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Arsenal star Folarin Balogun is having the time of his life on loan at Stade de Reims. Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun has netted a hat trick for Stadt de Reims in their 4-2 win over Lorient as he makes the most of his loan spell in France. The 21-year-old has now surpassed Kylian Mbappe to go top of the Ligue 1 goalscoring charts after finding the net 14 times this season. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta decided to allow the Englishman to leave the club on loan over the summer as he sought to give the promising youngster more game time. He has been on excellent…

It is not just the British record £107million fee Todd Boehly has paid for Enzo Fernandez, who has played just 29 times for Benfica, which gives the impression that Chelsea’s owner views the transfer market as a gaming exercise. The Football Manager computer game actually has an amortisation facility — the accounting device that Boehly has used to spread vast transfer payments and avoid breaching spending rules. ‘Genius!’ states one of the gamers’ websites drawing players’ attention to it. That is not the word many would choose to describe the American, who spent more cash on transfers last month than all the…

There is still more than halfway of the Premier League season to go but Erik ten Hag has transformed Man United into a credible force. The renovated briefing room at Manchester United’s Carrington training complex is dominated by a monochrome mural of matchgoers. The room, with tiered seating at the request of Erik ten Hag, was hastily completed while United travelled to Thailand and Australia during pre-season. The message Ten Hag drums into the players with the image they are greeted with as they step through the door: play for the fans. During the Manchester derby, Casemiro, Raphael Varane, Fred, Marcus Rashford, Antony and Harry Maguire engaged with…

Who is Kylian Mbappe dating in 2023? French soccer star Kylian Mbappe is usually in the news for his work on the field. Often, however, the Paris Saint-Germain player is also in the news for his affairs off the field. Mbappe’s dating life brings him to the media more often than he would like even though most of it is speculation. Not much about Mbappe’s dating life can be confirmed as he has never opened up about it. So, who is the new girl for Mbappe in 2023? Mbappe’s dating rumors are carrying on since last year. Firstly, it was the much-famed…

Chelsea has already spent more in the January transfer window — around $225 million — than every club in the top leagues in Spain, Italy, Germany and France combined. The final day of the window was another busy one for Chelsea and its new American ownership, with the club negotiating with Benfica in the hope of signing Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez for a British-record fee of $130 million after selling Jorginho to Premier League leader Arsenal. Hakim Ziyech could also leave Chelsea to join Paris Saint-Germain on loan. Seven players have already arrived at Stamford Bridge this month, including Ukraine…

Eddie Nketiah has proved his doubters wrong in 2023. The Arsenal striker may have had reason to be frustrated in the first half of the season after signing a new long-term contract and losing his place in Mikel Arteta’s side to Gabriel Jesus. Last campaign, the Hale End graduate became a regular in the Gunners’ attack following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s controversial exit to Barcelona. After a string of inclusions off the bench, Nketiah started the final eight games of the season and scored five goals amid intense speculation surrounding his future. Amid the rumours linking him with a free transfer move to Germany, Nketiah committed…

Argentinian model and girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez, celebrated her 29th birthday with her family at Armenian restaurant Lavash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this weekend. For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Rodriguez, Ronaldo and their children were photographed at Lavash, with a three-tier cake, as seen in a photo shared on her Instagram account on Saturday. The birthday cake was decorated with flower designs and had “Happy Birthday Georgina” written on it in Portuguese. Georgina Rodriguez celebrates her 29th birthday in Armenian restaurant Lavash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Screengrab) They celebrated her birthday in…

On the 9th of January, Stephanie Rose Bertram, a well-known model, used her social media accounts to deny the rumors of her alleged relationship with Paris Saint-Germain soccer star Kylian Mbappe. A blogger named Aqababe had previously made claims that Bertram was trying to ensnare Mbappe by having a baby with him in order to guarantee her future. This led to the model being subjected to a great deal of backlash on the internet. Bertram had to put up with a lot of hate and negativity from those individuals, but she never let it get her down. Instead, she used…

