Spanish and European champions Real Madrid are looking to bolster their squad this summer in preparation for the future. Recent reports indicate that the club has identified River Plate’s Franco Mastantuono as a promising talent and is close to securing an agreement for his transfer. Real Madrid close to sealing agreement to sign new midfielder. Franco Mastantuono could soon become a Real Madrid player. The 16-year-old midfielder has impressed for River Plate during the 2023/2024 season, scoring 3 goals and providing an assist in 19 games. His performances have attracted Real Madrid’s attention, and the club has been closely monitoring…
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Former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf has backed Arsenal’s Declan Rice to excel at Euro 2024. Seedorf praised Rice’s strong tackling abilities and shooting technique. Rice was a standout player for Arsenal last season, helping Mikel Arteta’s side secure second place in the Premier League. Speaking with Wettfreunde (via DAZN), Seedorf said, “He is strong in tackles, moves between the lines with a lot of cleverness, and has a strong shooting technique. He clearly has what it takes to become one of the big stars of this European Championship.”
Interview with Benin Coach on Nigeria Match and World Cup Prospects Before the game against Benin Republic, Nigeria were the favorites, especially as both sides were playing on neutral ground. How did you turn things around for your team? As a team, we knew we had to perform exceptionally well. I was familiar with the Nigerian team and many of their players. Our biggest motivation was the necessity of winning this game to keep our World Cup dreams alive. Despite being a smaller nation, I told my players that anything is possible if we win these two games. Playing on…
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has selected the player he believes will win the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. Speaking to TNT Sport, Mourinho was quizzed on various topics ahead of the European Championship kicking off this weekend. In a rapid-fire interview, the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss predicted Portugal to clinch the Euros with England finishing as runners-up. He also forecasted that England’s captain Harry Kane would secure the top scorer title, while his teammate Jude Bellingham would be named Player of the Tournament. Regarding the Ballon d’Or, Mourinho straightforwardly stated “Vinicius Jr.” Vinicius is a prominent candidate for the…
Paulo Dybala’s future at Roma is uncertain amid swirling transfer rumors surrounding the Argentine and former Juventus forward. The 30-year-old, who joined the Giallorossi on a free transfer two years ago, is awaiting clarity from the club regarding his future. Dybala accepted a pay cut to join Roma, signing a three-year contract worth €4 million per season. Since his arrival, Dybala has been a standout performer, attracting interest from top clubs across Europe. His €12 million release clause makes him an appealing target in the transfer market. Currently enjoying a holiday in Miami and preparing for his upcoming wedding next…
After a disappointing season, Chelsea are determined to turn their fortunes around for the upcoming campaign. Despite finishing 6th in the Premier League standings, the Blues missed out on UEFA Europa League qualification due to Manchester United’s victory over Manchester City. As a result, Chelsea will participate in the Europa Conference League next season. In response, the club has undergone significant changes, starting with the appointment of new head coach Enzo Maresca. Additionally, Chelsea are actively pursuing new players to bolster their squad with added talent. Reports suggest Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Aston Villa striker…
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has acknowledged that his club is likely to miss out on signing Rafa Silva, who appears set to join their domestic rivals, Galatasaray. The Portuguese forward is coming off a stellar season with Benfica, having scored 22 goals and provided 15 assists across 52 matches in all competitions. Silva’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season. According to Mourinho, he is now nearing a move to Galatasaray. Mourinho told RTP Portugal (as reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano): “Rafa Silva to Fenerbahçe? He’s a great player, but I’ve heard he’s close to…
Lionel Messi has acknowledged that Inter Miami will be his final club before retiring from professional football. The 36-year-old joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side in 2023 after departing Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent. Messi’s contract with Inter Miami runs until the end of 2025. Speaking to ESPN Argentina, he stated: “I’m not ready to leave football. I’ve dedicated my whole life to this, I enjoy the training, the matches. The fear that it will all end is always there. I believe Inter Miami will be my last club.”
British broadcaster Piers Morgan has ridiculed Manchester United’s reported decision to retain Erik ten Hag as their manager. Ten Hag faced significant criticism following a disappointing 2023-24 Premier League season, which saw the team finish eighth in the league and exit the UEFA Champions League during the group stages. Despite securing the FA Cup, speculation had emerged about his potential replacement. However, renowned journalist David Ornstein announced on his X (formerly Twitter) account on June 12 that Manchester United’s end-of-season review concluded with the decision to keep the 54-year-old Dutchman in charge. Ornstein added that Ten Hag will remain at…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is set to sign a new two-year contract extension with the Premier League club. This decision comes just a day after uncertainty about his future was resolved. Following a review by senior officials to determine whether to retain the manager, United have decided to support Ten Hag with a new two-year deal. According to the Telegraph, this new contract will replace his current one, which expires in 2025. As a result, the Dutchman will remain with the Red Devils for three more years starting this summer. Despite finishing eighth in the league, United won…
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has been voted Atalanta’s Player of the Month for May and June. The 26-year-old edged out Gianluca Scamacca and Ederson to claim the individual accolade. Lookman showcased his talent by scoring six goals and providing three assists over the two months. The former Leicester City player was instrumental in Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen, netting a stunning hat-trick in the match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Lookman concluded the season with an impressive tally of 17 goals and eight assists across all competitions.
