The highly anticipated Ligue 1 clash between Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain has been postponed after severe weather warnings in southern France. Regional authorities confirmed late Sunday that the Ligue 1 match at the 65,000-seater Stade Velodrome, initially set for 20:45 local time, could not proceed because of expected heavy rainfall and flooding risks. “The match […]

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Atlético de Madrid have bolstered their midfield with the signing of Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis Balompié.

Johnny Cardoso, 22, who holds both Brazilian and Italian citizenship, has committed to a five-year deal with the Rojiblancos.

Cardoso, who was born in Denville, New Jersey, on 20 September 2001, spent his formative years in Brazil, rising through the youth systems of Avaí, Criciúma, and Internacional.

He made his senior debut for Internacional on 15 September 2019 in a 3-1 away win over Atlético Mineiro and racked up 144 appearances before making the switch to Betis in the winter window of the 2023-2024 season.

Known for his tenacity, sharp passing, and occasional eye for goal, Cardoso became an integral part of Manuel Pellegrini’s system at Betis, especially during their run to the UEFA Conference League final, where they finished as runners-up.

Djordje Petrovic Leaves Chelsea for Bournemouth

Meanwhile, AFC Bournemouth have signed Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from Chelsea on a five-year contract.

The 25-year-old shot-stopper arrives with a growing pedigree, having impressed on loan at Strasbourg during the 2024-2025 season.

Petrovic was instrumental in helping the French club finish seventh in Ligue 1 and secure a UEFA Conference League berth. His outstanding performances saw him crowned Strasbourg’s Player of the Season and earn a nomination for Ligue 1’s Goalkeeper of the Year.

President of Football Operations at Bournemouth, Tiago Pinto, said: “I’m really pleased to bring Djordje to the club. The opportunity to sign a player of his calibre in the market was one we had to take… Djordje has very impressive qualities, as well as a lot of experience for someone who is still young.”

Speaking after putting pen to paper, Petrovic said: “I’m really happy to be here. I came to Bournemouth because I want to grow and I want to play at the best level… I want to help the team get the results, improve every day and be a better player.”

Petrovic becomes Bournemouth’s third major signing this summer, following the arrivals of Adrian Truffert from Rennes and Junior Kroupi, who was on loan at Lorient last season.

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French international defender Clément Lenglet has officially joined Atlético Madrid on a permanent deal that will keep him at the club until 2028.

Clément Lenglet joined the Madrid based club following the termination of his contract with FC Barcelona.

The 28-year-old centre-back spent the 2023-2024 season on loan at Atlético, where he impressed with his consistent performances at the heart of the defence. Lenglet has now committed his future to Los Rojiblancos for the next three seasons.

In an official statement, Atlético Madrid confirmed the signing, saying: “Clément Lenglet and Atlético de Madrid have reached an agreement for the signing of the French international until 2028. The centre-back, who was on loan at our club this season, will remain with us for the next three seasons.”

Lenglet began his professional career with AS Nancy, making his first-team debut in 2013 and helping the club gain promotion to Ligue 1 in the 2015-2016 season.

He moved to Spain in 2017, joining Sevilla where he quickly established himself as a regular starter.

His performances earned him a move to FC Barcelona in 2018, where he played 160 games, scored seven goals, and helped the Catalan giants win La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España.

Following loan spells at Tottenham Hotspur (2022/2023) and Aston Villa (2023/2024), Lenglet found a more permanent home at Atlético.

He featured in 34 matches during his loan spell, contributing three goals and two assists. His strong displays were instrumental in earning him a recall to the French national team for the recent UEFA Nations League matches.

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