Prodigy

Javier Mascheraneo cherry-picked his Argentine squad for the Paris Olympics, spotlighting Julian Alvarez as one of the two Manchester City stars enlisted. At the Copa America with the Argentine squad, Alvarez made the cut for Mascherano's senior roster, alongside Geronimo Rulli and Nicolas Otamendi. Merely ten days post the Copa America's climax, Mascherano’s team will face off against Morocco, Iraq, and Ukraine in their initial bouts in France. The Olympic final falls on August 9, just a day before Manchester City vies…

After a successful stint on loan, Sergino Dest has now permanently joined PSV from Barcelona. His contract will span four years. During his temporary stay, the defender was pivotal in securing PSV's first Eredivisie title in over half a decade. Over the course of the season, Dest participated in 37 matches, finding the net twice and providing seven assists. PSV had an option to make the deal permanent in their loan agreement. They've now activated this clause, enabling Dest to continue at PSV through 2028 on a free…

Omari Kellyman has inked a deal with Chelsea, moving from Aston Villa in a transaction that's pegged at a steep £19 million. Kellyman, a rising star on the England youth scene, has appeared in six senior matches for Villa. He shifted to Villa Park from Derby County in 2022. Yet, the hefty sum shelled out by Chelsea for the 18-year-old prodigy is stirring some disquiet. Both Chelsea and Villa might be flirting with violations of the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR), risking point deductions.…

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos is set to retire from football after his stint with Germany at Euro 2024. The 34-year-old was expected to extend his contract with Los Blancos. However, on Tuesday, he declared that he would retire after representing his country at the Euros. Kroos had a successful 10-year run with Madrid, arriving from Bayern Munich in 2014. During his time with the Spanish giants, he clinched LaLiga and the Champions League titles four times each. Playing a crucial role in helping Carlo Ancelotti's team secure the…