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La Liga: Rashford registration confirmed as Barcelona name star for opener

Barcelona have named Marcus Rashford in their matchday squad for Saturday’s La Liga opener against Mallorca, after registration confirmed.

Although the Manchester United loanee is still awaiting final registration clearance, Rashford’s paperwork are expected to be done before the kick-off of their game.

The Catalan club managed to register goalkeeper Joan Garcia on Friday, with head coach Hansi Flick remaining optimistic the England international will be cleared in time, with the forward badly needed in Robert Lewandowski’s absence.

Barcelona are relying on additional funds raised from the sale of a 50% sell-on clause for former player Francisco Trincao to finalise the process.

Alongside Rashford and Garcia, Flick has also included four La Masia graduates in the travelling squad – Jofre Torrents, Guillermo Fernandez, Dro and Toni Fernandez.

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Man United drop Baleba pursuit, shift focus to Gyokeres vs Sesko clash

Manchester United have cooled their interest in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with club chiefs unwilling to meet the Seagulls’ hefty asking price.

This is after United had already spent over £200m on attacking reinforcements this summer.

Baleba, who is keen on a move to Old Trafford, will now have to wait at least another year as United turn their attention to bedding in new signing Benjamin Sesko.

The 21-year-old Slovenian striker, signed from RB Leipzig, is tipped by manager Ruben Amorim to become United’s long-term No.9.

With Rasmus Hojlund set for a loan switch to AC Milan and Mason Mount recently deployed as a false striker, Sesko could be thrust into action immediately despite limited preparation time.

Sunday’s clash against Arsenal will see Sesko face Viktor Gyokeres, the Swedish forward long linked with United before opting for the Gunners.

Gyokeres has already made his mark with a goal in pre-season and offers Arsenal a powerful target man option, while Sesko combines strength with greater mobility.

Gyokeres, 27, has scored over 100 goals in the past two seasons, whereas Sesko’s 39 strikes in the same period make him Europe’s most prolific player under 23.

The game at Old Trafford will now pit the two strikers head-to-head, to kick-off their clubs campaign.

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Transfer: I Won’t Play For You Anymore – Ademola Lookman Dares Atalanta

Ademola Lookman, the Atalanta winger, has effectively gone on strike at the Serie A.

Lookman has reportedly informed La Dea that he will not play for them again.

This comes amid revelations that Inter Milan has set to make a third bid for the Super Eagles star.

Inter have already seen two offers rejected by Atalanta, but they are willing to get close to the asking price.

Nigerian broadcast journalist, Onyebuchi Onokala, also known as Buchi Laba, wrote on X: “100% Confirmed: Inter Milan will make another Offer for Ademola Lookman.

“This 3rd offer will be close to what Atalanta wants.

“Lookman has made it very clear to Atalanta he won’t play for the club anymore. He wants Inter but Atalanta wants to sell him to clubs outside Italy.”

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“We’ve not received anything” – Super Falcons captain on FG promised rewards following WAFCON win

Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has shared an update on the Federal Government’s promised rewards after their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) win.

It’s worth noting that Super Falcons made an epic comeback to defeat Morocco 3-2 and claim their record-extending 10th WAFCON title.

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However, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised each player $100,000 and a three-bedroom apartment in the Renewed Hope Estate, Abuja.

Additionally, the technical crew members will receive $50,000 each and a three-bedroom apartment as well.

In a recent appearance on Chude Jideonwo’s podcast, Rasheedat Ajibade revealed that the team is yet to receive the $100,000 reward promised by President Bola Tinubu, along with other promises.

“We have not received our money, but hopefully, it would be paid. They have not paid, all the promises, we have not received anything”, She stated.

Furthermore, she stated that the fulfillment of the promises will be publicly announced.

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Chelsea to donate part of Club World Cup bonus to Jota, Silva’s family

Chelsea players and staff have agreed to donate part of their Club World Cup prize money to the family of late footballers Diogo Jota and André Silva.

