Bayern Munich have agreed a new contract with youth talent Arijon Ibrahimovic, the club announced on Tuesday. Capped 24 times for Germany across various youth levels, Ibrahimovic has made one senior appearance for Bayern so far, coming off the bench during their 3-0 Bundesliga win over Bochum in February 2023. Since then, the 18-year-old has spent the 2023/24 campaign on …
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Tim Weah’s USMNT suspension to carry over to Nations League
Tim Weah will miss the U.S. men’s national team’s first match back in CONCACAF Nations League play. Weah’s two-match suspension from the Copa America will carry over into the 2024-25 Nations League schedule, U.S. Soccer announced Tuesday. The 24-year-old served the first match of that suspension in Monday’s 1-0 group stage finale loss to Uruguay. He will now miss the …
Read More »Carney Chukwuemeka has £40m release clause in his Chelsea contract
Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has a £40m release clause in his contract according to Fabrizio Romano. Chukwuemeka arrived at Chelsea from Aston Villa in 2022 in a deal worth £20m, but his time at Stamford Bridge has been plagued by injuries. The 20-year-old has only made 27 appearances in two seasons, and a knee injury limited him to just 12 …
Read More »Euro 2024 stats suggest Erik ten Hag may be mismanaging star man at Man United
Denmark might have exited Euro 2024 at the round of 16 stage without winning a game, but Christian Eriksen can still leave with his head held high. The 32-year-old has struggled to find his best form since joining Manchester United from Brentford in 2022, notching just three goals and 13 assists in 72 appearances for the Red Devils across all …
Read More »Report: PSV blocks Ricardo Pepi, Malik Tillman from potential USMNT Olympic involvement
U.S. men’s national team duo Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman are both eligible for Olympic involvement this summer, but both will reportedly not be involved. PSV will not give either player permission to feature in Paris, France this summer, manager Peter Bosz told Dutch outlet ED in an interview. Both Pepi and Tillman were recently part of the USMNT’s senior …
Read More »Merih Demiral emulates Man City man & ex-Juventus, Barca star with Euro 2024 heroics
Merih Demiral will be the most popular man in Turkey for some time after his heroics in Tuesday’s 2-1 Euro 2024 last-16 win over Austria. The former Juventus defender put in a monstrous defensive performance to keep Ralf Rangnick’s side at bay, making a ridiculous 17 clearances, four blocks, three interceptions and two recoveries alone — while also winning six …
Read More »Arda Guler and Marcel Sabitzer targeted with objects from the crowd
Arda Guler and Marcel Sabitzer were on the receiving end of objects being thrown from the crowd during Turkey’s 2-1 win over Austria. Merih Demiral scored twice for Turkey, including in the opening minute, whilst Michael Gregoritsch pulled a goal back for Austria to set up a tense finish. Turkey goalkeeper Mert Gunok pulled off an unbelievable save in the 94th minute …
Read More »Demiral double sees Turkey beat Austria 2-1 on an adrenalin-fuelled night
July 3 – Turkey versus Austria is a historical rivalry based on religion, land, trade routes, and tonight in the Red Bull Arena Leipzig, the ‘Beautiful Game’. With a 6-1 hiding of the Turks just three months ago in a friendly, Ralf Rangnick, was keen to snuff out any overconfidence. In contrast, his opposite number, Vincenzo Montella said, “it was …
Read More »Donovan Mitchell is signing a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension
Donovan Mitchell just finished his 7th professional season, his second with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ahead of the 2022-23 season, the Cavs traded with the Jazz for the all-star SG. Cleveland gave up Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, and three unprotected first-round picks. There’s no doubt that Mitchell is the best player on the Cavs roster. Any chance they have …
Read More »Ladd McConkey is picking up the offense quickly with the Chargers
With the 6th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected QB Justin Herbert out of Oregon. He was one of four QBs to go in the first round. In four seasons with LA, Herbert is 30-32 in 62 career starts. The 26-year-old has thrown for 17,223 yards, 114 touchdowns, and 42 interceptions. This offseason, the Chargers …
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