Barcelona chief warns hype could overwhelm Spanish-Moroccan star Lamine Yamal after Ballon d’Or storm
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has called for calm over the handling of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, stressing the club’s need...
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Jamie Carragher urges Liverpool to sign Spanish-Ghanaian star Nico Williams
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has urged his old club to launch a bold move for Athletic Club winger Nico...
Portuguese-Angolan star Rafael Leão reveals he turned down Inter before AC Milan move
Rafael Leão has disclosed that he was on the verge of joining Inter Milan before AC Milan swooped to sign...
French-Guinean star Paul Pogba says ‘I must learn from Minamino’ as he begins AS Monaco comeback
French midfielder Paul Pogba has praised Takumi Minamino’s work ethic and mentality as he begins life at AS Monaco following...
French-Ivorian defender Yvan Maye secures contract extension with Inter Milan
Inter Milan have confirmed the contract extension of Yvan Ezekiel Kouadio Maye, underlining their commitment to retaining the club’s most...
Inter Milan secure Franco-Ivorian midfielder Issiaka Kamate with new contract
Inter Milan have extended the stay of Franco-Ivorian midfielder Issiaka Kamate, continuing their commitment to investing in young talent within...
‘Something very strange’ – Father of Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal blasts Ballon d’Or vote
The father of Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has launched a stinging attack on the Ballon d’Or voting process after the...
‘I didn’t like it either’ – Xabi Alonso defends rotation as Vinicius Junior’s frustration grows at Real Madrid
Vinicius Júnior’s frustration at his limited game time under new Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is growing as the Brazilian...
‘God’s plan is perfect’ – Lamine Yamal congratulates Ousmane Dembele as dad vows about next Ballon d’Or
Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has congratulated Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé after the Frenchman edged him out to claim the 2025...
‘Mindset makes the difference’ – Silvestre celebrates French-Malian protégé Ousmane Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or win
Former Rennes sporting director Mikaël Silvestre says he feels immense pride after watching Ousmane Dembélé crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or...
From Rennes to royalty: French-Malian star Ousmane Dembélé completes long road to Ballon d’Or glory
Ousmane Dembélé’s long and sometimes turbulent journey to the pinnacle of world football culminated on Monday night as the Paris...
Messi and Mbappé lead global celebrations as French-Malian star Ousmane Dembélé wins Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé have led the tributes to Ousmane Dembélé after the Paris Saint-Germain winger was crowned Ballon...
English-Nigerian winger Noni Madueke sidelined for two months with knee injury
Arsenal’s injury problems have deepened after winger Noni Madueke was ruled out for several weeks with a knee problem, a...
Central African Habib Habibou reflects on Ousmane Dembélé’s journey to Ballon d’Or glory
Ousmane Dembélé was awarded the 2025 Ballon d’Or on Monday following a stellar season with Paris Saint-Germain. Former Central African...
Atlético Madrid eye Spanish-Nigerian forward Samu Omorodion
Atlético Madrid’s promising defensive solidity has been overshadowed by a worrying lack of cutting edge in attack, leaving Diego Simeone’s...
Ousmane Dembele expresses joy and gratitude after winning Ballon d’Or
Ousmane Dembele could not hide his joy as he looked back on a career filled with dreams, challenges, and triumphs...
Lamine Yamal wins Kopa Trophy in Paris
Lamine Yamal’s name lit up Paris on Monday night as he was crowned the 2025 Kopa Trophy winner, cementing his...
French-Algerian Yassine Benhattab shines as Nantes salvage draw against Rennes
Yassine Benhattab made a decisive impact after coming off the bench in Nantes’ dramatic 2-2 derby draw with Rennes at...
Emmanuel Emegha praises Algerian Ilan Kebbal after Strasbourg victory
Strasbourg striker Emmanuel Emegha singled out Paris FC midfielder Ilan Kebbal for praise following his side’s 3-2 victory over the...
French-Cameroonian striker Hugo Ekitiké explains why Liverpool was “the right time and place”
Hugo Ekitiké made a decisive move in his career during the last summer transfer window, opting to leave Eintracht Frankfurt...