Jesse Lingard made his K-League debut for Seoul FC in yesterday’s 0-2 away defeat to Gwangju FC, coming off the bench in the 77th minute. However, the English star was met with a chorus of boos from the Gwangju fans, according to the Sun. The Sun reports that the crowd came to life when Lingard stood on the touchline prepared to enter the fray, with many fans holding up their phones to record the England international’s first appearance in South Korea. When he stepped onto the pitch, Seoul FC’s travelling…

The Croatian National Football team’s official Weibo page released a statement denying a rumor that they would travel to China in March to play friendly matches. The Croatian National Football Team issued the following statement: With regards to the news mentioned in some Chinese media outlets that the Croatian National team will travel to China for friendly matches in March of this year, we would like to officially confirm that currently we have made no plans to travel to China for friendly matches in March of this year. In March…

Japan’s veteran midfielder Makoto Hasebe made history on Friday night as he became the oldest non-German player to feature in the Bundesliga for Eintracht Frankfurt. The 39-year-old and 10-day-old Hasebe started for Frankfurt in their 1-1 draw at home with Bayern Munich in the 18th round of the Bundesliga. He becomes the oldest non-German to play in the league, breaking the previous record set by former Bayern Munich defender Claudio Pizarro, who was 39 years and 123 days old when he played his last game in 2020.

According to the latest reports from Saudi media outlets, Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane is set to travel to Tokyo to undergo the first part of his medicals ahead of a move to Al Nassr. Mane will then complete the formalities of his contract with the Saudi Arabian club. Meanwhile, as Mane undergoes his medicals and finalises his move to the Saudi outfit, Bayern Munich will be facing Kawasaki Frontale in a friendly match (Mane will not feature in the match to avoid any risk of injury).

According to multiple Italian media outlets, Paul Pogba’s doping retest has come back positive, triggering legal proceedings. The Manchester United midfielder could face a suspension of 2-4 years. Pogba’s market value on Transfermarkt has officially dropped to zero following the latest development. According to Transfermarkt data, Pogba’s value stood at 3.5 million while playing for Manchester United’s reserves in 2012. After joining Juventus, his value steadily increased. Upon returning to Manchester United, his market value fluctuated but reached a peak of 100 million in 2019. However, since 2019, it has…

Joshua Kimmich’s reckless play in Bayern Munich’s 8-0 win over Darmstadt on Saturday earned him a red card and criticism from club legend Lothar Matth?us. The German midfielder was dispossessed just outside the penalty area after a poor touch and was forced to foul to stop a counterattack. “He has to control the ball first,” Matth?us said after Kimmich’s dismissal. “He wants to dribble like a number six, but you can’t dribble in these defensive areas. That’s something we learn in the U12s – at least that’s what we learned…

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe is expected to address the fans after their Ligue 1 clash against Lens on Saturday, August 26 at 03:00 AM Beijing time, according to French radio station France Bleu. The match will be the third in the league for PSG, and reports suggest that Mbappe will deliver a speech following the game.

Lionel Messi is expected to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, according to an exclusive report from the Daily Mirror. The Argentine superstar joined the French club on a free transfer in the summer of 2021, signing a two-year deal. While he is on course to help them retain their Ligue 1 crown, Champions League glory has continued to elude him. With just two months remaining on his contract, PSG are in no rush to extend his stay. Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is aiming to make PSG…

Liverpool’s Egyptian international Mohamed Salah is reportedly in serious talks to join Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad Jeddah in the summer transfer window, according to Saudi Sport TV. A source close to the player exclusively told the Saudi outlet: “It is true. There are negotiations between Salah and Saudi club Al Ittihad. This is all I can say. I have no further details at the moment.” The same source added: “The offer is tempting to the Egyptian star to come and play in Saudi. Salah is still capable in England.”…

Mason Greenwood has privately told friends he has “learned a lot” during his time away from Manchester United and intends to fight for his future at the club, according to The Sun. Adidas, United’s biggest sponsor, is understood to have given the green light for Greenwood to resume his career with the club, with a source telling The Sun: “Greenwood has been encouraged to speak publicly and get his side of the story across, but privately he has been telling those close to him that he has learned a lot…