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What Mason Mount Will Offer Manchester United

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Man Utd have completed the signing of midfielder Mason Mount after agreeing a deal with Chelsea that could be worth £60million. Here we want to look at what Mason mount will bring to United, what he has to offer to United midfield, dressing room, what he has to offer to United on and off the pitch  The 24-year-old will lower the average age of that area of the pitch, looking at the current United midfield, Christian Erikson, 31. Casemiro, 31. Bruno Fernandez, 29. Mason mount 24, will lower the average age of United midfield. In the Wembley sunshine it was a tiring exercise of watching Manchester United's midfield, never mind playing in it. So the lose against the citizens, the midfield was not balance and never look like the United's midfield we ever thought of. Against Manchester City's treble winners, the players in red couldn't get close for large periods of the game.  Hence Mason mount, 24 will bring energy to United's current midfield, Mount fits th...

Angelo Gabriel finish First Chelsea medical

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Angelo Gabriel Borges born on December 21. 2004, popularly known as Angelo Gabriel is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Santos as a forward. Ângelo Gabriel has completed first part of medical tests in Brazil. He’s set to join Chelsea on deal valid until June 2029, six year contract. It will also include an option for further season. 2004 born forward has said yes to Chelsea with loan move expected in July.

Jurrien Timber set for Arsenal medical

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Arsenal are set to make Ajax defender Jurrien Timber their latest summer signing with a deal for Declan Rice agreed in principle following the arrival of Kai Havertz Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Ajax defender Jurrien Timber in a deal worth up to £40million. Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in a versatile defender this summer and Dutch international Timber, fit the kind of player Mikel Arteta is looking for, having the ability to play both centrally and at right-back. The Gunners have reached an agreement with Ajax for the signing of Timber after  seeing an opening bid of around £30m rejected last week. Reported by the  De Telegraaf  Arsenal will pay an initial £36m, with a further £4m in add-ons. He is now set to fly to England in the coming days for a medical with personal terms already agreed, with Timber doubling his current salary. p:nth-of-type(2)","relativePos":"after","type":"VIP","targeti...

OFFICIAL: Kai Havertz joins Arsenal from Chelsea on £65m

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 Kai Havertz joins Arsenal on £65m deal from Chelsea on a five year deal. He is the latest player to swap West London for North London The 24-year-old who spent three years at Stamford Bridge after joining from Bayer Leverkusen for £71m.  Havertz said it was "with a heavy heart" that he was saying goodbye to Chelsea's fans. "A big thank you for all your support, we achieved a dream of winning the Champions League together," he added Speaking on the Arsenal website after his transfer had been announced, Havertz said his aim was to "win trophies" with his new club. "It's super exciting for me to be joining this amazing club and to be part of the Arsenal family," said Havertz. "This club has such a big history, and I hope we can achieve lots of things. "The mentality in the Arsenal squad is very high and you can feel that. That was one of the reasons why it has been so hard to play against Arsenal recently. "The ai...

Mason Greenwood's Shirt Drop From Manchester United Kit

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MASON Greenwood shirts have been dropped from Manchester United's kit launch ahead of the new Premier League season. All charges were dropped in February, but he has not played since and remains and subject to an internal investigation. Greenwood remains under contract at United until 2025 and there has been speculation over a return to the pitch, with his future understood not to be linked to a pending takeover. However, supporters will not be able to purchase a shirt with Greenwood's name on the back after it was omitted from the launch. All other names from the senior men's and women's sides are available, but Greenwood is not included in the list. ~ The Sun Sports

Breaking: Carlos Alcaraz returns to world No. 1

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Alcaraz started the year at No 1 following his historic end to last year when he became the youngest player to finish the year as world No 1 at the age of 19. Carlos Alcaraz beats Alex de Minaur 6-4 6-4 to win his first Queen's Club title and returns to world No. 1 However, he was dethroned in January by Djokovic when the Serbian won the Australian Open only for the youngster to return to No 1 seven weeks later following his Indian Wells Open title run. Alcaraz’s second spell at No 1 lasted only two weeks before Djokovic reclaimed top spot at the beginning of April, but seven weeks later the Spaniard returned to No 1 and as a result was seeded top for Roland Garros. Djokovic, though, went on to win the French Open – his 23rd Grand Slam in total – and the victory ensured he returned to the top of the ATP Rankings for a ninth spell. On Monday he started his 389th week at No 1, but Alcaraz has an opportunity to return to No 1 as he will be in action at the Queen’s Club Cha...

Oil Money! Al Shabab Tripple Ndidi's Wages In A Bid To Luring Him To Saudi Arabia.

