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2 days ago
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🚨 Official: Kingsley Coman signs for a Saudi Arabian club
New chapter. After ten years at Bayern Munich, Kingsley Coman is leaving Germany, heading to Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr has indeed officially announced this Friday the signing of the 29-year-old French winger! The Saudi club reportedly spent between 30 and 35 million euros. Trained at Paris Saint-Germain, before making a name for himself at Juventus and becoming one of the best in the world in his position under the Bayern Munich jersey, Coman will experience his very first career adventure outside of Europe. The French international will be well accompanied, as he will reunite at Al-Nassr with Sadio Mané, João Félix... and Cristiano Ronaldo! Kingsley Coman played 279 matches with Bayern Munich and won nine Bundesliga titles, three German Cups, and a Champions League in 2020, where he was the sole scorer in the final against PSG. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 Adam Pretty - 2022 Getty Images
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2 days ago
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Premier League Returns: 7 Most Thrilling Opening Weekend Matches In History
1/7 Liverpool 4–3 Leeds United (2020/21): Now-captain Virgil Van Dijk headed home a brilliant goal and Mohamed Salah struck a hat-trick to seal the win with an 88th-minute penalty in a breathless game. Jack Harrison, Patrick Bamford, and Mateusz Klich scored for Leeds to keep them level until the late drama. (AFP) Arsenal 4–3 Leicester City (2017/18): Alexandre Lacazette scored inside two minutes on his Premier League debut, but Leicester hit back through Shinji Okazaki and Jamie Vardy. Aaron Ramsey equalised before Olivier Giroud's powerful header clinched the win. (AFP) Arsenal 3–4 Liverpool (2016/17): In another seven-goal thriller, Theo Walcott put Arsenal ahead before Philippe Coutinho scored twice in a thrilling Liverpool display. Adam Lallana and Sadio Mané's goals proved crucial as Arsenal's late fightback fell short. (AFP) Chelsea 6–0 West Bromwich Albion (2010/11): Didier Drogba hit a hat-trick as Chelsea dismantled West Brom on the opening day. Florent Malouda scored twice, and Frank Lampard added another in a statement victory for the champions. (AFP) Coventry City 3–2 Chelsea (1997/98): Dion Dublin scored a hat-trick to stun Chelsea after they had gone ahead through Gustavo Poyet and Roberto Di Matteo. Coventry's ruthless finishing made it a day to forget for Gianluca Vialli's men. This photo is from the reverse fixture: One of the most memorable opening weekend games in the history of the league as Chelsea were forced to wear Coventry's away kit (some with taped badges) due to a mistake. Coventry won that game too. (X) Watford 3–3 Liverpool (2017/18): Stefano Okaka opened the scoring before Sadio Mané levelled for Liverpool, but Abdoulaye Doucouré restored Watford's lead moments later. Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah struck to put Liverpool ahead, only for Miguel Britos to snatch a stoppage-time equaliser. (AFP)
Yahoo
04-08-2025
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Bayern Munich's João Palhinha set for Tottenham medical ahead of loan move
reports that João Palhinha is set to have his medical ahead of completing a loan move to Tottenham. Palhinha will have his medical in Germany, with Tottenham currently in Hong Kong for pre-season, ahead of his move back to the Premier League. The 30-year-old joined Bayern last summer for €51m after the club failed to sign him two summers ago from Fulham. However, Thomas Tuchel, who wanted to sign Palhinha, was no longer at the club, and new head coach Vincent Kompany used the Portuguese international sparingly. An injury at the front end of last season did not help, but Palhinha only made 10 starts for Bayern, totalling 986 minutes across 25 appearances. The fact that Bayern went ahead with the €51m move for the 30-year-old, mainly due to goodwill, does show the current state that the club is in at the moment. The failed move for the midfielder will likely approach the transfer of Sadio Mané in terms of failures. Other departures from Bayern this summer are Thomas Müller, who is set to join Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS, as well as fringe players Adam Aznou to Everton, and Bryan Zaragoza has joined Celta Vigo. GGFN | Jack Meenan
Daily Tribune
29-07-2025
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Luis Díaz Set to Leave Liverpool
