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Chelsea Signs French Forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United Chelsea have announced the signing of French international Melvine Malard from fellow Women’s Super League side Manchester United.The 26-year-old forward joined Man United on an initial loan deal ahead of the 2023/24 WSL season. After an impressive first season for the Red Devils which saw her score five goals and help the team win the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, the board were eager to make the move permanent.AdvertisementIn July 2024, the board did just that. The forward put pen to paper on a deal until 2027. Following her permanent move, Malard…

Vozinha Joins Colo-Colo Following Successful World Cup Stint Josimar José Évora Dias, commonly known as Vozinha, has secured a new club after his impressive performances during Cape Verde’s historical FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. He is set to join Colo-Colo, as reported by Argentine journalist Germán García Grova from TyC Sports.The 40-year-old goalkeeper has signed an 18-month contract with Colo-Colo, the only Chilean team to have won the prestigious Copa Libertadores.Vozinha has been without a club since July 1, after opting not to renew his contract with Chaves, a club in Portugal. Although he was linked with several Brazilian Série…

WAFCON Returns to Morocco for 2026, Showcasing the Rise of African Women’s Football as established teams face new challengers and star players prepare for an exciting tournament.This year’s WAFCON promises intense competition, with more players than ever competing in Europe’s top leagues, while African domestic competitions also grow in quality. The gap between traditional powerhouses and emerging teams continues to narrow.Defending champions Nigeria aim to extend their remarkable legacy, hosts Morocco hope to make history on their home turf, South Africa seeks to reclaim dominance, and Zambia’s promising squad aspires to turn their talent into trophies. The tournament is already…

Austin FC Faces Investigation Over Allegations of Youth Misconduct in Academy Major League Soccer club Austin FC is currently under investigation by the Austin police department and the FBI regarding allegations of sexual abuse within the club’s academy. Multiple sources, speaking to the Guardian on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, confirmed that the focus is on interactions among academy players. An Austin FC source mentioned that several academy families raised concerns with the club regarding these issues.The Austin police department verified the existence of the investigation to the Guardian on Thursday. They indicated…

Real Madrid Joins Race for Yan Diomande Amid Liverpool’s Transfer ChallengesReal Madrid has entered the competition for Yan Diomande, impacting various clubs, particularly RB Leipzig, Paris Saint-Germain, and Liverpool. Liverpool previously explored a deal worth nearly €100 million for the 19-year-old winger earlier this summer. However, with Real Madrid’s involvement, the dynamics of the transfer market are shifting. Prices fluctuate, agents gain leverage, and clubs with serious interest face the reality of whether they are willing to commit fully.AdvertisementAccording to David Ornstein from The Athletic, Madrid is in discussions with Leipzig regarding Diomande. PSG also remains interested, and significantly, Diomande…

West Ham Female Player Pathway Marks Successful Season as Stars Surprise Young PlayersThe West Ham Female Player Pathway celebrated a remarkable season as West Ham United Women’s first team stars Katie Zelem and Laia Codina surprised players during a special trophy presentation at The Foundry.The event highlighted an impressive 2025/26 campaign for the Foundation’s girls’ teams, which achieved success across multiple age groups. Players ranging from the Under-11s to the Under-16s gathered to commemorate a season that included winning six Junior Premier League titles, two national competitions, and two cup trophies.AdvertisementWhile the numerous awards made for a memorable day, one…

European Clubs Resume Training Ahead of 2026/27 Season After the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, European clubs are already back in training ahead of the start of the 26/27 season.The opening kick-off of the continent’s five major leagues will take place from the second half of August, with the final stages of each tournament scheduled for May next year.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSo you don’t miss anything, we’ve put together the opening dates of the main competitions:La Liga 🇪🇸Promoted clubs: Racing Santander, Deportivo and Málaga 16/8 – Sunday*Alavés x GetafeAtlético de Madrid x MálagaCelta x OsasunaDeportivo x ElcheEspanyol x LevanteBarcelona x Athletic BilbaoRacing Santander x…

Manchester City’s new manager has had opportunity to respond to the club’s 115 charges for the first time.Enzo Maresca was at the club when the charges were first put to the Etihad Stadium side in February 2023.In his first press conference as City boss, the Italian was quizzed on whether he is concerned by the issue.Manchester City’s new manager Enzo Maresca has been quizzed for the first time on the club’s 115 charges for alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules.The 46-year-old, who has replaced Pep Guardiola as Manchester City’s manager after 10 years under the Catalan’s guidance, has…

Manchester United Eyes AS Roma’s Manu Kone for TransferIn a recent report, Sky Sports mentioned that Manchester United are keeping tabs on AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone. The Red Devils have identified the French talent as a target for this summer transfer window.Kone’s Solid Campaign In Serie AKone enjoyed a decent run of form at the Italian club, delivering a series of impressive displays in midfield. The 25-year-old scored two goals and secured three assists in 37 appearances for AS Roma across multiple competitions last season.AdvertisementThe French talent is currently regarded as one of the best central midfielders in Serie…

Crystal Palace Eyes Young Defender Raphaël Le Guen from Stade Brestois 29 Crystal Palace are reported to have made Stade Brestois 29’s Raphaël Le Guen (19) one of their targets for the summer transfer window, according to the BBC.At just 19 years of age, the Breton defender is seen as a potential successor to Maxence Lacroix (26), whose future looks set to be with Chelsea, where he is expected to sign a contract in the coming hours.AdvertisementA product of the Brest youth academy, Le Guen made his professional debut last August, coming on as a substitute during his side’s 3-1…