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Alvarez on the Brink: Atletico Open Arsenal Door, But Barca Dream Threatens to Derail Gunners’ Pursuit
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Alvarez on the Brink: Atletico Open Arsenal Door, But Barca Dream Threatens to Derail Gunners’ Pursuit

Atletico Madrid have reportedly agreed to sanction Julian Alvarez’s move to Arsenal, potentially in a deal involving Viktor Gyokeres. However, the World Cup winner is personally blocking the switch, holding out for a transfer to Barcelona, leaving the Gunners in a perilous state of limbo.

21 Aug 2026
ArsenalAtletico MadridEnglish Premier League
Friday Football Quiz: The 20-Question Test That Separates the Faithful From the Casual Fan
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Friday Football Quiz: The 20-Question Test That Separates the Faithful From the Casual Fan

The 2026/27 Premier League season is underway, and this week’s Friday Football Quiz dares you to prove you’ve kept pace with the changing of the guard. With 20 managers, 20 stadiums and a World Cup twist, can you reach a perfect score?

21 Aug 2026
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Toni Kroos Backs Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for Ballon d’Or Ahead of Kylian Mbappe
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Toni Kroos Backs Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for Ballon d’Or Ahead of Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid icon Toni Kroos has named PSG attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his top choice for the Ballon d’Or ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi. Kroos insists Kvaratskhelia has been the world’s most outstanding club performer this year.

21 Aug 2026
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World Already Knows His Name: Brazil Legend Ronaldinho Arrives at Third-Tier Ravenna

Brazilian icon Ronaldinho has officially arrived at Italian Serie C club Ravenna FC, taking on a dual role as a technical coach and preparing to play in one match for the third-division team.

21 Aug 2026
BrazilBreaking NewsFIFA World Cup
‘I Will Certainly Play’: Ronaldinho Confirms Shock Competitive Return for Serie C Club Ravenna at 46
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‘I Will Certainly Play’: Ronaldinho Confirms Shock Competitive Return for Serie C Club Ravenna at 46

Ronaldinho is stepping back on to the pitch. The 2005 Ballon d’Or winner and 2002 world champion has confirmed he will play an official match for Italian third-tier side Ravenna at age 46. He was presented to thousands of fans on Thursday in a move that rewrites the end of his playing career.

21 Aug 2026
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Ronaldinho Touches Down in Italy for Shock Football Return with Serie C Side Ravenna

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has arrived in Italy at 46 years old to join third-tier club Ravenna as a technical coach, shareholder, and player aiming for one final career goal.

21 Aug 2026
BrazilBreaking NewsFIFA World Cup
Summerville’s Panenka Nightmare: Al Hilal Winger’s Miss Echoes Dutch Past
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Summerville’s Panenka Nightmare: Al Hilal Winger’s Miss Echoes Dutch Past

Crysencio Summerville’s audacious Panenka penalty for Al Hilal went horribly wrong, conjuring ghosts of a previous costly miss on the international stage. The winger’s gamble backfired spectacularly in the Saudi Pro League.

21 Aug 2026
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Ronaldinho Confirms Professional Football Return at 46: ‘I Will Certainly Play’ for Ravenna
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Ronaldinho Confirms Professional Football Return at 46: ‘I Will Certainly Play’ for Ravenna

Ronaldinho has ended 11 years away from competitive football, confirming he will play an official match for Serie C club Ravenna. The 46-year-old Brazilian is in Italy for his presentation, with thousands of fans gathering on the Adriatic coast.

21 Aug 2026
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Joga Bonito Returns: Ronaldinho Embarks on a RomanceHearted Final Act with Ravenna
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Joga Bonito Returns: Ronaldinho Embarks on a RomanceHearted Final Act with Ravenna

The icon is back. With that familiar smile lighting up Forli Airport, Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldinho has joined Serie C side Ravenna — 11 years after retiring. He now wants one last goal, his 300th, with love and happiness driving the mission.

21 Aug 2026
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Harry Kane Sets Sights on Ballon d’Or After Collecting Second European Golden Shoe
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Harry Kane Sets Sights on Ballon d’Or After Collecting Second European Golden Shoe

Harry Kane’s record-breaking debut season at FC Bayern Munich secured him the prestigious European Golden Shoe. He claimed the award by scoring 36 goals in the Bundesliga, as the accolade strictly cou

21 Aug 2026
Bayern MunichBreaking NewsBundesliga
Ronaldinho Unveiled at Ravenna in Quest for ‘Beautiful’ 300th Goal
FIFA WORLD CUP

Ronaldinho Unveiled at Ravenna in Quest for ‘Beautiful’ 300th Goal

Eleven years after stepping away from professional football, Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has announced a sensational comeback at age 46 with Italian Serie C side Ravenna, aiming to hit a major career milestone.

20 Aug 2026
BrazilBreaking NewsFIFA World Cup
Manchester United Target Alejandro Balde as £65m Carlos Baleba Deal Nears Completion
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Manchester United Target Alejandro Balde as £65m Carlos Baleba Deal Nears Completion

Manchester United are closing in on a £65m deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba while adding Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde to their transfer wishlist. Michael Carrick continues to reshape his squad ahead of the Premier League opener against Hull City.

20 Aug 2026
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Ronaldinho’s Seria C Shock: The Magic Returns and the Point Is Proving
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Ronaldinho’s Seria C Shock: The Magic Returns and the Point Is Proving

Ronaldinho has arrived in Italy to join Serie C side Ravenna, bringing the Jogo Bonito to the Adriatic coast. The 46-year-old’s iconic brilliance is set to align with a storied club’s ambitious climb, though the true nature of his role remains a tantalizing mystery.

20 Aug 2026
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Barcelona’s Álvarez Chase Hits Final Wall: €130M Offer, PSG Tension, and a Plan B
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Barcelona’s Álvarez Chase Hits Final Wall: €130M Offer, PSG Tension, and a Plan B

Barcelona have set their price for Julián Álvarez: €130 million, no more. With PSG circling and the World Cup on the horizon, the striker’s future is at stake. And time is running out, as the Blaugrana admit they’re already preparing a fallback.

20 Aug 2026
Anthony GordonAtlético MadridBarcelona
Ronaldinho’s Ravenna Story Takes a Charming, Uncertain Turn
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Ronaldinho’s Ravenna Story Takes a Charming, Uncertain Turn

The 46-year-old Ballon d’Or winner has returned to Italy, signing with third-tier Ravenna FC. But on the sand in Ravenna, he refused to confirm a comeback date, instead leaving fans and the president waiting to see if he’ll score his symbolic 300th career goal.

20 Aug 2026
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