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In a surprising turn of events, Arsenal are reportedly open to the possibility of selling their star midfielder, Thomas Partey, to Juventus. This news comes from the Italian outlet Tutto Juve, stirring up the transfer market. The Potential Deal The Gunners are reportedly ready to sanction a €30 million deal if the Serie A giants express interest in the midfielder during the January transfer window. This move could significantly reshape both teams’ dynamics in the middle of the season. Juventus’ Financial Constraints However, Juventus might find it challenging to afford such a fee in the winter market. As a result, an alternative being considered is a loan deal with an option to buy. This arrangement could provide Juventus with the much-needed flexibility while ensuring Arsenal gets a fair deal for Partey. Partey’s Role at Arsenal Thomas Partey continues to be an integral part of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal team. His presence in the midfield has been instrumental in several of Arsenal’s stra...

Lionel Messi, the Argentine football maestro, has always been a figure of admiration and intrigue. After winning his 8th Ballon d’Or, he made a statement that left many pondering. “I am not sure that the Parisians want me to present the Ballon d’Or at the Parc des Princes [Paris Saint-Germain’s home venue],” Messi said. A Bittersweet Symphony in Paris Messi’s time at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was a blend of personal success and a sense of unfulfilled expectations. Despite scoring 32 goals and providing 35 assists in two seasons with PSG, Messi felt that the Parisian fans were never really grateful to him. His decision to leave Paris did not come as a surprise. It seemed that the bond between Messi and the PSG fans never truly solidified. The Argentine maestro didn’t even mention the Parisians as his ex-club during his Ballon d’Or acceptance speech. Embracing New Horizons Messi’s departure from PSG marked the beginning of a new chapter in his illustrious career. He joined Inter Miami, a...

How many times has Messi won the men's Ballon d'Or? How many Ballon dor does Messi have or won Leo Messi's Number of Ballons d or with Barcelona, PSG and Inter Maimi Lionel Messi, the Argentine football maestro, has etched his name in the annals of football history with his extraordinary skills, vision, and goal-scoring prowess. His achievements have been recognized globally, with a record number of Ballon d'Or awards to his name. How many times has Messi won the men's Ballon d'Or?: Messi's Ballon d'Or Journey Messi has won the prestigious Ballon d'Or award a record eight times. His journey with this coveted trophy began in 2009 when he was playing for FC Barcelona. Messi Ballon d Or with The Barcelona Messi's time at Barcelona was marked by consistent brilliance and an array of trophies. He won the Ballon d'Or six times while playing for the Catalan club. His wins came in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2019. Each of these years saw Messi ...

Ballon d'Or Feminin 2023,  Women's Ballon d’Or winners list . club with the most ballon d or winners in women's football. Female Ballon d'Or winners list The Ballon d’Or, an award that has been honouring the best footballer since 1956, expanded its scope in 2018 to include a female equivalent - the Ballon d’Or Féminin. This prestigious award was introduced by France Football, the iconic publication that has been handing out the Ballon d’Or for most of its history. The Genesis of the Ballon d’Or Féminin The creation of the Ballon d’Or Féminin was a significant step towards recognizing and celebrating the achievements of female footballers. As the women’s game continues to grow in popularity, the winners of this award have already become household names in football. The Aim and Scope The Ballon d’Or Féminin aims to honor the female player deemed to have performed the best over the previous season. It’s not just about individual brilliance on the field, but also about the ...

Dejan Kulusevski is thrilled to play under Ange Postecoglou. The 23-year-old recently shared his experience of working with the Australian coach. He mentioned that the entire Spurs squad are having a great time with Postecoglou, enjoying what he described as "funny" training sessions. Quoted by Fabrizio Romano, Kulusevski: "Postecoglou, excellent manager. He speaks about life stories, not just football." "It was clear already in pre-season, training sessions under Ange are funny and we work a lot with the ball, we press a lot. But also, we learn from him. We’re really enjoying." Despite some initial fans' concerns when Postecoglou was appointed in the summer, he has been a pleasant surprise for Spurs. Tottenham are currently leading the Premier League with 26 points from 10 games, and they remain undefeated, making them strong contenders for the title.

