Atletico Madrid announced the signing of Argentina international Rodrigo De Paul for 35 million euros, beating a horde of clubs for his signature. De Paul’s arrival from Udinese could pave the way for Saul Niguez to move to Liverpool. De Paul was one of the most coveted players in Europe this summer and backed his popularity by playing a key role for Argentina in their Copa America 2021 win. De Paul provided the crucial assist for Angel Di Maria’s goal in the final against Brazil – a game which the Albiceleste won by a goal to nil. “I’m very happy, I’m going…
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.
Italy custodian Gianluigi Donnarumma was the star of the UEFA Euro 2020 final, saving two penalties to hand his team the cup. However, the youngster’s initial lack of emotion caught many by surprise, which he has since explained. Those watching the UEFA Euro 2020 final live must have been left perplexed by Donnarumma’s complete lack of emotion after saving the crucial penalty from Bukayo Saka. Donnarumma, however, has revealed the reason behind his lack of celebration after the match-winning moment. https://twitter.com/my_supersoccer/status/1414419288216244225 He had turned away to walk towards the spot left of the goal, where goalkeepers usually wait for their turns,…
Despite the ongoing struggles of Spain’s top-flight sides, reports continue to link them with potential transfers. While both Real Madrid and Barcelona are reported to be in some kind of financial distress – the latter more than the former – they continue to splurge in the transfer market. Barcelona have signed four players so far this summer, even though there is a risk that none of them will be allowed to play for the club this season. Real Madrid have completed the signing of David Alaba from Bayern Munich on a free transfer. Reports, however, continue to link the pair with big-money moves. According…
Gianluigi Donnarumma’s penalty shootout heroics in back-to-back knockout ties were enough to hand him the UEFA Euro 2020 Player of the Tournament award. Meanwhile, Spain’s Pedri was named the Young Player of the Tournament. Italy’s Gianluigi Donnarumma was named UEFA Euro 2020’s Player of the Tournament following his penalty shootout heroics in the final against England. AC Milan goalkeeper saved spot-kicks from Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, thus handing Italy the championship title. Spain’s Pedri, meanwhile, was crowned the competition’s best young player while Cristiano Ronaldo bagged the Golden Boot. Donnarumma started and finished all but one of Italy’s seven games – he was subbed out during the group…
It took a penalty shootout to separate the two best sides of the 2020 UEFA Euro. However, when the dust settled, Italy emerged victorious, with Gianluigi Donnarumma saving three spot-kicks in the shootout. A month-long festival of football approached its conclusion on Sunday night as Italy and England prepared to face each other for the final act in a packed Wembley Stadium. England looked to end 55 years of hurt, the Three Lions without an international trophy since 1966. Italy, on the other hand, aimed to compensate for its absence from the 2018 World Cup. Just two minutes into the match, Wembley erupted into jubilant celebrations. Luke Shaw put…
Teamtalk reports that Chelsea have blocked a loan move for Tiemoue Bakayoko at the request of head coach Thomas Tuchel. It is being said that the German wants to assess the Frenchman this summer in pre-season before making any decision regarding his future. Bakayoko spent last season on loan in Italy and was linked with a return. AC Milan were said to be keen on taking Bakayoko on loan for another season. The Frenchman had previously spent the 2018/19 season on loan at San Siro, before subsequently joining AS Monaco and SSC Napoli on temporary deals. Milan, however, were keen on bringing Bakayoko back this…
England will go up against Italy in the final of the UEFA Euro 2020 on Sunday, July 11. Ex-Azzurri boss, Antonio Conte, spoke about England in an interview recently, where he touched upon their weaknesses. Conte remarked in a recent interview that Italy could benefit by pressing high, given that the English defence isn’t as capable as some of the other nations in bringing the ball out from the back. Meanwhile, the Italian also pointed out a lack of adventure shown by the Declan Rice-Kalvin Phillips pivot when in possession. “In the middle of the park they have two very physical midfielders in Rice and Phillips, capable…
Manchester United will have to cough up a significant amount if they wish to sign defender Cristian Romero. The center-back could change his clubs twice in the same window, considering his move to Atalanta hasn’t been finalized yet. According to a report by Calciomercato, Serie A side has slapped a €60 million price tag on centre-back Cristian Romero. The Argentinian is on loan in Bergamo until June 2022, after which La Dea have the option to purchase him outright. However, the report claims that Atalanta are planning on buying the youngster this summer itself and could shift him on for a huge fee,…
The Portuguese tactician gave his first press conference as the head coach of AS Roma, during which he directed those present through a tour of his past achievements. The new head coach of AS Roma guided the press through a tour of his most famous achievements of recent years in his first press conference. Mourinho called himself “a victim of his own success” when asked about his time in England before pointing out his accomplishments in the Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur dugouts. “I am a victim of everything I have done before. I am victim of how people look at me now, unfortunately,” “At Manchester United,…
In a serious blow to Juventus’ transfer plans, Sassuolo president Giovanni Carnevali has confirmed that the club is in advanced negotiations with one from outside Serie A for star player Manuel Locatelli. Arsenal, reportedly, are keen on the player. Juventus were said to be keen on Locatelli and are due to meet Sassuolo next week, Carnevali confirms. Meanwhile, Carnevali also told the media that he has received offers for Jeremie Boga, Giacomo Raspadori, and Domenico Berardi. “We will talk about Locatelli when Euro 2020 ends, we want to leave him calm until Sunday. We have received important offers for him, talks with one of which…