Soccer
- www.theguardian.com David Squires on … the distraction of a summer special football activity sheet
Need some temporary respite from the general lack of action? Never fear, our cartoonist is here
- www.theguardian.com Harry Kane keen to join Bayern Munich after opening offer of £60m
Harry Kane wants move to Bayern after holding talks with club, who have made an opening bid of £60m
- www.theguardian.com Wilfried Zaha and Stormzy set to become joint owners of AFC Croydon
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha and rapper Stormzy are set to become joint owners of non-league club AFC Croydon
- www.theguardian.com David Squires on … Chelsea going across the multi-club-iverse with Strasbourg
Our cartoonist looks at the latest lucky club to ascend into another’s corporate structure
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Juventus will likely be banned from European competitions for one season, which means not playing next season's Conference League
www.gazzetta.it Juve, si va verso l'anno di stop: niente Conference e rischio multa milionariaNyon deciderà a metà luglio: il dibattimento deve ancora iniziare. Il pm parlerà con il club e proporrà l'ammenda. Appello solo al Tas, ma i tempi si allungano
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There's apparently quite a few of us subscribed to this magazine. Yet at the moment, it's getting very little engagement. What can we do about this? Is it just that it's the off-season and there's not
There's apparently quite a few of us subscribed to this magazine. Yet at the moment, it's getting very little engagement. What can we do about this? Is it just that it's the off-season and there's not a lot going on?
- www.telegraph.co.uk Premier League demanded extra assurances Chelsea were not owned by Saudi Arabia
Exclusive: New owners provided detailed information to Premier League who were satisfied there was no conflict of interest
- www.theguardian.com David Squires on … Jack Grealish and his week-long treble celebrations
Our cartoonist on the freewheeling Manchester City player gobbling up the chance to have another good time
- www.bbc.co.uk Sheff Wed host Saints to start Championship season
Newly promoted Sheffield Wednesday welcome relegated Southampton to Hillsborough for the EFL season opener on Friday, 4 August.
- www.theguardian.com New Zealand abandon Qatar friendly at half-time over alleged racial abuse
The All-Whites refused to come back on the pitch, alleging official inaction on racial abuse of player Michael Boxall from an opponent
- www.theguardian.com Wales hopes hang by a thread after Morrell sees red in Turkey defeat
Goals from Umut Nayir and Arda Guler gave Turkey a 2-0 win against Wales, who had Joe Morrell sent off in the first half, in a Euro 2024 qualifier
- www.theguardian.com Saka hat-trick inspires ruthless England to demolition of North Macedonia
Bukayo Saka scored his first senior hat-trick as England thrashed North Macedonia 7-0 at Old Trafford to close in on a place at Euro 2024
- www.skysports.com Bournemouth sack Gary O'Neil after 37 games despite Premier League survival
Bournemouth have sacked Gary ONeil despite the head coach keeping the club in the Premier League last season.
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Canada - 0 US - - Folarin Balogun 34’
Balogun also getting his first goal for the USMNT.
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Canada 0 - US - Chris Richards 12’
Richards gets his first goal for the US National team.
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PSG: Sérgio Conceição approached to succeed Christophe Galtier (French Article; Deepl Translation)
www.leparisien.fr PSG : Sérgio Conceição approché pour succéder à Christophe GaltierDéjà évoqué pour prendre la succession de Mauricio Pochettino la saison dernière, le technicien portugais ferait désormais partie des préten
The identity of the future coach of Paris Saint-Germain remains a mystery. But for several weeks now, it has been no secret that the capital club have been pursuing a number of leads to take over from Christophe Galtier, who will not be retained after a disappointing season on the Parisian bench.
Sérgio Conceição is the latest name to be mooted as a possible successor for next season. According to our reports, confirming those of RMC Sport and journalist Abdellah Boulma, contacts between PSG and the Portuguese coach, already in place, have been stepped up in recent hours.
This trend coincides with a report in the daily L'Équipe that Julian Nagelsmann, who has been in talks with the Paris club for several weeks, is not the future Paris coach.
According to the same reports, Conceição, who is under contract at FC Porto until 2024, has a €18m release clause. Conceição, who has been at the helm of the Dragões since 2017, has been considering leaving the club in recent months, according to reports in the Portuguese press.
