Bayer Leverkusen forward Leon Bailey has ended speculation about his international future by accepting a call-up to the Jamaica squad.
There had been suggestions that the 20-year-old was holding out for a call-up by England, but Bailey has pledged his allegiance to Jamaica and looks set to feature in their clash with Bonaire.
Earlier this year, Bailey s adopted father Craig Butler had fuelled rumours England could select him, telling The Sun: England have made contact with us and there will be more discussions in the future.
However, it has since come to light that the Kingston-born Bailey was never eligible for the Three Lions, as he does not have a biological parent or grandparent who was born in England.
Bailey joined Bundesliga side Leverkusen from G…
Charlton have announced that owner Thomas Sandgaard has agreed to sell the club to SE7 Partners.
A share purchase agreement has been signed and the two parties are now working with the EFL as they seek approval for a takeover of the League One outfit.
Charlton CEO Peter Storrie told the club’s official website: “A deal has been agreed and a share purchase agreement has been signed by Thomas Sandgaard and SE7 Partners.
Charlton Athletic can confirm that a deal has been agreed for SE7 Partners to purchase the football club.
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“We’ll now work with SE7 Partners and the EFL to meet the league requirements, which is a process that can take some time.
“In the meantime, the day-to-day ru…
Leicester City have announced Nampalys Mendy has signed a new contract amid speculation Ben Chilwell could be set to join Chelsea.
Mendy agreed a short-term extension to see out the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, making two appearances following the restart as Brendan Rodgers squad finished fifth in the Premier League.
The midfielder, who was signed from Nice, is now tied down at the King Power Stadium for a further two years.
I ve enjoyed working with Papy since I arrived at Leicester City and the more I’ve seen of him, the more impressed I’ve been, so I m delighted he s extended his deal with the club as he has an important role to play, Rodgers said of Mendy.
To have someone with his experience, quality and maturity is a big boost f…
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has confirmed the club s interest in Croatian forward Ivica Olic after the player revealed he has an offer to move to the Britannia Stadium in the summer.
The Croatia international, whose current contract at Wolfsburg expires at the end of the season, has been offered a new deal at the Volkswagen Arena but has yet to decide his future.
At 34, Olic is intrigued by the prospect of playing against the giants of English football namely Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United one last time.
The former Bayern Munich star, who helped the Bavarian giants knock Manchester Untied out of the UEFA Champions League in 2010, told Jutarnji list, as per :
As I have said before, Wolfsburg have offered me a new contract which …
Premier League champions Chelsea have set their sights on replacing current coach Carlo Ancelotti with Barcelona handler Pep Guardiola if the Italian decides to leave the club, according to reports on Sunday.
Ancelotti s future at Stamford Bridge has come under scrutiny recently following the shock sacking earlier this month of his assistant Ray Wilkins, after which rumours swirled that Ancelotti had lost faith and was set to leave the club.
The Italian affirmed in midweek that he was fully committed to Chelsea, however doubts were placed on his position again Saturday when Chelsea sporting director Frank Arnesen announced he would leave the club at the end of the season.
The Sunday Telegraph reported that Chelsea want to replace Arnesen with Barcelona s former …
Real Madrid are considering a January bid for Wolfsburg star Ricardo Rodriguez, AS can reveal.
Los Blancos plan to offload Alvaro Arbeloa at the earliest opportunity and in turn are looking to sign a left-sided defender to challenge Marcelo for a starting berth.
According to AS, Wolfsburg full-back Ricardo Rodriguez has emerged as their top target following some scintillating performances in Germany and Europe.
However, the Wolves look unlikely to cash in on their prized asset midway through the season, but a summer exit cannot be ruled out.
Namely, a €36 million release clause will be activated next June, meaning that Real Madrid will have a chance to secure the defender s services at a reasonable price.
Rodriguez, 23, is an attack-minded full…
Roberto Martinez has claimed no-one is to blame for Everton s disappointing season, as the struggling Toffees prepare to visit Crystal Palace on Wednesday without injured captain Phil Jagielka.
Everton played out a 1-1 draw at Watford last time out and are winless in their past four Premier League matches.
That run of results has left Everton 14th in the table and increased the pressure on manager Martinez, who has failed to match the high standards set in his first season in charge in 2013-14, when the Toffees finished fifth, ahead of Tottenham and Manchester United, after challenging for a Champions League place.
Some supporters have already turned on the former Wigan Athletic manager, displaying banners calling for his departure from Goodison Park.
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In just a few days, Peter Parker and Miles Morales will team up to protect New York City in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Sony and developer Insomniac are recognizing the upcoming release on October 20 with a new launch trailer for the PS5 exclusive, which shows off villains like Sandman, The Lizard, and Venom.
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Kylian Mbappe has raised questions over his future at Paris Saint-Germain, revealing he is unsure if the French club is the best place for him.
France superstar Mbappe was in sensational form in the 2020-21 season, yet while PSG won the Coupe de France and Trophee des Champions, his efforts were not enough to help them successfully defend their Ligue 1 title, or propel them to Champions League glory.
In Europe s top five leagues, only Bayern Munich s Robert Lewandowksi (48) scored more goals in all competitions than Mbappe, who managed 42 in 47 appearances, averaging out at one every 88.62 minutes.
Like Erling Haaland, Europe s other free-scoring youngster, Mbappe achieved at a greater rate than his expected goals (xG) number, which averaged out at 34.14, …
Atlanta United midfielder Gonzalo Pity Martinez has joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr for a reported $18million.
Martinez, 27, only joined Atlanta from River Plate last year and scored 11 goals and provided 16 assists in 54 appearances for the MLS club.
The two-time Argentina international, named an MLS All-Star in 2019, helped Atlanta win the U.S. Open Cup and Campeones Cup last year.
We want to thank Pity for his contributions to our club for the past two years, Atlanta vice-president and technical director Carlos Bocanegra said.
He will forever be a part of Atlanta United s history after playing an integral part in our 2019 season in which we lifted two trophies.
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