THIAGO ALCANTARA TESTS POSITIVE TO COVID-19

 Liverpool new signing has tested positive to covid-19 and is currently isolating in a private facility.

Get well soon Thiago

CHELSEA ANNOUNCES EDWARD MENDY'S DEAL

 Chelsea Fc has officially announced the signing of EDWARD MENDY as he completed his medical yesterday and has today been presented as a Chelsea Fc player.

This could be the end of Chelsea's struggle between the post as the club current number one Kepa Arizabalaga has been done of shipping in goals since his record arrival to the bridge.

Mendy signed a five years deal with the club on a deal worth £22 million + add ons.

The Senegalese is the 7th signing for Chelsea this summer taking their spending above £222 million in this transfer window.

LUIZ SUAREZ TO ATLETICO MADRID DONE AND DUSTED

 Luiz Suarez becomes the latest Barca player to join atletico Madrid after David Villa.

He joins Atletico de Madrid on a €6 million deal after been deemed surplus to requirement by Ronald Koeman.

When David Villa left the the camp nuo for atletico, they won the la LIGA title, he scored against barça in Copa de rey final and atletico knocked Barca out of the UEFA champions league. Hope history doesn't repeat itself this season.

HAVERTZ SCORES FIRST SENIOR HAT-TRICK AS CHELSEA MASSACRE BARNSLEY

Chelsea all time record signing had a brilliant night tonight as he scored his first Chelsea goal and first professional hat-trick as Chelsea put six past Barnsley.

Havertz left the show after 65 minutes for fellow new signing Ben Chilwell as he made his Chelsea debut in style.

Thiago Silver was also handed his first Chelsea start as the blues kicks their efl cup running in style.

Tammy Abraham was definitely not left out as he opened the scoring and also provided two assists for Havertz to finish off.

Olivier Giroud came off the bench for Tammy Abraham and added the sixth goal of the game to put his Chelsea frustrations behind him from a Ben Chilwell cross.

LUIS SUAREZ TERMINATES BARÇA CONTRACT AS HE JOINS ATLETICO DE MADRID

 Luiz Suarez has ended his relationship with FC Barcelona and has agreed on a deal in principle to join Madrid side, Atletico de Madrid.

Suarez who was declared surplus to requirement by the new Barca coach, moves from the Catalan side to their rival Atletico for the new season.

He joins on a free transfer

THIAGO ALCANTARA TO LIVERPOOL FINALLY AGREED

 Liverpool and Bayern Munich has reached an agreement for the transfer of Thiago Alcantara to Anfied.

The deal worth €30 million will make him the second signing for Liverpool this summer.

Thiago to Liverpool has been a topic of discussion all summer but Liverpool who are reluctant to meet Bayern Munich valuation of the player has finally given up and a deal. Is already done.

Thiago will seemlesslly slot into Liverpool midfield due to his willingness to attack and defend and he is definitely a huge upgrade to Jordan Henderson.

BARÇA TO START THE SEASON WITHOUT A COACH

 Fc Barcelona may be without a coach for their season opener against Villarreal as Koeman has been declared non eligible for competitive games.

The Catalan side sacked Que Setien after the 8-2 demolition of Barcelona by Bayern Munich in the just concluded UEFA champions league.

Due to the official sack documents not done and no payoff agreed between both parties, Que Setien is still the officially recognized coach of the club and Koeman can't handle the team during official games without Setien's sack  being officially finalized.

Though barça is pushing to get it sorted out but they face a serious race with time in other to get this done.

GARETH BALE COMPLETES HIS RETURN TO TOTTENHAM

 Gareth Bale has completed a season long loan back to Tottenham Hotspurs on a deal worth£13 million.

Tottenham finally agreed to the deal according to Daily Mail, putting an end to his Real Madrid nightmares.

Bale was declared surplus to requirement by Zinedine Zidane and he has finally had is chance to regain his love for football by returning back to Tottenham where he moved from, to the Bernabeau few years ago.

WHY ANDY ROBERTSON POSTED HIMSELF ON CHELSEA JERSEY IN LIVERPOOL WHATSAPP GROUP REVEALED

 

The Liverpool defender posted himself on the club's WhatsApp group wearing Chelsea jersey last season.

The move didn't go down well with his team mates but he has come to clear the air by revealing why he did that.

