Voluntary banishment
The issue of top European clubs snapping up South American talent before it’s fully cooked is not a new one, but seems to have reached a new nadir this season with Barcelona striker Keirrison.
Snapped up in July from Palmeiras for 14 million euros, he was promptly farmed out to Benfica on loan by the Catalan [...]
The weekend round-up
England – Premier League: The first game of the new season in England saw Chelsea grab a late goal to beat Hull 2-1 at home and seal three points on Carlo Ancelotti’s competitive debut as blues manager. Didier Drogba impressed with both goals.
Arsenal opened their campaign with a stunning 6-1 demolition away to Everton at [...]