Real Madrid’s focus remains firmly on hiring Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso as their next head coach, despite ongoing speculation regarding Jurgen Klopp, a report has revealed. With current manager Carlo Ancelotti expected to depart this summer—though talks regarding a move to Brazil have temporarily stalled—Madrid have begun the search for his successor. Alonso, a former Madrid player, has long been viewed as the ideal candidate to take over, but there are challenges in securing him due to the complications and cost of buying out his current contract. While some reports have suggested that Real Madrid has made contact with…
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Arsenal are preparing for a hectic summer transfer window, with several attacking reinforcements expected to join the squad, and they’ve now been linked with a surprising move for Manchester United winger Antony, who is currently on loan at Real Betis. While fans are eager for a new number nine, with sporting director Andrea Berta focusing on securing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP, the Gunners also need more creativity and unpredictability in wide areas to enhance their attacking play. Mikel Arteta has long been linked with players like Nico Williams of Athletic Club, and other wingers such as Rafael Leao and…
Manchester City have secured an agreement to sign highly rated Paris Saint-Germain striker Mahamadou Sangare, with the 18-year-old set to join the Premier League champions this summer. Sangare, who celebrated his 18th birthday in March, has been prolific at youth level for PSG, netting an impressive 42 goals in 46 appearances up to the Under-19s. Despite training with the senior squad since December, he has yet to feature in a first-team matchday squad. With his contract expiring at the end of the season, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that City have moved quickly to finalise a deal, beating out competition…
Paris Saint-Germain are taking no risks with star forward Ousmane Dembele as they prepare for next week’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal. Dembele, who has been in sensational form with 33 goals and 22 assists across all competitions this season, gave PSG an early lead in last week’s first-leg clash at the Emirates Stadium. However, he was substituted after 70 minutes due to what has now been identified as a minor hamstring issue. According to RMC Sport, PSG are treating the injury cautiously. Dembele sat out Thursday’s training session and is expected to miss the upcoming Ligue 1…
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim praised Rasmus Hojlund’s standout display in Thursday night’s emphatic Europa League win over Athletic Club, calling it the striker’s best performance under his leadership. United took a commanding 3-0 lead in the semi-final first leg in Bilbao, overcoming early pressure before capitalizing on Athletic Club being reduced to ten men. Three first-half goals gave the Red Devils a dominant advantage to carry back to Old Trafford. While Hojlund didn’t find the net himself, the Danish forward played a crucial role—winning the penalty that led to Dani Vivian’s red card and consistently contributing to United’s…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that he plans to take a break when he leaves the Premier League club, although he is uncertain whether he will retire from coaching altogether. Guardiola, 54, is approaching his ninth year at City, marking the longest managerial tenure of his career. Before joining City, he spent four years at Barcelona and three years at Bayern Munich. In 2023, Guardiola signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2027. “I want people to remember me however they want,” Guardiola told ESPN Brasil. “After my contract with City,…
Liverpool’s Premier League title win this season is not just a major sporting achievement but also a massive financial boost for the club. By securing their 20th top-flight title, and equalling Manchester United’s record, Liverpool has reclaimed the honor they held for almost 40 years before United surpassed them in 2011. This title marks a century and a quarter since their first championship in the 1900/01 season. The financial rewards of winning the Premier League are substantial. Manchester City, for instance, earned around £176m for each of their last two title wins in 2022/23 and 2023/24. This amount comes from…
Xabi Alonso is said to have identified two players he wants to sign if he takes over as Real Madrid manager, with Martín Zubimendi and Florian Wirtz topping his wishlist. Currently the head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso is considered the leading candidate to replace Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to leave the Bernabeu for the Brazil national team this summer. According to Spanish outlet AS, Alonso is already making plans for his squad, and the two players he is targeting are well-known to Madrid’s scouting team. Zubimendi, a standout midfielder at Real Sociedad, has a €60 million release clause…
Chicago Fire FC is reportedly in discussions with Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne regarding a designated player contract, according to ESPN. The Fire are in a strong position to secure De Bruyne’s signature if he decides to make the move to MLS. The Belgian international confirmed he would be leaving City at the end of this season, with his contract set to expire in June. Although Inter Miami CF holds De Bruyne’s discovery rights, a system that grants them a right of first refusal, the club already has the maximum number of designated players—Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Lionel…
FIFA has sanctioned two lower-division clubs from Kenya and Vietnam for involvement in match manipulation, ordering their relegation to the third tier, the governing body announced on Friday. Kenyan side Muhoroni Youth was found guilty of manipulating matches and has been expelled from the second-tier National Super League. FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee ruled the club will be relegated to the Football Kenya Federation Division One League for the upcoming season. Similarly, Vietnamese club Phu Tho was found guilty of similar offenses and has been expelled from the Vietnamese Football League Second Division, dropping to the third tier as a result. Both…