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Manchester United confirm Matic signing

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Nemanja Matic on a three-year deal

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic in a three-year deal valued at £40million. The 28-year-old who will earn £140,000 a week will wear the No 31 at United.

Speaking on the Serbian international’s move, Jose Mourinho said: “Nemanja is a Manchester United player and a Jose Mourinho player. He represents everything we want in a footballer; loyalty, consistency, ambition, team player. I would like to thank him for his desire to join us because without that, it would be impossible to have him here. I am sure our players and supporters will love him. A big welcome to our new number 31.”
Nemanja Matic said: “I am delighted to have joined Manchester United. To work with Jose Mourinho once again was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down. I have enjoyed my time at Chelsea and would like to thank the club and the fans for their support. I cannot wait to meet my new team-mates and to start training with them. This is a very exciting time for the club and I am looking forward to playing my part in creating more history for this great club.”

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Joe Hart joins West Ham from Manchester City.

Joe Hart has joined West Ham on loan from Man City in £4.5m deal.

The England goalkeeper was on loan at Torino in Serie A last season after being frozen from Pep Guardiola’s squad.

Speaking about his new destination, the 30 year-old goalkeeper told West Ham TV, “It’s important for me to play football and to get the opportunity to come here and play is absolutely awesome. To be playing in the Premier League for a big club like West Ham, I’m really looking forward to the season. I’ve always loved the club. I think you’ll struggle to find anyone, apart from the direct opposing fans around London, who doesn’t love the club. It’s got something about it, it’s got a lot history and I’ve always loved playing against West Ham.”
He is expected to join West Ham’s squad on their pre-season tour of Austria. Joe Hart has kept 119 clean sheets in the PL, only 3 English goalkeepers have kept more; D.James (169), D.Seaman (140) & N.Martyn (137)
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Spanish FA President & son arrested on corruption charges.

Spanish FA president, Ángel María Villar Llona, his son and three others have been arrested on corruption charges as part of an investigation into the finances of the federations.

Villar Llona, who is also a senior vice-president at FIFA and UEFA, were detained while the federation headquarters in Madrid were raided.
Speaking after the arrest, Spain’s sport minister, Inigo Mendez de Vigo, said “In Spain the laws are enforced, the laws are the same for all, and nobody, nobody is above the law.”

UEFA said in a statement it is aware of the reports regarding Mr. Villar Llona and they have “no comment to make at this time.”

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Dani Alves snubs Man City for PSG


Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have confirmed the signing of Brazilian right-back Dani Alves. The Brazilian whose spell at Juventus ended last season turned down a chance to reunite with his former boss, Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
The 34 year-old rejected City’s £115,000 a week contract to sign PSG’s £240,000 a week offer, a move that left few fans disappointed .


 

And he addressed their grievances in a PSG press conference: “”There’s a very interesting project in Paris,” he said. “I have friends here, I’m a man who loves challenges.  If Pep and Man City feel hurt, I’m sorry. I have come here to be a champion. I‘ve had the pleasure of winning the Champions League three times and I want to bring my experience here. “The President had a great power of persuasion. I like to make history. We can write it together here. The work that the club has been doing over the past several years is very encouraging. It’s an ambitious team.”

Dani Alves has won 33 career trophies at club level: 28 in Spain,  3 in Brazil , 2 in Italy.


 
 
 
 
 

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Wayne Rooney joins Everton on a 2-year deal


After  a 13-year spell at Manchester United, Wayne Rooney has left Old Trafford for his boyhood club, Everton. The former Englan captain has won every major trophy possible at Man Utd. He won 5 Premier league trophies, 3 league cups, one FA, 1 UCL, 1CW Cup
Most goals in total (253)
Most goals in Europe (39)
Most goals in the Manchester Derby (11)


Speaking on his return, the 31 year-old said, “Winning trophies with Everton would be the pinnacle. I really feel now the club is moving in the right direction, bringing the right calibre of players in. I want to be part of it and hopefully part of a successful Everton team. It’s a great feeling to be back. I’m excited, I cannot wait to meet the lads, get on the training pitch and then get on the pitch to play. I’m ecstatic—I just cannot wait to get back playing.”
In 2002, he became the youngest player to score a premier league goal scoring for Everton vs Arsenal.

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Manchester United confirm Romelu Lukaku deal


Manchester United have confirmed a £90million deal with Everton player, Romelu Lukaku.  Everton will receive £75million first, with £15m due in potential add-ons based on the player’s performances at Old Trafford.
The club made the announcement on its official Twitter page today saying, “‘MUFC is delighted to announce a fee has been agreed with Everton for the transfer of Romelu Lukaku, subject to a medical & personal terms.’ 


The striker who is currently in LA is expected to undergo a medical before United’s pre-season tour. Meanwhile Paul Pogba posted a video on instagram, welcoming his new mate.


