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Chelsea reaches multimillion agreement with Sporting for transfer in 2026
Chelsea has reached an agreement with Sporting Portugal for the transfer of Geovany Quenda. The 17-year-old Portuguese winger will remain at Sporting for another season and will make the move to Stamford Bridge in July 2026. He has signed a seven-year contract until 2033, with an option for an additional year.
'Matador' Asensio is the ultimate super-sub in the Champions League
Marco Asensio has impressed the English media after his substitute appearance on Wednesday night. Following his Champions League brace against Club Brugge, the Spaniard has been dubbed the 'matador' and a 'world-class super-sub'.
UEFA considers adjusting rules after much-discussed Álvarez penalty
UEFA is considering adjusting the rules after the highly debated penalty incident in the Champions League Round of 16 match between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. During the decisive penalty shootout, Atleti striker Julián Álvarez scored, but the penalty was disallowed.
Lille president sparks controversy with statements about German-speaking referee
Olivier Létang, president of Lille, has expressed his doubts about the appointment of referee Sandro Schärer for the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. Létang found it remarkable that a German-speaking Swiss official was in charge of the game, which ultimately resulted in Lille's elimination. His remarks have caused controversy in Switzerland.
Fernandes criticizes Ratcliffe: 'No one likes to hear that they are overpaid'
Bruno Fernandes responded on Thursday evening to the statements made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Monday during his BBC interview. The captain was the only player to receive praise from the Manchester United co-owner, while several of his teammates were labeled as "overpaid" or "not good enough." "It's not nice to hear," said the captain after his hat-trick in the Europa League against Real Sociedad.
From a painful substitution to a call-up by Tuchel: Slot praises Liverpool defender
Arne Slot has spoken highly of Jarell Quansah ahead of the League Cup final against Newcastle United. The English defender was called up on Friday by new national team coach Thomas Tuchel. This comes despite Slot having substituted him in a painful manner earlier this season.
Quarter-finals a different story for Arsenal: 'We'll have to find the highest gear'
English media observed that Arsenal had little trouble against PSV in the Champions League Round of 16. After the humiliation in Eindhoven, a home draw was enough for the Gunners to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the billion-dollar competition. There, Real Madrid awaits, and anticipation is already building.
Eighty international caps and still overjoyed: Tuchel on conversation with Henderson
Thomas Tuchel explained his decision to recall Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford to the England squad on Friday afternoon. The national coach called the Ajax captain a 'serial winner' and praised his leadership qualities: 'Jordan represents everything we expect from this team.'
Nice draws with Auxerre and misses the chance to close the gap on second-placed Marseille
Nice missed the chance to catch up with second-placed Marseille after a 1-1 home draw against Auxerre. Evann Guessand put Nice ahead in the first half, but despite controlling the game, they failed to extend their lead.
Expected Spurs lineup marks a first: key players reunited after five months
English media anticipate a notable event in Tottenham Hotspur's lineup for the second leg against AZ in the Europa League Round of 16. Key players Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, James Maddison, and Heung-Min Son are expected to start together for the first time in five months.