Kylian Mbappe has claimed his biggest dream would be to win the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain.
The 22-year-old, whose current deal expires in less than a year, is yet to agree a fresh contract with the Ligue 1 giants.
Mbappe has been strongly linked with Real Madrid but has now hinted at remaining at the Parc des Princes.
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He made the remarks in a joint interview with PSG teammate, Neymar, speaking to the club’s official club magazine.
Quizzing each other, Mbappe said: ‘I’m not a very good journalist… What would I …
Champions League holders, Chelsea has agreed on personal terms with Sevilla defender, Jules Kounde.
Africa Daily News, New York reports that Chelsea is now set to be in advanced talks with Sevilla over a transfer fee for Kounde, with Kurt Zouma said to be part of a player-plus-cash deal.
It was further gathered that the Champions League winners are also willing to offload Tiemoue Bakayoko, Matt Miazga, Davide Zappacosta and Kenedy in an attempt to reduce the transfer fee for the 22-year-old.
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Sevilla valued Kounde at €65million (£55.9million).
Kounde had …
Spanish heavyweights, Barcelona has confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar Jr, over their long-running legal disputes.
The Catalan court yesterday disclosed that both parties have settled out of court.
Barca did not reveal the details of the agreement and did not disclose which issues remained unsettled prior to Monday’s agreement.
Neymar left the LaLiga giants for PSG on a €222 million in 2017, but there have been several court cases between the two parties ever since.
The Brazil superstar had demanded Barca pay him …
A Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.
The 31-year-old man, who has not been named for legal reasons, was detained on Friday by Greater Manchester Police.
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In a statement, the player’s club confirmed he had been suspended and added it would “continue supporting the authorities with inquiries and would not be commenting further”.
The footballer has since been bailed pending further inquiries.
The unidentified footballer is reportedly playing for a top-flight club in London.
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Coco Gauff is the latest star to pull out of the Tokyo Olympics after it was revealed she had tested positive for coronavirus.
The 17-year-old announced her withdrawal from the Games on Twitter, writing: ‘I’m disappointed to share the news that I have tested positive for Covid and won’t be able to play in the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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She contined; ‘It has always been a dream of mine to represent the USA at the Olympics, and I hope there will be many more chances for me to make this …
Nigerian international Victor Osimhen scored four times as Napoli thrashed local side Bassa Anaunia 12- 0 in a pre-season friendly on Sunday.
Elfis Elmas put Napoli ahead on four minutes.
Osimhen conjured a sublime dink over the goalkeeper to double Napoli’s lead four minutes later.
Kosta Manolas then nodded home Matteo Politano’s corner in the 15th minute.
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Osimhen then scored Napoli’s fourth and his second of the game with a shot from the edge of the box in the 20th minute.
The Nigeria international rounded the goalkeeper and tapped the ball …
Arsenal youngster, Bukayo Saka has berated microblogging giants, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for not ‘doing enough’ to control racial abuses and hateful comments on their platforms.
Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Saka missed the last penalty in the Euro 2020 final against Italy last weekend, and ever since, he had been subjected to all kinds of racial abuse from fans of the Three Lions who have refused to forgive.
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In a long statement issued on Thursday, Saka thanked those who sent him words of encouragement and the …
Paris Saint-Germain yesterday announced that they had completed the signing of Italy’s Euro 2020 goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on a five-year deal.
The 22-year-old, who saved two penalties in the Euro final and was named player of the tournament, heads to France on a free transfer from AC Milan.
Donnarumma will be in competition with the experienced Keylor Navas for the starters shirt.
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‘I am delighted to be part of this huge club,’ said Donnarumma in a statement released by PSG.
‘I feel ready to take on this …
Argentina ended their 28-year title drought on Saturday morning when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil for a record-equalling 15th Copa America.
The victory was a personal addition for Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, who picked up his first-ever title in a blue and white shirt after more than a decade of club and individual honours.
Messi finished the tournament’s joint-top goalscorer with four goals and was elected joint-best player along with Neymar.
But the talisman was barely instrumental throughout and uncharacteristically missed a golden opportunity to wrap the game up with two minutes …
Crystal Palace have announced the signing of England-born Nigerian midfielder Michael Olise from Reading, Africa Daily News, New York can confirm.
According to a statement made available on Palace’s official website yesterday, Olise joined Palace on a five-year contract.
‘Crystal Palace have completed the signing of highly-rated teenager Michael Olise from Reading.
‘Olise, a 19-year-old attacking midfielder, has signed a five-year contract with the club as Palace’s first arrival since Patrick Vieira’s appointment as manager.’
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Olise moves to south London after a season with Reading that saw him earn seven goals …
Former Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri, has revealed that he regretted leaving Stamford Bridge for Juventus in 2019.
Sarri, who is currently the manager of Serie A side Lazio, admitted he made a ‘huge mistake’ by forcing his Chelsea exit.
He also revealed that Chelsea director, Marina Granovskaia, was desperate to keep him at the club, despite his desire to return to Italy.
Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the 62-year-old guided Chelsea to success in the Europa League in his single season at the West London club.
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But his …
The France international has a year remaining on his deal at Parc des Princes, inevitably resulting in frequent speculation with regards to his future.
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While PSG insists that their most prized asset will not be allowed to leave in 2021, the French giants also do not want to risk Mbappe departing on a free transfer which has made it further complicated
Nevertheless, according to
