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CNA
31-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Marseille re-sign Aubameyang after one-year Al-Qadsiah spell
Olympique Marseille have signed former Arsenal and Chelsea forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a free transfer, the Ligue 1 club said on Thursday. After spending a season in Saudi Arabia, the 36-year-old has returned to Marseille, having earlier joined the club on a free transfer in 2023. The France-born Gabon international had signed a two-year deal in July 2024 with newly-promoted Al-Qadsiah, but terminated the contract earlier this month. Aubameyang ended the 2023-24 season with 30 goals in all competitions, becoming the first Marseille player to reach that tally since Didier Drogba two decades earlier.
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
David reveals Juventus squad No. and role models
Canada international Jonathan David reveals he chose the No.30 at Juventus and names Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o among his role models. David has completed a free transfer to Juventus after the end of his contract with Lille and was unveiled at a press conference on Wednesday. 'It's a great feeling to be part of a team like Juventus. The first week went very well and my teammates helped me a lot,' he said. 'Speaking with the management was important for me. I also talked to my teammates and there was mutual interest in joining Juventus.' David has scored at least 25 goals in each of his last five seasons with Lille. Will he manage to achieve the same at Juventus, considering that Serie A is regarded as one of the toughest leagues for strikers? 'I've tried to be consistent over the past few years,' David replied. 'I know Serie A is different, more tactical and defensive, but there are challenges for everyone. I think it's possible. I just have to work hard. Why not?' Which former Juventus players have inspired him, and why did he start playing football in Canada? 'Juve have had many legendary players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala, Alessandro Del Piero, and David Trezeguet. I can't even name them all,' David said. 'I started playing football because my father used to play football, so it was the first thing. Everyone plays football in Haiti. There were other sports in Canada, but that's how I started, and I wanted to become a pro. Every league has its own challenges. Juventus are the club I wanted, so I came to Serie A.' New Juventus striker David reveals role models Jonathan David signs his Juventus contract How about his role models as a striker? 'I had many role models as a kid. Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o,' he revealed. 'They were very different from each other, but I liked their style. There are many other good strikers now. 'I believe in God, and I think that to become a pro, you need commitment and faith.' David reveals Juventus squad number Jonathan David speaks to Juventus David hadn't yet revealed his squad number at Juventus, so his first press conference in Turin was the ideal moment to unveil it. 'As for my number, here it is. I've picked the number 30, which is important to me because it's my father's birthday,' David said, while showing his Juventus jersey. Can Juventus fight for the title this season? 'I think every season can be a good one. Surely the league is difficult, but you need the ambition to go all the way.' As for his nickname, Iceman, the Canadian star said: 'It worked well, I am quite cold, and this will help me when there is a lot of pressure. Staying cool and focused is a real advantage.' David has been working with his new teammates for a week now. In which position is he currently playing? Is he only playing as a centre-forward, or also as a support striker? 'We are working on tactics, it will depend on the coach, but right now I'm playing as a centre-forward,' he replied. 'There's never a guarantee to be a starter, so you've got to play and do your job. I don't expect to start every game, but I'll do my best. 'I'm very competitive and, like all strikers, I love scoring goals; that's what this game is about. 'I chose this club because it has great ambition, and I have great ambition too, so I want to work hard for the team and become one of the best scorers in the world.'
