Riccardo Calafiori is the Bologna player who looks closest to joining Thiago Motta at Juventus this summer. The Bianconeri’s new manager would love to have some of his trusted talents from his former club in Turin. Juve has shown interest in several Bologna players over the last year, including Lewis Ferguson and Joshua Zirkzee. However, Calafiori might be the first, …
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Man United’s Kobbie Mainoo praises Erik ten Hag for impact on career
Man United star Kobbie Mainoo has been full of praise when speaking about his manager Erik ten Hag with the 19-year-old stating that he is “grateful” to the United boss for helping him have a breakthrough season at Old Trafford. The 2023/24 campaign was very underwhelming for Man United as they finished eighth in the Premier League, failed to defend …
Read More »FOX Sports reveals huge ratings in opening Euro 2024 weekend
FOX Sports has enjoyed impressive viewership ratings during the opening weekend of Euro 2024. The tournament started on Friday, as hosts Germany thumped Scotland by a score of 5-1. According to the broadcasting network, the matchup recorded an average of 1.1 million viewers on American television. This is particularly interesting considering the fixture began at 3 p.m. ET on a …
Read More »Newcastle face £20m stumbling block, Mamardashvili U-turn and three rumours denied
According to The Athletic, Newcastle United are locked in talks with Burnley over a deal for James Trafford, but progress has been halted due to a difference in valuations. They report that Newcastle value the England talent at around £15-18m, but the Clarets are currently demanding £20m, keeping in mind a 20% sell-on clause Man City inserted into his move …
Read More »Barcelona winger reveals he considered quitting football – ‘I thought about giving up’
Barcelona winger Raphinha has bravely opened up about his mental health struggles, revealing he considered quitting football due to personal and professional pressures. In an emotional conversation with teammates acting as journalists, Raphinha became visibly emotional when discussing a difficult period in his career. Raphinha’s confession The Brazilian international even revealed that he was close to quitting football, but found …
Read More »Chelsea identify Samu Omorodian as their main striker target
Chelsea have identified Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion as their first choice striker target according to reports in Italy. The Blues are in the market for a new forward to compete with and complement Nicolas Jackson, who scored 14 Premier League goals in his debut season last time out. There was strong interest in RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, but the 21-year-old …
Read More »Turkey scores two stunners to knock off debutant Georgia
The last day of matchday one at Euro 2024 featured a first, as Georgia made its first appearance at a major international tournament against Turkey. Turkey is one of the teams that has raging support in Germany. With the two nations heavily connected in terms of their populations, it is no surprise to see so many Turkish supporters. In this …
Read More »Akturkoglu settles classic encounter as tournament debutants denied
Arda Guler was among the goals as Turkey seized the initiative in Group F with a pulsating win over European Championship debutants Georgia in Dortmund. The Real Madrid youngster showed his enormous potential with a stunning strike midway through the second half to quell the brave challenge of a Georgia side who arguably deserved more for an enterprising performance. And …
Read More »Man United consider hijacking move for Arsenal target Joshua Zirkzee
Man United are considering a move for Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee as Erik ten Hag looks to add a striker to his squad before the 2024/25 campaign gets underway. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that Manchester club are exploring a deal to sign the Dutch striker and are weighing up whether to make an official move for the 23-year-old as …
Read More »Report: AC Milan reject transfer offers for Yunus Musah
Yunus Musah’s positive first season in Milan led to growing interest in his signature this summer, but new Rossoneri boss Paulo Fonseca isn’t reportedly listening to any offers for the American midfielder. AC Milan has turned down several European offers for Musah this summer, Tuttosport reported Tuesday. Fonseca is set to use Musah in a more defensive role this season …
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