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Godin announces retirement from football

After David Silva announced this retirement from football earlier on Thursday after sustaining a serious knee injury, another former La Liga star has also called time on their career: Diego Godin.

As reported by German Garcia Grova, the 37-year-old central defender, who currently plays for Velez Sarsfield, has decided to hang up his boots after a long a prestigious career.

Godin is very much an icon at Atletico Madrid. He spent 9 years at the club between 2010 and 2019, and played a massive part in their remarkable success during that period.

He helped Atletico win their first La Liga title back in 18 years back in 2014, scoring an equaliser against FC Barcelona on matchday 38 which ensured they won the league. He also won 2 Europa League titles, one Copa del Rey, 3 European SuperCups and one Spanish SuperCup.

Al-Ahli signs Saint-Maximin



Allan Saint-Maximin has left Newcastle United, joining Al-Ahli for an undisclosed fee.

The French forward, 26-year-old, becomes the 4th high profile player to join the Saudi Arabian champions this summer.

They have also signed Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino and Edouard Mendy from Premier League clubs.

Saint-Maximin, who joined the Magpies from Nice in 2019 and scored 12 Premier League goals in 111 games, has signed a 4-year deal.

Leverkusen sell Demirbay to Galatasaray

Bundesliga veteran Kerem Demirbay's move to Turkey is now official. The 30-year-old Herten-native moves abroad for the first time in his 11-year-professional career. Details concerning the transfer fee were made public. Bayer shall receive a €3,7 million transfer fee for their long-time midfielder.

Stephan van Nocks of Germany's Kicker Magazine reports that the figure could rise as high as €6 million if certain performance-related-bonues are met. The Turkish club also revealed that the twice-capped international will earn €1 million annually on a 3-year contract.

Demirbay departs German football having made 184 top flight appearances for Leverkusen, Hoffenheim and Hamburg. He scored a total of 22 league goals.

At the peak of his powers in the summer of 2019, Bayer paid a €32 million transfer sum to acquire him from Hoffenheim.

Di Maria vs Porto (1-0)
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Musa vs Porto (2-0)
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Oxlade-Chamberlain joins Besiktas

Former England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has joined Besiktas following his release by Liverpool at the end of last season.

The 29-year-old, who has 35 England caps but last played for his country in 2019, has signed a 3-year deal with the Istanbul club.

Oxlade-Chamberlain helped Liverpool win the Premier League title in 2020 but was hampered by injuries at Anfield.

The former Southampton and Arsenal player made 13 appearances last season.

Oxlade-Chamberlain, who suffered two serious knee injuries in his time at Liverpool, played 146 games and scored 18 goals after joining from Arsenal for £35 million in 2017.

Besiktas say Oxlade-Chamberlain will be paid £2,2 million per season and be able to earn up to £8,600 per match depending on his playing time.

Lyon manager Blanc sacked



Olympique Lyon manager Laurent Blanc has been sacked with the team bottom of Ligue 1.

A 4-1 home defeat by Blanc's former club Paris Saint-Germain proved to be his final match in charge of the club, who said Blanc left by "mutual agreement".

Lyon have only one point from 4 games this season and Ligue 1's worst goal difference.

Technical director Jean-Francois Vulliez, who oversees Lyon's renowned academy, will manage the first team on an interim basis.

Blanc, 57-year-old, was appointed Lyon manager in October and the club ended last season in 7th, outside European places.

It was his first managerial role in France since leaving PSG after the 2015-2016 season, although Blanc had managed Al Rayyan in Qatar in the interim.

Results were disappointing and Blanc's average of 1,53 points per game is the worst of any permanent Olympique Lyon manager of the past 25 years aside from Sylvinho, who lasted just 9 league matches.

Blanc previously won 3 Ligue 1 titles managing PSG and another in charge of Girondins Bordeaux.

Hatate signs new Celtic contract



Reo Hatate has signed a new contract at Celtic, tying him to the club until 2028.

The Japan midfielder, 25-year-old, has won 4 trophies since his arrival in January 2022.

Hatate was linked with a move away from Glasgow during the summer but he has followed compatriots Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda in agreeing an extended stay with Celtic.

Saibari vs Feyenoord (0-1)
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Boscagli vs Feyenoord (0-2)
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Gimenez vs PSV (1-2)
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Dortmund duo out for the rest of 2023

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Julian Ryerson and Youssoufa Moukoko will be out of action until the end of 2023.

Ryerson is out with a knee injury suffered in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to VfB Stuttgart, while Moukoko is sidelined with a hamstring problem.

In addition, Borussia Dortmund head coach Edin Terzic confirmed at a press conference on Friday that Marcel Sabitzer and Marius Wolf are doubtful for Saturday's Bundesliga clash with Leipzig.

On the positive side for the Black & Yellows, Giovanni Reyna and Niklas Sule are expected to be back in the squad after returning to training.

SFERTURI



30/31 ianuarie - 6/7 februarie

Bundesliga - Team of the Season so far


Kobel (Dortmund)



Frimpong - Kossounou - Tah - Grimaldo (Leverkusen)



Sane (Bayern) - Xhaka - Wirtz (Leverkusen) - Simons (Leipzig)



Kane (Bayern) - Guirassy (Stuttgart)

Lee vs Toulouse (1-0)
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Mbappe vs Toulouse (2-0)
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Bernardo vs Rangers (1-0)
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Furuhashi vs Rangers (2-0)
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Tavernier vs Celtic (2-1)
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Leverkusen expect Boniface to be out until April

Following the confirmation that Victor Boniface will not be able to play for Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations, Bayer Leverkusen have now provided some more information on his injury and a timeframe for his recovery.

Die Werkself announced on Tuesday that Boniface will require surgery after suffering an injury to his right adductor muscle.

As a result, the Nigerian striker is expected to be sidelined until early April.

With 16 goals and eight assists in 23 matches, Boniface has been a key player for Leverkusen this season.

Laimer out for several weeks



Bayern Munchen will reportedly be without Konrad Laimer for several weeks.

The Austria international was injured in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin, and examinations by Bayern's medical team have not brought good news.

Sky Germany reports that Laimer has torn a muscle fiber in his calf, with the tendon also involved, and that he will be out for around 6 weeks as a result.

According to Bild, the Austrian international could even be out for up to 8 weeks.

In addition to Laimer, Dayot Upamecano suffered a muscle injury against Union and will be out for weeks.

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Goncalves vs Benfica (1-0)
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Gyokeres vs Benfica (2-0)
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Aursnes vs Sporting (2-1)
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