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Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Leicester City and the Nigeria national team. Ndidi is known for his defensive prowess. The 26-year-old combative midfielder is expected to earn around £250,000 if he makes the move to the Oil rich state (tears of joy). However, conflicting reports has it that the Nigerian wants to stay in Europe with a move to Scottish Champions, Celtic lurking Nigerian fans want the Lad to take the bull by the horn and get back to winning ways

Lionel Messi's unbelievable records and stats at 36.

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Happy 36th birthday, Lionel Messi. 🐐 The only player in to win World Cup Player of the Tournament twice. The only footballer to be named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year. He's won it twice. The all-time top scorer in Europe's top five divisions. ✅ World Cup winner ✅ World Cup Final Player of the Match ✅ World Cup Golden Ball winner ✅ The Best FIFA Men's Player 2022 ✅ 2023 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year ✅ Ligue 1 winner ✅ Record move to MLS 🇦🇷 1050 Games ⚽️ 813 Goals 🎯 395 Assists 🏅 7 Ballon d'Ors 🏆 43 Trophies 

Chelsea have rejected Manchester United third bid for Mason Mount.

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Chelsea have rejected Manchester United's third bid worth £55m for midfielder Mason Mount. It is understand It hasn’t met Chelsea valuation  as Chelsea counter offer is £58+7m to get it done. The west London club have also offered to meet in person to try and come to a positive resolution. Mason Mount has clear again he’s not signing new deal at Chelsea at this stage. No intention to extend, he wants Manchester United move as priority. Chelsea want to meet United in person to find a solution and get the deal done next week. England international Mount has one year left on his existing contract at Stamford Bridge and is understood to be keen on a move to Erik ten Hag's side.

FIFA 23 Women's World Cup ratings

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As women’s club football comes to EA SPORTS FIFA for the first time ever with the addition of the Barclays WSL, D1 Arkema, NWSL and UWCL we’re presenting the ratings for the top players in the women’s game in FIFA 23 who will be playable across Kick Off, Online Seasons, On-line Friendlies, and Tournament modes. From Agility to Crossing, Finishing to Heading Accuracy, and Reactions to Stamina, each player has been rated across more than 30 different attributes to create the most comprehensive set of ratings ever assembled in the women’s game. Here are the list of 100 highest rated international stars RANK PLAYER TEAM RATING 1    Sam Kerr Australia 91 2 Alexia Putellas Spain 91 3 Caroline Graham Hansen Norway 90 4 Alex Morgan United States 90 5 Ada Hegerberg Norway 90 6 Wendie Renard France 90 7 Lucy Bronze England 89 8 Marie Katoto* France 89 9 Irene Paredes Spain 88 10 Guro Reiten Norway 88 11 Kadidiatou Diani France 88 12 Debinha Brazil 88 13 Beth Mead* England 88...

Wolves captain joins Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal for club record £47m

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Rúben Diogo da Silva Neves (born 13 March 1997) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder at  Wolverhampton Wanderers   in England and the Portugal national team .  Neves started his career with FC Porto and made his first-team debut at the age of 17.     Rúben Neves  is a a deep lying playmaker. Neves has mastered the  art of simplicity while retaining his magician's touch. Although his stardom rests on his long-range goals, it's his water-like ability to slot into any role or system that makes him special.  Official, confirmed. Rúben Neves has joins Al Hilal on a permanent deal from Wolves for €55m fee, record sale for English club. Neves has signed as Al Hilal player until June 2026.       During his time at the West Midlands club, Neves made 253 appearances, scoring 30 goals.    Neves is the latest big-name player to leave a European club for Saudi Arabia's Pro League. E...

Barcelona sign Man City Captain Ilkay Gundogan

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Ilkay Gundogan will join spanish giant Barcelona on a  free transfer deal when his contract ends at the end of may The Manchester City captain seemed to be offered a new contract by City but also is liked he has negotiated have a more valuable three-year deal with the Laliga winners. City manager Pep Guardiola had always been enthusiastic to keep Gundogan, who's been fundamentally important to the team  The midfielders scored 11 goals in 51 games last season.  He played 90 minutes in the Champions League victory as City surpass Inter Milan 1-0 to add to their Premier League and FA Cup accomplishments last season. The German international joined the Citizens from Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of £20m in 2016 and scored 60 goals in 304 games. During his 7 years at Manchester City he won 14 titles - five Premier League trophies, one Champions League, two FA Cups, four Carabao Cups and two Community Shields.  

