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Real Mallorca lock up Vedat Muriqi until 2029 and silence critics
Real Mallorca just locked down their star striker Vedat Muriqi for five more years. The Spanish club handed the Kosovo hotshot a fresh deal that runs through summer 2029. Muriqi has been on fire since joining the team and deserved this massive contract extension. The 31-year-old forward proved age means nothing when you can still find the back of the net. Club bosses decided to reward their goal machine with serious job security. The Kosovo captain has been absolutely deadly for Mallorca since arriving at the club. Muriqi bagged 35 goals and set up teammates for 11 more across 118 games. His scoring record speaks for itself and shows why Mallorca wanted him tied down long-term. The striker became the heart of their attack and fans love...
Roma obsessed with Ivan Ferguson loan from Brighton, Romano reveals
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has spilled the beans about Roma's latest move. The Italian giants are chasing Brighton striker Ivan Ferguson for their summer shopping spree. Romano shared the scoop on his X account for all the football world to see. Brighton seems happy to let Ferguson join Roma on a temporary deal. The loan arrangement would see Roma pay Ferguson's full wages during his stay. Both clubs are deep into talks about making this transfer happen. Roma officials are also chatting with Ferguson's agents to nail down personal terms. The Serie A side wants everything sorted before the new campaign kicks off. Ferguson has caught the eye of Roma scouts who believe he can boost their attack. The young striker could be the missing...
Donnarumma floored Musiala and wrecked Bayern Munich in Club World Cup
Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has spoken out after his scary injury. The German midfielder recorded a heartfelt message for his fans. He wanted to thank everyone who reached out after his accident. The young player showed class during his recovery update. Musiala made sure supporters knew he appreciated their concern. The incident happened during a heated Club World Cup match. Paris Saint-Germain keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma collided with the Bayern star. Their teams were battling it out during the quarter-final round. The collision left Musiala needing immediate medical attention. Emergency staff rushed onto the field to help him. Musiala refused to point fingers at anyone for what happened. He told fans that accidents like this...
Olympique Marseille courts Aubameyang after Al Qadisiyah debacle
French soccer club Marseille has made contact with striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang about a potential return. Reports from Foot Mercato reveal the team reached out to the Gabonese forward. The veteran player looks set to leave his current Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadisiyah. Both parties appear ready to end their contract through mutual agreement. This news opens up possibilities for the striker's next career move. Aubameyang previously wore the Marseille jersey with great success. The experienced forward netted 30 goals during his time with the French club. He also contributed 11 assists across 51 total appearances. His impressive performances made him popular with supporters. The club clearly remembers his valuable contributions to...
Rishi Sunak sells out Yorkshire for Goldman Sachs millions
Rishi Sunak landed a plum job at Goldman Sachs after losing his role as Prime Minister last July. The former Conservative leader will work part-time giving advice to the banking giant's wealthy clients about politics and money matters. He stays on as MP for his Yorkshire seat and plans to donate every penny of his Goldman Sachs wages to a charity he started with his wife. The banking firm's top dog David Solomon says he feels thrilled to have Sunak back on the team. Sunak actually started his career at the same bank over twenty years ago as a junior analyst. Government watchdogs worry that Goldman Sachs might gain unfair advantages from having an ex-Prime Minister on their books. They slapped strict limits on what Sunak can do for his...
Monnapule Saleng no no-show has Pirates fuming at OR Tambo Airport
Orlando Pirates left South Africa for Spain on Monday without star player Monnapule Saleng. The paparazzi waited at OR Tambo Airport hoping to see the winger board the plane with his teammates. They went home disappointed when Saleng failed to show up for the flight. The Soweto club wants to ramp up their pre-season preparations in Marbella before the new season kicks off. Their campaign starts on August 1st with an MTN8 quarterfinal clash against Polokwane City. The Sea Robbers have arranged several friendly matches during their Spanish training camp. Bolton Wanderers from England and Granada from Spain will test Jose Riveiro's squad. New faces like Sihle Nduli, Oswin Appollis, and Yonela Mbuthuma traveled with the team. Fans are...
Senzo Mchunu lies about the Vusi Matlala scandal in the Johannesburg hearing
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu flat out denies ever meeting Vusi Matlala. The man everyone calls Cat apparently scored a massive R360 million health contract last year. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi tells a different story about their relationship. He claims Matlala had special access to the minister and tried to shut down the political killings task team. Mchunu says he has never laid eyes on the businessman. The minister also keeps his distance from another controversial figure named Oupa Mogotsi. People know Mogotsi as Brown around the streets. Mchunu told Parliament members that he knows Brown as a political comrade but nothing more. He stressed that he has no business ties with the man. The police commissioner...
Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs humiliated by Vitesse Arnhem in pre-season loss
Kaizer Chiefs kicked off their pre-season campaign with disappointment against Dutch team Vitesse Arnhem on Tuesday night. The South African giants lost the friendly match 2-1 despite taking an early lead. Coach Nasreddine Nabi gave debuts to several new players during the encounter. Fresh signings Thabiso Monyane and Flavio da Silva started the game for Amakhosi. Aden McCarthy and Mfundo Vilakazi also earned spots in the opening lineup. Both teams played cautiously during the first 35 minutes of action. Thabo Cele and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo controlled the midfield for Chiefs without creating clear scoring chances. Reeve Frosler broke the deadlock with a brilliant long-range shot that beat the Dutch goalkeeper completely. The defender's...
Tagwirei's Zanu PF snub in Harare leaves Zimbabwe's kingmaker reeling
Kudakwashe Tagwirei got kicked out of a major Zanu PF meeting and his political dreams took a serious hit. The wealthy businessman wants to join the Central Committee but faces massive problems. Party bosses seem to hate his methods and question his qualifications. His money might actually hurt him instead of helping his cause. The whole situation shows how dangerous Zimbabwe politics can be for newcomers. Tagwirei needs to serve the party for 15 years before joining the Central Committee. He must also work as a provincial leader for five years minimum. The businessman appears to lack this experience completely. Party rules make his path nearly impossible without special permission. Vice President Chiwenga stepped in to block his...
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