European football’s governing body, UEFA, is preparing a potential legal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his now-shelved plan to introduce private financing into the World Cup, according to a document seen by AFP. The document, filed in a Florida court in the United States, states that UEFA is considering legal action related to…
Manchester City have signed Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille on a five-year contract in a deal worth €100 million (£85.6 million), according to the French club. The transfer makes the 18-year-old the most expensive teenager in Premier League history, surpassing Manchester United’s £58.9 million deal for Leny Yoro, who also joined from Lille in…
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on an initial loan deal that includes an obligation to buy for £60 million. The agreement is understood to consist of a £50 million initial fee and a further £10 million in potential add-ons. Marmoush, who will wear the No. 22 shirt, joins Roberto De Zerbi’s…
Manchester United have completed the signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in a deal worth up to £70 million. The 22-year-old Cameroon international joins United for a guaranteed £65 million fee, with a further £5 million available in add-ons. He has signed a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. Baleba was one…
Tottenham Hotspur new signing Savio marked his debut with a goal as Spurs cruised to a 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup. Tottenham completed the £85 million signing of the 22-year-old from Manchester City on Tuesday, ending their long pursuit of the Brazil international. Introduced in the 71st minute, Savio made an…
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Chelsea striker Liam Delap for a club-record £45 million. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract at the City Ground, making Forest his third club in three seasons after falling out of favour at Chelsea. Delap was reportedly not part of Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso’s plans and had…
New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez has promised to restore the attacking football associated with the Oranje as he begins a four-year tenure with the national team. The former Spain and Barcelona midfielder said adopting an offensive approach and dominating matches would give the Netherlands a better chance of securing positive results. “If we play good…
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City for a reported initial fee of £75 million ($102 million), taking their spending in the transfer market beyond £300 million this summer. The deal is part of Tottenham’s effort to strengthen their attack after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League last season. Savinho said…
Liverpool began their Premier League campaign with a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United at St James’ Park, with new manager Andoni Iraola praising his side’s resilience despite signs that last season’s problems remain. Newcastle matched Liverpool’s intensity throughout a fiercely contested encounter, forcing the visitors to work hard for a point. While Iraola was pleased…