Copa Del Rey Prize Money 2023, Spanish Kings Cup Football, winning team prize money.  The Spanish Football Association has confirmed the prize money for the 2023 Copa del Rey, and it’s a game-changer. The winners of the 2023 tournament will pocket around €1 million. The team who comes second, also known as the runners-up of the Copa del Rey, will receive €600,000 in prize money. Breakdown of the Prize Money The Spanish Kings Cup, or Copa del Rey, has very little information on who gets how much prize money. In fact, apart from the winner and the finalist, we do not really know for sure who earns how much from playing in the tournament. Winners: The winners receive £1 million in prize money, plus TV revenue and gate receipts. Runner-ups: The runners-up receive £600,000 in prize money, plus TV revenue and gate receipts. The prize money in Copa del Rey is distributed starting from the qualifying preliminary rounds all the way to the final. Unfortunately for the fans and...

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen had some kind words to say about Tottenham Hotspur's defender, Cristian Romero. These two footballers crossed paths during their time in the Italian league before Romero moved to the Premier League. The Nigerian international considers former Atalanta player as the most challenging defender he's faced in his career. One time Romero even put Osimhen into the hospital, after two players collided in their match. Osimhen had only returned from a shoulder injury before that match, but unfortunately for Nigerian he then met Romero. As quoted by All About Argentina, Osimhen said: "Cristian Romero was really the most difficult defender I have faced. The first time we met, I was impressed by his speed. I experienced very, very intense duels against him. I was shocked. Romero has indeed established himself as one of the Premier League's finest, becoming a key player for his club. Let's also not forget his crucial role in Argentina's World Cu...

The Athletic's editor Raphael Honigstein actually insists Jude Bellingham deserves to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or ahead of Lionel Messi. Let's look at how he explains it. "Lionel Messi. I get it. The World Cup with Argentina. Then the MLS-Liga MX Leagues Cup with Inter Miami. One goal and two assists in the MLS regular season. Huge, historic. "But is the 36-year-old the world's best player right now, or is he rather the world's best walking footballer, strolling around pitches from Doha to Dallas, waiting to come alive long enough to add another couple of YouTube highlights to the library? "Come on. Be honest here. To put it differently, if Messi was available for a reasonable combination of fee and wages tomorrow, which top European clubs would really vie for his services? I can't think of many. "Jude Bellingham, on the other hand? Nobody would get more offers on an open market. Not even Haaland. The 20-year-old — yes, he's still only 20 — ...

The Colombian National Police has provided an update on the search for Luis Diaz's kidnapped father. "We have clarity of people who could have been linked to the event," the police official General Zapata is quoted by the Liverpool Echo. "When events like this occur, it is generally not spontaneous, there is prior planning, people who drag people to a place, that is, they locate them so that others can arrive, and that is what we are investigating. "What we know is that the kidnapping occurs in La Guajira and logically it is close to the border [with Venezuela], we do not have at this time any element of judgment that indicates that the border has been crossed. We can't say for sure, but we don't rule it out either. It's quite possible that they're looking for a chance to escape to that place. "We have made progress in the investigation, there are personnel from the Gaula and the Intelligence and Judicial Police who are analysing that inform...

Roy Keane had a sharp response to the chants directed at Erling Haaland by Manchester United fans during Sunday's 3-0 derby win. The 23-year-old was motivated by the taunts from United fans, who brought up Keane's infamous tackle on Haaland's dad, Alf-Inge Haaland, back in the 2000 derby. The Man United supporters chanted "Keano!" and "Haaland, how's your dad?" This seemed to fuel the Norwegian striker, as he scored the brace in the match. When asked about these chants in the Sky Sports studio Keane playfully said that fans were probably singing for his namesake, fellow Ireland international Robbie Keane, who had a successful career in the Premier League with teams like Spurs and Liverpool. He laughed: "I don’t know... Maybe they meant 'Robbie' Keane." In his autobiography, Keane confessed that his infamous red card tackle on Haaland was a deliberate and vengeful act. He revealed that it was in retaliation for Haaland taunting him w...

