Having arrived in Madrid in August 2021, Cunha struggled to break into Atletico’s starting 11. He has made 40 appearances for Atletico, mostly from the bench, scoring six goals in the process.

Although his tenure at Atletico may not have lived up to expectations, Cunha has featured notably on the international stage. He made his Brazil debut in September 2021 during a World Cup qualifying game against Chile and won a gold medal with Brazil’s under-23 side at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Before joining Atletico, Cunha played in the Bundesliga for RB Leipzig from 2018 to 2020 before spending a season with Hertha Berlin. He began his career with Swiss club Sion.

Wolves will be hoping that Cunha can bolster their attack and help them climb out of last place on the Premier League table. Currently, Wolves have scored just eight Premier League goals to date, making them the league’s lowest scorers.

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Following the Wolves’ 2-1 loss to Burnley at Turf Moor on December 21st, Nuno Espirito Santo explained during his post-match interview that in his view, Mason “does not have the quality to whistle a game in the Premier League.”

He went on to justify his statement by explaining, “It is not about the crucial mistakes or decisions, it is about the way he handles the game.” Santo claimed that Mason is unable to keep control of players during the games he officiates, and that he would prefer that Mason would not get involved in future games involving the Wolves.

While Santo apologized two days later for the timing of his comments, he refused to apologize for the opinion that he expressed.

The FA charged Santo on New Year’s Eve for his comments, with the fine ultimately being handed to the manager at a formal hearing in front of an independent regulatory commission. According to the FA, his actions had been found to be in contravention of FA Rule E3.1. Santo ultimately accepted the charge of improper conduct.

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Jimenez, who got the worst of the blow, was diagnosed with a fractured skull after the collision and was taken to a London hospital and underwent surgery to repair the damage suffered.

Arsenal had won a corner kick in only the fifth minute of yesterday’s match between two teams with European aspirations, and Willian Jose took a kick from the right corner that Luiz came crashing forward to try to head past Rui Patricio into goal.

Unfortunately, instead of finding the ball, his head found Raul Jimenez’s head, who was attempting to defend the play.

A nasty sound was heard in the stadium and on television broadcasts of the match as the players’ heads collided. Luiz and Jimenez both went down to the ground immediately, although Luiz was standing just a few minutes later and returned to play in the rest of the match.

Jimenez was given supplemental oxygen as he remained on the pitch for nearly 10 minutes. He was taken off of the field on a stretcher and rushed to a London hospital, where his skull fracture was identified and diagnosed.

His surgery was successful and Jimenez should undergo a full recovery, but there is no timetable as to when he might return to the field. For now, he’ll focus on simply recovering from one of the nastiest clashes in recent sports history.

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Jimenez was one of the Wolves’ best players in recent years, leading the team in scoring over the past two seasons. This made him a subject of interest for several high-profile clubs, most notably Seria A champions Juventus, but no transfer came to fruition this summer.

The two sides ended up deciding to put the end on all speculations, and will now have the opportunity to bring the club to new heights together.

“I am delighted to be here and to be at this great club. Since I was a little boy, I just wanted to play, I wanted to enjoy it, live it, and that’s why I am here for,” said Jimenez after inking the deal. “They give me all the confidence and the opportunity to be an important guy at the front, and that’s what I was looking for when I arrived into Europe, and I’m very happy to continue at this club.”

Raul Jimenez arrived in Wolverhampton in 2018, initially joining on loan from Benfica. Since then, he scored 46 goals, alongside 18 assists, in 104 matches in all competitions. Jimenez opened the new season on a high note as well and scored twice in the first four matches.

On the international level, Jimenez has 23 goals in 82 senior-team appearances with Mexico. He made his debut with the national side in 2013.

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His message explains, “Thank you very much, Barcelona for giving me the opportunity to live the dream of wearing this shirt, of playing in Camp Nou, of learning and enjoying the best in the world. Thank you for making me grow as a player and as a person. These were three wonderful years that I will never forget. Thank you to my colleagues, staff, fans, and all the people who helped me since I arrived. I wish you the best of luck in the world. Eternally gratifying. Long live Barca!”

