The France Football Federation, FFF, on Thursday unveiled a 30-player squad for the international friendly against the Super Falcons of Nigeria.....Read Full Article>>

Les Blues will also face Spain in another friendly after the encounter with the Super Falcons.

Key stars like Wendie Renard, Kadidiatou Diani and Eugénie Le Sommer were included in the squad. Laurent Bonadie has been appointed interim head coach of the team following Herve Renard’s resignation.

The Super Falcons also have an interim coach, Justine Madugu, in charge.

France will face Nigeria at the Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers, on Saturday, November 30.

Manchester City on Thursday night, confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola has signed a contract extension with the Premier League. The champions revealed this in an official statement on their website.....Read Full Article>>

This means Guardiola would have spent more than one decade as City manager by the end of this new deal. Guardiola has so far won 18 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League.

City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, said: “Like every City fan, I am delighted that Pep’s journey with

Manchester City will continue; allowing his dedication, passion and innovative thinking to continue to shape the landscape of the game.

“His hunger for improvement and success remains insatiable and the direct beneficiaries of that will continue to be our players and coaching staff, the culture of our Club, and the English game at large.

“This renewal will take Pep beyond a decade of coaching Manchester City and the opportunity to continue to re-write the managerial record books.”

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has spoken for the first time since he signed a contract extension with the Premier League club. Guardiola’s deal was set to expire in the summer of June 2025, but he has now agreed fresh terms with the champions.....Read Full Article>>

The new contract runs until 2026, with the option for a further year.

The Spaniard has now admitted he now has “a special feeling” for City. “I have a really special feeling for Man City. That is why I am so happy to be staying for another two more seasons,” Guardiola said. “Thank you to everyone for continuing to trust and support me.

“Hopefully now we can add more trophies to the ones we have already won.”

Guardiola has so far won 18 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League.

Former Chelsea and Arsenal star, Emmanuel Petit, has said that the Blues have made a decision to choose 17-year-old, Estevao Willian over Christopher Nkunku in their planning.....Read Full Article>>

DAILY POST reports that the Brazilian youngster has signed for the Premier League side and will join them in the summer of 2025 after he turns 18. The Blues have paid an initial €34 million to Palmeiras for the 17-year-old Brazil international, beating a host of clubs to the signature of the youngster.

Chelsea will only complete the move for the teenager after he turns 18 in April 2025 according to Premier League regulations. He leads the Brazilian top-flight in goals and assists, with 12 goals and eight assists to his name in just 27 appearances this season.

Emmanuel Petit said that the youngster is coming to play in an attacking midfield role, hence the decision to shift Nkunku, who enjoys a similar role, to being a striker.

“Christopher Nkunku isn’t being prioritised at Chelsea because of who is coming in to play in that position, Estevao Willian,” Petit told Casino Hawks.

“This is a player who has broken Neymar’s records in Brazil and has so much quality despite only being 17.

“His agent says that everything is clear with the Chelsea board in terms of plans and he’ll be playing in the number 10 position next season.

“Nkunku has done well and has also played well for France, but his injuries have held him back and although Chelsea will be very happy to keep him, he isn’t their priority.”

Former Brazil and Barcelona player Romario has described Raphinha as one of the best players in the world at the moment.....Read Full Article>>

This is following the winger’s amazing start to the 2024-25 season under Hansi Flick.

The winger has already made 22 goal contributions in 17 games for Barcelona this term.

The 27-year-old also scored his country’s lone goal in their frustrating 1-1 draw against Venezuela last week.

“Barca now have a great team. They’ve won some good games and played well. I think we’ll be champions again this year,” Romario told Mundo Deportivo.

“Raphinha is one of the best players today. He is one of the best in the world. He does very well with the Barca shirt and he is also doing very well with the Brazilian shirt. Raphinha is a pride for all Brazilians; he will give us very special things in football.”

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has identified Xabi Alonso as the perfect replacement for manager, Carlo Ancelotti. According to Fabrizio Romano, Perez believes Alonso has everything to coach the LaLiga champions, including the style of football.....Read Full Article>>

Los Blancos have already suffered more defeats (3) in this season than they had all of last season (2).

Toni Kroos’ retirement left Ancelotti’s team without an identity in the midfield and Kylian Mbappé’s arrival has disrupted the team’s attacking chemistry.

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi on Tuesday night achieved another record after his team’s 1-0 win over Peru in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier.....Read Full Article>>

The Inter Miami forward provided the assist for Lautaro Martinez’s 55th minute goal of the encounter.

The match was played at the Estadio Alberto José Armando in Buenos Aires as Argentina ended their memorable 2024 on a high. Messi’s assist means the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star becomes the player with most assists in international football history, joint with USA’s Landon Donovan (58).

It’s yet to be seen if Messi will play for Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 37-year-old is currently the most decorated player in football with over 45 trophies won in his career so far.

Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk, has said Victor Osimhen is currently the best striker in the world. Osimhen has been in fantastic form since joining the Turkish Super Lig champions on loan from Napoli in September.....Read Full Article>>

The 25-year-old has scored eight goals in nine appearances for the Yellow and Reds. Haaland on the other hand has notched 15 goals in his 16 appearances for Manchester City.

Buruk however believed Osimhen is ahead of the Norwegian on current form.

“There are not many elite strikers in Europe,” Buruk was quoted by Turkish website, Assist Analiz.

“Haaland may come to mind first, but since Manchester City have lost in recent weeks, I would say Osimhen is the best right now.”

Former Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy could be getting a new job soon.....Read Full Article>>

The Dutchman could be on his way to Leicester City as they are allegedly keen on appointing him as their new manager.

The Foxes have struggled to replicate last season’s success (when they lifted the championship) under manager Steve Cooper this campaign. Leicester City are 15th in the Premier League table, just 10 points from 11 outings with a sub-par goal difference of -7.

The Sun reports that Leicester City have identified ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter and Van Nistelrooy as potential successors to their current manager.

Van Nistelrooy recently left his role at Manchester United following Ruben Amorim’s appointment.

He helped the Red Devils register three wins and a draw in four games, scoring 11 goals in the process.

Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has cautioned manager Enzo Maresca that midfielder Enzo Fernandez may not be well-suited to the Premier League.....Read Full Article>>

Fernandez, who became the most expensive signing in British football history when he moved from Benfica to Chelsea for £105 million in January 2023, has struggled to meet expectations despite showing flashes of his potential.

The 23-year-old Argentina World Cup winner currently finds himself behind Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia in Maresca’s midfield preferences at Chelsea.

When asked about Fernandez’s suitability for the Premier League, Gallas told Prime Casino: “Enzo Fernandez is different. Even though he has good qualities, we all know the Premier League is very tough.

“It’s not for everyone, and that’s well-known. He needs to improve his fitness, run more, and be more consistent.

“The position he plays is particularly demanding. What’s expected of him? To provide assists, score goals, and play almost like a box-to-box midfielder.

“Can he do this? I’m not sure he’s suited to playing box-to-box. He either needs to start scoring goals or providing assists regularly.”