Liverpool forward, Diogo Jota dies at 28 in car accident
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a tragic car accident in Spain, after his Lamborghini veered off a road in northern Spain — just ten days after his wedding. According to Marca, Diogo Jota and his brother Andre, 25 who was also a professional footballer, both died when the vehicle they were travelling in […]
Finland clinch 1-0 win over 10-player Iceland in Euro 2025 opener
Finland kicked off their Euro 2025 campaign with a 1-0 win over Iceland at Stockhorn Arena on Wednesday. Katariina Kosola’s 69th minute effort was just enough for Finland to wrap up all three points in their opening encounter. Rather than the hosts opening proceedings, as has become expected at major tournaments, Finland and Iceland started […]
Jarrad Branthwaite signs new five-year Everton contract
Jarrad Branthwaite has signed a new long-term contract which will keep him at Everton until 2030. The 23-year-old’s previous contract was set to expire in 2027. Manchester United had earlier submitted bids of £35 million (now $48m) and £45m plus add-ons for Branthwaite last summer, both of which were rejected. He had since remained on […]
Arsenal signs Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea
Arsenal have completed the signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after triggering the Spaniard’s £5 million release clause. Kepa had spent seven years at Stamford Bridge, having arrived from Athletic Club in a deal worth £71.6m ($96.9m), which remains the world-record transfer fee for a goalkeeper. He won four major trophies and featured 163 times […]
Ex Chelsea star Charly Musonda announces retirement after recurring injury issues
Former Chelsea midfielder Charly Musonda has announced his retirement from professional football. The 28-year-old winger was one of Chelsea’s most promising talents. However, recurring injury issues have hampered Musonda’s professional growth leading to a rather premature retirement from the game. Musanda announced his retirement plans in an interview with Rising Ballers.“It took some time,” Musonda […]
Chelsea reach agreement to sign Joao Pedro from Brighton
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign Joao Pedro on a deal that run through until 2032. Chelsea and Newcastle has targeted the 23-year-old Brazilian, but Pedro only wanted to join the west London side. A deal of £50Million has been struck, while personal terms are in place on a […]
Thomas Partey to leave Arsenal at end of contract
Thomas Partey will leave Arsenal when his contract expires on Monday, with the club set to confirm the midfielder’s exit from the club next week. The 32-year-old was in talks over extending his stay at the Emirates Stadium but an agreement could not be reached. Although the likely outcome became clear in recent weeks, a […]
Chelsea and Newcastle compete to sign Brighton’s Joao Pedro
Chelsea and Newcastle United are in competition to sign Brighton & Hove Albion’s Joao Pedro. Brighton are yet to accept any bid for the 23-year-old Brazilian forward, with both Chelsea and Newcastle said to be in talks with the south-coast club over a move. Joao Pedro missed Brighton’s final two matches of the season after […]
Nottingham Forest reject Newcastle bid for Anthony Elanga
Nottingham Forest have rejected Newcastle United’s £45 million bid for Anthony Elanga. The bid was tabled this yesterday but was rejected early on, with Forest having no intention of selling their winger. Newcastle are now considering whether to maintain their pursuit or walk away, with other targets also on their radar as they seek to […]
Atletico Madrid to sign USMNT’s Johnny Cardoso from Betis
Atletico Madrid are in talks to sign USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis. Atletico were interested in signing Cardoso as per reports by The Athletic, with club-to-club negotiations in Madrid set to take place this week. Tottenham Hotspur had a first refusal option for the 23-year-old, which became active this summer, as part of […]
