According to recent reports from German publications Bild and Sport Bild, Kai Havertz’s potential transfer to Real Madrid is becoming increasingly likely. The departure of several attacking players from Real Madrid has paved the way for Havertz’s potential move. German media outlets estimate Havertz’s transfer fee to be around 60 million. This may be considered a bargain for the German international, who scored the winning penalty in Chelsea’s Champions League triumph over Manchester City. However, Chelsea finds itself in a challenging negotiating position. The club’s poor Premier League campaign, where…

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly ready to make a 10 million offer for Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar, leaving the Nerazzurri hierarchy with a decision to make. Skriniar has been linked with a move to the French capital since October last year, and the pressure from Inter fans amid his struggles in Milan this season could push the Slovakian towards a Paris switch. Meanwhile, Inter are said to be unhappy with the player’s agent, who they feel has made a suspicious announcement about his client’s departure, given that he has previously…

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has published the calendar for the 2024 season, confirming the start dates of various professional football leagues in China. According to the calendar: The season commences with the Chinese Super Cup on February 25 and concludes with the Chinese FA Cup final on November 23. The Chinese Super League (CSL) season kicks off on March 1 and ends on November 2. The China League One (CL1) starts on March 9 and finishes on November 3. The China League Two (CL2) begins on March 23 and…

Jinan Xingzhou Football Club, a League One team, has announced its withdrawal from the Chinese Professional Football League due to internal conflicts within the coaching staff that were exposed by an online media outlet, leading to a division between investors and the club. “In this time of new beginnings and celebration, Jinan Xingzhou Football Club has made the heartbreaking decision to withdraw from the 2024 League One season,” the club’s statement reads. “As a young club, we have achieved remarkable success in the past three seasons without any government support,…

The FIFA Council has officially announced that the United States, Canada, and Mexico will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as hosts. As a result, their places will be deducted from the six allocated to the CONCACAF confederation. The details of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying competitions for each confederation will be announced by FIFA in due course. The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition to feature an expanded format, with the number of participating teams increasing from 32 to 48.

Christian Pulisic is set to become a Milan player on Wednesday, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the move with his trademark “Here we go” tweet. The winger is expected to arrive in Milan at around 9 am local time to undergo a medical. The contract has been signed with Chelsea until 2027, with the paperwork now signed off by both clubs. Pulisic is a 24-year-old United States international who plays as a left winger. He was signed by Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund in the winter window of 2019 for a fee…

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has expressed his delight at Trent Alexander-Arnold’s new hairstyle. Alexander-Arnold returned to Liverpool’s pre-season training recently sporting a short haircut, having cut off the dreadlocks he wore last season. “There’s a few changes in the team. Trent cut his hair back to the hair he had when he was most successful in his career,” said Klopp. “So, he sacrificed cool for successful. I like it a lot!”

FIFA have confirmed that an expanded 32-team Club World Cup will take place in the United States in 2025. The FIFA Council decided in December last year to change the Club World Cup from an annual event to a tournament held every four years and with an expanded format of 32 teams. Today, FIFA have announced that a United States bid has been successful for the 2025 competition. The distribution of teams will see UEFA provide 12 teams, CONMEBOL six, AFC and CAF four each, CONCACAF four, OFC one, plus…

Former AS Roma manager Eusebio Di Francesco, who previously coached Edin Dzeko, recently spoke to the media about the upcoming Champions League final between Inter Milan and Manchester City. “Inter have had a great journey in the Champions League, and they are now in good health and ready to give it their all. Manchester City will be a tough opponent, but when you have top players and a great coach, anything is possible,” Di Francesco said. “I believe Inter can create problems for Manchester City. I see their attacking players…

Due to Mayday Concert at Home Stadium Shenzhen FC will temporarily host their match against Wuhan Three Towns on July 3 in the 14th round of the 2023 Chinese Super League at the Bao’an Sports Center. According to previous reports, the move has been made to accommodate a Mayday concert. Reportedly, the decision to relocate the Shenzhen FC vs. Wuhan Three Towns match on July 3 to Bao’an Sports Center was made to clear the way for the Mayday concert. It is also understood that the Shenzhen FC vs. Shanghai…