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Renato Veiga Leaves Chelsea for Juventus Loan Deal Until Season’s End

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Juventus and Chelsea have finalized a loan deal for Renato Veiga, a highly versatile defender who will join the Italian side until the end of the season. The agreement, which was confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, ensures Veiga gets the consistent playing time he has been seeking.

At just 21, Veiga had attracted interest from multiple European clubs, but he opted for a move to Turin to focus on developing his game as a center-back.

The Portuguese defender had expressed his desire to the Chelsea hierarchy for a loan move to gain regular minutes in his preferred position, and the club has now granted his wish. Juventus will pay Chelsea a €5 million loan fee for Veiga, who is expected to return to Stamford Bridge once the season concludes.

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s head coach, has been an admirer of Veiga’s flexibility and potential since the defender’s arrival from FC Basel during the summer transfer window. Veiga was signed for £12 million and has since demonstrated his ability to adapt quickly to the demands of top-flight football.

Maresca, however, understands the value of Veiga gaining experience in Serie A, where he will face new challenges and sharpen his defensive skills.

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“Our Game Plan Worked”: Frank Onyeka on Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Victory

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Nigerian player Frank Onyeka speaks on the recent match of the Super Eagles against Tunisia and shares what made the difference in our victory at AFCON 2025.

While interviewed, the player stated “I think our game plan worked really well. The way we pressed them high didn’t give them any chance to play, so that is what made the difference.”


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Super Eagles Star Calvin Bassey Opens Up on Nearly Walking Away from Football

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Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.

Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.

“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.

“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”


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CAF Fines Egypt $5,000 Over Post-Match Media Violation After Zimbabwe Clash

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It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.

It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.


 

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