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  Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Al Nassr from Manchester United in January 2023 was a major coup for the Saudi Arabian club. Ronaldo is one of the greatest players in the history of the game, and his arrival was seen as a sign that Al Nassr were serious about challenging for trophies. However, Ronaldo's time at Al Nassr has not been without its challenges. He has been injured on several occasions, and he has not been able to score as many goals as he would have liked. The team has also not been as successful as he would have hoped. They finished third in the Saudi Pro League in 2022-23, and they were knocked out of the AFC Champions League in the group stage. "Check Out Sadio Mané Joins Al-Nassr with Ronaldo! " Despite his struggles, Ronaldo has still shown flashes of his brilliance at Al Nassr. He has scored some important goals, and he has been a threat to opposing defenses. However, he has not been able to consistently perform at his best, and that has been a dis...

As the Women's World Cup approaches in Australia and New Zealand, an encouraging development can be seen for soccer-playing mothers. Progress has been made since the 2019 tournament to better accommodate working mothers, allowing them to participate fully in the sport. This blog post explores the strides taken by FIFA to support maternity leave for professional women footballers, the challenges faced by athlete-mothers, and the inspiring stories of working mothers participating in the upcoming World Cup. Breaking Down Barriers: In December 2020, FIFA approved groundbreaking rules guaranteeing maternity leave for professional women footballers, signifying a significant step forward for the women's game. The regulations grant players 14 weeks of maternity leave and require clubs to retain and provide medical support for the athletes. This move was crucial for FIFA President Gianni Infantino , who recognized the importance of boosting women's soccer globally. Navigating Co...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced that the new eight-team African Football League will officially begin on October 20th, at the Confederation of Africa Football's(CAF) General Assembly in Abidjan(city of West Africa) on Thursday.  During the General Assembly, FIFA announced that the tournament, previously called the CAF African Super League, will now have a different name. FIFA's President said "It will have eight great teams, which will be followed in the future with a bigger version, We have to invest in African club football as well as national team football." "It is our responsibility, duty and task, and with the work and contribution of all of us as a team, we will succeed." as per ESPN report. The initial tournament will have only eight teams from the African continent, instead of the originally proposed 24 teams by CAF. The competition will run concurrently with CAF's Champions League for domestic league winners across the continent...

Recent news has surfaced that talented winger Sadio Mane, who enjoyed success at Liverpool FC before joining Bayern Munich, may be close to a move to Al Nasr. The move could see him reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo , who joined the Saudi club last year. Let's take a closer look at the details of this transfer speculation, the challenges ahead, and the potential implications for everyone involved. Mane's desire for a change and the Al-Nassr ban: According to to Arab newspaper  Ariyadhiah , Mane's time at Bayern Munich was a difficult time and that is why he considered leaving Germany. The 31-year-old winger is reportedly struggling to adjust after six very successful years at Liverpool. However, it is worth noting that Al-Nassr are currently facing a new player registration ban for non-payment of former striker Ahmed Musa's transfer fee. This issue needs to be resolved to pave the way for Mane's arrival before a potential deal can be struck. Mane's Mixed Performan...

According to Forbes , Cristiano Ronaldo is once again the highest-paid athlete, reclaiming the throne following his final victory in 2017. In 2023, he set a notable Guinness World Record for highest-earning athlete of the year with a staggering $136 million since joining Al Nasr. The astonishing feat followed Lionel Messi's 2022 win, which earned him $130 million playing for Paris Saint-Germain. Take a look at Ronaldo's strengths and discover how he combines on-pitch achievements with off-pitch endorsements to achieve financial success. On-Pitch vs. Off-Pitch Earnings: To understand Ronaldo's impressive financial performance, it's important to know how he makes his money. Of the $136 million he earned, about $46 million came from on-field performances. Ronaldo's exceptional goal-scoring abilities and captivating skills have boosted his popularity and made him more valuable to sponsors and advertisers. But it's the off-pitch activity that has pushed Ronaldo...

  Treble winner  Bernardo Silva’s future is a hot topic in football right now. Two of Europe’s biggest clubs, PSG and Barcelona , are vying for the Portuguese playmaker’s signature. In this article, we’ll take a look at what’s happening in the transfer market, the bids that have been made, Silva’s personal preferences, and what the future holds for him, should he join PSG or Barcelona. PSG's Strong Interest: PSG made an offer to sign Silva but his current club, Manchester City , turned it down. But Silva wants to play in France and join PSG .  Luis Campos , a close friend of Silva works at PSG as Football Advisor and is spearheading the effort to bring him to PSG. He is a  close friend of Silva since their time together at AS Monaco .  Manchester City hopes to persuade Silva to stay at the club and sign a new deal, as his current deal runs until 2025. Manchester City's Desire to Keep Silva: Manchester City really wants to keep Silva on their te...

