of their knockout clash against Croatia national football team. Portugal united in grief The Portuguese Football Federation announced that Manuel Ribeiro de Carvalho passed away at the age of 69, just days before Portugal’s crucial Round of 32 encounter. Training was briefly put on…
