They might have been favorites to win a medal – any medal – before the start of the tournament, but France, Germany, and Argentina will be heading home from Tokyo empty-handed. The trio was eliminated in the group stage of the men’s football tournament. Hosts Japan thrashed world champions France 4-0 to send the latter tumbling out of the Tokyo Olympics Men’s Football Tournament. Les Bleus narrowly avoided elimination on matchday two, as they came from behind thrice to beat South Africa 4-3. However, a big defeat at the hands of the hosts confirmed their fate. Takefusa Kubo opened the…
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.
Manchester United continued their impressive summer spree by confirming that an agreement had been reached to sign Raphael Varane from Real Madrid. Furthermore, the Red Devils completed a deal to sign youngster Ethan Ennis from rivals Liverpool. Manchester United are applying the finishing touches before officially unveiling Raphael Varane as a Red Devil. The club confirmed on Tuesday, July 27, that an agreement had been struck with Real Madrid over the transfer of Varane. However, they stopped short of confirming the entire deal, which is subject to the player passing his medical examinations before agreeing to personal terms. Several reports…
Chelsea have begun negotiations to sign center-back Jules Kounde from Sevilla. The Blues are said to be in advanced negotiations with the Spanish club and have offered Kurt Zouma – and Emerson – to bring the price down. Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla, reports Fabrizio Romano. The Frenchman was previously wanted by Chelsea’s London rivals Tottenham, but reports claimed that he was holding out for a bigger move. The player has reportedly agreed to personal terms with the Blues and is ready to sign a contract until 2026. Romano reports that Chelsea are…
Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea got their pre-season underway with a come-from-behind win over bogey team Bournemouth. Elsewhere, Manchester City scored twice past Championship outfit Preston North End to win their first friendly. Thomas Tuchel named a strong starting line-up for the first half, composed of players who were at Chelsea when he took over and the ones who returned this summer from their respective loans. Forgotten man Danny Drinkwater was handed a start in midfield while Lewis Baker – another midfielder – was deployed as one of the three center-backs, surprisingly. Chelsea fashioned out a few good chances for themselves in the opening period, most of which…
Tottenham’s new director of football Fabio Paratici is hard at work in the transfer market. The Italian has already brought Pierluigi Gollini and Bryan Gil to North London and is looking to complete a deal for Cristian Romero. Toby Alderweireld’s impending departure signals the end of an era at Tottenham. For the best part of the last decade, the Belgian defender partnered his compatriot Jan Vertonghen in the center of the Spurs defense, forming a sturdy yet modern defensive line. Credit: Getty Images Vertonghen left the club last summer to join Benfica, and Alderwiereld is expected to leave soon for Qatar. Therefore, it comes…
Raphael Varane’s 50 million transfer could push certain Manchester United players out of the Old Trafford doors. According to The Telegraph, one of those defenders is academy graduate Axel Tuanzebe, who is being eyed for a move by Newcastle United. The Magpies want to either loan the 23-year-old or, if possible, sign him on a permanent transfer. Manchester United academy product Tuaznebe joined the club’s youth system in 2006 before coming through the ranks and eventually leaving on his first loan to Aston Villa in 2018. Tuanzebe spent a season and a half at Villa Park, during which time he helped the…
Liverpool midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri has revealed that he is looking for a new club, as two Serie A sides have emerged as his potential destination. Now 29 years of age, Shaqiri joined the Reds from Stoke City back in 2018 for £13.5 million. The Swiss had a good first season with the Kopites. Not only did he feature in 30 games in the 2018/19 season, but he also found the back of the net on six occasions. However, chances have come few and far between for him in the last two seasons. The signing of Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers further depleted Shaqiri’s chances of…
Chelsea manager was named Germany’s Coach of the Year 2021, after he led the Blues to their second Champions League title. Tuchel beat countrymen Edin Terzic and Hansi Flick to claim the prize. “I accept the award very gratefully as a great honor for the entire team because I see myself as a team player,” “I don’t believe in individual awards too much, I truly believe it is a team effort, not only the players on the pitch everybody loves but the team behind the team. I don’t do this alone. I do it with my staff, not only my…
The negotiations to add Raphael Varane to Manchester United’s ranks are underway. The Red Devils have met Real Madrid to discuss a potential transfer, while the player himself has agreed to join the club. Mohamed Bouhafsi reports that negotiations between the clubs have already begun. The Red Devils are negotiating the transfer fee which they are supposed to pay Los Blancos in exchange for a player whose contract runs out next year. The Spanish giants are reluctant to lose their prized asset for free and are keen to cash in this year. https://twitter.com/mohamedbouhafsi/status/1419292305052274688 Varane, meanwhile, has already agreed to join Manchester United. Marca…
Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Steven Gerrard’s Rangers. Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma continued their fine form by hitting five past Debrecen. Real travelled to Glasgow to play newly-crowned Scottish champions Rangers in their latest pre-season friendly. Los Blancos went into the match on the back of a win and a draw against Fuenlabrada and Rayo Vallecano, respectively, but were beaten by Rangers 2-1 despite Carlo Ancelotti naming a strong side. The returning head coach named a side filled with bench players and reserves. Nonetheless, Madrid boasted incredible strength in their playing eleven through Luka Jovic, Rodrygo, Martin Odegaard and Marcelo. Los Blancos started the game positively,…