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: unbelievable misses 🤯, Salah shines 👑, bizarre banner 🤣
Is Salah the Greatest African in History? In an interview with Ballon d'Or, Mohamed Salah claimed to be the greatest African player in history... before also mentioning George Weah, Didier Drogba, and Samuel Eto'o. So, is the Egyptian really the greatest? WTF Sign 😭 The Tour de France is in full swing, and some pranksters never miss the chance to get noticed by the roadside. This time, it was this Nantes supporter who surprised everyone with his sign. Crazy Misses 🤯 During their friendly defeat against Guingamp (2-1), FC Nantes stood out for their clumsiness. An FC25 action that could break your controller. Speed Gets Shut Down in 1v1 ⚡️ While in Paris for a live event, Speed tried his hand at a 1v1, and it didn't go quite as he imagined. Yesterday's Must-Sees 🍿 - 📸 France - Germany: the WTF red card given to the Mannschaft 😭 - 💰 Transfer update for July 19 - From 0-4 to 5-4: we already have the comeback of the season in C4 🤯🔥 This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 Michael Regan - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: unbelievable misses 🤯, Salah shines 👑, bizarre banner 🤣
Is Salah the Greatest African in History? In an interview with Ballon d'Or, Mohamed Salah claimed to be the greatest African player in history... before also mentioning George Weah, Didier Drogba, and Samuel Eto'o. So, is the Egyptian really the greatest? WTF Sign 😭 The Tour de France is in full swing, and some pranksters never miss the chance to get noticed by the roadside. This time, it was this Nantes supporter who surprised everyone with his sign. Crazy Misses 🤯 During their friendly defeat against Guingamp (2-1), FC Nantes stood out for their clumsiness. An FC25 action that could break your controller. Speed Gets Shut Down in 1v1 ⚡️ While in Paris for a live event, Speed tried his hand at a 1v1, and it didn't go quite as he imagined. Yesterday's Must-Sees 🍿 - 📸 France - Germany: the WTF red card given to the Mannschaft 😭 - 💰 Transfer update for July 19 - From 0-4 to 5-4: we already have the comeback of the season in C4 🤯🔥 This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 Michael Regan - 2025 Getty Images
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Business Standard
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
PSG vs Chelsea head-to-head stats ahead of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final
Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have risen to elite status in world football during the 21st century, largely driven by major financial backing. These modern football powerhouses have met on multiple occasions in high-stakes contests, particularly in the UEFA Champions League, with several dramatic clashes defining their rivalry. Now, nearly a decade since their last competitive meeting, they are set to face off once more, this time on the grand stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final in the USA. Total matches: 8 PSG wins: 3 Early Dominance by Chelsea Their first encounter came in the 2004/05 UEFA Champions League group stage. Chelsea dominated in Paris, securing a 3–0 win through goals from Didier Drogba and John Terry. The reverse fixture ended in a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge. PSG vs Chelsea all match results Date Competition Stage Result September 14, 2004 Champions League Group stage PSG 0–3 Chelsea November 24, 2004 Champions League Group stage Chelsea 0–0 PSG April 2, 2014 Champions League Quarter-final PSG 3–1 Chelsea April 8, 2014 Champions League Quarter-final Chelsea 2–0 PSG February 17, 2015 Champions League Last 16 PSG 1–1 Chelsea March 11, 2015 Champions League Last 16 Chelsea 2–2 PSG (AET) February 16, 2016 Champions League Last 16 PSG 2–1 Chelsea March 9, 2016 Champions League Last 16 Chelsea 1–2 PSG Knockout Drama in the 2010s The rivalry intensified in 2014 when the clubs met in the Champions League quarter-finals. After a 3–1 first-leg defeat in Paris, Chelsea mounted a dramatic second-leg comeback with a late goal from Demba Ba, progressing on away goals. Top Scorers in Chelsea vs. PSG Fixtures Player Club Represented Goals Didier Drogba Chelsea 2 Zlatan Ibrahimović PSG 2 Edinson Cavani PSG 2 Eden Hazard Chelsea 2 In 2015, they met again in the round of 16. PSG had Zlatan Ibrahimović sent off early in the second leg, but late headers from David Luiz and Thiago Silva helped the French side advance on away goals after a 2–2 draw in London. The following year, PSG eliminated Chelsea once more, winning both legs 2–1, with Ibrahimović netting twice across the tie. With the score almost even historically, Chelsea and PSG will now battle for Club World Cup supremacy, bringing their thrilling rivalry to a new frontier.