 

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Sad! Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme diagnosed with acute leukaemia

Super Eagles and Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme has been diagnosed with acute leukemia. The 31 year-old British Nigerian reportedly went thrrough some tests that confirmed the ailment. Below is a statement from his club.

“It is with great sadness that Wolves can today reveal that Carl Ikeme has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia. The 31-year-old Nigerian international goalkeeper returned some abnormal blood tests during his pre-season testing, and further medical investigation has revealed he is suffering from leukaemia. Carl will now start an immediate course of chemotherapy as he begins a lengthy battle against the disease.

“It would be an understatement to say that everyone at Wolves has been shocked and saddened to hear the news of Carl’s diagnosis,” said Wolves’ Managing Director Laurie Dalrymple.
“That relates to both players and staff as Carl has been at the club for a very long time and remains such an integral personality within the group. At the same time, we all know what a fighter and a competitor Carl is, and I have no doubt that he will take all of those attributes into this battle.
“Similarly, its goes without saying that Carl and his family will receive the full love and support that we at Wolves can provide – we are all with him every single step of the way towards a full recovery.
“There are going to be some very tough times ahead, but he will receive the best possible care, aided and supported by our own club doctor and medical team, as he embarks on the lengthy process of treatment.
“We are speaking to Carl regularly, and sending him our very best wishes as he comes to terms with this news and starts his recovery.” Carl and his family would request that their privacy be respected at this time, and any updates on his progress will be provided through the club.
Anyone wishing to send messages of support can do so to [email protected] and we will pass them on to Carl at the appropriate time.

Reacting to the shocking news, Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, President, Amaju Pinnick said, “We at the Nigeria Football Federation heard, with heavy hearts, the devastating news of Super Eagles goalie, Carl Ikeme‘s diagnosis of acute leukaemia. As devastating as this is, we also know  Carl Ikeme possesses the fighting spirit associated with Nigerians. We are behind Carl completely.We believe this strength will see Carl Ikeme through. Stay strong Carl Ikeme and have faith. You will beat this like a champion. The Nigerian football fraternity and indeed the world, pray for Carl Ikeme  as he faces this tough but not impossible journey.”
Our prayers and thoughts are with the skipper. Wishing him speedy recovery.

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Okocha, Ronaldinho, Ibrahimovic, others inducted into PSG's hall of fame


French club, PSG have Parisian outfit yesterday unveiled their new ‘Hall of Fame’ section on their website and 20 footballers were mentioned. The inductees include Nigeria’s Jay-Jay Okocha,  Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Beckham, Ronaldinho, Jay-Jay Okocha, George Weah, David Ginola, Ricardo, Valdo, Rai, Bernard Lima, Dominque Rocheteau, Luis Fernandez, Safet Susic, Carlos Bianchi, Jean-Marc, Pilorget, Mustapha Dahleb, Jean-Pierre Dogliani, Jean Djorkaeff, Dominique Bathenay, Pedro Miguel Pauleta
 

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Vincent Enyeama, reportedly asked to leave club


Ex Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and 10 others have been told they are no longer part of the new Lille coach, Marcelo Bielsa’s plans and are thus no longer required in the squad. The development was revealed in a text message to the players who include Stoppila Sunzu, Naim Sliti, Junior Tallo, Rio Mavuba, Eder, Julian Palmieri, Marko Basa, Éric Bauthéac, Lenny Nangis and Marvin Martin.
Enyeama, who joined the club in June 2011 made 164 appearances.  He and others have been asked ti stay away from the rest of the squad as pre-season started on 3 July.
 

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John Terry joins Aston Villa


Aston Villa have completed the signing of  Chelsea legend, John Terry on a one year free transfer.
The 36 year-old who quit Chelsea at the end of last season following two decades at the club claimed the idea of playing against Chelsea in the Premier League was partly behind his decision to join the club.
Speaking at his unveiling at Villa Park today, the player who has been handed the no 26 jersey at the club said, “The mental side of playing against Chelsea was too much to kind of get over for me. It was 22 years and I am very proud of that, I wish Chelsea well next season but now my thoughts are 100% here. I am delighted to be here as a player. It is obviously a huge club, I had a few conversations with Steve over the summer. I am very hungry to still play at the top with a club and a manager who still has the same ambition as me. I think the club speaks for itself, from being out there in the stadium in the past. They have got great support here, I think it is a club that deserves to be in the Premier League. Steve being Steve has persuaded me to come, and I am delighted because I still wanted to keep my playing, my hunger is still there at 36. The ambition for me to continue playing some people will understand and some people will not. I am in good physical condition. I am ready to play and give it everything this year. I am here, I am ready to fight for the Villa shirt and for this football club.”

Aston Villa manager stated that “He is worth every penny because we know what he brings, It is not often that you get a natural leader of men these days. I have watched him from afar for a long, long time and to get him here is a great coup for all of us.”
The former England international made his senior debut 19 years ago against Aston Villa in a League Cup third round tie on 28th October 1998.

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