[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-eli-junior-kroupi-bournemouth-s-teen-sensation-attracting-europe-s-elite":43,"news-related-eli-junior-kroupi-bournemouth-s-teen-sensation-attracting-europe-s-elite-en":80,"news-related-match-eli-junior-kroupi-bournemouth-s-teen-sensation-attracting-europe-s-elite-en":191},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":47,"category":48,"excerpt":49,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":52,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":55,"matchName":56,"publishedAt":57,"slug":58,"sourceName":59,"sourceURL":60,"teamId":61,"teamName":62,"teamIds":63,"teamNames":71,"title":79},"326255037950988288","Crystal Palace","Bournemouth have unearthed another gem in Eli Junior Kroupi, a 19-year-old forward whose debut Premier League campaign has been nothing short of sensational. The French teenager has already matched a record set by Robbie Fowler in 1993-94, becoming the first teenager to score 12 goals in his first top-flight season. His performances have been instrumental in Bournemouth's push for a historic European qualification.\n\nThe statistics paint a vivid picture of Kroupi's impact. He averages a goal every 121 minutes, a ratio bettered only by Manchester City's Erling Haaland in the league. His shot conversion rate is among the best, with 20 of his 43 attempts finding the target. Among teenagers across Europe's top five leagues this season, only Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has scored more. This prolific form has not gone unnoticed, with elite clubs like Barcelona, Manchester City, and Arsenal reportedly monitoring his situation. Bournemouth, however, are determined to keep their jewel and would demand a fee of at least £80 million for his services.\n\nWhat makes Kroupi's story even more remarkable is his rapid adaptation. Just last season, he was starring in France's Ligue 2 for Lorient, scoring 22 goals to fire them to promotion as champions. His former teammate, Lorient goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo, describes him as a \"nine and a half\" and a player with innate, unteachable talent. Despite the move to the intense physicality of the Premier League, Kroupi has seamlessly transitioned into Andoni Iraola's system, evolving from a pure finisher into a hard-working team player who contributes to the high press.\n\nBournemouth's recruitment network played a key role in securing Kroupi. The club's owner, Bill Foley, also holds a stake in Lorient, giving them unique access to scouting resources and firsthand references. Staff were able to watch Kroupi train and received glowing reports from figures like former sporting director Laurent Koscielny. Although other French clubs showed interest, Bournemouth moved decisively, agreeing a transfer in January 2025 while allowing him to finish the season at Lorient, where he responded with 13 goals in his final 13 games.\n\nOff the pitch, Kroupi has settled well in Dorset with his parents and has benefited from the club's support, including English lessons. He has built a strong bond with Bournemouth's French-speaking players, such as Adrien Truffert, who initially helped translate in meetings with the coaching staff. Now, communication is no longer a barrier. His intelligence and technical skill are constantly on display, with his manager Iraola particularly impressed by his ball-striking ability from distance, a trait spotted during pre-season.\n\nKroupi is not the only young talent shining at the Vitality Stadium. The club also signed Brazilian winger Rayan from Vasco da Gama in January for £25 million, inserting a €100 million release clause. The 19-year-old has already made his international debut. Together, Kroupi and Rayan recently made history as the first teenagers to score in back-to-back Premier League matches for the club. Bournemouth, who have successfully sold key players like Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez for over £200 million, continue to build a formidable squad around these exciting prospects.\n\nAs Bournemouth prepare to face Fulham, aiming to extend a club-record unbeaten run, Kroupi remains central to their ambitions. His four goals in the last five games underscore his consistency. With his name already being mentioned in the same breath as global superstars, Eli Junior Kroupi's journey from Ligue 2 to the Premier League spotlight is a testament to his extraordinary talent and Bournemouth's shrewd development.\n\nBased on reporting from Football | The Guardian.","news","Discover how 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi became a Premier League star at Bournemouth, drawing interest from Barcelona, Man City, and Arsenal with his record-breaking debut season.","326257546258026496","Manchester City","328162280837484545","326135625054949376","Premier League","327053872243675136","Manchester City vs Crystal Palace","2026-05-08T11:00:24Z","eli-junior-kroupi-bournemouth-s-teen-sensation-attracting-europe-s-elite","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fmay\u002F08\u002Feli-junior-kroupi-bournemouth-next-jewel","326257545792458752","Bournemouth",[61,50,45,64,65,66,67,68,69,70],"326257565195309056","326257545968619520","326257536078450688","326257546392244224","326257544328646656","326257807848378368","326257565535047680",[62,51,46,72,73,74,75,76,77,78],"Barcelona","Arsenal","Paris Saint Germain","Nottingham Forest","Vasco DA Gama","Bristol City","Real Madrid","Eli Junior Kroupi: Bournemouth's Teen Sensation Attracting Europe's