My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 19th Jun 2023 UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has downplayed the touted effects of Saudi Arabia’s spending on European football teams in the wake of a number of stars joining the Saudi Pro League. Saudi Arabia, one of the bidding countries for the rights to host the … Continue reading ““European football will be fine,” UEFA president says amidst Saudi spending spree”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 14th Jun 2023 Lionel Messi has categorically stated that he has no intention of playing for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup. The forward, who recently made headlines after his decision to join MLS side Inter Miami, helped his side win the World Cup – his … Continue reading “Lionel Messi reveals World Cup 2026 plans with Argentina”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 5th Jun 2023 Neymar Jr has paid an emotional tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentine’s exit from Paris Saint-Germain was confirmed on Saturday. Messi spent two years at Parc De Princes after peculiar circumstances led to him leaving Barcelona, the club of his youth, in … Continue reading “Neymar sends emotional farewell to best friend Messi after PSG exit”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 28th Apr 2023 Brazil are looking at landing Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager and are confident of their chances despite the window to sign the contract drawing to a close. The 63-year-old was considered along with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as a replacement for … Continue reading “Brazil confident of landing Carlo Ancelotti as manager despite contract signing deadline approaching”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 25th Apr 2023 Brighton and Hove Albion star Alexis Mac Allister is being courted by six clubs ahead of a summer transfer and Liverpool are leading the race according to reports. The 24-year-old midfielder moved from Argentinos Juniors to Brighton in 2019 but remained on loan … Continue reading “2022 World Cup winner monitored by six clubs: Liverpool in the lead for summer transfer”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 7th Apr 2023 Lionel Messi’s Argentina are now the FIFA number one team for the first time in six years following the completion of the March international break. The last time they were in this position was in March 2017. Since then, they have fallen to as … Continue reading “Argentina become top ranked men’s team for first time in six years”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 28th Mar 2023 Reports coming out of North American football indicate that the Major League Soccer of the United States have all decided to pitch in to bring Lionel Messi to the league. Messi is currently close to leaving Paris Saint-Germain after two years and several … Continue reading “MLS clubs to pitch in on Messi arrival”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 28th Mar 2023 FIFA have increased the compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s FIFA World Cup by nearly 70%, meaning clubs will now receive between $355 million for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments, the European Club Association (ECA) and the global football … Continue reading “FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 22nd Mar 2023 The France national team have named 24-year-old Kylian Mbappe as their new captain following the retirement of long time veteran Hugo Lloris from international duty. The Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper hung his international gloves in January following the completion of the 2022 FIFA World … Continue reading “Kylian Mbappe named captain of Les Bleus following Hugo Lloris retirement”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 17th Mar 2023 2022 FIFA World Cup winner Julian Alvarez has signed a one-year extension at Manchester City in just under a year if joining the club. The 23-year-old signed for the Premier League defending champions in January 2022 but stayed back at his boyhood club, … Continue reading “Julian Alvarez signs contract extension at Man City one year after joining the club”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 16th Mar 2023 Karim Benzema looks set to follow in Luka Modric’s footsteps by signing a one-year extension to remain at Real Madrid. The former France international is the current Ballon d’Or holder for his heroics in the club’s amazing 2021/22 run which saw them bag … Continue reading “Karim Benzema to extend Real Madrid contract by one year”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 7th Mar 2023 The Premier League could be set for 100-minute games, inclusive of extra time, in line with a successful approach from FIFA at the World Cup in Qatar. At the Qatar World Cup, 43 out of 62 games hit the 100-minute mark, with England’s … Continue reading “Premier League could take cue from Qatar World Cup with 100-minute matches”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 13th Feb 2023 The government of the South American nation of Argentina is reportedly preparing a massive tribute for Lionel Messi and the rest of the Argentina national team after they won their third world title in Qatar last December. Led by the seven-time Ballon d’Or … Continue reading “Argentina government planning tribute for Lionel Messi after World Cup heroics”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 12th Feb 2023 FIFA have drawn a final shortlist of three for The Best Men’s Player Award. The winner last year, Karim Benzema, is joined by World Cup winner Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. It was an eventful 2022. It was a year that produced several … Continue reading “FIFA shortlists Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema for The Best Men’s Player Award”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 3rd Feb 2023 Liverpool are way behind other Premier League teams in terms of transfer and needs to close the gap. The Reds had a quiet winter transfer market despite their on-field struggles this season. Liverpool are having a rough time this season, as things are … Continue reading “Liverpool owners issued transfer ultimatum”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 2nd Feb 2023 Chelsea have agreed to a deal with Benfica to sign Enzo Fernandez. The Argentine midfielder is set for Chelsea medical in Portugal before he joins Chelsea in a record deal. The transfer market shut in England at 11 pm on Tuesday. It seems … Continue reading “Chelsea agree Premier League record deal for Enzo Fernandez on deadline day”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 1st Feb 2023 Joao Cancelo is set to leave Manchester City following a clash with manager Pep Guardiola. Reports suggest Bayern Munich have signed the full-back on loan, with the option of a permanent sale as well. Manchester City are perhaps not at their best this … Continue reading “Pep Guardiola shows Joao Cancelo the door at Manchester City after bust-up”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 23rd Jan 2023 Carlo Ancelotti has responded in expected fashion to the reports of Arsenal looking to sign Eduardo Camavinga on loan for the rest of the season. Reports from England and Spain suggest that Mikel Arteta has earmarked the 20-year-old Frenchman as a good option … Continue reading “World Cup finalist is untouchable for club, says manager as Arsenal plan shock loan move”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 13th Jan 2023 Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are on the shortlist for the FIFA Best Men’s Player Award 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo is conspicuously missing after a dour year with Manchester United. Football awards have become nothing more than a popularity contest. It used to carry … Continue reading “FIFA release list of Best Men’s Player Award 2022 nominees – Ronaldo missing”
My Football Facts ⇒ Articles By Martin Graham | 12th Jan 2023 Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has opened up about the sadness he felt in missing the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Despite being named in the Olympics in 2020 with Brazil’s football squad, he has never been capped for Brazil at senior level. … Continue reading ““I was sad”, Arsenal defender Gabriel says of Brazil World Cup snub”