The squad earned an £11.4m bonus share from the £87m winners’ prize and will contribute a portion to support the family, in a move jointly decided by the club and its players, reports SkySports.

Tributes to the two Portuguese players are expected during the Premier League’s opening weekend.

Recall Jota, a Liverpool winger, and his brother Silva, who played for Penafiel, died in a car crash in Spain on July 3.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot last week praised the football community’s response to the tragedy, describing the loss as deeply felt across the club and beyond.

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Skales Celebrates As His Song Is Used During Lamine Yamal’s Grand Entrance

Nigerian singer Skales has celebrated on X after Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal used his song during his grand entrance to a football pitch.
The footballer used the singer’s 2015 hit song Shake Body for his entrance.
After coming across the video, Skales took to Instagram to share the clip.
In a post on X, he wrote:
“Lord I just wana say thank you for 2025… I love you Jesus. There is no one like you… I will continually speak boldly of your grace and mercy upon my life…”
Later on another post, he added: “Abeg make I hail Lamine Yamal my helper, him don do another one for me o… big announcement soon lol.”
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Super Cup: PSG edge Tottenham on penalties after late comeback

Paris Saint-Germain lifted the Super Cup after coming from two goals down to beat Tottenham on penalties.

Europa League holders Spurs struck first through Micky van de Ven just before halftime, and captain Cristian Romero doubled the advantage early in the second half.

However, Lee Kang-in pulled one back with a powerful strike five minutes from time, before substitute Goncalo Ramos equalised in stoppage time to force a shootout.

PSG held their nerve from the spot to deny Tottenham a long-awaited trophy, beating them 4-3.

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‘Yes I do’ – Georgina Rodriguez announces engagement with Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has proposed to his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez, ending years of speculation about their marital plans.

Georgina, 31, confirmed the engagement on Instagram, sharing a photo of her diamond ring placed over Ronaldo’s hand.

She captioned the image: “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.”

The couple, together for nine years, had faced constant questions over when they would marry.

In April, Georgina fuelled speculation by posting a picture wearing a different ring.

Last December, Ronaldo raised eyebrows at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai by referring to her as his “wife.”

Speaking previously about the delay, the 40-year-old Portuguese star explained: “I always tell her, ‘when we get that click.’ Like everything in our life, and she knows what I’m talking about.

“It could be in a year, in six months, or in a month. I’m 1,000 per cent sure it’ll happen.”

The engagement marks a new chapter for the couple, who share two children together and co-parent Ronaldo’s three other children.

If you want, I can now rewrite this in the concise, 250-word football-entertainment news style you usually use for your sports stories.

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Cristiano Ronaldo engages longtime girlfriend

Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo has engaged his longtime girlfriend, Georgina Rodríguez.

Georgina announced her engagement to the football star via an Instagram post, keeping further details undisclosed.

 

The post was accompanied by a photo of the duo holding hands, showcasing Georgina’s diamond engagement ring.

The caption reads, “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives”.

Meanwhile, the post’s comment section has been flooded with congratulatory messages, with fans eagerly anticipating upcoming nuptials.

It’s worth noting that Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have two children, Alana Martina, born on November 12, 2017, and Bella Esmeralda, born on April 18, 2022.

Recall that the duo met in 2016 at a Gucci store in Madrid.

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Hakimi maintains innocence over rape allegations

Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi has publicly addressed the rape allegations against him for the first time, insisting he is innocent and confident the truth will prevail.

Speaking to Foot Africa, the Morocco international described the experience as “horrible” and “unfair.”

He adds, “I am calm. Being falsely accused is horrible, unfair. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

“I know the truth will come out. I have nothing to blame myself for, and those who know me are aware of that.”

Hakimi is accused of raping a 24-year-old woman in March 2023. French prosecutors have called for the case to go to trial, alleging he invited the woman to his Boulogne-Billancourt home while his wife and children were away.

The 25-year-old says he remains focused on his family and football, reiterating that he expects full exoneration once proceedings conclude.

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