Move out of the way, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling! Harry Maguire is in the house

Jones and Smalling will likely have to admire Maguire from the dugout as the Leicester centre-back edges closer to Manchester United

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Finally, Emery succeeded to open the safe

Arsenal have smashed their transfer record to sign £72 million ($87m) Nicolas Pepe from Lille! So much for that £45m budget!

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The Secret Behind Patrice Evra’s Success? 🐔⚽

Football has seen many unusual stories — but few are as bizarre as the one revealed by Patrice Evra.

After retiring from professional football, the former Manchester United and Juventus defender shared one of the strangest habits of his early career:

He once played with a piece of chicken in his boot… for four months.

A Strange Ritual That Became a Belief

According to Evra, the story goes back to his early days in Italy.

After a strong performance in one match, he kept the same unusual setup — believing it brought him luck.

What started as a random moment turned into a routine.

And somehow… it worked.

More Than Just a Funny Story

It sounds ridiculous — and it is — but it also says a lot about footballers.

Superstitions are everywhere in the game:

• Players wearing the same socks
• Entering the pitch with the same foot
• Repeating pre-match rituals

Evra just took it to another level.

The Career That Followed

Whatever the reason, Evra went on to build a remarkable career:

• Multiple titles with Manchester United
• Dominance in Premier League
• European success with Juventus
• A key role with the France national team

From Ligue 1 to the biggest stages in Europe, Evra became one of the most consistent left-backs of his generation.

“I Love This Game!”

If there’s one thing that defines Evra, it’s his energy.

Even after retirement, his personality remains the same — joyful, unpredictable, and always entertaining.

Because in the end, maybe that’s the real secret:

Not the chicken… but the love for the game.

Neymar and Marco Verratti want freedom from PSG 🙏

Marco Verratti has suggested PSG shouldn't keep hold of a player if he wants to leave the club - will Neymar finally get his move?

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No-go to China Bale

Gareth Bale's big-money move from Real Madrid to Chinese Super League outift Jiangsu Suning looks to be a no-go 🐉

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Deontay Wilder is impressed by Sead Kolasinac boxing skills🥊

🗣 Deontay Wilder on Sead Kolasinac: "Wait until you see him throw a hook. We don’t know what his technique is like, but his footwork... he’s pretty mobile." 🥊

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Nobody messes with Koalaman 🐨

Tank? Hulk? Not this time - Sead Ko(a)lasinac tests out a new superhero guise as he fights off cowardly carjackers... it's Koalaman!

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Is Zidane's transfer plan falling into place? 👀

Reports in Spain have claimed that Real Madrid are ready to pay €150m (£134m/$167m) to sign Paul Pogba and they'll offer him Gareth Bale's €600k-a-week wages!

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Mahrez and Algeria are AFCON champ!

AFCON champ! No joy for Premier League duo Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah as Riyad Mahrez claimed the title with Algeria

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The Fantastic 4 of football!!?

"An attack with these four players would be spectacular and I think it's possible to accommodate them all," Barca legend Rivaldo told Betfair.

"It would be just a question of preparing a good system in training to make it possible. I don't see a problem in playing with this 'Fantastic Four' at the same time."

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