Al Nassr have signed midfielder Ruben Neves from Wolves for a fee of 55 million, Fabrizio Romano has announced. The Portuguese midfielder has signed a contract until June 2026. Neves, 26, joined Wolves from Porto in the summer of 2017 for a fee of 17.9 million. He has been a key player for Wolves in the Premier League, making 41 appearances last season and scoring six goals. He had one year remaining on his contract with Wolves and was valued at 40 million by Transfermarkt.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is a major doubt for this weekend’s clash with Liverpool after suffering a groin injury, according to the Daily Mail. City returned to training this week after the international break, with all their internationals back in the squad, but Haaland missed the session. The Norwegian forward was forced to withdraw from international duty last week after suffering the groin problem and has not trained in the past fortnight. With Haaland having had little time to recover, Pep Guardiola may be forced to decide whether to…

The third round of the 2024 Paris Olympics – Women’s Football Asian Qualifiers Group B saw China PR and Korea Republic face off in a crucial match. In the first half, China PR created several chances. In the 3rd minute, Zhang Rui’s low shot from inside the penalty area narrowly missed the far corner. A few minutes later, Wang Shanshan’s diving header from a corner kick was saved by Kim Jung-mi, who collided with Wu Chengshu in the process. In the 21st minute, Wu Chengshu’s flick-on from a set-piece found…

Fabrizio Romano has announced with his signature “here we go” that 31-year-old Philippe Coutinho is set to join Qatari club Al Duhail on loan, with Al Duhail covering his full salary. Romano reports that the “here we go!” is imminent for Al Duhail to take Coutinho on loan, with Aston Villa prepared to agree, pending final details. Al Duhail will pay 100% of his salary. Besiktas and Real Betis’ advances have both been rejected. Coutinho, a 31-year-old Brazilian winger, joined Barcelona from Liverpool in the winter transfer window of 2018…

Despite the increase in Asia’s World Cup quota to 8.5 slots, South Korean media remains pessimistic about China’s chances of qualifying for the tournament. Several factors contribute to this skepticism: – Financial constraints: Football requires significant investment, with less return compared to sports like table tennis. – Cultural factors: Chinese individuals tend to avoid strenuous activities due to beliefs about shortened lifespans. Slow-paced exercises like Tai Chi are more prevalent. Moreover, parents are hesitant to allow their children to play football, especially if they are only children. – Physical inferiority:…

The Korea Football Association (KFA) has officially appointed German coach Jurgen Klinsmann as the new head coach of the South Korean national football team. Klinsmann’s contract will run for three years and five months, from March 2023 to the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico). The financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. The coaching staff will be determined after discussions between Klinsmann and the KFA. The coaching team will reside in South Korea during their tenure….

Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has defended his ex-club amid ongoing investigations into alleged financial irregularities. Aguero, who played for City for a decade from 2011 to 2021, expressed confidence in the club’s on-field achievements and fair play practices. “All I can say is that as a team, the success we achieved on the pitch was earned through hard work, sportsmanship, and fair play,” Aguero said. During his time at Manchester City, Aguero played a pivotal role in the club’s remarkable success, contributing to five Premier League titles, one…

Recently, Japanese players have been performing well in various leagues. In the match between Brighton and Leicester City that ended this morning, Mitoma Kaoru performed brilliantly for Brighton, scoring a stunning world-class goal from an inside cut. Last week, Takefusa Kubo also performed well, dribbling through the opposing defender in the penalty area and scoring. Today, Sporting Lisbon midfielder Hidemasa Morita updated his social media, expressing his motivation: “Mitoma Kaoru and Takefusa Kubo have been performing really well, and to be honest, I feel a bit motivated. Thanks to the…

German broadcaster Sky Sport claims that Bayern Munich will sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier, who has already arrived in Munich. Sky has released a video of Dier’s arrival in the Bavarian capital, where he told reporters that Bayern is an “incredible club.” The deal between Bayern and Tottenham has been agreed upon, and Dier is reportedly undergoing a medical with Bayern. Dier’s current contract with Tottenham expires this summer, allowing Bayern to negotiate a pre-contract with the player now. If Bayern completes the transfer in the January window, Tottenham…

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé has been invited by French President Emmanuel Macron to attend a state dinner at the élysée Palace on Tuesday evening, according to French outlet Le Parisien. This would not be the first time Mbappé has attended a presidential state dinner or met with the country’s highest official. The PSG star previously dined with various world leaders at the élysée Palace in February 2018. In 2021, the French international was invited to dine with Macron and former Liberia President George Weah days after Weah’s election. On…