Arsenal have confirmed the permanent signing of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho after striking an agreement for £12million. The Italian midfielder has put pen to paper on an 18-month contract at the Emirates after finding himself on the periphery of the Chelsea squad in recent months. The transfer sees Mikel Arteta’s search for a central midfielder come to an end after their pursuit of Brighton star Moises Caicedo came to unsuccessful conclusion this week.  Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho for a £12million fee The Italian midfielder has moved from Chelsea to the Gunners on an 18-month contract The club confirmed that Jorginho has agreed…

Argentina’s World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi has revealed having his Instagram account ‘blocked’ after receiving ‘a million messages’ after La Albiceleste’s triumph in Qatar. Messi won the Golden Ball and Silver Boot awards in the tournament after guiding his country to their first World Cup win since 1986. The win completed the 35-year-old’s trophy cabinet after a prolific career and led to many labelling him the greatest footballer of all time. Lionel Messi led Argentina to their first World Cup triumph since 1986 in December last year In his first interview since then, he revealed he was bombarded with messages after the win…

CHELSEA smashed the British transfer record with a stunning £106million deal for Argentina World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez. The Blues completed the blockbuster transfer in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a crazy day of negotiations on deadline day. 12Enzo Fernandez clutches the FIFA Young Player award following his displays for Argentina at the World CupCredit: Getty12Youngster Fernandez has enjoyed a meteoric rise that began at River PlateCredit: Getty It completes a remarkable month for Fernandez – who not only tasted success with his country in Qatar, but was also handed the FIFA award for best young player at the tournament. Fernandez, 22,…

Jadon Sancho is set to return to Manchester United’s matchday squad for the first time since October against Nottingham Forest, confirms Erik ten Hag. Jadon Sancho has registered 14 appearances for Man Utd so far this season (Picture: Getty) The former Borussia Dortmund star has not been a part of the United squad since the return of domestic football after the World Cup in Qatar with Dutch boss Ten Hag revealing the player had been struggling ‘physically and mentally’. Sancho was not part of United’s training camp in Spain during World Cup action and instead underwent a personal training camp in Netherlands, working with coaches recommended to him…

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues have an extra incentive to sign Enzo Fernandez this month with UEFA rules set to tighten. Having already signed seven players this window at an eye-watering £183m Chelsea could be still to add their biggest addition of the month. Enzo Fernandez, who many thought may be one of the first through the door, is still at the centre of negotiations over 30 days after the Blues initially made contact with Benfica. It has now re-emerged as the biggest deal to watch heading into the final hours of the winter window. Fernandez is due to be…

CRISTIANO RONALDO is living in luxury as he begins a new life in Saudi Arabia following his lucrative move to Al-Nassr. The Portuguese star, 37, joined the Middle Eastern outfit last month in a £175million-a-year deal. 15This is the building Cristiano Ronaldo is currently living inCredit: Alamy 15It also looks incredible in the evening timeCredit: Alamy15Inside it is an impressively decked out suiteCredit: Four Seasons15Ronaldo will certainly feel at home in the posh apartmentCredit: Four Seasons15It appears to have all the amenities one would needCredit: Four Seasons15It is situated in the Saudi Arabian city of RiyadhCredit: Four Seasons15Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr at…

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With a king’s ransom in his pocket and a pawn’s responsibilities in his feet, the old boy finally got to work on Thursday night. He was here in this most unusual of places and so was the other guy, two men locked in a dance that has gone on for 14 years. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – the order always mattered and what a treat that tango has been. They have contested El Clasico, fought it out in the Champions League, squared off in the colours of their country, and together they have reached such magnificent heights. It…

