Bradley Barcola has emerged as a major transfer target for Liverpool FC ahead of the summer transfer window, with the club already making initial contacts to explore the possibility of a deal. Discussions reportedly took place within the last 24 to 48 hours between Liverpool and Barcola’s representatives, as the Premier League side sought to understand the conditions and availability for a potential summer transfer. The French winger is viewed internally as one of Liverpool’s priority options for the wide attacking role. Liverpool are also monitoring Yan Diomande as an alternative option, with sources indicating the club are confident of...

Pep Guardiola has reportedly decided to step down as manager of Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing an end to one of the most successful managerial eras in English football history. According to multiple reports in England, Guardiola has already informed key figures within the club and members of the squad about his decision to leave. Manchester City’s final Premier League match of the season against Aston Villa is expected to be his last game in charge before departing the Etihad with immediate effect.   Guardiola’s expected departure would conclude a remarkable 10-year spell at Manchester City,...

The draw for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers has officially been completed, setting up a wide-ranging and competitive qualification campaign across Africa. The format rewards both group winners and the best-ranked second-placed teams, meaning consistency across all matchdays will be crucial for teams aiming to qualify for the tournament. The qualification matches will be played across three international windows. Matchdays 1 and 2 are scheduled for September 21 to October 6, 2026, followed by Matchdays 3 and 4 from November 9 to 17, 2026. The final set of fixtures, Matchdays 5 and 6, will take place from March 22 to 30,...

Valentín Barco is set to become a new Chelsea FC player after the club reached a full agreement with RC Strasbourg for his permanent transfer. The deal has now been confirmed, with all parties agreeing to the move ahead of the upcoming season. An agreement is already in place between Chelsea, Strasbourg, and the player’s representatives, with Barco accepting a six-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until June 2032. Personal terms were reportedly agreed back in April, paving the way for the transfer to move swiftly toward completion. Barco is expected to be part of Chelsea’s first-team...

Portugal have officially announced their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo set to make his sixth and final World Cup appearance. The squad, selected by head coach Roberto Martínez, blends experienced leaders with emerging talents as Portugal prepare for a major international campaign. The goalkeeping department includes Diogo Costa, José Sá, Rui Silva, and Ricardo Velho. In defence, Portugal have selected Diogo Dalot, Nélson Semedo, João Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Gonçalo Inácio, Renato Veiga, Rúben Dias, and Tomás Araújo, offering depth across both full-back and centre-back positions. In midfield, Portugal will rely on Rúben Neves, João Neves,...