The Saudi soccer league kicks off on Friday after rampant spending on players drew global attention during the transfer market in Europe. Hundreds of millions of dollars from the reign’s immense oil wealth have been earmarked to further the Pro League’s ambition to become a top tournament. About $1 billion was turned down when Lionel […]
Tag: Soccer
Former Palmeiras player, Andrei Girotto is presented by Al Taawoun, from Saudi Arabia: “New challenge in my life”
Andrei Girotto’s long marriage to Nantes has come to an end. After six seasons at the French club, the defender agreed to transfer to Al Taawoun, from Saudi Arabia, who presented him this Thursday. He is yet another player to migrate to this market, where the eyes of the football world will be focused this […]
After record transfer market, Saudi league starts attracting unprecedented interest
After a transfer market with huge media repercussions, the opening of the Saudi Football Championship, this Friday, arouses an unprecedented interest in the tournament, but also criticism of the country, accused of wanting to improve its image thanks to this type of operation in sport. Several Saudi clubs managed to get hold of great stars […]
Napoli sign Swedish midfielder Jens Cajuste
The Swede Jens Cajuste, who was at Reims, France, transferred to Napoli, announced this Thursday the current Italian champion. Cajuste, 24 years old, is the fifth signing for the Neapolitans for the new season. The midfielder, who had already passed through the Danish team Midtjylland, arrived at Reims in January 2022. His retrospect in the […]
After Courtois injury, Real Madrid open talks with De Gea for new goalkeeper
O Real Madrid started looking for a new goalkeeper after Thibaut Courtois suffered a ligament injury. According to the Sky Sportsthe target of the club would be the Spanish David de Gea, who is free on the market since his departure from Manchester United. The fact that the 32-year-old is not linked to any team […]
Real Madrid confirm Courtois ligament injury, goalkeeper to undergo surgery
O Real Madrid confirmed this Thursday a serious injury to one of its main players in the squad. Goalkeeper Thiabaut Courtois suffered a knee injury and will need surgery in the next few days, missing the team at the start of the season. “Following tests carried out on our player Thibaut Courtois, he was diagnosed […]
Fenerbahçe makes offer for Fred and midfielder could leave Manchester United
After losing space in Manchester United, steering wheel Fred may be leaving for Turkey. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Fenerbahçe made a proposal of 15 million euros (about R$ 81 million at current prices) to the English for the 30-year-old player. The Turks would be negotiating with both the athlete and the club to complete […]
Bayern has proposal accepted by Tottenham and is closer to Harry Kane
the soap opera between Bayern Munchen and Harry Kane is close to a conclusion. According to journalist David Ornstein of the The Athletico Tottenham accepted a proposal of 100 million euros (about 540 million at current prices) from the Germans for the striker. The London club had already turned down three other attempts by Bayern […]
Barcelona announce Kessié’s sale to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli
O Barcelona announced this Wednesday the sale of Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessié to Al-Ahli, from Saudi Arabia, for 12.5 million euros (R$ 67.2 at current exchange rates). In a statement, the Catalan club thanked Kessié for his “commitment and dedication” and wished him “luck and success in the future”. FC Barcelona and Al-Ahli SC have […]
PSG does not have Neymar and releases striker to look for new club, says radio
The soap opera between Neymar and PSG won a new chapter this Wednesday. According to the radio RCM Sportsthe club communicated the striker that they no longer have him for the rest of the season, releasing the player to settle with another team. The information is due to Neymar being excluded from PSG’s media day, […]