Premier League clubs spent more than $9.7 billion this year to form their current squads; more than twice as much as any of Europe’s other top leagues. The study published by the CIES Football Observatory finds Manchester City at the top of the big spenders’ list, followed by their arch-rivals, […]
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Barcelona Wanted to Reunite Messi and Neymar, but Lost Both
After being elected president of FC Barcelona in March, Joan Laporta attempted a major move in re-signing Brazilian superstar Neymar. The Brazilian was hesitant to extend his deal at PSG, waiting to see if he would be able to join Barcelona. When it became clear that his Barca dream wasn’t […]
Real Plans for 2022, Wants Mbappe and Haaland Together in Madrid
Real Madrid missed out on Kylian Mbappe this summer after PSG stood firm in the face of three offers they received for the prized forward. Real’s last bid was worth as much as $237 million, but wasn’t enough to impress PSG’s bosses, who took the risk of losing Mbappe for […]
18-Year-Old Ansu Fati Is Barcelona’s New Number 10 Following Messi’s Departure
FC Barcelona confirmed that teenage forward Ansu Fati will wear the number 10 from now on. “Ansu Fati has a new shirt number. After wearing the number 22 then 17, the young Barça striker will proudly wear the number 10 shirt – a famous jersey previously worn by legends such […]
Real’s Astronomical, Last-Minute Offer to Sign Mbappe Ignored by PSG
Real Madrid offered $236 million to sign Kylian Mbappe from PSG just a year before the world champion runs out of contract, but the Paris giants weren’t open to any kind of talks. Real made a surprise move and agreed to a $36 million deal with Rennes for 18-year-old midfielder […]
Real Madrid Pulls Out of Mbappe Chase, Denies Making Offer to PSG
Various mainstream media sources in Europe claimed Real Madrid made a new, improved bid worth as much as $210 million to sign Kylian Mbappe. PSG previously confirmed it turned down $190 million for the 23-year-old superstar. In a statement published close to midnight on Monday, Real said it didn’t make […]
Real Ready to Offer $210 Million for Mbappe, PSG Demands $50 Million More
Real Madrid is readying a bid worth $210 million for PSG super forward Kylian Mbappe, but the French giants are asking for $50 million more to let him go. The info was revealed on Thursday by French paper Le Parisien. The 23-year-old Mbappe is out of contract next summer, but […]
Real Madrid’s $190 Million Bid for PSG Superstar Mbappe Rejected
Real Madrid is desperate to sign 22-year-old super forward Kylian Mbappe. The player made up his mind and wants to play in Spain, but PSG is standing firm and denying Real’s approach. Mbappe will be out of contract in 2022 and PSG could lose him for free. The French attacker […]
Pedro Becomes First Player to Move From AS Roma to Arch-Rivals Lazio In 40 Years
Pedro Rodriguez joined Lazio on a free transfer from Italian capital rivals AS Roma. The Spanish winger penned a two-year deal and will wear the number nine shirt at Lazio. Pedro will work again under manager Maurizio Sarri after the pair enjoyed a good relationship at Chelsea in the 2018-2019 […]
PSG, Delighted With Messi’s Attitude. Ramos Is Already a Problem in the Locker Room
Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos are the superstars of PSG’s glamorous transfer window this summer. The former captains of Barcelona and Real Madrid both joined the Paris giants as free agents. The PSG bosses, the coaches, staff, and players were eager to see them working alongside them. PSG wants to […]
UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award: De Bruyne, Jorginho, and N’Golo Kante Nominated
The European Football Association (UEFA) unveiled the nominees for the Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year and Coach of the Year Awards. The shortlist for the Player of the Year Award in men’s football contains the names of Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City and Belgium), Jorginho (Chelsea and Italy), […]
Ronaldo Expected to Stay With Juventus Despite Last-Minute Links to Real Madrid and PSG
After a quiet month following Euro 2020, rumors are increasing around Cristiano Ronaldo. Real Madrid and PSG are both linked to him. Ronaldo has 12 months left in his contract with Juventus. The 36-year old hasn’t informed Juventus that he’s looking for a move away from Serie A. The club […]
Mbappe Asks PSG to Talk with Real Madrid About a Transfer
Kylian Mbappe is looking for a way out of Paris one year before his contract at Parc des Princes runs out. According to various media sources, Mbappe wants to play for Real Madrid as soon as possible. During the highly popular Spanish football show El Chiringuito, it was revealed that […]
What Do the Odds Say About Messi’s Future at PSG?
Lionel Messi signed a two-year contract with PSG and was introduced on Wednesday in front of the French supporters and media. Thousands of fans gathered in front of the Parc des Princes to welcome the iconic Argentinean. 34-year-old Messi promised the PSG faithful he’ll do his best to bring the […]
Messi’s Introduction Draws Thousands of Fans to PSG’s Stadium
Lionel Messi was officially unveiled as a Paris Saint Germain player on Wednesday. Messi took questions from the press and waved to the fans who came in the thousands to greet him following his move from FC Barcelona. The Argentinean offered his number 30 shirt to one of the supporters […]
Messi Unveiled as New PSG Player
34-year-old Lionel Messi left Barcelona after 21 years. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner signed a two-year contract with PSG, with the possibility to extend for a third. Messi will receive a signing bonus of $35 million and will earn a further $70 million in wages until 2023. The Argentinean superstar […]
Messi Agrees to Two-Year Contract with PSG, Flies to Paris
Leo Messi left Barcelona on Tuesday morning on a private jet to Paris where he will undergo a medical exam before signing a two-year deal at PSG, with the possibility to extend for a third. Messi will earn $35 million each season, with PSG also paying him a $35 million […]
Paris Saint Germain Become Favorites to Win the Champions League Over Manchester City as Messi Rumors Intensify
The Paris giants are now the favorites to land their first Champions League title following the close of a stellar transfer window. After signing Sergio Ramos, Gigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, and Gini Wijnaldum, PSG is closing in on Lionel Messi’s transfer. Sources close to Messi claim the deal is almost […]
Barcelona Destroy Juventus in the Gamper Trophy Hours After Messi’s Departure
FC Barcelona beat Juventus 3-0 in the Gamper Trophy, a game that was planned to mark Messi’s new five-year contract at the club. In a shocking turn of events, the six-time Ballon d’Or winner left Camp Nou after Barcelona was unable to comply with the financial regulations currently applied by […]
Tearful Messi Says His Goodbyes to Barcelona in Emotional Press Conference, as PSG Move Becomes Matter of Time
Lionel Messi (34) quit Barcelona after 21 years with the Catalonian club. The six-time ‘Ballon d’Or’ winner addressed fans and media during a press conference on Sunday. Messi and Barca agreed on a five-year contract extension, with the Argentinean superstar taking a massive 50% pay cut to show his support […]