Tag: Joao

Joao Mendes: Ronaldinho’s son on looking to make his own path at Hull City
17 November 2025 Off

Joao Mendes: Ronaldinho’s son on looking to make his own path at Hull City

By Total Football News

Hull City academy winger Joao Mendes has said he does not feel extra pressure because he is the son of Brazil legend Ronaldinho.

The 20-year-old joined the Tigers on a one-year deal in September after spending last season in Burnley’s youth set-up.

His father won the 2002 World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d’Or in a career that saw him play for Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan.

“I don’t

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FPL gameweek 11 tips: Captain Joao Pedro, double Arsenal defence and a Morgan Gibbs-White punt
7 November 2025 Off

FPL gameweek 11 tips: Captain Joao Pedro, double Arsenal defence and a Morgan Gibbs-White punt

By Total Football News

Alphonse Areola, West Ham, keeper, £4.3m – Burnley (h)

This team needs a couple of budget options and Frenchman Areola is a decent choice in net.

Nuno Espirito Santo got his first home win as Hammers boss last week and his plan was always to fix the defence first, so you have to hope they keep it tight against Burnley.

Gabriel, £6.6m, and Jurrien Timber, £6.1m, both Arsenal – Sunderland

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The FPL talking point: Stick or twist with Joao Pedro?
24 October 2025 Off

The FPL talking point: Stick or twist with Joao Pedro?

By Total Football News

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro is currently the third-most selected player in Fantasy Premier League, behind only Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo.

But while that in-form pair continue to deliver, Joao Pedro’s form has stagnated.

The Brazilian has failed to make a return in any of his past four games.

With that in mind, FPL expert Pras Singhal looks at the case for and against keeping

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Tottenham 1-1 Wolves: Joao Palhinha scores a stoppage-time equaliser
28 September 2025 Off

Tottenham 1-1 Wolves: Joao Palhinha scores a stoppage-time equaliser

By Total Football News

Having trailed at half-time in each of their nine previous Premier League games, Wolves manager Vitor Pereira will have been relieved to see his team enter the break on level terms for the first time since April.

Tuesday’s 2-0 victory over Everton in the Carabao Cup helped ease the misery around Molineux and it was evident that it had given the players a much-needed confidence boost.

Pereira made nine changes

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Joao Felix: Chelsea forward set to join Al-Nassr – so what next?
28 July 2025 Off

Joao Felix: Chelsea forward set to join Al-Nassr – so what next?

By Total Football News

With Felix clearly not having a future at Chelsea, even being left out of their Fifa Club World Cup squad this summer, there was talk of him returning to Benfica.

A chance to go home and try to rediscover the magic from the start of his career. The romantic move.

“The whole world knows that Benfica is my favourite team. It’s my home. One day I will return. I don’t

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Joao Felix: Al-Nassr agree fee with Chelsea to sign Portugal forward
27 July 2025 Off

Joao Felix: Al-Nassr agree fee with Chelsea to sign Portugal forward

By Total Football News

Al-Nassr have agreed a deal worth up to £43.7m for Chelsea forward Joao Felix.

The 25-year-old has been given permission to travel to Riyadh for his medical to complete the move.

Felix will link up with fellow Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo at the Saudi Pro League side after they saw off interest from his former club Benfica.

Chelsea recoup the £45m they paid Atletico Madrid for Felix last summer, having

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Joao Pedro transfer: Chelsea complete signing of Brazil forward from Brighton
2 July 2025 Off

Joao Pedro transfer: Chelsea complete signing of Brazil forward from Brighton

By Total Football News

Once Chelsea’s move for Gittens goes through, they will have added Gittens, Joao Pedro and Liam Delap to an already strong attack featuring Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke, Christopher Nkunku, Marc Guiu and Tyrique George.

Estevao Willian is also joining the club after the Club World Cup as he prepares to face Chelsea with Palmeiras on Sunday.

It might feel as though Chelsea are almost doing deals

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Joao Pedro: Brighton reject two bids for forward by Premier League clubs
28 June 2025 Off

Joao Pedro: Brighton reject two bids for forward by Premier League clubs

By Total Football News

Brighton have rejected two bids by Premier League clubs for forward Joao Pedro.

The clubs have not been revealed, but Chelsea and Newcastle are currently targeting the Brazil striker.

Liverpool are also known to admire the 23-year-old, though are not pursuing a move at the moment.

The bids are reportedly about £50m, as Brighton hold out for at least £60m for Pedro, who was signed from Watford for a then

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Joao Pedro: Hull City terminate forward’s contract by mutual consent
19 June 2025 Off

Joao Pedro: Hull City terminate forward’s contract by mutual consent

By Total Football News

Hull City have terminated the contract of forward Joao Pedro by mutual consent, one month after exercising an option to extend his deal by a year.

The 33-year-old one-cap Italy international joined the Tigers as a free agent until the end of the season in September and scored six goals in 35 league appearances.

That output led to the Championship side taking up the opportunity to keep him at the

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Hull City: Tigers keep forward Joao Pedro and sign midfielder Gustavo Puerta on permanent deal
19 May 2025 Off

Hull City: Tigers keep forward Joao Pedro and sign midfielder Gustavo Puerta on permanent deal

By Total Football News

Hull City have exercised a one-year extension option in the contract of Joao Pedro.

The 33-year-old Brazilian forward, who has one senior cap for Italy, joined Hull last September.

He scored six goals in 35 league games for the Tigers as they avoided relegation from the Championship on the last day of the season.

Hull will also sign midfielder Gustavo Puerta permanently on 1 July, after a clause was triggered

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