Benfica claimed a 2-0 Europa League victory over hosts AC Milan, while debutants Sunderland edged AZ Alkmaar and Olympique Lyonnais defeated Anderlecht in Brussels in the opening round of the league phase of the competition on Wednesday. …
… Midfielder Majeed Ashimeru has also ended his five-year association with Anderlecht after the two parties agreed to terminate his contract, leaving him a free agent. …
… He made his professional debut for Anderlecht at 16. He has played 668 games for club and country and had to pull out of Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final clash with Spain last month after experiencing an issue in the warm-up. …
… Born in Humbeek in April 1952, Broos made his name as a central defender at Anderlecht, winning several domestic and European trophies, before finishing his playing career at Club Brugge. …
Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah scored twice in Olympique Lyon's 4-0 victory over Rennes in Ligue 1, with the winger netting after seven minutes and again in the second half to help Lyon move to second on the league table.
Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah scored twice in Olympique Lyon's 4-0 victory over Rennes in Ligue 1, with the winger netting after seven minutes and again in the second half to help Lyon move to second on the league table.
Benfica defeated AC Milan 2-0 in the opening round of the Europa League league phase, with goals from Dodi Lukebakio and Jakub Kaminski. Sunderland marked their Europa League debut with a victory over AZ Alkmaar, with Enzo Le Fee scoring their first-ever Europa League goal from a penalty.
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew, his brother André, and several other Ghanaian players including Mubarak Wakaso, Jojo Wollacott, Joseph Aidoo, and Majeed Ashimeru are now free agents after the transfer window closed across major European leagues. The article notes that transfer windows remain open in Turkey and Portugal, offering potential opportunities for these players.
Youri Tielemans completed a move to Manchester United this July after the club triggered a £35m release clause, ending months of interest dating back to 2019. The Belgian midfielder, who credits Aston Villa with restoring his form, described joining United as "a great achievement" and said there are clubs above Villa.
Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal after meeting his £35m release clause. The 29-year-old midfielder, who helped Belgium reach the World Cup quarter-finals, will wear the number 18 shirt.
Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal after meeting his £35m release clause. The 29-year-old midfielder, who recently helped Belgium reach the World Cup quarter-finals, will wear the number 18 shirt.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his 1-0 defeat to Canada in Los Angeles would be his final World Cup match, ending a career spanning more than five decades as player and manager. Broos had guided South Africa to the knockout stage for the first time in the country's history before the 92nd-minute loss to Stephen Eustaquio's strike.
Ghana international Mohammed Fuseini scored the decisive goal in the 95th minute as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise defeated Anderlecht 3-1 in extra time to win the Belgian Cup on Thursday night. Fuseini, who came off the bench, has now scored in consecutive matches.
Ghanaian forward Mohammed Fuseini scored his second goal of the season for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, coming off the bench to net the final goal in a 3-0 home win over KV Mechelen. Fuseini, who returned from injury in January, also scored his first goal of this Belgian Jupiler Pro League campaign.
Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace have all reached the finals of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League respectively in the same season for the first time. Villa will face Freiburg in the Europa League final on 20 May, and Crystal Palace will play Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on 27 May.