TDT | Manama Luis Díaz's Liverpool journey is drawing to a close. The Colombian forward is set to join Bayern Munich in a €75 million move, ending a three-and-a-half-year spell at Anfield that brought both flair and frustration — and, ultimately, silverware. Signs of a departure had been visible for months. A heartfelt social media post by his now-wife Gera Ponce following Liverpool's title win in May read like a farewell. The family's celebration in front of the Kop, wrapped in Colombian flags, now marks a closing chapter. Since arriving from Porto in January 2022, Díaz made 148 appearances and scored 41 goals, becoming a fan favourite for his directness, tenacity, and infectious energy. His Liverpool career began brightly, with an assist 10 minutes into his debut and an immediate place in a reshuffled attack that saw Sadio Mané move centrally to accommodate him on the left. He played all three domestic finals in his debut half-season, contributing to Liverpool's League Cup and FA Cup wins, though the team fell short in both the Premier League and Champions League. A serious knee injury disrupted his second campaign, but he returned to help win another Carabao Cup in 2024 and played a key role in the club's run to the Premier League title last season. Off the pitch, Díaz's family endured trauma when his father was kidnapped and held hostage for 12 days in Colombia — a moment that united the club and country in support. Under new head coach Arne Slot, Díaz's role evolved. Slot deployed him more centrally, at times as a false nine, and the approach yielded his most productive season yet: 17 goals in all competitions, including a Champions League hat-trick and key contributions in wins over Spurs, Manchester United, and Crystal Palace. Still, Liverpool's willingness to part ways reflects several underlying factors. Díaz rejected two contract extension offers, and with just two years left on his deal and interest mounting from Europe's elite, Liverpool saw the logic in selling now rather than risk losing value later. Bayern's improved offer — rising from €67.5m to €75m — ultimately shifted the club's stance. The transfer has proceeded smoothly, with Díaz training throughout Liverpool's Asia tour before being granted permission to finalise the move. The departure is amicable on both sides. From Liverpool's perspective, left-sided depth played a role in the decision. Cody Gakpo, who scored 18 times last season, is seen as a natural successor, while new signing Hugo Ekitike can also operate from the flank. The emergence of 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha, a standout in pre-season, has further reinforced belief in the next generation. Díaz may not have matched the lasting impact of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, or Roberto Firmino, but his contribution was significant. He departs a title winner, a well-liked figure in the dressing room, and a player who always gave his all — even when consistency eluded him. Now 28, he leaves for a new challenge and a more lucrative contract in Germany. His time at Liverpool may not have defined an era, but it helped shape one. If he returns to Anfield in Bayern colours, the reception will likely be warm, and richly deserved.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Top Five Fastest Premier League Hat-Tricks
The Premier League has witnessed some breathtaking moments of individual brilliance over the years, but few feats are as electrifying as a rapid-fire hat-trick. While many great strikers have notched impressive trebles, only a select few have managed to score three goals in record time. Here are the top five fastest hat-tricks in Premier League history. Sorry, Amad. At 12 minutes 7 seconds, you're just a little outside the top five, but what a performance! Kid, you've got a bright future ahead. Advertisement 1. Sadio Mané (2 minutes 56 seconds) – Southampton vs Aston Villa (2015) On May 16, 2015, Sadio Mané etched his name into Premier League history by scoring the fastest-ever hat-trick in just two minutes and 56 seconds. Facing Aston Villa, the Senegalese forward capitalized on defensive errors and clinical finishing to shatter Robbie Fowler's long-standing record. His goals came in the 13th, 14th, and 16th minutes, helping Southampton secure a 6-1 victory. Sure is nice being on the giving end of a hat-trick, aint' it? 2. Robbie Fowler (4 minutes 33 seconds) – Liverpool vs Arsenal (1994) Source ) Cropped from original Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler previously held the record for the fastest hat-trick, scoring three goals in four minutes and 33 seconds against Arsenal on August 28, 1994. Fowler's blistering pace and clinical finishing stunned the Gunners, securing a famous 3-0 win at Anfield. Advertisement 3. Jermain Defoe (7 minutes) – Tottenham vs Wigan (2009) Jermain Defoe produced an unforgettable performance on November 22, 2009, as he scored three goals in seven minutes against Wigan Athletic. His quickfire treble contributed to Spurs' dominant 9-1 victory, one of the biggest wins in Premier League history. 4. Gabriel Agbonlahor (7 minutes) – Aston Villa vs Manchester City (2008) Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor stunned Manchester City on August 17, 2008, when he netted a hat-trick in seven minutes. His clinical display helped Villa secure a 4-2 victory, marking one of the most impressive performances of his career. Advertisement 5. Dwight Yorke (9 minutes) – Manchester United vs Arsenal (2001) Manchester United's Dwight Yorke tormented Arsenal on February 25, 2001, scoring three goals in just nine minutes. His hat-trick played a crucial role in United's 6-1 demolition of the Gunners, solidifying their dominance at the time. United fans, whose hat-trick was more impressive… Diallo's or Yorke's? Let us know!
