Tag: midfielder
Granit Xhaka starring for Switzerland and Leverkusen: How the former Arsenal midfielder became world class | Football News
The official player of the match against Hungary and Germany, Granit Xhaka was also described as “the best player on the pitch” by Roy Keane in Switzerland’s 2-0 win over Italy in the round of 16. He is having an extraordinary Euro 2024. England await in the last eight and, with concerns over an injury,…
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Ross Barkley: Aston Villa complete signing of midfielder from Luton Town | Transfer Centre News
Aston Villa have completed the signing of midfielder Ross Barkley from Luton Town. Barkley returns to Villa Park on a permanent basis having enjoyed a successful loan spell at the club during the 2020/21 season while he was at Chelsea. The 30-year-old, who came through the ranks at Everton, has 33 England caps to his…
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Phil Foden: Gareth Southgate defends England midfielder as he sticks with England line-up for Denmark clash | Football News
Gareth Southgate knows people want to see the “sexy” side of Phil Foden but believes England would not have beaten Serbia without his work off the ball. The Euro 2020 runners-up began their quest for continental glory in Germany with a hard-fought 1-0 win courtesy of Jude Bellingham’s early header on Sunday evening. England started…
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Conor Gallagher: Chelsea to reject bid from Atletico Madrid for England midfielder – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… THE SUN Chelsea are set to reject a cheeky bid by Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher. Farhad Moshiri is poised to light the blue touchpaper on an £800m takeover by Roma owner Dan Friedkin. Half of the Premier League trophy had to be secretly replaced after…
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James Maddison: Tottenham midfielder reveals he is ‘devastated’ not to make England’s final Euro 2024 squad | Football News
James Maddison says he is “devastated” not to make England’s final squad for Euro 2024, adding he felt he deserved a place as he “brings something different” to the team. On Wednesday night, Tottenham’s Maddison became the first England player to be cut from the 33-player provisional squad and has left the camp, along with…
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James Maddison: Tottenham midfielder left out of England’s final 26-player Euro 2024 squad | Football News
James Maddison has been left out of England’s 26-player squad for Euro 2024 and has departed the Three Lions camp. The Tottenham midfielder is the first name from Gareth Southgate’s 33-player provisional squad to not make the final cut for the tournament in Germany. Southgate has to cut his extended squad down to 26 names…
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Bernardo Silva interview: Man City and Portugal midfielder talks Euro 2024, Ballon d’Or and playing under pressure | Football News
Earlier this year, at a FIFA awards ceremony held in London, Bernardo Silva was ranked as the eighth best men’s player of 2023, voted for by players, coaches and journalists from around the world. Lionel Messi edged out Erling Haaland for the top prize. Silva is respectful when the subject comes up. “Recognition is always…
Read More Conor Gallagher: Aston Villa set sights on move for Chelsea midfielder – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE INDEPENDENT Aston Villa are looking at Conor Gallagher as they attempt to boost the squad ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign, with Chelsea open to doing business due to Profit and Sustainability Rules. Bayern Munich are interested in a move for Crystal Palace’s Adam…
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Phil Foden: Manchester City midfielder voted Premier League Player of the Year | Football News
Manchester City’s Phil Foden has been named as the Premier League Player of the Season. The 23-year-old, who has 17 goals and eight assists this season for current Premier League leaders Manchester City, was also voted as the Football Writers’ Player of the Year earlier this month. Foden was a two-time winner of the Premier…
Read More Manchester United prepare opening offer for highly-rated Benfica midfielder Joao Neves – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL Manchester United are preparing an opening offer for highly-rated Benfica midfielder Joao Neves, according to reports. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly set to entrust three directors to make a decision on whether Manchester United will part ways with under-fire manager Erik ten Hag this…
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