Chelsea needed a win or a draw against Manchester City to enable Liverpool clinch the league title after 30years and on the night Andy Roberson became a Chelsea fan just like every Liverpool supporter and it did ended in celebration as Chelsea defeated Manchester City on the night.

ROBERSON has revealed in his book that the jersey he wore was the one he got from Billy Gilmour and has to wear it cos he can't wait much longer to be champion.

HUDSON ODOI OFF TO BAYERN AT LAST???

 Chelsea midfielder Hudson ODOI coul be on his way to the Allianz Arena as Bayern has renewed interest in signing him.

ODOI who almost joined Bayern Munich last summer transfer but was eventually convinced to stay but Frank Lampard as he sees him as a part of his Chelsea project might be moving finally.

Bayern had a bid of over £40 million turned down by Chelsea of which the youngest signed a new five years deal afterwards.

The signing of Kai Havertz and the blistering form of Christian Pulisic has pushed Odoi down the perking order and the England international is in dear need of playing time to help h reach his potential.

He came on with 10 minutes left to play during the Monday league game with Brighton and did make a good impact after replacing Reuben Loftus Cheek.

VICTOR MOSES SCORES AS WIMBLEDON HOLDS CHELSEA

 Several loan players and fringe players at Chelsea got the opportunity to impress Frank lampard as Chelsea hosted Wimbledon Fc in a closed door friendly.

Victor Moses scored from the penalty spot but Wimbledon Fc made sure that the point was evenly shared at cobhams.

Victor Moses, Danny Drinkwater, Timou Bakayoko, Emerson Palmeri are notable not in Frank Lampard's plan for the season and are all seeking for loan moves or permanent switch away from Chelsea and negotiations are ongoing for the quartet and others who are seeking for regular football playing time.

BALE HEADING BACK TO TOTTENHAM

 Gareth Bale could be on his way back to Tottenham as spurs is currently locked on a contract talk with Real Madrid.

All that has to do with Bale at the Bernabeau has been removed from the club including his Jerseys.

The Wales international who has had it tough at Madrid for the past two seasons and almost moved to China last summer but the deal was blocked by Madrid.

Bale moving to spurs will help both parties as he's been heavily paid for doing nothing at Madrid and he's losing interest in football as a result.

Real Madrid is determined to do everything it would take to make sure Bale leaves the club this summer including paying him off and Spurs can even get him for a fee as low as €20million.

AUBA BECOMES ARSENAL HIGHEST EARNER AS HE OFFICIALLY SIGNS

 Gabon international Aubameyang has officially signed a new three years deal at Arsenal.

The new deal has placed him at the top of Arsenal wage list as the highest earner at the club, ahead of German playmaker Mesut Ozil.

The deal is reported to be £350 thousand making him one of the highest earners in the league.

JUDE BELLINGHAM BROKE SANCHO RECORD IN FIRST GAME

 Jude Bellingham opened up his Dortmund goal account as he scored in the 0-5 demolition of Diusburg.

He became the youngest scorer for Dortmund at 17 years and 77days.

The record was previously held by Sancho who also scored on his debut to break Nuri Sahib's record.

The 17 years old who joined Borusia Dortmund on a €25 million deal earlier in the transfer window was impressive all through the game and the world is waiting to see more of that showing from the youngster.

WERNER AND HAVERTZ MADE THEIR PREMIER LEAGUE DEBUT BUT JAMES SHINES

 Chelsea's premier league campaign started on a positive note as the Frank Lampard led blues won their first game 1-3 at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Werner couldn't get his name on the score sheet alongside Havertz who left the game with 10minuites to go.

Chelsea took the lead through Jorginho's first half spot kick, Brighton leveled up earlier in the second half but Reece James cut short their Joy after just 90 seconds when he smashed the roof of the net from 25 yards.

Kurt Zouma put the game beyond the home team reach when he converted James's corner.

Chelsea fans would be proud of Timo's performance but will definitely wish Havertz adjusts to the league faster.

Reece James was exceptional both at the back and going forward tonight and it's a form every Chelsea fans want to see week in, week out.

BREAKING NEWS (MARTINEZ TO MADRID)

 Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez has reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid this summer in a deal worth £92 million.

The deal also includes Luka Jovic going the opposite direction.