Lionel Messi could be set to leave PSG when his contract expires at the end of the season as Daily Star Sport investigates possible destinations for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. Lionel Messi has rejected PSG’s contract extension (Image: Getty Images) Lionel Messi’s future at PSG has been thrown into jeopardy after he reportedly experienced a “change of mentality”. The World Cup hero, 35, was understood to have a verbal agreement with PSG chiefs for another 12-month stint at the Parc des Princes. However, according to Spanish journalist Gerard Romero, Messi has in fact rejected the offer from the Parisians. ‘Leo Messi’s intention is not to…

Mesut Ozil’s agent has admitted that the midfielder’s end to his Arsenal career was ‘difficult’. After falling out of favour with Mikel Arteta, Ozil was left out of Arsenal’s Premier League and Europa League squads for the first half of the 2020-21 season. Ozil took to Instagram to express his disappointment with the decision and ended up signing for Fenerbahce in January 2021 after his Arsenal contact was terminated. Mesut Ozil’s agent has admitted that the midfielder’s end to his Arsenal career was difficult According to reports, Ozil agreed that he wouldn’t receive all of the £7million that was owed to him by Arsenal for the remainder…

Cristiano Ronaldo has invited four of his former Manchester United team-mates to come out to Saudi Arabia to see Al-Nassr, according to a new report. The Portuguese star left Old Trafford in acrimonious circumstances during the 2022 World Cup, which denied him the opportunity to say goodbye to his friends and colleagues in Manchester. So he has been in touch with four of his closest acquaintances – Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Raphael Varane – to invite them to come and see him play for his new club. Cristiano Ronaldo invited old Man United friends including Harry Maguire out to Saudi Arabia The Portuguese star…

Chelse made their seventh January signing on Sunday with the addition of Malo Gusto, who returns to Lyon on loan for the remainder of the season. Malo Gusto applauds Lyon supporters but Chelsea fans could be doing the same to him next season Signing No. 7 of the month is complete for Chelsea and Malo Gusto is the latest player to be added to Graham Potter’s ranks with just days of the January transfer window remaining. The 19-year-old joins on a £26.3million deal but remains at Lyon for the remainder of the season. That could see a degree of frustration…

Manchester United manger Erik ten Hag has called on Antony to make better use of his teammates as he challenges the £85m winger to adapt and improve his game. Having worked with the Brazilian at Ajax, Ten Hag was keen to continue that relationship in Manchester, seeing United agree an initial £80.75m deal that will rise with add-ons. The total value of the deal puts Antony second, ahead of Harry Maguire and behind only Paul Pogba, in United’s all-time list of record transfers. But, still only 22, Antony is raw with potential that needs to be polished. He made a strong…

Mikel Arteta admitted his Arsenal side had been found wanting by Manchester City, after their 1-0 defeat in the FA Cup fourth round at the Etihad Stadium. Nathan Ake’s 64th-minute goal proved the difference, after Takehiro Tomiyasu and Leandro Trossard had forced saves from Stefan Ortega in the first half. And Arteta, who made six changes to his starting line-up to take on his former club, was disappointed to bow out of a competition the Gunners have won a record 14 times. “At the moment it’s disappointment because we are out and we could have taken much more from the…

Kylian Mbappé can close in further on Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time scoring record when his team hosts Reims on Sunday. Mbappé’s tally of 196 goals for PSG means he is only four behind Edinson Cavani’s record for the club. Cavani is still idolized by fans, many of whom were angry at the club for letting him leave in 2020. Mbappé has taken longer to win PSG’s supporters over, especially when relations became frosty during the on-off transfer saga with Real Madrid. But his exploits for France at the World Cup in Qatar increased his popularity all over the country, and since returning he’s been…

Despite the fact that he could solve Barcelona’s defense, Leo’s former team ruled out signing a world champion. It still hurts FC Barcelona fans to remember the farewell to Lionel Messi, considered the best player in culé history. Leo was betrayed by Joan Laporta, president of the Catalans, who decided to break the negotiations for his renewal. Now, a world champion with the ’10’ was also ignored by the former team of the top winner of the Ballon d’Or (7). In August 2021, the captain of the Argentine team said goodbye to the Blaugrana team. Laporta did not continue with…