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MAS Fes Secures First League Title in 41 Years, Thanks to Striker Soufiane BenjdidaSunday the fifth of July, 2026 will forever be a poignant date for Moroccan football, as MAS Fes ended an agonising 41-year wait for domestic glory. With their 2-0 win over Olympique Dcheira on the final day, the Yellow Tigers finally got their hands on a fifth league title, and excitedly re-announced themselves amongst the Maghrebi sporting establishment.Now, while regaining their seat at the Moroccan big clubs’ table was a formidable reflection of team spirit, one man in particular stood above the rest, and that was striker…

Pep Guardiola is reportedly seeking a €20m-a-year salary to take over as head coach of the Italy national team, and the latest updates indicate that the former Manchester City boss will give a definitive answer by the early stages of next week.Guardiola Set to Announce Decision on Italy Coaching Role by TuesdayGuardiola left City after 10 trophy-laden seasons earlier this summer and has emerged as one of the dream candidates to take over as the new head coach of the Italy national side. Antonio Conte, Roberto Mancini, and Andrea Pirlo are the other names currently being linked with the vacant…

Bisseck Expresses Interest in Klopp as Germany Coach, Downplays Bundesliga Return Inter defender Yan-Aurel Bisseck has declared he is ‘not thinking’ about returning to the Bundesliga, instead expressing curiosity about the potential appointment of Jurgen Klopp as the coach of the Germany national team: ‘It gives me a lot of hope.’ Bisseck has established himself as a regular starter for Inter since the 2025-26 season, contributing significantly to the team’s success in winning the Scudetto and Coppa Italia. Advertisement Bisseck ‘not thinking’ about Bundesliga return The German player has recently been linked with a move to Bayern Munich, but no…

Newcastle United Secures Aladji Bamba from Monaco for Up to £34m Newcastle United has finalized a deal valued at up to £34 million for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba.The 20-year-old French player, who debuted in a senior match in August 2025, is expected to arrive in Tyneside on Thursday to undergo a medical examination and sign a long-term contract.AdvertisementFollowing the sale of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham last month, Newcastle has been on the hunt for another young midfielder, having already secured the signing of 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax.Another target, Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi, chose to join Aston Villa last week instead.Among…

Jose Mourinho Evaluates Real Madrid Squad as Preseason Progresses It has been nearly two weeks since Jose Mourinho returned to train the available players at Real Madrid. The Merengues began their preseason on 13th July, and over the last few days, have also been joined by two players who participated in the World Cup, namely Arda Guler and Federico Valverde. The rest of the World Cup players are expected to return to the club in the coming few days.Meanwhile, the new coach has had sufficient time to assess the players training under him, and he has already made decisions regarding…

Liverpool Faces Competition from Manchester City for Rising Star Ayyoub Bouaddi Liverpool has been keeping a close watch on Ayyoub Bouaddi, recognizing the young midfielder’s exceptional talent, composure, and temperament—qualities that clubs often spend years seeking. However, according to talkSPORT, Liverpool may find the situation challenging if Manchester City accelerates their pursuit.AdvertisementThe 18-year-old Lille player has emerged as one of Morocco’s standout figures following the recent World Cup, significantly raising his profile. Liverpool has monitored his progress, while Arsenal and Chelsea have also been noted as interested parties. The main issue for Liverpool lies in execution; interest alone may not…

Jose Mourinho Makes Decisions on Player Loan Moves at Real Madrid The new Real Madrid coach, Jose Mourinho, has been assessing the available players for the past week and a half. After leading several training sessions during this preseason, it appears he has already made decisions regarding the futures of some players.This is particularly true for young forward Franco Mastantuono, as SPORT cites Fabrizio Romano, who claims that Mourinho has given the green light for the Argentine’s departure on loan.AdvertisementWhile Mourinho does not seem to count on him for the upcoming season, Real Madrid is not ready to part ways…

Mourinho Selects Valverde as New Captain for Real Madrid’s Revamped Squad Federico Valverde is set to become one of the most influential figures in Jose Mourinho’s new-look Real Madrid, with the Portuguese coach viewing the Uruguayan midfielder as the perfect captain to lead his project both on and off the pitch.According to Thomas Martin of El Debate, Mourinho believes Valverde embodies everything he expects from a Real Madrid player.AdvertisementHis intensity, leadership, work ethic and relentless competitiveness have convinced the manager that the midfielder is the ideal link between the coaching staff and the dressing room.Mourinho Wants Valverde to Lead by…

FC Barcelona Signs Karim Adeyemi from Borussia DortmundFC Barcelona have officially announced the arrival of German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.The signing fulfills a direct request from head coach Hansi Flick, who sought this profile to strengthen the attack for next season. Transfer DetailsAdvertisementAccording to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the deal was completed for a fixed €22 million, with an additional €7 million in potential bonuses.The agreement also includes a sell-on clause in favor of the German club in the event of a future transfer.After weeks of intense talks with Dortmund, Adeyemi joins the Blaugrana project aimed at adding pace…

St Helens Head Coach Paul Rowley Resigns from Super League Club St Helens head coach Paul Rowley has stepped down from his position with the Super League club with immediate effect, less than a year into the role.The 51-year-old joined the club before the 2026 season, having previously taken charge at Salford Red Devils, where he ended his tenure after their financially-challenged 2025 campaign.Since joining Saints, however, the club has struggled for form and, with an injury crisis, currently sits sixth in the table, six points behind leaders Leeds Rhinos.They have also lost six of their past ten games in…