Elite",[81,108,132,164],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":82,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":83,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":84,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":85,"slug":86,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":88,"teamId":89,"teamName":90,"teamIds":91,"teamNames":99,"title":107},"After Canada clashes, Mercedes confirms Russell and Antonelli can race freely with respect, maintaining their title fight without team orders.","338038136946823169","0","2026-06-04T18:05:00Z","mercedes-russell-antonelli-free-to-race-after-canada-talks","Sky Sports","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Ff1\u002Fnews\u002F12040\u002F13550676\u002Fmonaco-gp-george-russell-kimi-antonelli-reveal-outcome-of-mercedes-talks-about-racing-after-canada-battles","326257664516427776","Azerbaijan",[89,92,93,94,95,96,67,97,98],"326222713142120448","326257536112005120","326257604382691328","326222707169431552","326257539962376192","326257565602156544","326257833098088448",[90,100,101,102,103,104,75,105,106],"Canada","Monaco","GOES","Anderlecht","Como","Real Betis","Street","Mercedes: Russell, Antonelli Free to Race After Canada Talks",{"awayTeamId":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":109,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":110,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":55,"matchName":56,"publishedAt":111,"slug":112,"sourceName":113,"sourceURL":114,"teamId":115,"teamName":116,"teamIds":117,"teamNames":124,"title":131},"Lewis Koumas' late equaliser for Wales vs Ghana places him among a rare club of father-son international scorers, including Cruyff, Wright, and Chiesa.","338039626700689409","2026-06-04T16:57:46Z","lewis-koumas-why-his-goal-adds-to-father-son-legacy","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcwy20rjkn3ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257664185077760","Wales",[115,50,45,118,119,120,121,122,123,61],"326222712559112192","326257545712766976","326222712290676736","326257791578673152","326222711825108992","326222712496197632",[116,51,46,125,126,127,128,129,130,62],"Ghana","Manchester United","Czech Republic","Burkina Faso","Switzerland","Netherlands","Lewis Koumas: Why His Goal Adds to Father-Son Legacy",{"awayTeamId":70,"awayTeamName":78,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":133,"homeTeamId":64,"homeTeamName":72,"id":134,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":135,"matchName":136,"publishedAt":137,"slug":138,"sourceName":139,"sourceURL":140,"teamId":141,"teamName":142,"teamIds":143,"teamNames":153,"title":163},"Benfica confirm Real Madrid will pay €15M for José Mourinho if Florentino Pérez wins Sunday's presidential election. Ibrahima Konaté also lined up.","338027815683231745","327052734794567680","Barcelona vs Real Madrid","2026-06-04T16:21:40Z","why-mourinho-s-15m-real-madrid-move-hinges-on-perez","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FBenfica-annonce-le-depart-au-real-madrid-de-jose-mourinho-pour-15-millions-d-euros-si-florentino-perez-est-reelu-a-la-presidence\u002F1681819#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257537559040000","Benfica",[141,64,70,144,145,146,147,148,149,50,150,151,152,95],"326222767416414208","326255040996052992","326257537865224192","326257556060114944","326257561546264576","326257589841039360","326257545918287872","326257745512632320","326222711447621632",[142,72,78,154,155,156,157,158,159,51,160,161,162,103],"Lesotho","Kalju Nomme","Estoril","Estudiantes L.P.","Sonderjyske","San Jose Earthquakes","Liverpool","Members","France","Why Mourinho's €15M Real Madrid Move Hinges on Perez",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":165,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":166,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":84,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":167,"slug":168,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":169,"teamId":170,"teamName":171,"teamIds":172,"teamNames":181,"title":190},"Harry Brook was out after two dropped catches in England vs New Zealand first Test, leaving the hosts' middle order exposed at Lord's on day one.","338022816777506817","2026-06-04T15:35:00Z","brook-s-luck-runs-out-out-despite-two-dropped-catches","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Fwatch\u002Fvideo\u002F13550782\u002Ffirst-test-england-vs-new-zealand-harry-brook-lucky-to-escape-two-dropped-catches","326222711682502656","England",[170,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180],"326222713104371712","326222712622026752","326257789150171136","326257789368274944","326222711976103936","326257789951283200","326222712429088768","326257790026780672",[171,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189],"New Zealand","South Africa","Afghanistan","Bangladesh","Australia","Sri Lanka","Scotland","Pakistan","Brook's Luck Runs Out: Out Despite Two Dropped Catches",{"awayScore":192,"awayTeam":193,"description":197,"homeScore":192,"homeTeam":198,"id":55,"kickoffAt":202,"length":203,"leagueId":204,"leagueName":54,"leagueSlug":205,"probabilityLabel":54,"slug":206,"status":207,"tvStations":208,"venueCity":209,"venueName":210},0,{"code":194,"id":45,"imagePath":195,"name":46,"slug":196},"AWY","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F52.png","crystal-palace","Manchester City face Crystal Palace needing a win to keep their Premier League title hopes alive, while Palace are desperate for points to avoid the relegation scrap. The result will either tighten the title race or give City’s rivals breathing room.",{"code":199,"id":50,"imagePath":200,"name":51,"slug":201},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F50.png","manchester-city","2026-05-13T19:00:00Z",90,"326135624635518976","gb-premier-league","manchester-city-vs-crystal-palace-2026-05-13","scheduled",[],"Manchester","Etihad Stadium"]