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The Belgian forward, 32, has endured a torrid three-and-a-half years at Real Madrid since his arrival from Chelsea. Eden Hazard has allegedly been spotted visiting the offices of Al-Nassr Credit: Twitter @elchiringuitotv He is believed to have held talks with boss Rudi Garcia over a transfer moveCredit: Twitter @elchiringuitotv The star has been plagued by injury at the Bernabeu which has restricted him to 73 appearances and seven goals. Last month he retired from international football following Belgium’s shock group-stage exit at the World Cup in Qatar. Then a fresh report emerged that his club career in Europe could be set to come to an end. It stated…

Diogo Jota might fancy himself as a zookeeper when he calls time on his football career after spending time handling exotic animals in Dubai. But he faces the wrath of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker if he does so, as the in-form forward has already found out over the winter break. While many players spent their time off relaxing, Jota marked his break with a visit to Rashed Belhasa’s exclusive zoo in Dubai. Belhasa, better known as Money Kicks, boasts an exotic array of animals at his residence, which is famous for attracting visits from footballers. Jota smiled as he posed for pictures alongside a huge bear, and also…

The Arsenal boss has endured an unprecedented first full season as manager and is grateful to his family for supporting him throughout Mikel Arteta and his dog in north London (Image: Eliteprotectiondogs.co.uk) Mikel Arteta has paid tribute to his family for supporting him during an unprecedented first full season as Arsenal manager. The Gunners boss replaced Unai Emery as head coach in December 2019, before going on to win the FA Cup at the end of the season. Arteta has since had the coronavirus pandemic to contend with as well as a disrupted fixture schedule, and has revealed how his family have helped him…

The ex-Manchester United star returns to the city to curate an art exhibition focusing on football. Juan Mata is coming back from Manchester shortly after leaving Manchester United Credit: Getty The Galatasaray ace left United in 2022 but will be attending this year’s Manchester International Festival. The playmaker is known for his artistry on the pitch as he won a raft of trophies with the Red Devils as well as Chelsea where he also conquered the 2012 Champions League. But now the former Spain international has turned his attention to actual art as he teams up with Hans Ulrich Obrist. Together they will produce…

But this lot have proven it is possible to avoid the temptation of making up for lost time at the takeaway. David Beckham still looks in elite shape despite retiring a decade ago Credit: Splash News Beckham looks as good now as he did in his heyday Credit: PA:Empics Sport From David Beckham to Paolo Maldini, check out the former football stars who maintained their elite physiques when their career was long-gone… DAVID BECKHAM BELIEVE it or not, Golden Balls retired from football with his swansong spell at Paris Saint-Germain SEVEN years ago. Despite that, Becks, 47, has kept a footballer’s frame.…

Man City took a huge step towards retaining their title with victory over Arsenal. And their players celebrated in style inside the dressing room afterwards. Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland celebrated Man City’s win over Arsenal in the dressing room Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias also celebrated the huge winCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk Two goals from Kevin De Bruyne, a John Stones header and a record Erling Haaland strike saw City smash their title rivals 4-1 at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola’s men are now just two points behind the table-topping Londoners. But they also have two games in hand. And…

The Blues caretaker manager fell to a FIFTH defeat in as many games as Chelsea slid further into the bottom half. Frank Lampard’s shocking record as manager has been revealedCredit: Rex Following the 2-0 defeat to Brentford, it has now been revealed Lampard has won JUST ONE of his last 19 games as a manager. Furthermore, each of his last nine games have ended in defeat. This includes his spell at Everton earlier in the season, a position he left with the Toffees only off the bottom on goal difference. Indeed, the 23 league games he has managed this season have yielded just three wins.…

