Bayern Munich break silence on possibility of signing Harry Kane

23Jul

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Bayern Munich break silence on possibility of signing Harry Kane

Nico Schlotterbeck of Germany, Joshua Kimmich of Germany, Harry Kane of England during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between Germany and England at Allianz Arena on June 7, 2022 in Munich, Germany. Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has spoken publicly about the possibility of signing Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Harry Kane.This isn’t the first time that Kane, 28, has seen his future speculated. Last summer saw the England international publicly reaffirm his desire to win major silverware – suggesting a shock move to a Premier League rival may be on the cards.“I want to be playing in the biggest games, the biggest moments,” Kane told Gary Neville on Sky Sports’ ‘The Overlap’.“I hope that we can have that conversation. I’m sure that [Daniel Levy, Tottenham Cha...

23Jul

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SERIE A

Paul Pogba returns as Juventus kick off US tour with win over Chivas

Jesús Sánchez #17 of Chivas defends against Paul Pogba #10 of Juventus during their preseason friendly match at Allegiant Stadium on July 22, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Juventus defeated Chivas 2-0. Juventus began their US tour on Friday by welcoming Paul Pogba back to the fold on Friday during a 2-0 friendly victory over Mexico's Chivas Guadalajara in Las Vegas.French World Cup winning midfielder Pogba joined Juventus this month on a free transfer from Manchester United.The 29 year-old made his presence felt at the Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders. But it was Marco Da Graca who fired Juventus ahead from close range in the 10th minute after Federico Gatti's header from a corner was parried by the Chivas goalkeeper.Mattia Compagnon added a second goal in the 80th ...

23Jul

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Chelsea hold off Barca to sign Kounde in €64m deal

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Jules Kounde during the match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC, corresponding to the week 30 of the Liga Santander, played at the Camp Nou Stadium, in Barcelona, on 03th April 2022.Jules Kounde is set to become Chelsea’s third summer signing in a deal that could allow captain Cesar Azpilicueta to join Barcelona.Chelsea look to have beaten off competition from Barca for Kounde. They have agreed to pay Sevilla in the region of £55 million (€64m) and have offered the defender a five-year contract.Having signed Raheem Sterling in a deal worth £50m and Kalidou Koulibaly for £34m, Chelsea’s new owners have now already committed £139m to new signings since taking over the club with more deals to follow.Barcelona president Joan Laporta appeared to concede defeat in...

22Jul

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Arsenal sign versatile Zinchenko from Man City

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with new signing Oleksandr Zinchenko on July 22, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.Arsenal have completed the signing of versatile Ukraine player Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City.The 25-year-old flew back from City's pre-season tour of the USA to complete the move after Arsenal agreed a £30m deal, which includes £2m in add-ons.He has signed a long-term contract with the London club and is their fifth signing of the summer."Alex is a high quality player who will give us options and versatility," boss Mikel Arteta said."He's a player that I personally know really well and continued to follow him after my time at Manchester City."It's not only about the positions he can play but as well, the versatility he will give us in attack and defence."Alex is a person with g...

22Jul

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SERIE A

Roma problems for Wijnaldum and Carles Perez

Georginio Wijnaldum during Ligue 1 match between Monaco v Paris Saint Germain in Monaco, on March 20, 2022.There is bad news for Roma, as while PSG prefer to sell Georginio Wijnaldum rather than loan or pay half his salary, while Monza hit the brakes on Carles Perez.The Giallorossi are very active on the transfer market this summer after winning the Europa Conference League in Jose Mourinho’s debut campaign.They have already secured free agents Paulo Dybala and Nemanja Matic, with reports over the last few days they were close to getting Wijnaldum on loan with PSG paying half his €9m per season salary.However, Sky Sport Italia claim this afternoon that things have changed, as now Paris Saint-Germain would prefer to sell at €10m and leave the full wages to the buyer.That will make the situa...

