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Cesc Fabregas has been named Serie A Coach of the Year after guiding Como to a historic fourth-place finish in the 2025/26 season. The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder received the award at the Gran Galà del Calcio AIC ceremony in Milan on Wednesday. Como finished fourth with 71 points, securing Champions League qualification for the first time in the club’s history. Fabregas, 39, becomes only the third non-Italian manager […]

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes says his future with the national team is uncertain following a 10-match FIFA suspension and Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football. Paredes was handed the suspension for his involvement in a confrontation with Spain players after Argentina’s 1-0 defeat in the 2026 World Cup final. The Boca Juniors midfielder said the ban, combined with Messi’s departure, could make it difficult for him to continue with the […]

Several Super Eagles players have changed clubs during the 2026 summer transfer window, with Nigerian internationals moving to new teams across Europe and beyond. Among the notable moves, striker Taiwo Awoniyi left Nottingham Forest for Premier League side Coventry City, while midfielder Frank Onyeka also joined Coventry from Brentford. Experienced forward Kelechi Iheanacho moved from Celtic to Turkish club Bursaspor, while Akor Adams left Sevilla for Italian side Venezia. In […]

Former Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has explained his decision to join Manchester City, saying he was attracted by the club’s winning mentality and quality squad. The Argentina international completed a British-record £125 million move to City. Fernández said he was excited by the new challenge and determined to help the club win more trophies. He also expressed his desire to learn from his new teammates and continue developing as a […]

Manchester City are making a late attempt to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal are targeting Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez as the transfer window closes. Chelsea reportedly value Fernandez at around £120 million, but City are yet to meet the asking price. Arsenal are also considering a major move for Alvarez, with Atletico said to be demanding about £128 million for the Argentine forward. Alvarez has missed recent […]

The Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Emmanuel Ikpeme, has urged the Falconets to maintain their winning momentum when they face South Korea in their final friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria defeated hosts Poland 1-0 in their previous friendly, with Mary Mamudu scoring the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time. Ikpeme praised the team for the victory and urged the players to […]

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is not for sale despite reported interest from Turkish club Galatasaray. Reports indicate that Galatasaray are preparing a bid for the 31-year-old midfielder, who has entered the final year of his contract at Old Trafford. However, Manchester United have made it clear they will not consider offers for Fernandes, who remains central to the club’s plans. The Portuguese midfielder was named Premier League Player of […]

Liverpool have completed the signing of France winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee that could rise to £123 million. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League champions, with Liverpool paying an initial £106 million and a further £17 million in potential add-ons. Barcola becomes Liverpool’s second-most expensive signing, behind Alexander Isak, who joined the club from Newcastle United for £125 million in 2025. […]