[ad_1] Last night, The Times were the latest outlet to confirm Newcastle’s interest in Valencia stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili, claiming the 23-year-old has been identified as a ‘leading target’ after impressing Eddie Howe and Toon scouts. This afternoon, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has released a ‘here we go!’ announcement that Valencia have signed Stole Dimitrievski; a starting La Liga goalkeeper who …
Read More »French minister demands Monaco’s Camara is sanctioned for covering anti-homophobia logo
[ad_1] May 21 – French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera has called for “the strongest sanctions” to be taken after one of Monaco’s players deliberately covered up an anti-homophobia message on his shirt in the club’s final league game of the season on Sunday. The French league staged its annual campaign against discrimination during the weekend’s final round of games with each …
Read More »Saudis host African coaches for women’s development workshop
[ad_1] May 21 – Saudi Arabia is continuing its football outreach with the most recent event being a 5-day women’s football development workshop that brought together coaches from Africa and Saudi Arabia. In May 2023 the Saudi Arabian FA signed a memorandum of understanding with Africa’s regional governing body, the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The cooperation and development agreement is …
Read More »Flamengo set to agree doubling of Pixbet sponsorship
[ad_1] May 21 – Brazilian giants Flamengo are closing in on the renewal of their partnership with bookmaker Pixbet in what will be the club’s biggest-ever sponsorship. On Thursday, the club council will vote on a renewal of Flamengo’s agreement. To date, Pixbet paid R$85 million ($17 million) per year to be Flamengo’s title sponsor but under the new deal, …
Read More »Barcelona veteran has another offer if club opts against renewal
[ad_1] Barcelona are trying to sort out their squad ahead of next season, which means deciding the futures of several players who are not immediately regular starters or crucial to the side. This list includes a certain Sergi Roberto, who is out of a contract in the summer. The current captain of the side, the Spaniard is far from the …
Read More »Haji Wright providing “great option” for USMNT in winger role
[ad_1] The U.S. men’s national team have four viable strikers on its roster heading into June’s pair of home friendlies vs. Colombia and Brazil, but one of them is set to see more of a wide role in Gregg Berhalter’s plans this summer. Haji Wright is coming off a sensational first season with Coventry City in the EFL Championship, helping …
Read More »Juventus aiming to lock down Camiaso with improved contract amidst Aston Villa interest
[ad_1] Juventus will be looking to ward off Aston Villa by offering Andrea Cambiaso a new contract that includes better terms. The Bianconeri signed the Italian wingback in the summer of 2022 following his breakthrough campaign at Genoa. They instantly sent him on loan to Bologna where he managed to develop his game under the guidance of Thiago Motta. Last …
Read More »Southgate reflects on ‘complicated’ selection
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate remained philosophical about the injury concerns which are hanging over the England camp as they prepare for the European Championships. Southgate named a provisional squad of 33 players – including a dozen who have two or fewer caps for England – with many of them insurance against injuries in the camp being worse than currently feared. Check …
Read More »Lewandowski’s goal vs Rayo Vallecano to cost Barcelona €1.25 million
[ad_1] Barcelona’s win over Rayo Vallecano at the weekend was special for a number of reasons, the most important being that it secured the team’s second place in the league standings. A Pedri brace after coming off the bench helped the team to a 3-0 win on the night, but it was Robert Lewandowski’s early opener that handed the team …
Read More »Rashford omitted after poor season with Manchester United
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate admitted it had been a “difficult call” to leave Marcus Rashford out of his provisional Euro 2024 squad but said he couldn’t overlook the Manchester United forward’s disappointing Premier League campaign. Rashford has been a mainstay for Southgate during his time in charge but was today omitted from the squad for the tournament in Germany with the …
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