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Source: Forbes Paris Saint-Germain’s French superstar Kylian Mbappe could reportedly join Real Madrid in a record-smashing deal that could be worth €250 million. According to the French news site PSG Community, a deal has been agreed by the respective clubs’ representatives after a meeting, as Mbappe’s departure from Paris looks imminent. If this should happen, it will be a new transfer record, breaking Neymar’s move to PSG from Barcelona for €222 million in 2017. Mbappe’s Fallout with Paris The top scorer in last year’s World Cup could be staring at the prospect of being at the receiving end of PSG…

Argentine talisman Lionel Messi has reportedly advised his former teammate Kylian Mbappe to leave Paris Saint-Germain and join Spanish giants Real Madrid. This came as a surprise to many as Madrid are the fierce rivals of Messi’s former club FC Barcelona, where he spent the majority of his illustrious career. According to Defensa Central, Messi said he would prefer for Mbappe to join the Blaugrana, should he leave PSG, however, if the latter’s heart beats for Madrid, then so be it. Source: AP Messi Deals Dual Blow The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s comment could be seen as a dig at…

An IED blast on Wednesday in Manipur’s Bishnupur District has dealt serious injuries to an eight-year-old boy and 2 teenagers. At about the same time gunmen started indiscriminate firing in two villages in Kangpokpi district. This resurgence of violence came after a rare 4-day lull. Source: ANI Photo Incidences of disturbance have been reported from the North-Eastern state since May 3 after a “Tribal Solidarity March” against the Meitei’s demand for the Scheduled Tribe status. Ethnic violence ensued, primarily between the Kuki and the Meitei communities, where armed miscreants set houses to fire which were mostly inhabited by the Meiteis.…

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo scores a late winner to secure a 1-0 victory over Iceland in his record 200th game. The triumph gives Portugal 4 wins out of 4 games in the 2024 Euro Qualifiers. The 38-year-old converted from a Goncalo Inacio header from close range in the 89th minute. Source: Árni Torfason/AP Photo A struggled victory Portugal had a staggering 72% ball possession but very little to show for it as they managed to get only 3 shots on target. Roberto Martinez’s side looked far from their best as a resolute Iceland kept the Portuguese at bay for almost…

Shankhadeep Dey Silva Snubs the Saudis After a historic treble win for Manchester City, Portuguese star Bernardo Silva is set to reject a lucrative deal to move to the Saudi Pro League, as reported by The Athletic. This could come as a boost for Barcelona who have been interested in the player since last year. The Saudis have made headlines by roping in big names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in recent times, however, the former’s national teammate is expected to remain in Europe. Source: ESPN The diminutive midfielder has been instrumental in Man City’s Premier League, FA Cup,…

Author: Shankhadeep Dey Spain Goalkeeper Unai Simon’s heroics at the penalty shootout helped Spain seal victory over Croatia in the Nations League final. Simon made two decisive saves in the shoot-out after the two sides played out a lackluster goal-less game. Source: Goal Heartbreak for Modric The defeat at the hands of Spain means Croatia’s veteran captain Luka Modric would have to wait for an illusive international trophy. He has been instrumental in the 2018 Fifa World Cup where he led Croatia to the final, eventually losing to France. The Nations League title would have capped the talismanic Modric’s exemplary…