The 26-year-old player has been repeatedly linked with a move to Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers, who will be looking to replace Matt Doherty following his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. Wolves’ manager Nuno Espirito Santo emphasized the need for Wolves to sign more players following his team’s 3-1 loss at home to Manchester City.

While he refused to divulge any specific details regarding a possible move for Semedo, he did explain, “It’s important that we balance and straighten the squad. We saw today we had a problem, we need solutions.”

Semedo is rumored to have a price tag of $39 million.

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Much is expected of Silva upon his arrival at the Molineux. Not only was he Porto’s youngest ever player, but their youngest ever goalscorer as well. Interestingly enough, it was Wolves teammate Ruben Neves who previously held both of these titles.

Wolves’ executive chairman Jeff Shi had the following to say on Silva’s talent, “We’ve been following Fabio’s development for a long time. He’s a player that you only need several minutes to see his natural football talent. In recent years, Fabio has been developing very fast and now has proven himself in Porto’s first team, which is a top squad.”

He also explained how, despite Silva’s young age, he expects the striker to make an immediate impact on the squad’s performance in the new season.

Wolves officially announced the arrival of Portuguese striker Fabio Silva in the Twitter post below:

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Traore, whose dribbling skills this season have eclipsed those of even Lionel Messi, has told confidants that he would like to move on to another team after this season if Wolves is unable to secure a Champions League spot for next season, a proposition which looks highly unlikely.

Traore, a product of FC Barcelona’s La Masia youth academy, has become one of Wolves’ primary offensive threats alongside Raul Jimenez this season, which has seen the Premier League side advance to the knockout round of the Europa League and in the battle for a top 7 spot for next season.

Traore, who is only 24 years old, has scored 8 goals and contributed 12 assists across Europa League and Premier League action this season.

While Barcelona initially showed interest in bringing Traore back, it seems as if Manchester City and Juventus are currently in a better position to obtain his services thanks to their stronger financial situations.

This summer, fans will surely see Traore on the move as one of the biggest moves on the transfer market.

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The struggling home side showed resolve throughout the 90 minutes, making life difficult for the visiting Wolves. Possession was split evenly, with Wolves holding onto the ball 52% of the time, while both sides had their fair share of shots on goal.

Throughout the first half, Villa’s defense remained impenetrable. It was only in the 62nd minute that a brilliant team effort from Wolves led to Jonny laying the ball off for Leander Dendoncker, who finally broke the deadlock. Going a goal down did not seem to dampen Aston Villa’s spirits, however, as the underdogs continued to pressure the visitors until the final whistle.

This result provided Wolves with a valuable three points, as they now rise to fifth place in the league standings. For Aston Villa, on the other hand, this home loss dealt them a massive blow to their survival chances. Villa is now in 19th place on the league standings. While tied on points with the 17th placed West Ham and 18th placed Bournemouth, Villa trails due to their inferior goal difference.

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The first half of the match was more passive even though Ederson Santana de Moraes earned a red card in the 12^th minute. The only goal of the half-time was scored by City’s Raheem Sterling in the 25^th minute, giving them the lead. 

The struggle started in the second half with Sterling breaking the ice for a second time, scoring a goal in the 50^th minute. This was followed by the first goal for the hosts, which was scored by Adam Traore just five minutes after Sterling’s. Wolves managed to even the score in the 82^nd minute with Raul Jimenez’s goal. Matt Doherty scored the final goal of the match in the 89^th minute leading Wolves to the victory over City. This victory brought Wolves up to the 5^th place on the board and left Manchester City on the third position. 

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Wolves managed to level the score in the 55^th minute, after Ruben Neves’s stunning goal which happened after the ball was deflected to him from the corner kick. The referee consulted the VAR system for a possible offside by Joao Moutinho, but after the VAR replay, the referee pointed at the center, allowing the goal. Some minutes later, Paul Pogba was brought down in the penalty box by Ryan Bennett and the referee pointed at the penalty spot. Pogba was the one who took responsibility, but his shot was saved by Rui Patricio, helping Wolves to stay undefeated against the Red Devils for the 3^rd straight time. 

After the 2^nd fixture, Wolves earned their second straight draw and are currently 13^th on the league table, while Manchester United climbed to the 4^th spot after the victory over Chelsea on the opening day. 

