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Lyon in Talks with Rangers Over €20m Chermiti Move

Olympique Lyonnais have opened negotiations with Glasgow Rangers over the transfer of striker Youssef Chermiti. The Ligue 1 side are preparing a bid close to €20 million for the Portugal Under-21 international.

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Cresswell agrees Rennes terms as Toulouse demand €25m fee

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

England youth international Charlie Cresswell has agreed personal terms with Stade Rennais, though Toulouse FC are demanding €25 million for the defender. Crystal Palace also hold an interest in the former Leeds United centre-back.

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Cape Verde to face Argentina in historic World Cup knockout debut

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Cape Verde will become the smallest nation ever to contest a World Cup knockout match when they face Argentina on Friday. The Blue Sharks advanced after defying expectations in the group stage.

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Al-Sadd fail with €15m Aguerd bid as Marseille hold firm

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

Qatari club Al-Sadd have abandoned their pursuit of Marseille defender Nayef Aguerd after failing to trigger his €15 million release clause. The Ligue 1 side must sell players this summer to avoid a future European ban.

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Djibril Sidibé leaves Toulouse after contract expiry

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

France’s 2018 World Cup-winning defender Djibril Sidibé has left Toulouse FC after his contract expired, following two seasons and 63 appearances with the Ligue 1 club.

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England record most World Cup crosses since 1966 in DR Congo comeback

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Thomas Tuchel’s England delivered 35 open-play crosses against DR Congo, their most in a World Cup match since 1966, as they secured their first comeback victory in the tournament for 60 years.

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Real Madrid issue statement denying Enzo Fernández interest

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

Real Madrid have issued an official statement denying any interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, insisting they have made no approach for the Argentina international.

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Manzambi stars as Switzerland beat Algeria to reach World Cup last 16

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Switzerland defeated Algeria to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup last 16, with Johan Manzambi becoming the youngest player to record five goal involvements at the tournament. The victory marks Switzerland’s first World Cup knockout win since 1938.

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CAF rejects proposal to expand Africa Cup of Nations to 28 teams

發佈留言 / NEWS / Vargas Mateo

The Confederation of African Football has voted down a plan to increase the tournament from 24 to 28 teams. The proposal by president Patrice Motsepe was described by one official as a “very bad idea”.

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Lyon sign Julien Duranville from Dortmund in €5m deal

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Olympique Lyonnais have signed Belgian winger Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund for an initial €5 million, with the 20-year-old committing to a five-year contract.