Christopher Nkunku joins Chelsea

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Christopher Nkunku has joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig for £52m. The French international scored 16 goals in 25 games for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga last season. The 25-year-old is Pochettino's first signing at Chelsea since he took charge in May. Nkunku has won 10 international caps for France. The prolific striker's contract starts on 1 July, he won three Ligue 1 titles and two French Cups during four years at Paris St-Germain before joining Leipzig in 2019. He was named Bundesliga player of the season and German PFA player of the season in 2021-22 after scoring 20 goals and contributing 15 assists in the league.

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Guinness World Records

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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has broken Guinness World Records as the first men's player to win 200 international caps. The 38-year-old achieved this in their Euro 2024 qualifiers against Iceland. He was given the certificate by Guinness World Records before kick-off to mark this latest landmark. The Al-Nassr's player broke Kuwait forward Bader Al-Mutawa's 196-cap record in March. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Sporting Lisbon player scored from Goncalo Inacio's header from close range. The goal was initially ruled out for an Inacio offside but was awarded by the video assistant referee. That was Ronaldo's 123rd international goal, extending his world record.  

Miami Heat didn’t want to pay the luxury tax for Bradley Beal’s contract

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The  Miami Heat  didn’t want to pay the luxury tax for Bradley Beal’s contract, according to Heavy Sports’ Steve Bulpett Beal, who was dealt by the  Washington Wizards  to the  Phoenix Suns  on Sunday, is due a massive salary over the remainder of his deal and has a no-trade clause. The Heat  reportedly were finalists  in the race for Beal, but ultimately he ended up in Phoenix. “It was out there that Miami decided not to bite on Beal because they were playing for (Portland’s Damian) Lillard,” a league source told Heavy Sports. “It really wasn’t that; it was tax consequences with Beal that really caused them to back off. The new tax is much more onerous. “And I think part of it was that Beal said he wouldn’t give up the no-trade clause in his contract (after the initial deal was complete).” The NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement will punish teams that go over the second tax apron. If the Heat go over, they won’t have the ability...

Mane scored twice as Senegal beat Brazil in Portugal

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Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane who is now playing for Bayern Munich scored twice as Senegal beat Brazil in a friendly in Lisbon, Portugal. Brazil's 4-2 loss  tonight  against Senegal  means they  have been  beaten  by Cameroon, Morocco and Senegal in  less than six months In the 4-2 loss, Senegal became the first team to win Brazil from behind. West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta  put Brazil  ahead  in the  11th minute,  before Habib Diallo equalised for Senegal An own goal from Marquinhos early in the second half gave Senegal the lead with Mane extending their advantage after 57 minutes. The match was held at Estadio Jose Alvalade, home of Sporting Lisbon, with nine England-based players in the starting XIs. Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, Newcastle midfielders Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes and Tottenham forward Richarlison.

Emma Raducanu regrets winning the US Open

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Emma Raducanu regrets winning the 2021 US Open after an injury prevented her from competing The 20-year-old won a remarkable title at the 2021 US Open when she became the first player to win a Grand Slam tournament in qualifying. Raducanu has suffered a series of injuries since then and is currently sidelined following wrist and hand surgery.  "I had physical pain," she said, "but it was very hard for me mentally." Speaking to The Times, the British tennis player added, "I always want to show the best version of myself or try to achieve that, but I know I can't." Raducanu parted ways with coach Sebastian Sachs, her fifth coach in less than two years, in June. She has only played 10 matches on the WTA Tour in 2023, and won only 5, including 3 in Indian Wells.

Venus Williams win in Birmingham

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Venus Williams defied her physique to defeat Italy's Camila Giorgi in an emotional first round match at the Birmingham Classic. American Williams cried after taking a medical time out after only 5 games of the match. However, with a tight right knee, the 43-year-old fought back to win 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 7-6 (8-6). It was only Williams' second win in nearly two years after a long injury break

US Open 2023: Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele hit record 62s as Rory McIlroy charges

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The US Open first round featured record lows, two holes-in-one and a charging Rory McIlroy as the tournament returned to Los Angeles after a 75-year absence. Californians Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele lead on eight under after recording the US Open's first 62s. Former champions Dustin Johnson and McIlroy led the chase but bogeyed their last holes to end six and five under on a day of unusually low scoring. Frenchman Mathieu Pavon and American Sam Burns both aced the 15th. They were the 49th and 50th holes-in-one at the championship, which was last played in the city in 1948 and is making its first visit to exclusive Los Angeles Country Club. American Wyndham Clark birdied the last to post a 64 and join Johnson at six under while Brian Harman is level with McIlroy after a 65. Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau add more star power to a stacked leaderboard, both five shots adrift, while a frustrated Jon Rahm shot a 69. California dreamers set new US Open record ...