Speaking in an interview with El Chiringuito (h/t SPORT), Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has given his opinion on Barcelona sacking Xavi Hernandez as manager. Barcelona relieved Xavi of his managerial duties this week with the Spanish tactician taking charge of his last game against Sevilla on Sunday. The Catalans have also named a replacement already with Hansi Flick replacing …
Read More »AS Monaco tune up for European return with renewed Bang & Olufsen deal
May 30 – AS Monaco have extended their partnership with Bang & Olufsen as part of a deal that will see the Danish audio brand retain its status as the club’s upper back of shirt sponsor until 2026. Also included in the deal, Bang & Olufsen will continue to benefit from ‘significant visibility’ at the Stade Louis-II, on the club’s …
Read More »Italy puts Juventus star on Euro 2024 alert after injury
Federico Gatti missed out on Italy’s 30-man preliminary squad for Euro 2024, but he could still get a chance to play for his nation in the competition. The defender has been ever-present in the current Juventus team, but Luciano Spalletti did not consider him good enough to be named in the initial squad. Gatti has earned three caps for the …
Read More »Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo wants to play ‘at best clubs’ amid links with Liverpool
Liverpool and Newcastle are reportedly on high alert after Bryan Mbeumo hinted at potentially being ready to leave Brentford. The 24-year-old Bees wide-man told French publication L’Equipe that he wants to ‘play in the biggest competitions at the best clubs.’ The Cameroon international – who has scored twice in 11 appearances for the Indomitable Lions – is contracted to Brentford …
Read More »Brentford star now ready to leave amid interest from Newcastle – Report
Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo is reportedly ready to leave his club in pursuit of a big move with both Newcastle and Liverpool interested, according to L’Equipe. Newcastle are in the market for a new first-team right-winger and have already looked at the likes of Michael Olise, though Crystal Palace’s asking price may be too much. However, Mbeumo looks to be …
Read More »Kompany swaps Burnley for Bayern promising aggression and courage
May 30 – Vincent Kompany is the unlikely new head coach of Bayern Munich on a three-year deal following a lengthy search that saw the German giants rejected by several top candidates. The 38-year-old former Burnley manager and Manchester City captain arrives at Bayern tasked with masterminding a revival after his predecessor, Thomas Tuchel, led them to a third-place finish …
Read More »Belgians and Dutch gamble on returning players to give them an edge at Euro 2024
May 30 – Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman selected Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay despite fitness concerns for his Euro 2024 squad. Belgian manager Domenico Tedesco sprung a surprise by including veteran Axel Witsel in his 25-man squad. “Frenkie will report for the team on Saturday, but things are going well,” said Koeman. “The first group match (against Poland in …
Read More »Olympiakos win Greece’s first Euro club trophy; Fiorentina fall at last fence again
May 30 – Ayoub El Kaabi struck four minutes from the end of extra time as Olympiakos broke the hearts of Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday to become the first Greek club side ever to lift a European trophy. The Moroccan striker, hero of Olympiakos’ run to the final and who finished as the competition’s top scorer, …
Read More »Locked and loaded: Borussia Dortmund rides storm of protest over Rheinmetall sponsorship
May 30 – On the eve of the Champions League final, Borussia Dortmund have announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with Rheinmetall, Germany’s largest weapons manufacturer. The sponsorship agreement allows Rheinmetall to display its logo on stadium advertising boards and in the background at press conferences but excludes exposure on players’ shirts. It’s the first time that a German weapons company …
Read More »‘Fantastic potential’ – Spain manager heaps praise on Barcelona wonderkid
The past year has been a memorable one for Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal, as he has gone from playing youth football to becoming a fixture in the senior team. Not only that, but the 16-year-old has also cemented his place in the Spanish national team under Luis de la Fuente. The teenage wonderkid is one of the five Barcelona stars …
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