Martinez who has been courted by almost all the top teams around the world with Barcelona very keen on uniting him with his country man Lionel Messi agreed to join MADRID from inter Milan according to reports making waves in micro blogging platform Twitter.

MBAPE TO LEAVE PSG AT THE END OF THE SEASON

 France forward Kylian Mbage has reportedly informed PSG of his willingness to quit the club at the end of the season according to Times.

Mbape who has been in lightning form since his debut at As Monaco which led to his move to PSG 4years ago,will end his relationship with the Persian club at the end of this current season.

Where next for Mbape after PSG?

#Real Madrid

#Liverpool

#Manchester city

#Chelsea?

SALAH TO JOIN MESSI AT BARÇA?

 FC Barcelona head coach Roenald Koeman has priotized the signing of Liverpool forward Mo Salah ahead of his team mate Sadio Mane.

Koeman demands for Salah who's an already made replacement for Lionel Messi if he's to leave the club at the end of the season.

Salah was in fine, form picking up the match ball after his hat-trick in a thrilling encounter against Leeds United helped Liverpool win 4-3 on their first premier league game of the season.

LIVERPOOL COMES OUT TOP AFTER 7 GOALS MADNESS AT ANFIELD

 Mohammed Salah scored a hat-trick as Liverpool edged out Leeds United in a seven goal thriller at ANFIELD.

Salah scored two from the spot including one on the 87th minutes to seal all three points for Liverpool as Leeds United looks to get a point from the thrilling encounter.

The first half alone saw a total of five goals as Liverpool ran out with 3-2 but their lead was cut short in the 66th minutes when Klitch equalized for Leeds United.

Their hope for a point was dashed in the 88th minutes when Salah side footed from the penalty spot after Rodrigo fouled Fabinho in the 18yard box.

HAT-TRICK FOR WILLIAN AS ARSENAL DEFEATS FULHAM

 Mikel Arteta was pleased with his summer signings as willian provided two, had a hand in the other as Arsenal ran out 3-0 winners over Fulham on the first premier league game of 2020/2021 season.

Arsenal opened the score line earlier in the first half as Lacazette stabbed in the rebound as the Fulham goalie paried willians strike.

Arsenal increased the score line through another debutant Gabriel Magalhaes who headed in Willian's corner before Aubameyang completed the score line through another Willian's assist.

It's definitely a dream start for Arteta and his boys as the currently sit on top of the premier league table.

FLORENZI JOINS PSG

 Paris Saint German has confirmed the signing of Alessandro Florenzi on a season long loan with the option to buy.

The Italian right back joins PSG from As Roma.

NEYMAR RECOVERS FROM COVID-19

 The Brazilian international has been confirmed free from covid-19 after testing positive few weeks ago.

He's due to return to PSG training to join up with his team mates for the continuation of the new season of which PSG lost their first game 0-1 at Lens.

Neymar alongside Kylian Mbage amongst other first team players tested positive and are all recovering properly.

CHELSEA AGREES A DEAL FOR MENDY

 Chelsea Fc has agreed to a deal for Rennes goalkeeper Eduard Mendy.

Mendy will join the blues to compete for the number one spot with current world most expensive goalkeeper Kepa Arizabalaga who has been under performing since his record breaking transfer to Stamford bridge.

Once the deal is done, Mendy will become the seventh signing for Chelsea in this transfer window.

CHELSEA REJECTED OFFERS FROM INTER MILAN FOR NGOLO KANTE

 Chelsea midfielder Ngolo Kante was subject to offers from inter Milan but the offers were rejected by Chelsea.

The France international who suffered series of injuries that limited his performance last season was courted by Inter Milan and offere of cash plus Denmark international Christian Erikson and Brozovic were turned down by Chelsea.

Ngolo Kante is set to start the season with Chelsea as the travel to Brighton on Monday for their first game of the 020/2021 season

ZIYECH TO MISS CHELSEA VS BRIGHTON

 Chelsea Fc head coach has confirmed that the new club signing Hakim Ziyech won't be available for selection on Monday for the club's first premier league match of the season against Brighton.

The midfielder who limped off in the second half of their pre-season game against same opponent that ended 1-1 has been ruled out for some weeks to help him recover from his injury.

Christian Pulisic and Azpilicueta is expected back to the squad after they both sustained injuries during the FA cup final match against Arsenal.

