Napoli have officially confirmed the signing of centre-back Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea on loan with an option to buy, bolstering their defensive options for the new campaign. The French defender arrives at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona following a period of intense speculation regarding his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been sensationally urged to skip a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani. The request comes as pressure mounts on the global governing body's leadership following a series of controversial proposals that have sparked a significant civil war within football's power structures.
The Soweto giants' coach has sparked intense speculation regarding the future of the star playmaker following his mysterious absence from the squad. The Buccaneers tactician provided a cryptic response when questioned about the player's status, refusing to offer a clear explanation for his sudden exclusion from matchday duties.
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic has hailed his side's tactical discipline after the newly-promoted Tigers secured a historic 2-0 victory over Manchester United. The result marks a nightmare start to the campaign for Michael Carrick's side, who were left stunned by a clinical performance at the MKM Stadium.
The Buccaneers head coach has expressed his delight at the tactical maturity shown by his side during their hard-fought victory on Saturday. The Sea Robbers secured a vital advantage in their Wafa Wafa semi-final first-leg clash against Babina Noko, navigating a tricky away fixture with clinical precision.
After a long transfer saga, there are now many signs that Joao Palhinha really will leave Bayern Munich and join Benfica Lisbon. For the German record champions, however, this departure was apparently not the preferred solution.