Bukayo Saka on an inflatable unicorn at St George’s Park

Mohamed Salah’s phenomenal season received further plaudits on a busy Thursday evening for the Egyptian as he collected three awards. The 43-goal forward was presented with the Footballer of the Year award at the Football Writers’ Association awards in London having already won two prestigious awards at his club’s event. A private jet facilitated the Egyptian appearing in person at both events where he spoke openly about being ‘written off’ after a disappointing first spell in the Premier League with Chelsea. Mohamed Salah collected the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award Salah smiles as he completes a hat-trick of gongs following a…

Young professional footballer Jadon Malik Sancho, who was born in England, is currently bound to Manchester United. He serves as the wing player for the group. When he has the ball in his possession, the young winger is renowned for his quickness, poise, and menacing dribbling style. He is regarded as one of the best young players in the world and is well known for his cunning, game intelligence, speed, and use of feints when playing against opponents one on one. He is regarded as one of the best young players in the world. Jadon Sancho Car Collection 1. Mercedes-Benz…

Chelsea midfielder N’golo Kante took advantage of the international break to visit his native Mali and photos of him in the country are warming hearts online. Speculation began swirling online and many ventured guesses as to the whereabouts of the beloved Frenchman. Well, the answer is finally out in the open and is perhaps the most ‘Kante’ thing ever. In a series of images and clips that have emerged online, the 30-year-old has been spotted in his native Mali. Known for being a humble figure, the pictures provided another example, as Kante can be seen hanging out with fans at his village…

The Belgium international has emerged as one of the world’s finest playmakers since falling out of favour with Jose Mourinho and leaving Chelsea in 2014. His impressive performances for Wolfsburg earned him a club-record £55m move to Manchester City in the summer of 2015, and he has gone from strength to strength at the Etihad Stadium. Here, we pick out the best quotes to tell the story of his departure from Chelsea and his return to the Premier League with City… “Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku are ready to be part of Chelsea’s squad.” – Jose Mourinho when asked about his…

Manchester City blitzed title rivals Arsenal away in a light-and-day contest at the Etihad with Kevin De Bruyne starring as Pep Guardiola’s side put one hand on the Premier League trophy Manchester City totally dominated Arsenal with a 4-1 victory to take control of the Premier League title race. The reigning champions raced out of the blocks and were ahead inside seven minutes when Kevin De Bruyne slotted past Aaron Ramsdale from outside the box. John Stones then doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time, heading home De Bruyne’s free-kick. It was three within 10 minutes of the second half as the man of the moment grabbed his…

Harry Maguire and his new wife Fern soaked up the sun on board a yacht during their Amalfi coast honeymoon. The Manchester United star, 29, married Fern in a lavish wedding in the South of France at the end of June. Fern Hawkins showed off her beach body in a white bikini Credit: BackGrid The newlywed also took a dip in the sea Credit: BackGrid Fern first got together with Harry Maguire in 2011 Credit: BackGrid The pair jumped into the sea hand-in-handCredit: BackGrid The newlyweds then had a playful swim together Credit: BackGrid Afterwards the couple relaxed by sunbathing on the…

Heartwarming new pictures show David Beckham visiting a village in Swaziland, Africa while on a trip there with Unicef. The soccer ace is visiting the drought-hit region as part of his ongoing work with the charity, which is saving hundreds of lives. David set up his ‘7’ fund with Unicef last year to help children in needCredit: PA:Press Association David, 41, can been seen laughing and joking with the children in the Makhewu community, which has been hit with the worst drought for decades. Droughts are affecting large areas of Eastern and Southern Africa which is putting children and families affected…

Gakpo has revealed how he used to wear some of his dad’s Togo shirts while watching the country’s matches, which he still follows to date. The Netherlands international was born in Eindhoven to a Togolese father of Ghanaian ancestry and a Dutch mother, and was eligible to represent the Netherlands, Togo and Ghana but chose the European country. However, his love for the West African nation is still intact and could have been turning out for the Sparrow Hawks had the country’s federation made a concrete approach. “I don’t follow the news in Togo closely. My father does,” the attacker…