COVID-19 VISITS MANCHESTER CITY CAMP

 Manchester City star duo Aymeric Laporte and Algerian international Riyad Mahrez has been diagnosed positive of covid-19.

The star due joins the list of elite footballer such as Neymar, Auoer, Chelsea trio among others who has tested positive.

We at myfootballpaddy wishes them all quick recovery.

BARKLEY AND OTHERS TOLD THEY CAN LEAVE CHELSEA

 England midfielder Ross Barkley has been told he can leave the club this summer.

Chelsea midfielder is star parked and Chelsea is ready to on some of their midfielders such as Ross Barkley, Bakayoko, Danny Drinkwater, and Ethan Ampadu has already sealed a loan move to Sheffield United yesterday.

Zapacosta, Victor Moses and even young defender Fikayo Tomori may leave the club either on loan or permanently.

Chelsea is also looking to push their spending up to £250million with the acquisition of their seventh signing of the summer having agreed on a deal for Senegalese goal keeper Mendy.

MBAPE JOINS THOSE INFECTED WITH CORONA VIRUS

 Kylian Mbape has been diagnosed positive to covid-19.

The France international has been withdrawn from the France squad as a result. He joins the increasing number of those with Covid-19.

EVERTON COMPLETES THE SIGNING OF JAMES RODRIGUEZ

 The Colombian star has joined Everton on a two years deal worth around €22 million.

Carlo Anceloti has once again come to the aid of the Colombian who worked with him at Real Madrid and Bayern Munich respectively but has found it tough since Zinedine Zidane took over at the Bernabeau.

CHRISTIANO RONALDO'S REPLACEMENT JOINS WOLVES

 Fabio Silva who has been billed as the perfect replacement for Christiano Ronaldo has been confirmed as a WOLVES player.

Silva joined from FC Porto for a club record deal of €40 million.

We hope the 18years old lives up to the RONALDO comparison he has earned for himself due to their similar style of play in EPL.

ADAMA TRAORE RECOVERS FROM COVID-19

Spanish attacker Adams TRAORE has recovered from covid-19 and he's back with the Spanish squad for the nation's league.

TRAORE tested positive to covid-19 and was withdrawn from the squad but has now recovered fully.

MEMPHIS DEPAY CLOSE TO BARÇA MOVE

Memphis Depay us closer   joining Fc Barcelona according to LA Vanguadia.

The deal is reportedly worth around €25 million and the move will make him the first major signing for the blaugrana who has been battling to keep Lionel Messi at the club for next season since the transfer market opened.

OSHIMEN SCORES ANOTHER HAT-TRICK IN HIS SECOND GAME🔥🔥🔥

 Super eagles striker Victor Oshimen scored another hat-trick today as Napoli defeats Teramo 4-0.

This is his second hat-trick in as many games, e hope his form continues like this when the season finally kicks off

KAI HAVERTZ FINALLY SIGNS

 Chelsea has confirmed the signing of KAI HAVERTZ from Bayern Leverkusen for record British transfer fee £72 plus add one.

AFCON TROPHY STOLLEN

 The African Cup of Nation's Trophy kept by Egypt after the won the competition three times in a row has been declared missing.

The cup alongside many other silverwares has been missing from the museum and no one has a positive response to whereabouts of the trophies, not even the workers there can evidently sat where the trophies are.

MESSI SPEAKS OUT FINALLY AND COMMITS FUTURE TO BARÇA

 "I'll continue at Barcelona and my attitude won't change, no matter how much I wanted to go."

''I told the club, the president, that I wanted to go. I have been telling him that all year."

"I thought my time in Barcelona was over, sadly- I always wanted to finish my career here."

Messi also revealed that the news also received a mixed reaction from his household, from his wife down to his kids but he has put all that behind him and willing to continue.

MESSI'S POTENTIAL EXIT FROM BARÇA TAKES ANOTHER TWIST AS LETTER IS SENT

 Jorge Messi has sent a message to La LIGA executives as he's yet to understand the document they analyzed before supporting Barcelona in the claim that MESSI'S release clause is still active.

If messi's camp is correct about their own analysis of the deal and clause that means his chances of leaving for free has just been boosted.

This is his first official response to the la Liga executives since they said the clause is still on.

