Napoli coach Conte: I really didn't think we'd sign McTominayNapoli coach Antonio Conte admits he didn't think Scott McTominay could be signed from Manchester United.McTominay joined Napoli in the final days of the summer market and ended the season a Serie A winner and also named Player of the Year in Italy.Conte told Sky Italia: "I knew McTominay very well , he grew up in the Premier League with

Thibaut Courtois has been a key player for Real Madrid since he joined the club from Chelsea in 2018Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said he will always be available to help new signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen acclimatise to life at the Bernabeu.England defender Alexander-Arnold recently joined the club for 38m from0Liverpool while Spanish international Huijsen signed from

Barcelona superkid Yamal: We will definitely win the Champions LeagueBarcelona superkid Lamine Yamal is confident he will eventually win the Champions League.At 17, Yamal has won every trophy available in the domestic game - with a European title, at club level, still to be won.He told Barca Inside: "At 18 I ask for everything I had at 16 and 17, plus the title I am missing (the Champions League)

Samson Tijani joins Dukla Prague from RB SalzburgCzech First League side Dukla Prague have signed Nigeria international Samson Tijani on a free transfer from RB Salzburg.The 23-year-old midfielder joined the topflight club after completing a loan spell with Norwegian side Fredrikstad."The move to Dukla is an important step for me. At this stage of my career, I want to focus on growth, development

Milos Kerkez in action against what might be about to become his new clubLiverpool have agreed to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez in a deal worth a reported 340 million ($54 million), according to reports on Friday.Kerkez is due to travel to Merseyside for a medical before completing his move to the Premier League champions.The 21-year-old caught Liverpool's eye last season with his fine f

Ajax's Jorrel Hato (R) celebrates team-mate Kenneth Taylor's goal against Besiktas in the UEFA Europa LeagueArsenal have reportedly intensified their efforts to sign Ajax defender Jorrel Hato.The 19-year-old Hato has impressed mightily in recent seasons with Ajax, breaking the mark of 100 appearances before his 19th birthday and becoming a stalwart in the defence.Hato has grabbed the attention of

FBL-EUR-C1-LEVERKUSEN-SALZBURGFlorian Wirtz has said he has Jeremie Frimpong to thank for teaching him English, after the German joined his former teammate at Liverpool.WHAT HAPPENED?Speaking in an interview for the Liverpool website following the completion of his British-record £116m move, Wirtz revealed the impact Frimpong had on him while the two sat next to each other in the Leverkusen c

FBL-EUR-NATIONS-POR-ESP-TROPHYThe Portuguese star declined the offer, explaining that he was focused on preparing for the upcoming season.CA River Plate Training Session And Press Conference - FIFA Club World Cup 2025WHAT HAPPENED?River Plate head coach Marcelo Gallardo revealed on Friday that he personally reached out to Cristiano Ronaldo in an informal attempt to convince the Portuguese star to

Promes extradited to Netherlands to serve jail termEx-Ajax winger Quincy Promes has been extradited to the Netherlands to serve a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and assault.The 33-year-old was arrested in Dubai last week at the request of Dutch authorities.Promes, who has 50 caps for the Netherlands, was sentenced in February 2024 to six years in prison for his role in

Feyenoord left-back Quilindschy Hartman could be on his way to Norwich CityFeyenoord left-back Quilindschy Hartman is reportedly on his way to Burnley as the promoted Premier League side prepare a bid for the Dutchman.The 23-year-old Hartman graduated from the Feyenoord academy before becoming a stalwart in the Rotterdam side's defence. A crushing knee injury - his second significant knee injury s