Chelsea Injuries round-up with potential return date before Carabao Cup clash           Potential return date: November Carney Chukwuemeka The midfielder sustained an injury in training before the Arsenal clash and there is still no confirmation on when he might be expected to return. Potential return date: Unknown Ben Chilwell Chilwell was projected to be out for around two months when he got injured back in September. He should be back in action during the festive period. Potential return date: December Wesley Fofana Unfortunately for the Blues, Fofana is still expected to be out of action for a long time and faces a challenge to be a part of the end-of-season bonanza. Potential return date: April 2024

Liverpool maintained their 100% win record at Anfield this season with a dominant 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The Reds completely outperformed Steve Cooper’s side to maintain their charge in the title race. It was almost a perfect performance in an emotional day for the Reds, who were missing winger Luis Diaz due to the kidnapping incident with his parents. Goal-scorers Mo Salah, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez were all excellent, and so was inspired midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai with multiple assists. Most of the Liverpool players all did their jobs really well to ensure that Forest weren’t able to cause major issues. The likes of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate were the unsung heroes, as they maintained a sturdy backline to help Alisson get a clean sheet.

Speaking about how Chelsea’s home form can improve and opposition sides can actually fear playing at Stamford Bridge, Mauricio Pochettino said: “It is about creating a good atmosphere. “You need to be in the right way with the fans and the team. The team needs to translate ideas that fans can trust. Of course, it works both ways and it is only a matter of time because we have so many talented players but we are still so young as a team. “Of course, it is not easy to build trust, be mature and accept sometimes. Sometimes the game is going in a direction you don’t want but you have to be calm as a character and say, 'Hey, let’s play the way we should play the game'. For that to happen, you need time and it is about the maturity to get it. “This is not about the mentality of the club and badge because Chelsea is built on victories and a strong mentality to win. “It is not about the badge, club or fans. It’s about the team being young and we need to match this level of capacity to ...

Things went from bad to worse for Manchester United on Sunday night following the 3–0 defeat against Manchester City. The disastrous Old Trafford result means that the Red Devils have now lost half of their games in the Premier League this season. Five defeats in the first 10 games of the new campaign is Man United's worst result since the 1986/87 season under manager Ron Atkinson. Back then, it led to Atkinson losing his job in November and the arrival to Alex Ferguson who ended up struggling in his first few years at the club.

Chelsea have decided to sell Trevoh Chalobah in the January transfer window, claims Fabrizio Romano. The Blues are now plotting to sign a new centre-back to replace him in 2024 to further bolster their backline. While Chelsea are aware of how difficult it could be to find a suitable replacement for a reasonable price, they have a few options in mind. One player in particular that is being eyed by the club is Bayer Leverkusen’s young centre-back Edmond Tapsoba. The 24-year-old has excelled for the Bundesliga club this season, helping them keep up with Bayern Munich in the title race.

Pep Guardiola has apparently hinted that he considers Tottenham Hotspur more as Premier League title rivals than Arsenal. At his recent press conference, the Manchester City boss was asked who he thought the title contenders are. To that, Pep replied: "Look at Tottenham, how well they are playing, they play one game a week, they will be fit throughout the season. Tottenham will be there." Guardiola also touched upon Arsenal although he didn't share a glowing review like our North London rivals. The manager added: "Of course, Arsenal are back and Newcastle have arrived and Chelsea are in the process of restructuring a few things." Last season, Arsenal were the only side who gave Man City a run for their money but it appears Pep's forgotten.