KAI HAVERTZ LEAVES GERMANY TRAINING GROUND FOR LONDON

 The incoming Chelsea midfielder has reportedly left Germany training ground as he heads to west London to finalize his move to Chelsea before the season officially kicks off in a little over a week time.

Havertz will be the sixth major signing for the Frank Lampard led London side.

BUFFON'S SINCERE ASSESSMENT OF CHRISTIANO RONALDO

 Put Sergio Ramos, Chielini, Thiago Silva in defense and Manuel Nuer in goal and I assure you that no player can score a goal - there's only one condition, CHRISTIANO RONALDO can't be on the opposing team.

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WHY DONNY VAN DE BEEK PREFERRED ARSENAL REVEALED

 Had it been Arsenal could afford his transfer fee of £40 million, Donny would have been playing for them instead of Manchester United.

His agent yesterday revealed that Arsenal was the preferred option but the Gunners inability to pay due to some financial concerns was the  catalyst for a change of mind.

Eagle eyes has got the story straight as his girlfriend is the daughter of Arsenal legend Denise Bergkamp.

His in-law is Arsenal legend, girlfriend an Arsenal fan and it would have made sense if Donny play for the team his partner loves.

MANCHESTER UNITED BACK FOR SANCHO

 Manchester United authorities  puts a finishing touch to a new salary structure as well as agent fee for Jordon Sancho according to reports.

Having failed to tempt the young English forward with their offer last month, they are now prepared to offer him something more lucrative after securing the services of Donny Van De Beek.

Sancho would love a move back to the premier league but Manchester United will still have to pay up the €120 million demanded by Borusia Dortmund.

MESSI IS STAYING AT BARÇA AFTER...

LIONEL MESSI has decided to stay at barça next season afterfter a lengthy talk between him, his father and legal advisors according to marca.

The Argentine who was close to leaving bthe club few days ago has finally conceded defeat.

There's surely more to this sudden UTURN and with time, we all will get to know since no official thing has been said by both parties.

WERNER SCORES AGAIN AS GERMANY DRAW AGAINST SPAIN

 Chelsea new signing Timo Werner scored early in the second half to help Germany to a draw against Spain in the first group A match of the ongoing UEFA Nation's league.

Werner's opener was cancelled by Jose Gaya 90 minutes strike for the Spanish side who has Ansu Fati making his national team debut.

AGENT REVEALED WHY ARSENAL MISSED OUT ON VAN DE BEEK

 The Gunners wanted him and he was keen on joining them but the transfer never happened because Arsenal could not afford his transfer fee according to his agent.

Van de Beek was relishing the opportunity of working with Mikel Arteta but the financial difficulties at Arsenal dashed his dream.

Now a player of Manchester United and will have to play against the team he should have been turning out for, though Arsenal were able to bring back DANI CEBALOS on loan from Real Madrid with no option to buy.

MESSI TO REMAIN AT BARÇA?

 Messi could remain at Barcelona for next season after his father somewhat admits to defeat in his pursuit to quit camp nou.

His father said his son still has 90% chances of remaining with the Catalan side after la LIGA weighed into the case insisting that his release clause stands.

Messi is likely to sign a new contract with new terms of he's to remain at Barcelona for next season and beyond.

CASH JOINS ASTON VILLA

 Aston villa has announced the signing of Martin Cash from Nottingham Forest for £16 million.

The right back joins Aston villa aftersome impressive displays last season at Nottingham Forest.

WHY ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC DOESN'T RUN IN TRAINING

 Ever wondered why the swedish star doesn't run in training or run too much even while playing competitively?

Here's what he has to say:

Zlatan Ibrahimovic : "when you see me sitting down at Training, you must know am still waiting for the Runners to finish their running job, then they can join me to my Job of kicking football. I don't need to run around a training pitch, i run with the ball against players and score against a Goalkeeper. I can't just run for no reason, that running job belongs to Usain Bolt, that is why He failed when he tried out professional football , because he is a Runner not a Footballer "

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Despite his strong character, he remain one of the best to ever play the game we all love "soccer"

MALE AND FEMALE FOOTBALLERS TO BE PAID EQUALLY

 Brazilian FA has been confirmed as the first national team to eliminate gender inequality in terms of payment due to male and female footballers.

It has been confirmed today that whatsoever the men earn playing for the national team, the women would earn the same as usual.

Brazil becomes the first doing this and we hope others follows their lead