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Mario Balotelli: 'I’m looking for a club that believes in me'
Mario Balotelli, turning 35, says he wants two or three more years in football before retiring alongside his brother. The free-agent striker reflects on his career, regrets, Italian football’s changes, and his enduring dream of playing for Real Madrid.
Homework for Ten Hag: Leverkusen outplayed against Chelsea and Hato
Bayer Leverkusen are not yet ready for the start of the Bundesliga. Erik ten Hag’s side were given plenty of homework in their visit to Chelsea (2-0). Jorrel Hato came on as a substitute for the London side.
Setback for Guardiola: Rodri sidelined again with injury and to miss season start
Manchester City will have to do without Rodri for the time being. Pep Guardiola confirmed that the midfielder has suffered a ‘serious injury’ during the Club World Cup.
Iñigo Martínez leaves Barcelona and joins Jorge Jesus’ Al Nassr
Iñigo Martínez, 34-year-old Spanish international center-back, has left Barcelona after activating a special release clause to join Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr as a free agent.
Yamal and Lewandowski fined by UEFA for failing to comply with anti-doping control regulations
UEFA fines Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal €5,000 each for anti-doping protocol breaches after Barcelona’s Champions League semi-final at San Siro. Coach Hansi Flick and assistant Marcus Sorg banned for the first group game and fined €20,000 for unsporting conduct.
Injury in friendly match: Wanner out for now
Paul Wanner has suffered an ankle injury in Bayern Munich’s friendly against Tottenham Hotspur. The 19-year-old will be sidelined for the time being.
Hato sparks division after Chelsea debut against Bayer Leverkusen
Jorrel Hato has received mixed reviews from the British press for his first minutes with Chelsea. The nineteen-year-old defender, who joined from Ajax last week for around 44 million euros, made his debut on Friday in the friendly against Bayer Leverkusen (2-0 win).
Manchester United puts another huge sum on the table and secures Sesko
Manchester United have strengthened their squad with Benjamin Sesko. The 22-year-old Slovenian striker joins from RB Leipzig and has signed a contract until mid-2030.
Van Bronckhorst explains why he gave up his role as head coach for Liverpool
Giovanni van Bronckhorst will officially begin his first match as assistant coach of Liverpool on Sunday. The former Netherlands international, who spent years as a head coach at clubs including Feyenoord, Rangers, and Besiktas, did not hesitate for a moment when manager Arne Slot called him with the offer.
It cost City another 100 million, and now he has said "yes" to a loan
Jack Grealish is set to join Everton on loan after falling down the pecking order at Manchester City. Signed from Aston Villa in 2021 for over €100 million, the England international now seeks regular football to revive his career and international hopes.