  FIFA has taken action against Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr , where Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays, due to an ongoing issue involving the transfer of Nigerian player Ahmed Musa . We'll take a look at what's going on, what it means for Al Nassr, and the repercussions of FIFA's decision. Reason: Did you know that Ahmed Musa transferred to Al Nasr from Leicester City in 2018 for a whopping €16.50m? But there was a hitch in the process because Al Nasr didn't pay the extra fees that were supposed to be paid for Musa's performances. The Dispute: The dispute centres around the performance-based add-ons included in Musa’s transfer to Leicester City. The add-ons were designed to reward Leicester City for the player’s achievements on the pitch, such as his 40 starts and the club’s third-place finish in Saudi Pro League. Al-Nassr is yet to make the €460,000 required payment, despite a ruling by CAS. FIFA Put Sanctions: FIFA has banned the club from registering new players...

  Barcelona has officially announced the signing of 18-year old forward Vitor roque from Spanish club Athletico for an undisclosed fee. The deal is believed to be around €40m ($44m) and Roque has signed a contract with the club until the summer of 2030-31. He'll join up with his new team-mates next summer . Roque has a release clause worth an eye-watering €500m , so it's clear how valuable he is.In addition to Roque, Barcelona have also signed Ilkay Gundogan and Andrzej Martinez on a free transfer after the expiration of their respective contracts with Manchester City, and Athletic Club respectively, this summer. Barcelona wanted to find a replacement and successor to Robert Lewandowski , who is 35 years old. Roque was their first choice, and the talks, led by Deco, went quickly. Roque impressed Barcelona during his time at Athletico and with the Brazil youth sides. He was a key player in the club’s run to the final last season and he recently made his debut for the seni...

It looks like Paul Pogba has been offered a huge deal by a Saudi Arabian Club ! Reports say that Al Ahli want to sign the talented Juventus player for three years and are willing to pay him a whopping €100 million plus bonuses. This is all happening at the same time that Al Ahli are signing other big names like  Edouard Mendy who used to play at Chelsea and Robert Firmino who used to be at Liverpool. But before all that happens, Al Ahli want to make sure that Pogba is healthy enough to play. They've already talked to Pogba's agent Rafaela Pimenta about the deal. It's important to note that Pogba had an injury-plagued season at Juventus. He only played 161 minutes in 10 games across all competitions. The big question now is whether Pogba is serious about leaving Juventus. If he says he wants to leave, Juventus won’t stop him. Juventus could get as much as €10 million for Pogba , which isn’t too bad considering they signed him for free last summer from Manchester Uni...

In order to make a third bid for Harry Kane , Bayern Munich are working really hard to raise the funds necessary. Seven members of their team will be sold in order to accomplish this. Kane, a Tottenham player, is someone who Thomas Tuchel really wants. Daniel Levy , the chairman of Tottenham, asserts that Kane is worth £100 million , and he has turned down two offers from Bayern that were less. Robert Lewandowski departed Bayern for Barcelona last year, and according to Tuchel, Harry Kane would be a fantastic replacement. Sadio Mane wasn't successful in his debut season in the Bundesliga , despite Bayern's hopes that he would be a good substitute when they signed him last summer. Tuchel wants to sign Kane even though Levy turned down their prior offers. In order to raise the necessary funds, Bayern plans to sell a few of their own players. According to Sky Germany , Bayern are prepared to trade seven players since signing Kane might be expensive. These seven players have ...

  As per FIFA Report: Women in football are benefiting significantly from the FIFA Coach Education Scholarship (CES) program. It aids in the better training and certification of 41 female coaches from various nations. The program's primary objective is to increase the number of women who are qualified to coach. One strategy FIFA uses to promote women's football in all of its affiliated associations throughout the world is the CES initiative. Talented female coaches and athletes are given financial assistance for coach education. Additionally, the program offers women-only online coaching and mentoring apprenticeships. One of the participants gaining from the CES program is Junpen Seesruam, the assistant coach for Thailand's national squad. She is appreciative of the chance to participate in the FIFA-sponsored A Diploma programme for the Asian Football Confederation. Seesruam intends to use the information and abilities she acquires from the program to enhance Thailand'...

  Football fans all over the world have become interested in Romelu Lukaku because of his unrelenting resolve to return to Inter Milan. The gifted striker is willing to reduce his salary by £1 million per season to make it easier for him to join the Nerazzurri in a striking show of dedication. Lukaku's altruistic act demonstrates his undying commitment to Inter Milan's success as well as his intense desire to reconcile with the team. Let's explore the motivating specifics of Lukaku's astounding choice. Negotiating a Permanent Departure: As both teams try to reach a deal for the sale of Romelu Lukaku, negotiations between Chelsea and Inter Milan have been ongoing. Chelsea recently turned down a deal of about £30 million and is now pressuring Inter Milan to up their offer by an additional £10 million. Chelsea's steadfastness in fighting for a larger transfer fee demonstrates how much they appreciate Lukaku's extraordinary abilities and their dedication to findi...

