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Oskar Pietuszewski NXGN GFX

Porto's €10m teen setting Portuguese football alight

Oskar Pietuszewski doesn't turn 18 until May, but he has already made a slice of footballing history. The talented youngster fetched the highest transfer fee ever recorded in the Ekstraklasa, Poland's top division, when swapping Jagiellonia Bialystok for the glitz of two-time Champions League winners Porto in a €10 million deal during the January window, with his release clause reportedly now set at a whopping €60m (£52m/$70m).

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NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

Jose Mourinho Benfica 2025-26

'A tragicomedy!' - Mourinho rages at punishment 'based on lie'

Jose Mourinho has branded his touchline ban at Benfica a “tragicomedy”, with the punishment handed out to him being “based on a lie”. The enigmatic Portuguese tactician was shown the 15th red card of his colourful coaching career during a reunion with former club Porto. He was accused of kicking a ball towards the opposition bench.

Spain v Türkiye - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Spain dealt big World Cup blow as striker suffers ACL injury

Spain's preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup have been dealt a significant blow following a serious injury to striker Samu Aghehowa. The Porto star has scored 20 times in all competitions already this season and looked a safe bet to be included in Luis de la Fuente's squad for the summer tournament. However, a dreaded ACL tear has put paid to his hopes.

Fluminense v Juventude - Brasileirao 2025

Thiago Silva finds new club as Chelsea legend returns to Europe aged 41

Thiago Silva has completed a sensational return to European football, signing a short-term deal with Porto at the age of 41. The Brazilian icon, who recently departed Fluminense following a mutual termination of his contract, touched down in the Invicta city on Sunday to finalise a move that sees him reunite with the club where his career almost ended tragically two decades ago.

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RANKED: De Zerbi, Fabregas & Chelsea's potential Maresca successors

We're only halfway through the season but Chelsea are looking for a new manager, after parting company with Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day. On the one hand, the Italian's exit is a surprise, given he won both the Conference League and Club World Cup during his first season at Stamford Bridge. However, it had been clear for some time that Maresca wasn't entirely happy in west London, with the former Leicester City boss sensationally going public with a perceived lack of support within the club after last month's Champions League loss to Atalanta.

Cesc Fabregas Como 2025

Chelsea's new manager hunt: Three candidates ruled out

Chelsea’s search for a new manager continues to be narrowed down, with three more potential candidates to succeed Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge being ruled out of the running. It is being claimed that former Blues midfielder Cesc Fabregas, current Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner and highly-rated Porto boss Francesco Farioli are not being considered in west London.

AC Milan's Brazilian defender Thiago Sil

Silva's return to Milan was blocked by Allegri, claims Cassano

According to Antonio Cassano, Thiago Silva’s proposed return to AC Milan was blocked, despite the full backing of club adviser Zlatan Ibrahimovic, with head coach Massimiliano Allegri reportedly stepping in to veto the move. The revelation sheds new light on a transfer that almost reunited one of Milan’s most decorated modern defenders with the San Siro faithful.

Fluminense v Juventude - Brasileirao 2025

Former Chelsea captain Silva reportedly nearing Porto move

Brazil international Thiago Silva is a free agent at the age of 41, with the defender agreeing to the early termination of his contract at Fluminense. After spending 18 months at his boyhood club, the center back is reportedly closing in on a move to Porto - a transfer that would represent another European stint following stops at Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.