The Portuguese will wear the No. 7 jersey upon his return to Old Trafford after 12 years, the club confirmed. Cavani will switch to the number 21 for the 2021/22 campaign – which he also wears for Uruguay national team. “Manchester United can confirm that Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the iconic no.7 shirt after returning to Old Trafford.”“The Portuguese superstar famously wore the legendary shirt number during his first spell with the club and we can confirm that Cristiano will have it on his back once again.”the statement read. Ronaldo has been granted permission to take the number from Cavani despite the latter already…
Author: Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish is a football expert who has a keen interest in tactics and player recruitment aspects of the sport.
Tottenham Hotspur and Serge Aurier mutually agreed to terminate their partnership on the final day of the summer 2021 transfer window. According to Sky Sports, a free agent is considering a surprise move to another North London club, Arsenal. Spurs signed the Ivorian from Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 for a deal believed to be worth in the region of 23 million pounds. Prior to his move to England, the defender had played his entire professional career in France and had secured his big move to PSG in 2014. Aurier played 81 times during his three-year stint in Paris before making 110 appearances for Spurs between 2017…
The Frenchman will remain in custody ahead of his trial on September 10, after being denied bail yet again. The centre-back was said to have had a meltdown after believing that he would spend time in a VIP wing. Mendy was charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault and was subsequently suspended by his club and taken into custody by the police. He was alleged to have attacked three women over the last ten months, including one below the age of 18, at his home. He faced charges initially on Friday, August 27, and has…
Didier Deschamp’s side held on to secure a point against Bosnia and Herzegovina after Jules Kounde received a straight red card for a dangerous lunge. Elsewhere, two quick-fire goals helped Denmark beat Scotland. Despite what may be perceived as a negative result for Deschamps and his men, France consolidated their position on top of the table and remain the only team to have won a game in their qualification group. France fell behind to an Edin Dzeko goal in the 36th minute; the Bosnian striker hit the ball into the back of the net from distance, following a turnover high up the…
The Portuguese scored his 110th and 111th goals and surpassed Ali Daei to become history’s leading international goalscorer. Earlier this summer, Ronaldo netted his 14th goal at the European Championship and became the leading goalscorer in the history of the competition. The forward scored twice against Hungary, twice against France, and once against Germany, and was crowned the tournament’s leading scorer. On Wednesday, Ireland became the 45th national team to be scored upon by Ronaldo. The 36-year-old scored twice – first in the 89th minute and then in the 96th – to turn around a deficit and register an important win in Portugal’s World Cup qualification campaign. The Manchester United man could have…
The Blaugrana have rewarded young prospect and La Masia graduate Ansu Fati with the vacant number ‘10’ shirt. The number was previously donned by Lionel Messi for 17 seasons before the Argentine joined Paris Saint-Germain this summer. A new era begins at Camp Nou, one without Messi front and center. After years of financial mismanagement, the Argentine attacker left teary-eyed this summer prevented him from renewing his contract with the club. In the wake of his departure, Barca has decided to turn towards new prospects and superstars. Ansu Fati – a player who is currently on the threshold between those two categories…
As the clock ticked down on the international deadline day, the India Super League clubs remained hard at work to get deals over the line. SC East Bengal remained active in the final days of the window, bringing in players to strengthen a squad that finished third from bottom last season. Robbie Fowler’s side registered five permanent deals on August 31 and brought in four players more on loan from across the league. Among those who signed permanently for the Red and Gold brigade was Romeo Fernandes; the winger joined the club from FC Goa on a free transfer. https://twitter.com/sc_eastbengal/status/1432714666480910354 The club also signed Thongkhosiem Haokip, Daniel Gomes, Joyner Laurenco, and Songpu Singsit on…
Several high-profile deals were finalized on the final day of the 2021 summer transfer window, none more so than Antoine Griezmann’s return to Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, the Frenchman’s former teammate Saul Niguez left to join Chelsea. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid reached an agreement regarding the loan of Griezmann just before the 2021 summer window slammed shut. The striker returned to the Spanish capital for the season, with the club holding the option to make his transfer permanent at the end of the season for 40 million euros. https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1433019583288446976 Griezmann wasn’t the only departure from Barcelona on deadline day. The Spanish giants also sold Emerson Royal to Tottenham Hotspur for…
Real Madrid will sign Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga in a permanent deal, reports claim. Los Blancos wrapped up the deal on the penultimate day of the transfer window, and an official announcement is expected to arrive on deadline day. Real Madrid will complete the signing of Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, reports Fabrizio Romano. Los Blancos wrapped up the signing of the 18-year-old quickly after facing disappointment in their pursuit of his compatriot Kylian Mbappe. https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1432617711562002432 The 18-year-old will become the club’s second signing this summer after David Alaba – who joined earlier in the window on a free transfer. Romano reports Real Madrid will pay Rennes 31…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s impending arrival at Old Trafford is expected to restrict opportunities for several fringe players. Dan James, who would’ve become one of those on the fringes, has instead decided to leave the club and sign for rivals – Leeds United. The Athletic rerports tat the two rivals are close to agreeing a fee worth 25 million pounds plus add-ons. The situation evolved quickly once Leeds’ interest in the Welshman became apparent and is expected to go through before the deadline on Tuesday, August 31. The report further states that James travelled to Leeds on Monday night, where barring any…