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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.…

Ben Godfrey has bid adieu to Everton to ink a deal with Serie A titans and current Europa League victors Atalanta for a cool €10 million. Atalanta, the reigning champs of the Europa League, have snagged defender Ben Godfrey from Everton. The acquisition cost the Italian squad a smidge over €10 million. After four seasons with the Toffees, the 26-year-old England international, who earned his caps in 2021, is leaving. He initially moved to Everton from Norwich City in 2020. As a dynamic defender, Godfrey shone at Goodison…

Gary Neville is adamant that Kobbie Mainoo deserves a spot in England's first XI during the Euro 2024 knockout phase, after a formidable showing in Group C. England, despite leading Group C, failed to excite their supporters with a tedious draw against Slovenia on Tuesday, eliciting boos from the disappointed crowd. The team's significant control of the ball, 74% to be precise, did not translate into scoring, registering just a measly 0.8 expected goals. This was a record possession rate for a game where England hasn't…

Luka Modric might have capped off his European Championship career in a bitter twist, as Croatia's future in Euro 2024 hangs on other teams' outcomes. The 2018 World Cup runners-up were poised to advance after Modric's goal in Leipzig. Yet a last-minute equalizer scrambled their plans. In a dramatic finish, Mattia Zaccagni scored during stoppage time, denying Croatia the second spot in their group. Croatia has accrued just two points and could only secure wins as one of the best third-placed teams. They now depend on…

The young attacker didn't hesitate to highlight the internal turmoil that led to his choice. "Several factors swayed my decision, notably issues within the nation. I encountered tough hurdles, like disputes with a coach. When you bump heads with someone in charge, their choices dominate. This left me powerless and resentful," he revealed, shedding light on the backstage strife many young sports stars face.Last year, Abdihafid stole the spotlight with a pivotal goal for Somalia's under-17 team in a match against Uganda. But…

Poland's gaffer, Michal Probierz, remains on the fence about Robert Lewandowski's starting role for Austria's face-off on Friday during Euro 2024. A thigh snag saw Lewandowski sit out during the prickly 2-1 tumble to the Netherlands in Poland's first Group D match. The Barcelona frontman, sidelined after a pre-match injury, returned to practice, sparking hopes he might play against Austria in Berlin. On the showdown's eve, Probierz, while confirming all squad members were fit, hesitated to confirm Lewandowski's…

Jude Bellingham netted the pivotal score in England's initial Euro 2024 duel against Serbia this Sunday..css-1g698yq-iaContentTitleCSS{letter-spacing:0.33px;line-height:1.65;margin:1em 0;font-family:GTWalsheim-Md;}@media (max-width: 768px){.css-1g698yq-iaContentTitleCSS{font-size:18px;}}@media (min-width: 992px){.css-1g698yq-iaContentTitleCSS{font-size:22px;}}Jude Bellingham netted the pivotal score in England's initial Euro 2024 duel against Serbia this…

Sam Kerr, Chelsea's star forward, has penned a fresh two-year extension set to keep her at Stamford Bridge through 2026, the team disclosed last Thursday. Joining from the Chicago Red Stars in 2019, Kerr was approaching the terminal phase of her current contract, set to culminate at this season’s end. She has since netted 99 goals across 128 matches, marking an impressive tenure. Now 30, Kerr has been instrumental in the squad’s recent domination under Emma Hayes. Her contributions have helped secure five consecutive…

Ronald Koeman expressed frustration over Barcelona's mismanagement of Frenkie de Jong's ankle ailment after the Dutch ace was sidelined from Euro 2024. Frenkie de Jong, key to the Netherlands' midfield since his 2018 debut, earned 54 caps and netted twice. Yet, an ankle sprain incurred at Barcelona's defeat to Real Madrid on April 21 has kept him off the pitch. Despite being part of the light, non-contact drills last Sunday, Koeman, the Oranje head, was skeptical about De Jong's readiness for their opening match against…

In a landmark ruling, Valencia supporters received an eight-month jail sentence for racially abusing Vinicius Junior. This ruling marks the first time individuals in Spain have been convicted for racial taunts within football arenas. Banned from stadium entry for two years, the offenders were caught disparaging Vinicius during a match at Mestalla stadium in May 2023. LaLiga's chief, Javier Tebas, hailed the verdict. "This verdict marks a milestone in our combat against racism," he proclaimed. Tebas also emphasized the…