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Having arrived in Madrid in August 2021, Cunha struggled to break into Atletico’s starting 11. He has made 40 appearances for Atletico, mostly from the bench, scoring six goals in the process.

Although his tenure at Atletico may not have lived up to expectations, Cunha has featured notably on the international stage. He made his Brazil debut in September 2021 during a World Cup qualifying game against Chile and won a gold medal with Brazil’s under-23 side at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Before joining Atletico, Cunha played in the Bundesliga for RB Leipzig from 2018 to 2020 before spending a season with Hertha Berlin. He began his career with Swiss club Sion.

Wolves will be hoping that Cunha can bolster their attack and help them climb out of last place on the Premier League table. Currently, Wolves have scored just eight Premier League goals to date, making them the league’s lowest scorers.

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Following the Wolves’ 2-1 loss to Burnley at Turf Moor on December 21st, Nuno Espirito Santo explained during his post-match interview that in his view, Mason “does not have the quality to whistle a game in the Premier League.”

He went on to justify his statement by explaining, “It is not about the crucial mistakes or decisions, it is about the way he handles the game.” Santo claimed that Mason is unable to keep control of players during the games he officiates, and that he would prefer that Mason would not get involved in future games involving the Wolves.

While Santo apologized two days later for the timing of his comments, he refused to apologize for the opinion that he expressed.

The FA charged Santo on New Year’s Eve for his comments, with the fine ultimately being handed to the manager at a formal hearing in front of an independent regulatory commission. According to the FA, his actions had been found to be in contravention of FA Rule E3.1. Santo ultimately accepted the charge of improper conduct.

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Jimenez, who got the worst of the blow, was diagnosed with a fractured skull after the collision and was taken to a London hospital and underwent surgery to repair the damage suffered.

Arsenal had won a corner kick in only the fifth minute of yesterday’s match between two teams with European aspirations, and Willian Jose took a kick from the right corner that Luiz came crashing forward to try to head past Rui Patricio into goal.

Unfortunately, instead of finding the ball, his head found Raul Jimenez’s head, who was attempting to defend the play.

A nasty sound was heard in the stadium and on television broadcasts of the match as the players’ heads collided. Luiz and Jimenez both went down to the ground immediately, although Luiz was standing just a few minutes later and returned to play in the rest of the match.

Jimenez was given supplemental oxygen as he remained on the pitch for nearly 10 minutes. He was taken off of the field on a stretcher and rushed to a London hospital, where his skull fracture was identified and diagnosed.

His surgery was successful and Jimenez should undergo a full recovery, but there is no timetable as to when he might return to the field. For now, he’ll focus on simply recovering from one of the nastiest clashes in recent sports history.

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Jimenez was one of the Wolves’ best players in recent years, leading the team in scoring over the past two seasons. This made him a subject of interest for several high-profile clubs, most notably Seria A champions Juventus, but no transfer came to fruition this summer.

The two sides ended up deciding to put the end on all speculations, and will now have the opportunity to bring the club to new heights together.

“I am delighted to be here and to be at this great club. Since I was a little boy, I just wanted to play, I wanted to enjoy it, live it, and that’s why I am here for,” said Jimenez after inking the deal. “They give me all the confidence and the opportunity to be an important guy at the front, and that’s what I was looking for when I arrived into Europe, and I’m very happy to continue at this club.”

Raul Jimenez arrived in Wolverhampton in 2018, initially joining on loan from Benfica. Since then, he scored 46 goals, alongside 18 assists, in 104 matches in all competitions. Jimenez opened the new season on a high note as well and scored twice in the first four matches.

On the international level, Jimenez has 23 goals in 82 senior-team appearances with Mexico. He made his debut with the national side in 2013.

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His message explains, “Thank you very much, Barcelona for giving me the opportunity to live the dream of wearing this shirt, of playing in Camp Nou, of learning and enjoying the best in the world. Thank you for making me grow as a player and as a person. These were three wonderful years that I will never forget. Thank you to my colleagues, staff, fans, and all the people who helped me since I arrived. I wish you the best of luck in the world. Eternally gratifying. Long live Barca!”

