The civil war at the summit of global football shows no signs of abating as England and UEFA have reaffirmed their stance on a potential World Cup boycott. Despite a public apology from FIFA president Gianni Infantino regarding his controversial commercial plans, European nations remain steadfast in their opposition to his leadership.
As THE transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano provides football fans every day with the very latest news and rumours about their favourite clubs and players. His “Here we go” is legendary, his word on transfer matters effectively as good as gold. Or so it seemed, at least.
Real Madrid have sent shockwaves through the European transfer market by confirming the signing of Yan Diomande in a sensational €140 million deal. The Spanish giants successfully hijacked the move from under the noses of Paris Saint-Germain, securing one of the most coveted young talents in world football to bolster Jose Mourinho’s squad.
After a fabulous season, Yan Diomande is moving from RB Leipzig to Real Madrid. A team who almost went down to the 3. Liga are also profiting from it - and with the 19-year-old are doing the deal of their lives.
Mikel Arteta is a graduate of the Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola school of coaching, with ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack explaining to GOAL the similarities that a title-winning tactician at Emirates Stadium shares with other Premier League champions. Arteta has become a managerial master in his own right, with important lessons being learned along the way.