Harry Maguire and Andre Onana staged a solid comeback in the 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League. Despite being ridiculed and critiqued on social media, Onana pulled off an incredible penalty save to keep a clean sheet. Maguire not just contributed to the win defensively but also scored the only goal of the game. Their turnaround in form could not have come at a better time, with facing Manchester City ahead. And Erik ten Hag believes these two are just getting started. When asked about the duo has been in training since Tuesday's win, Ten Hag replied: "You need such achievements to get a strong belief. "When you then cope right with such moments, and that belief in what you are building, then you can [get] even more progress. "And I think top footballers have such attitudes, that they are not satisfied because satisfaction is going to laziness. "No, they are hungry and they go into the next game and they want to do even better."

In a distressing turn of events, the parents of Luis Diaz have fallen victim to a kidnapping incident in Colombia. Though the details surrounding the abduction remain unclear, the situation has triggered a high-stakes search involving both local police and the military. Thankfully, the police successfully rescued Diaz's mother, Cilenis Marulanda, from her captors. Checkpoints have been established to inspect vehicles in the area, with the hope of finding Diaz's father and those responsible. As for Luis Diaz, the Liverpool star has not yet made any public statements about the kidnapping. Initial security footage, obtained by Semana, seems to capture the vehicle in which Diaz's parents were travelling and a motorcyclist tailing them just moments before the abduction. This footage, believed to be from a street-side camera, is a vital piece of evidence in this ongoing investigation. pic.twitter.com/pG0ka6qZaA “Distressing news as the parents of Liverpool star Luis Diaz fall vic...

Ajax are set to break a 26-year tradition after experiencing their worst ever to start to an Eredivisie season since the 1960s. The Amsterdam outfit are the most successful club in the Netherlands, with 36 Eredivisie titles and 20 KNVB cups in their trophy cabinet. Ajax were Champions League semi-finalists in 2019 but are currently locked in a genuine relegation battle after starting the season poorly. The four-time European champions are in crisis, with fans protesting and rioting after a dismal run of form which has seen them claim just five points from their opening seven fixtures. They are 17th in the league, just one point ahead of bottom side FC Volendam and already 22 points behind leaders PSV. Ajax have ended up in their lowest ever league position after a 4-3 loss to FC Utrecht, a result which saw manager Maurice Steijn leave via mutual consent the following day. Former player and assistant manager Hedwiges Maduro took charge of the 2-0 Europa League defeat to Brighton on Thur...

Real Madrid star Toni Kroos’ reaction to Jude Bellingham’s stunning strike against Barcelona has gone viral. On Saturday afternoon, Madrid arrived at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys looking to pull four points clear of fierce rivals Barcelona with a victory. However, they found themselves 1-0 down inside seven minutes after former Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gunodgan scored for Barcelona. In the second half, it turned into the Bellingham show as he first scored a stunning long-range equaliser in the 68th minute which was unstoppable. Deep into injury time, Bellingham was in the right place at the right time to win the match 2-1. In what was his El Clasico debut, Bellingham has further cemented himself as one of the best players in world football on current form. After Bellingham’s first goal, the reaction of the Madrid bench was captured. Whilst most of the Madrid substitutes celebrated wildly, German midfield maestro Kroos chose to casually sit and applaud in utter calmness. Yo...

Former Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has weighed in on the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate. Ronaldo rolled back the years for Al Nassr during their outing against Al-Duhail in the AFC Champions League. The Portuguese superstar set up Anderson Talisca to open the scoring before netting a second-half brace during an enthralling 4-3 win. It was a performance to savour for Al Nassr fans, who witnessed their star man single-handedly carry his side towards victory. After the full-time whistle, Al-Duhail manager Galtier couldn't help but praise Ronaldo, despite his side's narrow defeat. “When you face Ronaldo, there isn't much you can do," the Frenchman said. "He scored two beautiful goals I'm at a loss for words to describe him. Galtier went on to describe the five-time Ballon d'Or winner as "the best player in the world," in a subtle dig towards Messi. "What he did is extraordinary for a 38-year-old. He's still the b...

