Kick Off: Mbappe joins Real Madrid, Maresca signs in as new Chelsea manager

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Top Headlines

Transfer saga finally ends! OFFICIAL: Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid!!!

The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga is finally over. Seven years after Real Madrid initially registered their interest in the French forward, they have now announced that he will join the club on the 1st of July, once his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires.

OFFICIAL: Enzo Maresca signs in as new Chelsea manager on five year contract

Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Enzo Maresca as new head coach of the men’s team.

Match Reports

England 3-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina: Palmer scores first England goal, Arnold nets

Game is over and the final score is England 3-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina. Here is the match report.

Germany 0-0 Ukraine: Beier hits the post, Undav misses good chance

Game is over and the final score is Germany 0–0 Ukraine. Here is the match report.

Croatia 3-0 North Macedonia: Majer nets brace, Pasalic scores

Game is over and the final score is Croatia 3-0 North Macedonia. Here is the match report.

These Things Happen

Vinicius, Bellingham, Kane & Foden lead UCL Best Team of the Season

Introducing the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season, as selected by UEFA’s Technical Observer panel.

No Mbappe! France’s squad for the Olympics: Lacazette leads, Zaire-Emery in

Thierry Henry with France’s provisional squad for the Olympics reveals: Lacazette leads, Mathys Tel & Zaire-emery in, no Mbappe.

OFFICIAL: Vinícius Jr named 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season

The Real Madrid forward takes the award after spearheading his team to glory.

Champions League Goal of the Season: Valverde tops Technical Observer selection

UEFA’s Technical Observer panel have selected their top ten goals of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League season.

Jude Bellingham named 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been named Young Player of the Season for the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League campaign.

OFFICIAL: Arsenal confirm 22 players to leave this summer, Elneny & Cedric in

Arsenel officially announce 22 players to depart at the end of season, including Elneny & Cedric.

REVEALED: Mbappe has taken a £8.5m pay cut to join Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe has agreed to take a massive pay cut to join Real Madrid this summer.

Here we go! Romano confirms Vázquez will extend his contract at Real Madrid

Romano reveals Lucas Vázquez and Real Madrid have reached total agreement on new contract valid until June 2025.

Man United set to lose highly-rated young winger this summer

Manchester United are set to lose Omari Forson this summer after the 19-year-old turned down the club’s final contract offer.

Tottenham join the race for Jobe Bellingham but face competition from top clubs

Tottenham have joined the race to sign Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland this summer, according to a report.

Romano provides intriguing response on Barcelona links to Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes lifted the FA Cup following a surprise victory over rivals Manchester City. As the high winds down for the Red Devils, questions over the future of Fernandes have tinged recent days with concern.

What They Say

“A dream come true”-Kylian Mbappe’s first words as RealMadrid player

Kylian Mbappe on Real Madrid: “A dream come true, So happy and proud to join the club of my dream. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can’t wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. ¡Hala Madrid! “🤍🤍🤍

Barca star Frenkie de Jong slammed by football icon – “He plays like a ghost”