Argentina goalkeeper who departed Aston Villa to join Chelsea in August 2026, with the 33-year-old international transferred for £7.5m.
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Joy Online
… And his performance against Spurs suggests he is more than capable of filling the very big boots vacated by the departure of Argentina number one – and fan favourite – Emiliano Martinez to Chelsea. …
Suzuki proves worthy replacement for Martinez at VillaThe Ghanaian Times
… e helped Villa win the Europa League last season Villa manager Unai Emery said he had “small tears” as he said goodbye to the “fantastic” Watkins, the latest in a series of Villa exits this summer, with Morgan Rogers, Ezri Konsa, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne and Emiliano Martinez …
Watkins scores on Saudi Pro League debutJoy Online
… Chelsea have since signed a replacement, bringing in Argentine Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5m. …
Mudryk to Spurs as Chelsea’s Sanchez heads to ComoJoy Online
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. …
Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa’s MartinezJoy Online
… The win came moments after Chelsea agreed a £7.5m fee with Aston Villa for goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. …
Chelsea debutant Welbeck downs Luton as Enzo Fernandez left outJoy Online
… Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne and Ezri Konsa have already left with goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez expected to depart too. …
Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea’s JacksonDaily Guide
… Speaking after the final warm‑up match against Borussia Monchengladbach, Emery explained the absence of Konsa, Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins, saying: “They are joining us after this match.” The post Arsenal Agree £50m-plus Deal To Sign Villa’s Konsa appeared first on DailyG …
Arsenal Agree £50m-plus Deal To Sign Villa’s KonsaThe Chronicle
… Speaking after the final warm‑up match against Borussia Monchengladbach, Emery explained the absence of Konsa, Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins, saying: “They are joining us after this match.” Credit: bbc The post Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa’s Konsa appeared fir …
Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa’s KonsaJoy Online
… After tricking his way inside Alexis Mac Allister in ‘Magic City’, Lopes Cabral opulently curled the ball into Emiliano Martinez’s top corner to make it 2-2 in an extra-time thriller in the Round of 32. …
Cape Verde’s Lopes Cabral’s goal wins Goal of the Tournament at 2026 World CupDaily Guide
… Torres was the hero for Spain when he collected substitute Nico Williams’ header to beat Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez with a powerful shot from close range after 106 minutes. …
Spain Hailed As Worthy World Cup ChampionsJapan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, signed from Parma for around £30m in August, made key saves and distributed the ball effectively in Aston Villa's first Premier League win of the season against Tottenham, demonstrating he can fill the void left by departing Argentina number one Emiliano Martinez.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, signed from Parma for around £30m in August, made key saves and distributed the ball effectively in Aston Villa's first Premier League win of the season against Tottenham, demonstrating he can fill the void left by departing Argentina number one Emiliano Martinez.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Yassine Bounou of Morocco, Édouard Mendy of Senegal, and Vozinha of Cape Verde have been named among the 10 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Men's Goalkeeper of the Year, competing against top goalkeepers including Thibaut Courtois, David Raya, and others.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
England international Ollie Watkins marked his Saudi Pro League debut with a goal as Al-Hilal beat Al-Ahli 3-0. The 30-year-old, who joined from Aston Villa for £51m, was introduced at half-time and headed home Sultan Mandash's cross near the end of the match.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chelsea have accepted offers from Tottenham for wingers Mykhailo Mudryk and defender Tosin Adarabioyo, and from Italian side Como for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, with the trio expected to leave subject to agreeing personal terms.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, with the 33-year-old Argentina international set to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge. The move follows concerns over Robert Sanchez's recent performances and comes days before the transfer deadline.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Danny Welbeck scored on his debut as Chelsea defeated Luton Town 2-0 in the Carabao Cup third round, with Enzo Fernandez left out of the squad amid reports of talks with Manchester City. Manager Alonso stated the omission was his decision, citing the specific fixture and upcoming Brighton match.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa are near agreement to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for up to £65m (£47.5m initial plus £17.5m add-ons), with Jackson expected to reunite with Unai Emery. His arrival would likely trigger England international Ollie Watkins' move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, an England international who will have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium. The 28-year-old, who joined Villa in July 2019, has made 286 appearances over the past seven seasons.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, who is set to have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sidny Lopes Cabral's goal for Cape Verde against Argentina in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been voted the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament. The Cabo Verdean player's curled strike from inside the box made it 2–2 in extra time and beat goals from Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov and Haiti's Wilson Isidor for the honour.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Spain's second men's World Cup title was widely praised as a fitting reward for their technically superior performance, in which they dominated possession at 65 per cent and registered 20 shots including 11 on target.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 115th minute after Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off in the second half. Spain's triumph, their second world title after 2010, was marked by their defensive strength as they conceded just one goal throughout the tournament.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. The victory gave Spain their second World Cup title and first since 2010, with Argentina finishing the match down to 10 men after Enzo Fernández's red card.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach; Argentina scored twice in the final minutes through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to eliminate England. England had only 12% possession after taking the lead and introduced defenders rather than forwards.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but conceded two goals in the 85th and 92nd minutes after manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach, with the team holding only 12% possession after taking the lead. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez noted the momentum shift as England brought on defensive players rather than pushing forward.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time as Argentina defeated Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Argentina will face England in the semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina defeated Cabo Verde 2–1 in extra time in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Miami to advance to the Round of 16, where they will face Egypt. Lionel Messi scored once and assisted on the winning goal, an own goal by Diney Borges from a Messi corner.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to reach 18 World Cup goals, breaking Miroslav Klose's previous record of 16, as Argentina advanced to the last 32 of the 2026 tournament. Messi now has five goals in two matches, having scored a hat-trick in Argentina's opening 3-0 victory over Algeria.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →