Author: James Stylianou

Xabi Alonso and Chelsea would like to bring the experienced John Stones to Stamford Bridge after a decade at Man City. Chelsea would be hoping centre-back Stones will have the same type of impact Thiago Silva had when he arrived back in 2020 aged 35. Stones is one of many centre-backs Chelsea are looking at to rebuild their backline. Free Agent, Stones a Smart Transfer The former Everton defender, now 32, will be taking a break after appearing at the World Cup for England, before deciding on his future. Stones is an attractive signing as he is a free agent,…

It is not a surprise that Real Madrid are interested in the services of Rodri. The winner of the Golden Ball is a master midfield player who Real Madrid club president Florentino Perez admires. After lifting the 2026 World Cup, Rodri joins an elite list of players who have won the World Cup, Champions League, European Championship, and Ballon d’Or. Rodri Has Completed Football Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, and Zinedine Zidane are other players who have all completed the list. Then there are Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, and Lionel Messi who have lifted all of the above but the Copa America instead…

Chelsea have completed the signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a record-breaking £117 million. After being heavily linked with a move to London rivals Arsenal, Xabi Alonso managed to snatch Rogers away from North London, and now he is a blue. The England international has signed a six-year contract with an option for another 12 months. Chelsea Rebuild and Morgan is a Central Figure The 23-year-old completed his medical on Monday and said that Chelsea’s long-term project is what made him make the move to Stamford Bridge. Rogers went on to say: I’m joining the biggest club in…

The Bournemouth midfielder is a sought-after player from various Premier League teams, but Bournemouth have said he is not for sale. However, the Cherries are in a difficult position as Scott has decided not to extend his Bournemouth contract. This means Bournemouth may have to let the player go for the right price. Scott Has 2 Years Left on his Contract Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham and Man City have all expressed interest in the player, with Arsenal reportedly already having made an inquiry about the player earlier in the window. Scott, who was bought from Bristol City in 2023 for…

The speculation is now over: Zinedine Zidane has signed to become the head coach of the French international team. The French legend has signed a contract until mid 2030, as reported by Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Zidane, who is 54, will take over from Didier Deschamps, who has been leading the French side for fourteen years. French Legend Returns to Football Zinedine Zidane moved back into football coaching after his successful spells at Real Madrid, where he was coach between 2016 and 2018, then 2019 and 2021. Zidane was coach when Madrid lifted the UEFA Champions League three consecutive…

He was the former Captain and manager of England, and at 75 years of age, Kevin Keegan has died of cancer. He is one of the most loved and decorated players in the English game, playing for Scunthorpe, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle. After his playing career finished, he managed Newcastle, Fulham, England and Manchester City. A Special Player and Man As a player, Keegan won a list of major honors with Liverpool, winning three league titles, a European Cup, two UEFA Cups and an FA Cup over six years. He then went on to Hamburg in Germany, where he…

The 18-year-old scored 13 goals and made six assists across the under-18 to under-21 level last season. Thompson is an England youth international who has been signed from Tottenham for a fee that could rise to £8 million. Reports suggest the initial fee will be £4 million with a further £4 million in add-ons. Tottenham also added a 15% sell-on clause in the contract. The Future Looks Bright It is not certain if Tynan Thompson will join up with the team in Norway for their friendly against Rosenborg on July 24th. There is a lot of promise in Tynan Thompson…

It was his last ever World Cup appearance, and it was a crushing defeat at the hands of the Spanish. A defeat that will leave a mark for a long time on the greatest ever player. Messi was in tears after the final whistle in New Jersey after the 1-0 defeat. The player posted to his Instagram account. The pain is immense, and the wound will take time to heal. Messi wrote in Spanish, with him wearing a silver medal around his neck.  The Last Match Was The Most Painful Even though the results did not go Argentina’s way, Messi…

Before the tournament, many would have bet on Lamine Yamal winning the Young Player of the World Cup award. Instead, it was his Barcelona teammate Pau Cubarsi who lifted the award. At only 19 years of age, Cubarsi was more than impressive throughout the tournament. He was a central figure in the Spain defence which conceded only one goal through the competition. The Composure and Intelligence at Such a Young Age is Incredible No player under the age of 21 played more passes, had more clearances, or won possession back in all thirds than Cubarsi. He ranked in the top…

The Italian Football Federation has had talks with Pep Guardiola in order to convince him to become the new national team coach. Gennaro Guttuso left the position in April after failing to get the country to the World Cup. Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have made their way to Barcelona for discussions with the former Man City coach. It Could be a Perfect Fit There are also other candidates for the job such as Roberto Mancini and Andrea Pirlo, but Guardiola would be their number one choice. Italy have failed to reach the last three World Cup tournaments, which is not…