The 26-year-old player has been repeatedly linked with a move to Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers, who will be looking to replace Matt Doherty following his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. Wolves’ manager Nuno Espirito Santo emphasized the need for Wolves to sign more players following his team’s 3-1 loss at home to Manchester City.

While he refused to divulge any specific details regarding a possible move for Semedo, he did explain, “It’s important that we balance and straighten the squad. We saw today we had a problem, we need solutions.”

Semedo is rumored to have a price tag of $39 million.

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Much is expected of Silva upon his arrival at the Molineux. Not only was he Porto’s youngest ever player, but their youngest ever goalscorer as well. Interestingly enough, it was Wolves teammate Ruben Neves who previously held both of these titles.

Wolves’ executive chairman Jeff Shi had the following to say on Silva’s talent, “We’ve been following Fabio’s development for a long time. He’s a player that you only need several minutes to see his natural football talent. In recent years, Fabio has been developing very fast and now has proven himself in Porto’s first team, which is a top squad.”

He also explained how, despite Silva’s young age, he expects the striker to make an immediate impact on the squad’s performance in the new season.

Wolves officially announced the arrival of Portuguese striker Fabio Silva in the Twitter post below:

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Traore, whose dribbling skills this season have eclipsed those of even Lionel Messi, has told confidants that he would like to move on to another team after this season if Wolves is unable to secure a Champions League spot for next season, a proposition which looks highly unlikely.

Traore, a product of FC Barcelona’s La Masia youth academy, has become one of Wolves’ primary offensive threats alongside Raul Jimenez this season, which has seen the Premier League side advance to the knockout round of the Europa League and in the battle for a top 7 spot for next season.

Traore, who is only 24 years old, has scored 8 goals and contributed 12 assists across Europa League and Premier League action this season.

While Barcelona initially showed interest in bringing Traore back, it seems as if Manchester City and Juventus are currently in a better position to obtain his services thanks to their stronger financial situations.

This summer, fans will surely see Traore on the move as one of the biggest moves on the transfer market.

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The struggling home side showed resolve throughout the 90 minutes, making life difficult for the visiting Wolves. Possession was split evenly, with Wolves holding onto the ball 52% of the time, while both sides had their fair share of shots on goal.

Throughout the first half, Villa’s defense remained impenetrable. It was only in the 62nd minute that a brilliant team effort from Wolves led to Jonny laying the ball off for Leander Dendoncker, who finally broke the deadlock. Going a goal down did not seem to dampen Aston Villa’s spirits, however, as the underdogs continued to pressure the visitors until the final whistle.

This result provided Wolves with a valuable three points, as they now rise to fifth place in the league standings. For Aston Villa, on the other hand, this home loss dealt them a massive blow to their survival chances. Villa is now in 19th place on the league standings. While tied on points with the 17th placed West Ham and 18th placed Bournemouth, Villa trails due to their inferior goal difference.

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The first half of the match was more passive even though Ederson Santana de Moraes earned a red card in the 12^th minute. The only goal of the half-time was scored by City’s Raheem Sterling in the 25^th minute, giving them the lead. 

The struggle started in the second half with Sterling breaking the ice for a second time, scoring a goal in the 50^th minute. This was followed by the first goal for the hosts, which was scored by Adam Traore just five minutes after Sterling’s. Wolves managed to even the score in the 82^nd minute with Raul Jimenez’s goal. Matt Doherty scored the final goal of the match in the 89^th minute leading Wolves to the victory over City. This victory brought Wolves up to the 5^th place on the board and left Manchester City on the third position. 

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Wolves managed to level the score in the 55^th minute, after Ruben Neves’s stunning goal which happened after the ball was deflected to him from the corner kick. The referee consulted the VAR system for a possible offside by Joao Moutinho, but after the VAR replay, the referee pointed at the center, allowing the goal. Some minutes later, Paul Pogba was brought down in the penalty box by Ryan Bennett and the referee pointed at the penalty spot. Pogba was the one who took responsibility, but his shot was saved by Rui Patricio, helping Wolves to stay undefeated against the Red Devils for the 3^rd straight time. 

After the 2^nd fixture, Wolves earned their second straight draw and are currently 13^th on the league table, while Manchester United climbed to the 4^th spot after the victory over Chelsea on the opening day. 

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