The Portuguese coach's name had already been mooted last season as a possible successor to Mauricio Pochettino. Represented by Jorge Mendes, an agent very close to the capital club (he manages the interests of Danilo Pereira, Vitinha, Renato Sanches and El Chadaille Bitshiabu in particular), he is also highly regarded by Luis Campos, PSG's football advisor. The Portuguese coach is already familiar with Ligue 1, having managed FC Nantes between 2016 and 2017.
Following in the footsteps of Nagelsmann, Xabi Alonso and Luis Enrique, his name has now been added to the list of coaches being mooted to breathe new life into Paris Saint-Germain.
- metro.co.uk Premier League 2023-24 fixtures in full
Man City play newly promoted Burnley in their first game.
- www.goal.com Lionel Messi hails Pep Guardiola as ‘the best manager in the world’ as Argentina star reveals the four players he felt ‘most comfortable’ alongside | Goal.com India
Lionel Messi has described Pep Guardiola as "the best manager in the world", and revealed the four players he enjoyed playing with the most.
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Premier League clubs agree ways to tackle tragedy chanting
www.espn.co.uk Prem clubs agree ways to tackle tragedy chantingPremier League clubs agreed Wednesday to measures for tackling the rise in tragedy-related chanting at matches, with criminal prosecution of offenders a principal aim.
- www.theguardian.com Wigan’s future secured after local billionaire Danson completes takeover
Wigan Athletic’s future has been secured after a company backed by the local billionaire Mike Danson purchased the financially troubled club
- www.theguardian.com Modric seals Nations League semi-final win for Croatia over Netherlands
Croatia scored twice in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their Nations League semi-final in Rotterdam to move a step closer to their first major title
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Premier League leads European football market with revenue from the 2021-22 season twice that of La Liga
www.bbc.com Premier League leads European football marketThe Premier League establishes itself as the leader of the European football market with revenue from the 2021-22 season twice that of La Liga, says Deloitte.
- www.theguardian.com Real Madrid complete signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid have announced the signing of the England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year contract
Real Madrid have announced the signing of the England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year contract.
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FC Porto eyeing Serbian goalkeeper (Djordje Petrovic from New England Revolution)
Djordje Petrovic is a goalkeeper for MLS side New England Revolution. According to The Athletic, no formal offer has yet been made for the player.
- www.theguardian.com Romelu Lukaku offered £20m a season by Al-Hilal as Al-Ahli target Mahrez
Romelu Lukaku has been offered a deal worth up to £20m a season by Al-Hilal, with Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez also being targeted by clubs in Saudi Arabia
- www.espn.co.uk Tottenham fan banned for mocking Hillsborough
A Tottenham fan was banned from attending matches for three years on Tuesday for making gestures mocking the Hillsborough disaster during a Premier League game vs. Liverpool.
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More on Kylian Mbappé saga 🇫🇷
◉ Real Madrid, informed — original plan was to act in 2024;
◉ PSG not happy with Florentino Pérez new comments in leaked video;
◉ Mbappé apologised to Florentino for last summer;
◉ Chelsea sources play down links.
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- www.theguardian.com David Squires on … the greatest football season in sportswashing history
Our cartoonist looks back at a watershed season for state-owned PR projects around the football world
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🚨🚨 Kylian Mbappé statement to AFP.
“I have NEVER discussed any contract renewal with PSG”.
“The board has been informed since July 15th, 2022 of my decision not to extend beyond 2024 — and the letter sent was only meant to confirm what I already told them”.
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Documents are being signed today for N’Golo Kanté to Al Ittihad as revealed last week — done and sealed soon. 🟡⚫️🇸🇦 #CFC
Kanté salary will be around €100m, first part of medical tests already completed.
Here we go confirmed, end of an era at Chelsea.
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Evan N’Dicka joins AS Roma on free deal as expected — here we go 🟡🔴 #Roma
Ivorian centre back will sign until June 2028, five year deal agreed.
There will be signing fee included.
N’Dicka, on his way to Roma with his agents in order to undergo medicals and sign the contract.
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Real Madrid are working on key, final details of Joselu deal in order to get it done in the next days.
It’s up to Madrid as deal would happen at very favourable conditions. ⚪️🇪🇸 #RealMadrid
Personal terms already agreed last week as Joselu dreams of this move, waiting for Real.
- www.theguardian.com Arsenal closing in on £100m deal for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice
A bid is yet to be submitted but clubs are set to agree a transfer fee, with West Ham asking for financial add-ons to be included in any move