Argentine playmaker Lionel Messi has responded to Kylian Mbappe’s claim that the Euros are a tougher competition than the World Cup. Ahead of Euro 2024 in Germany, Mbappe stated that the European tournament is “more complicated than a World Cup,” but Messi, his former PSG teammate, disagreed. “Well, everybody prioritizes their tournament,” Messi told ESPN Argentina, ahead of his country’s participation in this summer’s Copa America. “Obviously, the Euros are very important and have the best teams, but he’s leaving out three-time champion Argentina, five-time champion Brazil, and two-time champion Uruguay. There are a lot of world champions left off…
Former Bologna boss Thiago Motta has been appointed as the new head coach of Serie A giant Juventus, succeeding Massimiliano Allegri. Juventus Football Club has officially announced Thiago Motta as their new head coach, following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri. According to Pulse Sports Nigeria, the 41-year-old has signed a three-year contract with Juventus, committing to lead the club until the summer of 2027. The Serie A giants unveiled their new manager on Wednesday evening, with an official statement on their website: “Juventus Football Club is delighted to announce Thiago Motta as the new First Team head coach.” Motta’s Coaching…
Manchester United has opted not to dismiss manager Erik ten Hag and instead will engage in discussions regarding a new contract. Ten Hag’s position had been under review as part of the club’s end-of-season assessment. However, even over two weeks after United’s victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, the Dutchman remained unaware of his fate. Before the Wembley clash, there were reports suggesting United would part ways with Ten Hag, regardless of the outcome. Nonetheless, David Ornstein of The Athletic has revealed that Ten Hag will remain at Old Trafford, and negotiations for a new contract will…
Chelsea is further ahead than Manchester United in the race to secure the signature of Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, according to information obtained by 90min. While Olise has attracted admiration from both the previous and current regimes at Manchester United, the Red Devils have yet to formally approach Crystal Palace about their interest. This delay is due to their belief that there are more pressing positional needs, including a striker, center-back, left-back, and midfielder. On the other hand, Chelsea, who attempted to sign Olise last summer but failed to activate his complex £35 million release clause, are determined to…
Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United’s transfer target, Benjamin Sesko, has inked a new five-year contract with RB Leipzig. The 21-year-old had an impressive debut season with Leipzig, netting 18 goals in 42 appearances and attracting attention from top clubs across Europe. Despite reported interest from these clubs, Sesko opted to reject their advances and commit his future to the Bundesliga side with a fresh contract, as announced on Tuesday. Leipzig confirmed on Wednesday that Sesko has signed a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2029. In a statement to Leipzig’s official channels, Sesko expressed his happiness…
Bayern Munich is intensifying efforts to secure Alphonso Davies’ future, as Real Madrid seeks to entice him to join friend David Alaba. The Bavarian club is now nearing Davies’ reported €20 million demands to extend his contract. Davies, 23, whose current contract expires next summer, faces the possibility of being sold this summer if he doesn’t commit to a new deal. Real Madrid has been in contact with him for several months and reportedly reached an agreement with him in March. The appointment of Vincent Kompany has spurred Bayern’s renewed interest in retaining Davies, potentially prompting Real Madrid to reconsider…
Rodrygo’s ill-timed remarks in the week leading up to the Champions League final haven’t gone unnoticed at Real Madrid. The club views them as more than mere coincidence. They were displeased with his suggestion of considering a move and flattering Manchester City while the team was gearing up for the Wembley final. Since then, there’s been a buzz surrounding the Brazilian at the club, with reports indicating that he’s been assigned a price tag this summer. His untimely statements seemed aimed at making waves during a crucial period of the season. Rodrygo made it clear that if his starting role…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that Joao Cancelo could rejoin Barcelona next season. Cancelo spent the past year on loan with the La Liga side after leaving City following a disagreement with Guardiola. Currently, Cancelo is set to return to the Premier League champions unless the two clubs reach a new agreement. “It has to be the best for everyone,” Guardiola said about Cancelo’s future. “The two clubs will sit down. He is our player and, if an agreement is not reached, he will have to return in the pre-season. If he wants to stay [at Barcelona], and…
Bukayo Saka is expected to recover in time for England’s Euro 2024 opener against Serbia this Sunday. The Arsenal star missed the final game of their Premier League season due to a muscular injury but made it into Gareth Southgate’s final England squad for the upcoming European Championships. Although Saka sat out England’s warm-up match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, he managed to play the last 25 minutes of their surprising 1-0 defeat to Iceland. ESPN reports that Saka is likely to be fit to start in England’s first group stage game against Serbia. Saka has been participating in limited training…