His nickname may be Goldenballs, but David Beckham was given a silver touch as part of a new campaign for H&M. Huge statues of the football player wearing just his pants were erected in various locations around New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, proving he truly is a larger than life star. The unveiling coincided with the release of new black and white shots which showcase his new range for the chain. Scroll down for video Larger than life: A silver statue of David Beckham has been erected in New York to promote his new underwear line for H&M…

In the wake of his recent announcement that he is set to retire, we look at former Spain striker Fernando Torres’ car collection that is believed to be in the region of R12 million. His football journey has taken him from Atletico Madrid in Spain, to Chelsea and Liverpool in England and eventually to Japan where his glittering career is set to come to an end. The World Cup winner clearly has a penchant for the finest cars and has built up quite the collection over the years. At the very top of the 35-year-old’s collection is the stunning Ferrari…

Samir Nasri has revealed how ‘arrogant’ Pep Guardiola scolded him about being overweight during their brief time working together at Manchester City. The France international told Guardiola ‘don’t yell at me, I’m not a child’ to silence him during his second dressing down over his weight in the space of two days during the summer of 2016. Nasri had been at City for five seasons when Guardiola arrived as manager but the new boss wasn’t at all happy with the midfielder’s physical condition. It resulted in Nasri being loaned out to Sevilla that season, having played just one competitive game under Guardiola, and…

Victor Osimhen used to sell water on the streets of Lagos but he is now one of the most in-demand strikers in the world. He has been prolific for Napoli this season with 19 goals in 21 games, helping his side build a 15-point lead at the top of Serie A. Victor Osimhen used to search rubbish dumps for trainers Credit: Reuters The 24-year-old has attracted interest from Manchester United but it is believed Arsenal are now leading the race for his signature. For Osimhen it has been quite a journey to the top after losing his mother as a young child. The striker revealed he…

Chelsea fans have been quick to share their opinion as the Blues look set to name Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s next boss. The West London club are closing in on appointing the Argentinian as a successor to Graham Potter, after entering final negotiations over terms with the former Tottenham boss. Pochettino became the front runner to replace current interim boss Frank Lampard, after Julian Naglesmann, who was believed to be the first-choice candidate of senior members of the Blues hierarchy, dropped out of the race to be the club’s next manager. Upon hearing the news that the 51-year-old Pochettino is set to be named…

Wayne Rooney’s status as one of Manchester United’s greatest-ever players is secure. Five Premier League titles, a Champions League and 253 goals across 13 years at Old Trafford – the numbers speak for themselves. When he departed the Theatre of Dreams to return to boyhood club Everton in 2017, fans may have thought the days of the famous ‘Roooney, Roooney’ chant echoing around the stadium had been and gone. But a new Rooney has emerged, Wayne’s 13-year-old son, Kai. And like his father, he’s got plenty of ability with the ball at his feet. After spending some time with Manchester City’s youth teams, Kai…

A Plane carrying the Arsenal women’s team burst into flames on a flight back to London after a Champions League match . Photos show flames shooting from one of the Boeing 737’s engines on the runway at Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport in Germany. Photo shows the moment the Boeing 737’s engine caught fire during takeoff Credit: Gabriela Hansen / BILD Firefighters scramble to the aircraft after the engine inferno Credit: Gabriela Hansen / BILD Arsenal pose for a photo before the game against VfL Wolfsburg Credit: Getty Arsenal star Kim Little arrives at Wolfsburg Airport on April 22 before the Champions League…

John Obi Mikel is one of the most famous football players in Nigeria. For him, football is not just a hobby, but a real passion and profession. Firstly, he played for the youth team (1999-2005), then for the national team (2003-2005), and then he got into Chelsea football club, for which he played from 2006 till 2017 as a midfielder. John earns a lot of money not only by playing football but also gets a good commission from the advertisement deals with multinationals such as Pepsi and Samsung. In 2017, the football player made the list of the richest football…