" Karim Benzema & N’Golo Kanté joining Al Ittihad for the first time and are ready to begin their responsibilities and training with the team." Karim Benzema & N’Golo Kanté report for duty for Al Ittihad for the 1st time. pic.twitter.com/2USw15Lcy0 — Get French Football News (@GFFN) July 9, 2023   " Manchester United will sign André Onana in the coming days after agreeing terms with Inter Milan." Kylian Mbappé: "The Cameroonian army in full force yesterday to protect Kylian Mbappé and we can see one fan tried to come closer to him .." The Cameroonian army in full force yesterday to protect Kylian Mbappé from possible threats… pic.twitter.com/rfnNCIvOlJ — Get French Football News (@GFFN) July 9, 2023   Romelu Lukaku: "Romelu Lukaku has not changed his stance after rejecting Saudi bids in June — he wants to continue in Europe. Inter and Chelsea will be in contact in the next days as new proposal will be submitted soon." "...

  The Ballon d'Or rankings excite football fans worldwide as they reveal the top contenders for the prestigious award. In this article, we explore the performances of Vinicius Jr, Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Erling Haaland. These talented players have amazed fans with their skills and accomplishments, creating a thrilling competition for the coveted title. Join us as we dive into the exciting race for the Ballon d'Or and the impressive talents competing for this prestigious recognition. 5. Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) - Midfield Maestro: Kevin De Bruyne mesmerizes fans with his creativity and playmaking abilities. With 10 goals and a staggering 31 assists , he played a pivotal role in Manchester City's treble-winning campaign. De Bruyne's exceptional vision and control of the game have made him one of the best midfielders in the world. 4. Kylian Mbappe (PSG) - World Cup Hero: Kylian Mbappe's rise to stardom has been extraordinary. He won the Go...

  Inter: "Romelu Lukaku is seriously considering Saudi Arabia, and Chelsea want around €45 million. Al-Hilal and Juventus are in the race, but Inter Milan's bids have been completely rejected. More updates coming soon within couple of days. " Valencia:  " Pepelu has joined Valencia on five year deal for €5m fee plus sell-on clause.  Officially completed. Release clause into the contract also included for €100m." Barcelona: "Barcelona and Athl Paranaense agreed on Brazilian talent   Vitor Roque  to join in January 2024.  All parties confirm that final package to complete the deal will be higher than €45m discussed one month ago." PSG: No doubts on Kang-in Lee to Paris Saint Germain. Deal agreed last month and medical tests already completed. It’s a matter of days for club statement as Kang-in Lee has agreed to sign a five year deal at PSG. Lucas Hernández , Ndour and Kang-in Lee will be unveiled soon. Burnley: "Burnley have finally reached ful...

Kylian Mbappe: "France's star footballer Kylian Mbappe is in Cameroon for a three-day visit.  The captain of France’s national football team and striker for Paris Saint-Germain is set to play a match there ." "Kylian Mbappé is asked about " where Kylian will play " in the future, during his 3-day Cameroon visit: " Kylian is in Cameroon for now and that's the most important thing , he replied" Neymar Jr: "Brazilian football star Neymar has been fined $3.3 million for flouting environmental laws by diverting a river to build an artificial lake at his luxury mansion." Brazilian football star Neymar has been fined $3.3 million for flouting environmental laws by diverting a river to build an artificial lake at his luxury mansion: pic.twitter.com/iJQxmFldSS — DW News (@dwnews) July 6, 2023   Bayern:  " Bayern are very confident about signing Kyle Walker this summer." Arsenal: " William Saliba will wear number 2️ at...

Breaking news:  " Kylian Mbappe confirms he will stay at PSG. Confirmed. " Manchester United: "Inter told Manchester United that €50m bid is not enough to proceed and close André Onana deal.  Inter rejected €45m plus €5m but clubs remain locked in negotiations — sources still on same feeling, €55m fee could be enough to get it done in the next days." AC Milan: "AC Milan and Chelsea will have final direct contact on Friday to get Pulisic deal done.  Milan, confident to have green light in 24/48h. Pulisic personally asked Chelsea to go and try new experience after multiple negotiations collapsed for his exit in 2022." "Southampton are closing in on deal to sign Man City 2003 born midfielder Shea Charles  Manchester City will receive £9m fee — it will also include buy back clause and sell on clause for Man Utd Charles will travel this weekend for medical if all goes to plan."                     "Official,...