Ahmed Refat

Ahmed Refaat

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  1. Ekitike opens up on playing with Messi, Neymar & Mbappe at PSG

    Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike believes his "difficult" stint at Paris Saint-Germain was the perfect bridge to stardom. Despite struggling for consistent minutes in the French capital, the 23-year-old insists that sharing a dressing room with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar provided him with an incomparable education that is now paying dividends in the Premier League.

  2. Arsenal plotting Livramento transfer swoop

    Arsenal are keeping a close watch on Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento as they reportedly consider making a summer bid for the England international. The Gunners are looking to bolster their defensive options, and the 23-year-old has emerged as a primary target for Mikel Arteta.

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    Joao Pedro tipped for shock Arsenal move

    Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has sensationally been tipped for a future transfer to London rivals Arsenal. The Brazilian is enjoying a fine debut season at Chelsea, but a former Premier League star thinks he could be tempted to swap Stamford Bridge for the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal currently sitting 19 points clear of Chelsea at the top of the table.

  4. Celtic target Spurs icon to take managerial reins when O'Neill departs

    Robbie Keane has emerged as the frontrunner to take the Celtic helm this summer as the club prepares for a major overhaul. Following Martin O'Neill's interim stint, the Tottenham and Republic of Ireland cult hero is seen as the perfect figure to lead a new era at Parkhead. The Glasgow giants hope Keane’s managerial experience can stabilize the club after a turbulent period.

  5. UEFA starts disciplinary proceedings following Neto's ugly ball-boy spat

    Chelsea face a nervy wait ahead of their crucial round of 16 second-leg clash against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League after UEFA launched a formal investigation into Pedro Neto for "unsporting behaviour". The Portuguese winger, who has contributed 10 goals in 42 appearances this season, is facing a potential suspension following a heated stoppage-time incident where he shoved a ball boy during the Blues' 5-2 first-leg defeat.

  1. Laporta hits back at Xavi and Messi claims

    In a fiery presidential debate ahead of the March 15 elections, Joan Laporta has sensationally hit back at former manager Xavi. Addressing recent claims that he deliberately sabotaged Lionel Messi’s return to Camp Nou, painted a picture of a coach who was struggling under the weight of the job. Laporta didn't hold back when discussing the legendary midfielder's departure, suggesting a lack of professional focus was the primary issue.

  2. Pochettino to watch Atletico vs Spurs

    Mauricio Pochettino is set for a high-profile return to the scene of his greatest European heartbreak, as the 54-year-old USMNT head coach is expected to attend Tuesday night’s Champions League first-leg tie between Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur. The Argentine will be present at the Metropolitano as an official guest of the Spanish giants, marking a significant moment as he watches his former club in person for the first time since his departure from London.

  3. Tudor: Survival more important for Spurs than UCL

    Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor has made a startling admission ahead of his side's Champions League last-16 encounter with Atletico Madrid, confessing that Premier League survival remains the club's ultimate goal. Despite the prestige of Europe’s elite competition, the London side finds themselves in a precarious position domestically, sitting just one point above the relegation zone with nine matches remaining.

  4. Bayern director confirms contract talks with star 'on hold'

    Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed that contract negotiations with Konrad Laimer have reached a temporary impasse. The Austrian international, who has established himself as a vital cog in the Bavarian machine this season, is currently under contract until June 2027. Despite his growing importance to the first team, the club and player appear to be some distance apart regarding the financial terms of a potential extension.

  5. Buruk eyes Gala advantage over Liverpool

    Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has urged his players to harness the power of the Rams Park crowd when they face Liverpool in the Champions League last-16 on Tuesday. The Turkish side are looking to repeat their success from the league phase, where a 1-0 victory in Istanbul proved they can handle the Premier League giants on their own turf.

  6. Iraq urge FIFA to delay WC play-off amid war

    Iraq head coach Graham Arnold has issued an urgent plea to football’s international governing body to postpone his team’s intercontinental qualifier for the World Cup because of disruptions caused by the escalating Iran war. The Lions of Mesopotamia are currently scheduled to face either Suriname or Bolivia in a winner-takes-all play-off on March 31 in Monterrey, Mexico, but the logistical mountain has become too steep to climb.

  7. Abramovich fights UK over £2.5bn Chelsea funds

    Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has escalated his legal dispute with the British government over the £2.5 billion proceeds from the sale of the Premier League club. Despite international sanctions freezing his assets following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Russian oligarch insists that he should maintain control over how the massive windfall is allocated for charitable purposes.