Tottenham and Arsenal look set to lock horns in the January transfer window, as the north London rivals battle it out for Santiago Gimenez's signature. The Feyenoord striker has been on fire this season and sits joint top of the goalscoring charts in the Eredivise after netting 13 goals for his club, including a hat-trick against Ajax. While he opened his Champions League account during a 3-1 win over Lazio on Wednesday, scoring a brace to ensure Feyenoord went top of Group E. And Giminez's form has caught the attention of Mikel Arteta, with the Gunners reportedly plotting a January move for the 22-year-old. Arsenal's need for a new No. 9 is no secret, with Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who is currently serving a ban for breaching betting rules, heavily linked with a move to the Emirates in January. However, the Bees are thought to want £80 million for their prized asset, with Giminez a far cheaper alternative. According to Italian outlet TV Play, Feyenoord could request be...

Tottenham could be without one of their key players for their upcoming clash against Chelsea due to the unique nature of a Premier League rule. Spurs are currently top of the Premier League table, and could extend their advantage over second-placed Manchester City to five points if they beat Crystal Palace on Friday evening. Ange Postecoglou's side are unbeaten this term, having already beaten Manchester United and Liverpool and secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Arsenal. The Australian boss has had to make some tough decisions throughout his short time in charge to date, including his decision to effectively freeze out club veterans Hugo Lloris and Eric Dier. In their place, Guglielmo Vicario and Micky van de Ven have been signed to play key roles, and both have impressed so far this season. James Maddison, meanwhile, has been another star signing, while Son Heung-min has returned to top form in front of goal. Another key player for Spurs is a player who was signed last summer, but...

Newcastle are reportedly turning to the Saudi Pro League for their Sandro Tonali replacement. Tonali was banned for 10 months after illegal betting on football games following an investigation by the Italian football authorities. The 23-year-old, who is battling a gambling addiction, co-operated fully and his lawyers were able to reduce the punishment from the maximum three year ban. Despite the ongoing investigation, Tonali was given the go-ahead to feature for Newcastle as they beat Crystal Palace 4-0 on Saturday. The 23-year-old was visibly emotional when walking off the pitch at St. James’ Park. He then came on as a substitute in Newcastle's 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday but a day on, the decision on Tonali's suspension was reported by Fabrizio Romano, who says he will be unavailable for selection for 10 months. It means he will play no part in the rest of Newcastle's season, while he will also miss the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany should Italy qualify...

The third edition of the UEFA Europa Conference League is set to commence its group stage on September 21, 2023. Despite initial skepticism about adding another UEFA club competition to an already crowded domestic calendar, the tournament has garnered positive responses from teams seeking an alternate path to European triumph. The tournament structure provides an opportunity for teams, who might not make a significant impact in the Champions League or Europa League, to clinch a continental trophy. This season, Aston Villa is proudly representing the Premier League. Stay tuned to e360hubs for live updates on the 2023/24 Europa Conference League tables and results after each matchday. The group stages are scheduled to wrap up on December 14. Europa Conference League Tables, Fixtures in 2023/24 The group winners will automatically advance to the Round of 16. The eight second-place teams will face direct playoffs against the eight teams descending from the Europa League to secure a knockou...

Luke Chambers shared a wholesome interview with Trent Alexander-Arnold after making his full Liverpool debut. On Thursday night, Jurgen Klopp handed Chambers his first Liverpool start as the Reds took on French Ligue 1 side Toulouse in the Europa League. Under the lights at Anfield, Liverpool thrashed their opponents 5-1 thanks to goals from Diogo Jota, Wataru Endo, Darwin Nunez, Ryan Gravenberch and Mohamed Salah. For Chambers, it was a moment he will never forget as he managed 67 minutes before being replaced by fellow academy graduate Calum Scanlon. After the final whistle, the 19-year-old shared a wholesome interview alongside Alexander-Arnold. Chambers told TNT Sports: “It is unbelievable. I have dreamt of this moment since I was six years old. To top it off with a win, I am lost for words. I loved every minute of it.” Alexander-Arnold added: “I saw it was seven years yesterday since it was my debut. I still know exactly how it feels, that excitement you work so hard for. “He has ...