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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca warns of ‘problems’ if squad isn’t trimmed

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed concerns about the challenges posed by the club’s excessively large squad, which currently numbers over 40 players following an active summer transfer window. With 11 new signings added to the squad, Maresca highlighted the difficulties of managing such a large roster. He noted that about 15 players, including England […]

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Jude Bellingham injures calf ahead of England’s Nations League campaign

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has suffered a calf injury in training, potentially sidelining him for England’s Nations League opener against the Republic of Ireland on September 7 and their second fixture against Finland on September 10. The 21-year-old was unable to complete a training session on Friday. Reports from Spain indicate that Bellingham will […]

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Ex-Hearts of Oak defender Caleb Amankwah sends important message to Ghanaian club owners on salaries

Former Hearts of Oak defender Caleb Amankwah has called on Ghanaian football clubs to improve player salaries to retain talent and boost the competitiveness of the local leagues. Amankwah, who joined Ethiopian club Commercial Bank FC after leaving Hearts of Oak in early 2023, emphasized that inadequate salaries are driving players out of Ghana. “If […]

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Ghana government plans to build international standard stadiums in each region – Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif

Minister for Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif has unveiled an ambitious plan to construct an internationally accepted stadium in every region of Ghana. This announcement was made during Ussif’s appearance before the Public Accounts Committee earlier this week. Currently, only the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and Accra Sports Stadium are equipped to host international matches, […]

Ilkay Gundogan Returns to Manchester City Football

Ilkay Gundogan Returns to Manchester City

German Midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has made a sensational return to Manchester City after spending just one season with Spanish giants Barcelona. This unexpected reunion has sent ripples through the football community, raising questions about the transfer strategies of top European clubs and the evolving dynamics of player loyalty in the modern game. The 33-year-old’s departure […]

PSG Nears Acquisition of Atalanta's Ademola Lookman Football

PSG Nears Acquisition of Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Atalanta for the transfer of Ademola Lookman. This news, initially reported by respected football journalist Florian Plettenberg, suggests that the French champions are making concerted efforts to finalize a permanent deal for the 26-year-old forward. Lookman, who has been a standout performer for Atalanta in […]

Chelsea Working to Improve Mykhailo Mudryk's Finishing Football

Chelsea Working to Improve Mykhailo Mudryk’s Finishing

Chelsea FC manager Enzo Maresca has publicly addressed the ongoing concerns regarding Mykhailo Mudryk’s consistency since the Ukrainian winger’s high-profile transfer to the club last year. This acknowledgment comes as Chelsea continues to navigate a period of transition, balancing the integration of new talent with the pursuit of immediate success in both domestic and European […]

Thibaut Courtois Announces International Retirement Football

Thibaut Courtois Announces International Retirement

Thibaut Courtois has announced his retirement from the Belgian national team. The decision, made public through Courtois’ social media channels on Thursday, stems from an unresolved disagreement with the team’s coach, Domenico Tedesco, marking a significant moment in Belgian football history. Courtois, at 32 years of age and widely regarded as one of the world’s […]