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Johan Manzambi

Johan Manzambi — Switzerland footballer who scored twice in June 2026 World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

2026-05-202026-09-13

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Rogers is the second Villa midfielder to depart this week following Youri Tielemans’ £35m move to Manchester United, but they have brought in Switzerland international Johan Manzambi in a deal worth more than £50m from Freiburg and lined up Wolves’ Joao Gomes for £38m.

    Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa’s Rogers
  3. Joy Online

    Rogers is the second Villa midfielder to depart this week following Youri Tielemans’ £35m move to Manchester United, but they have brought in Switzerland international Johan Manzambi in a deal worth more than £50m from Freiburg and lined up Wolves’ Joao Gomes for £38m.

    Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa’s Rogers
  4. The Chronicle

    They are also close to completing the signing of Switzerland international Johan Manzambi for a club record fee of over £50m from Freiburg.

    Midfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa move
  5. The Chronicle

    They are also close to completing the signing of Switzerland international Johan Manzambi for a club record fee of over £50m from Freiburg.

    Midfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa move
  6. Joy Online

    They progressed here without one of the tournament’s breakthrough stars, Johan Manzambi.

    Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals
  7. Joy Online

    The Swiss took an early lead in Vancouver after some brilliant wing play from Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi, who beat his man before delivering a lovely cutback for Rennes’ forward Embolo to turn home in the 10th minute.

    Switzerland beat Algeria for first World Cup knock out win in 88 years
  8. June 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi in the opening 12 minutes of the second half were enough to secure top spot in Vancouver.

    World Cup: Switzerland beat Canada but both through to last 32
  10. The Chronicle

    Johan Manzambi had a brace in Switzerland’s victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, with Granit Xhaka also scoring, surpassing Swiss record goalscorer Alexander Frei for the fourth-most goals at the World Cup for this team (three), while drawing even with Embolo in that category.

    Switzerland, Canada face each other in fight for first place
  11. Joy Online

    Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice as Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in a chaotic final 20 minutes to edge towards a place in the World Cup last 32.

    Substitute Manzambi inspires Switzerland to World Cup win over Bosnia
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Even when Johan Manzambi did meet a close-range header, Emi Martinez matched it with a stunning stop before the offside flag went up.

    25/26 UEFA Europa League: Unai Emery leads Aston Villa to first European trophy in 44 years

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Aston Villa sign Mbaye from PSG and Harwood-Bellis

    Aston Villa have signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for €55 million and English defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton in a deal reaching £29 million, as manager Unai Emery strengthens the squad.

    2 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Aston Villa close to £65m deal for Chelsea striker Jackson

    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

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Aston Villa agrees loan deal for West Ham defender Wan-Bissaka

    Aston Villa have agreed to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. The DR Congo right-back will travel for a medical in the Midlands, with West Ham previously seeking a £25m fee.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Eddie Howe resigns from Newcastle after poor season, uninspiring transfers

    Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has departed following a poor Premier League season where the club finished 12th and an uninspiring transfer window. Newcastle sold key players including Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali while missing out on targets Johan Manzambi and Victor Munoz, with the departures attributed partly to the need to sell players to generate income.

    31 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 24 July

  1. Newcastle agrees £34m deal for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba

    Newcastle United have reached an agreement to sign Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba in a deal worth up to £34 million, with the 20-year-old French midfielder expected to complete his move after a medical. The move reflects Newcastle's focus on recruiting emerging talent, with Bamba becoming the club's fourth signing of the summer.

    24 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Garnacho loaned to Aston Villa with obligation to buy

    Aston Villa have signed Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan until the end of the 2026-27 season, with the move becoming permanent next summer should certain criteria be met, including appearance thresholds that Chelsea believe are easily reachable.

    24 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Newcastle signs Monaco midfielder Bamba for £34m deal

    Newcastle United have agreed to sign Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba for up to £34m on a long-term contract. The 20-year-old Frenchman, who has made 12 competitive starts for Monaco, is due to undergo a medical on Thursday as part of Newcastle's shift toward signing younger continental players.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Aston Villa secure Garnacho loan from Chelsea with obligation to buy

    Aston Villa have agreed to loan Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho until the end of the 2026-27 season with an obligation to buy contingent on conditions such as the number of appearances he makes. Garnacho, 22, has completed a medical and pre-agreed a four-year contract at Villa Park.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Aston Villa pursue Chelsea winger Garnacho on loan with purchase option

    Aston Villa are in advanced talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho on loan with a potential obligation to buy, following Chelsea's £117m sale of Morgan Rogers to Villa. The 21-year-old Argentina winger, made available for £43m, would be Villa's fourth summer signing after Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes and Modou Kaba Cisse.

    22 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Aston Villa in advanced talks to sign Chelsea's Garnacho

    Aston Villa are in advanced talks to sign Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan with a potential obligation to buy, after Chelsea made the 21-year-old available for sale for £43m. The move follows Villa's record £117m sale of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 19 July

  1. Chelsea signs England midfielder Morgan Rogers for £117m

    Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a six-year contract. The transfer sets a new record fee for an English player, surpassing Manchester City's £116m deal for Elliot Anderson, and is Chelsea's most expensive signing ever.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Rogers

    Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a six-year contract with an option for a further year. The deal sets a new transfer record for an English player, eclipsing the £116m Manchester City paid Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Wolves midfielder Gomes poised for £38m Aston Villa transfer

    Joao Gomes, a Brazil international, is set to join Aston Villa from Wolves in a deal worth £38m (£34m initial plus £4m in add-ons), having left Wolves' training camp in Portugal for a medical on Thursday. Villa are addressing midfield gaps following the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and Amadou Onana's serious knee injury.

    17 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Brazil midfielder Gomes set for £38m Aston Villa transfer

    Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes is poised to join Aston Villa in a deal worth £38m (initial £34m plus £4m in add-ons), with the 25-year-old Brazilian international set to undergo a medical on Thursday. Villa are reinforcing midfield after losing Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and having Amadou Onana sidelined with injury.

    17 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Switzerland beats Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals

    Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals by defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saving Cucho Hernandez's spot-kick. Switzerland will face Argentina in the quarter-finals on July 12.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 3 July

  1. Switzerland beats Algeria 2-0, advances in World Cup

    Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored as Switzerland beat Algeria to secure their first World Cup knockout stage win since 1938, advancing to the last 16.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Switzerland top Group B, Canada qualify for World Cup knockout

    Switzerland defeated Canada 2–0 to finish top of Group B and secure a place in the World Cup last 32, becoming only the third nation to reach the knockout stages in each of the last four World Cups. Canada qualified for the knockout stages for the first time in their history by finishing second, though they will now play their next match in Los Angeles rather than Canada.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Switzerland, Canada contest World Cup Group B leadership

    Switzerland and Canada meet at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Wednesday with first place in Group B at stake. Both teams won their matchday-two fixtures—Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 and Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1—leaving Canada in first place by goal difference.

    24 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 18 June

  1. Substitute Manzambi scores twice as Switzerland beats Bosnia 4-1

    Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice, including one just 2 minutes 46 seconds after entering, as Switzerland defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in a chaotic final 20 minutes to edge towards the World Cup last 32.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Aston Villa wins Europa League title, first in 44 years

    Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul, claiming their first European trophy in 44 years. Manager Unai Emery claimed his fifth Europa League title as Villa dominated the match with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendia, and Morgan Rogers.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

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