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Ademola Lookman pointing to the sky

Atalanta CEO fires back at Lookman amid transfer row and accusations on social media

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: August 4, 2025
Key Takeaways: Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi confirmed Ademola Lookman asked to leave last summer The club and player agreed on two specific conditions for a future... Read more
Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrick Schick

Bayer Leverkusen extend Patrik Schick’s contract until 2030

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: August 4, 2025
Key Takeaways: Bayer Leverkusen extended Patrik Schick’s contract from 2027 to 2030 The Czech striker scored 27 goals in 45 appearances last season Leverkusen lost... Read more
Brazil international teammates Neymar and Bremer against one another during PSG vs Juventus game

Bremer urges Neymar to join Juventus for the last dance of his career

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: August 4, 2025
Key Takeaways: Juventus’ Brazilian defender Gleison Bremer encouraged Neymar to join him in Turin Bremer backed Douglas Luiz despite the midfielder’s recent absence from training... Read more
Porto players together after celebrating scoring a goal in friendly against Atletico Madrid

Porto edge Atletico Madrid 1-0 in final friendly before new season

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: August 4, 2025
Key Takeaways: Porto won 1:0 against Atletico Madrid in a pre-season friendly Victor Froholdt scored the only goal in first-half stoppage time Both... Read more
Heung-Min Son in his last match for Tottenham

Son bids emotional farewell in Tottenham draw with Newcastle as Maddison suffers heavy injury

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: August 4, 2025
Key Takeaways: Tottenham and Newcastle drew 1:1 in a friendly in front of 64,000 fans in Seoul Heung-Min Son played his farewell match... Read more
Juan Cuadrado with Atalanta's shirt

Newly promoted Pisa set to sign six-time Serie A champion Juan Cuadrado

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: August 1, 2025
Key Takeaways: Juan Cuadrado is set to join Pisa on a one-year deal as a free agent The 37-year-old will play for his... Read more
Nelson Semedo and Milan Skriniar posing as new Fenerbahce signings

PSG and Fenerbahce finalise Skriniar transfer as Semedo also joins Mourinho’s side

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: August 1, 2025
Key Takeaways: Milan Skriniar completed a permanent move to Fenerbahce after a loan spell The Slovak defender will earn €8 million per year under a four... Read more

Galatasaray smash Turkish transfer record with €75M Osimhen deal

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: August 1, 2025
Key Takeaways: Galatasaray signed Victor Osimhen from Napoli for €75M Osimhen will earn €15M per season on a 4-year deal, with additional loyalty and branding... Read more
Paulo Dybala in Roma training session

Gasperini sees Dybala’s fitness as key to Roma’s top 4 ambitions

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: July 31, 2025
Key Takeaways: Paulo Dybala is expected to be one of Roma’s most important players this season Gasperini plans to use Dybala in at least 40... Read more
Jorrel Hato with the ball at his feet

Chelsea agree deal for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: July 31, 2025
Key Takeaways: Chelsea will pay £35.5M plus bonuses for Ajax’s Jorrel Hato The 19-year-old is seen as an option for both centre... Read more
Crystal Palace striker Jean Philippe Mateta

Crystal Palace reject €34.7M Atalanta bid for Mateta

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: July 31, 2025
Key Takeaways: Crystal Palace rejected a €34.7M offer from Atalanta for Jean-Philippe Mateta The French striker has scored 41 goals in 104 matches over... Read more
Alexander Isak transfer

Alexander Isak missing from training as transfer saga deepens

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: July 30, 2025
Key Takeaways: Alexander Isak skipped yesterday’s Newcastle training Liverpool reached personal terms agreement with the Swedish striker Newcastle unaware of his current whereabouts Newcastle striker... Read more
Real Madrid defenders Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba

Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba facing Real Madrid exit

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: July 29, 2025
Key Takeaways: Real Madrid do not intend to offer new contracts to Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba Both defenders could be sold before the end of... Read more
Bayern Munich transfer target Luis Diaz in training with Liverpool

Luis Diaz lands in Munich ahead of Bayern move

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: July 29, 2025
Key Takeaways: Luis Diaz arrived in Munich early this morning for medical checks Bayern and Liverpool have agreed on a €67.5M deal, rising to €75M... Read more
Mariona Caldentey fouls an Lauren Hemp during the Women Euro 2025 final

England crowned European champions again after dramatic shootout win over Spain

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: July 28, 2025
Key Takeaways: England won Euro 2025 after a 4:2 penalty shootout victory over Spain The final ended 1:1 after regular time and extra time... Read more
James Trafford in training

Manchester City to pay £40M clause to re-sign James Trafford from Burnley

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: July 25, 2025
Key Takeaways: Manchester City have reached a full agreement to sign Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford The club will pay the full £40M release clause after failing... Read more
Heung Min Son with his typical celebration after scoring a goal

LAFC make official offer for Heung-min Son as Tottenham await his decision

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: July 25, 2025
Key Takeaways: LAFC have made their first official offer to Tottenham captain Heung-min Son The decision is entirely in Son’s hands, with talks set... Read more
Almeria's Colombian striker Luis Suarez chasing the ball

Sporting close in on €25M deal for Luis Suarez as Gyokeres replacement

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: July 25, 2025
Key Takeaways: Sporting will pay €25M for Almeria striker Luis Suarez as talks near completion The Colombian forward will sign a five-year deal with an... Read more
Real Madrid triumphing with the 2022 Club World Cup trophy

FIFA erases history, strips 11 clubs of world titles and recognises only Chelsea

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: July 24, 2025
Key Takeaways: FIFA has officially stripped 11 clubs of their Club World Champion titles Only Chelsea are now recognised as world champions under the new format... Read more
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hugging Alexander Isak

Alexander Isak informs Newcastle of desire to leave as club begins search for replacement

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
, | Updated: July 24, 2025
Key Takeaways: Alexander Isak has informed Newcastle of his desire to explore a transfer this summer The club is now weighing its options and searching for... Read more
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