Mohammed Salah admitted he is “truly lost for words” as he paid his tributes following the death of Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota. Jota passed away alongside his brother Andre Silva after a car crash in Spain in the early hours of Thursday morning. The Portuguese brothers were making their travels back to England when their car suffered a suspected tyre blowout in the process of them overtaking another vehicle which caused them to spiral off the road. Tributes have trooped in from the football community with Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp leading the way. Now…
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Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged by the Metropolitan Police Service with one count of sexual assault and five counts of rape. Three of the counts of rape are associated to one woman, two are associated to a second woman, and the one count of sexual assault is tagged to a third woman. They are reported to have occurred between 2021 and 2022 – as the Ghanaian will now appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5. “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man after a file of evidence was submitted…
Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva have been laid to rest in a funeral service which took place in Portugal on Saturday. The pair tragically passed away in a car crash in the early hours of Thursday morning as they were traveling back to England when their tyre suffered a suspected blowout while overtaking another vehicle, causing them to veer off the road. The accident happened days after Liverpool forward, Jota, married his childhood love Rute Cardoso, who has birthed three children. The occurrence sent shockwaves through the footballing community, which was full of grief for a talent who…
Cristiano Ronaldo penned a two-year extension with Al-Nassr after months of uncertainty over his future ahead of the new season. “Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at @AlNassrFC until 2027,” said the club via a post on X. Ronaldo arrived in the kingdom in 2023 at the club, stirring an influx of players in the latter stages of their careers to the oil-rich country. The 40-year-old heralded a rush of departure rumours last month, when he posted ‘This chapter is over’ hours after the Saudi Pro League came to a conclusion as Al-Nassr finished third and trophyless once again — however, those…
Arsenal’s 18-year-old sensation Myles Lewis-Skelly has signed a new long-term deal at the Emirates. The England international penned a new five-year contract with the North London outfit after a brilliant breakthrough campaign with the senior team. “I’m so proud and happy,” Lewis-Skelly said to the Arsenal media. “I know those words are simple, but I think they sum up how I feel signing for this club. I’m a fan and it’s like a dream come true. “I’ve embodied the values of Hale End and come through. I’ve still got a lot of years ahead of me, so if I can…
Manchester City’s new club captain Bernardo Silva expressed his excitement for the future of the club following their 5-2 win over Juventus is the Club World Cup. After enduring a troubled campaign last season and going trophyless, City looked peerless in their triumph in their final group game which showed their intent and capability of ending as world champions come July 13. “We’ve always been potential winners in all competitions that we play. Obviously it’s just one game, but we’re happy that the performance was the way it was. It shows that we’re improving, we’re coming back to the levels…
Thomas Partey is reportedly set to leave Arsenal as a free agent once his contract expires on June 30, 2025. Talks over a new contract between the club and the Ghanian international were reported to have hit a barrier days ago after the midfielder opted for higher wages than what was offered. However, Arsenal were unwilling to compromise to increase their offer despite both parties wanting to reach an agreement. According to reports, face-to-face talks ensued between Partey, his agent, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta and club director Andrea Berta – however, an agreement could not be reached for new terms…
Jude Bellingham revealed he will undergo surgery on an existing shoulder problem following the conclusion of the Club World Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder has been experiencing the discomfort after a dislocation in a LaLiga game in November 2023 – and he has been playing with a brace under his shirt since then. With Los Blancos’ intent to win the Club World Cup, the operation is scheduled for after the final. “I’ve got the point where… I’m fed up with the brace, and having to tug on it and having [other] players tug on it, and it rearranging all the…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted sales will be made in this transfer market for the good of the players at the club. City have recruited a number of players ahead of the Club World Cup, with a large squad on the hands of Guardiola. Midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has recently been linked with a switch to Turkey, with Galatasaray reported to be interested. Although, Guardiola responded saying he had no idea about it, he admitted some players will be sold following the arrival of Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki and Rayan Ait-Nouri. “I will love to have the players we have…
Liverpool have announced the transfer of Germany international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal which could sum up to £116 million. Wirtz completes a switch to the Premier League champions for an initial fee of £100 million, with £16 million worth of add-ons included in the deal as Liverpool smashed their club record transfer which was previously held by Darwin Nunez following his move from Benfica. The deal could also surpass the British record of £115 million transfer set by Chelsea for Moises Caicedo in 2023 – if the add-ons are reached. “I feel very happy and very…