22Jul

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Sadio Mane ‘honoured’ to win second African Player of the Year award

08 July 2022, Bavaria, Munich: Soccer: Bundesliga, training FC Bayern Munich, newcomer Sadio Mané.Sadio Mane said he was "honoured" to be crowned African Player of the Year for a second time. The Senegal forward, 30, was named the continent's best player at an awards ceremony in Rabat on Thursday. Mane first won the honour in 2019 while he was at Liverpool. He left the Premier League club last month after signing a three-year deal with Bayern Munich. "I am really honoured and highly delighted to receive this award again," Mane said. "Thanks to my coaches, my club and national team colleagues and those friends who stood by me during difficult times." Mane was in the Moroccan capital to receive the award after a dash across the Atlantic having converted a penalty for his new ...

21Jul

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Jesse Lingard joins Premier League newcomers after Man Utd exit

Jesse Lingard of Manchester United celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on December 5, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Jesse Lingard has joined Nottingham Forest on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester United earlier this summer. Having spent over 20 years at United, Lingard opted to leave Old Trafford as a free agent at the end of last season after failing to agree a new deal. West Ham had held talks with Lingard following his successful stint with David Moyes’ side in 2021 but they were unable to reach an agreement with the midfielder. Lingard has now opted to sign a one-year deal with newly promoted Forest, with reports claiming that the cont...

21Jul

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Lampard warns Everton about another relegation fight

Frank Lampard, Manager of Everton and Seamus Coleman of Everton look dejected following the Premier League match between Southampton and Everton at St Mary's Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Southampton, England.After an embarrassing 4-0 friendly defeat to Minnesota United on Wednesday night, Everton manager Frank Lampard warned his club that another relegation battle could be on the horizon unless things improve. The Toffees, one of six clubs who have never been relegated in the 30-year history of the Premier League, flirted with the drop for much of last season, ultimately finishing in 16th and four points clear of relegation after achieving safety in their second-last match with a dramatic victory over Crystal Palace. "The players have to understand that we were in a relegation b...

21Jul

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Manchester United join race to sign €35 million-rated Chelsea target

Benjamin Pavard of FC Bayern Muenchen pours beer over Julian Nagelsmann, Head Coach of FC Bayern Muenchen following victory during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on April 23, 2022 in Munich, Germany.Manchester United are reportedly set to go head to head with Chelsea in the race to sign Benjamin Pavard this summer. According to L’Equipe, as relayed by Sport Witness, Benjamin Pavard is starting at an uncertain future at Bayern Munich following their capture of Matthijs de Ligt. Many expect the Frenchman to leave the club this summer, which has put top clubs such as Manchester United and Chelsea on alert. Manchester United have already included Pavard in their transfer wishlist, while Chelsea are naturally included in the mi...

21Jul

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LALIGA

Barcelona forward prepared to leave club for free

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Memphis Depay during the match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca, corresponding to the week 34 of the Liga Santander, played at the Camp Nou Stadium, in Barcelona, on 1st May 2022.Memphis Depay is reportedly ready to walk away from Barcelona if the Catalan giants terminate his contract amid uncertainties surrounding his future.According to Helena Condis, Memphis has made peace with the idea of leaving Barcelona in the summer transfer window if they grant him the letter of freedom. But the Catalan giants want to recoup €15 million from the Dutch forward’s sale, which complicates the prospect of selling him.Memphis Depay would have had lofty ambitions when he completed a dream move to Barcelona in a Bosman move after running down his contract with Lyon. But ...

20Jul

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Argentine Dybala joins Roma on free transfer

Paulo Dybala, with AS Roma General Manager Tiago Pinto, poses with AS Roma jersey on July 20, 2022 in Albufeira, Portugal. Argentina forward Paulo Dybala has signed for Jose Mourinho's Roma on a free transfer.The 28-year-old attacker joins on a three-year deal, with his contract with Juventus having ended in June.Dybala scored 115 goals in 293 appearances for the Turin-based club after joining from Palermo in 2015 and won five Serie A titles."The days that have led up to me signing this contract have been filled with so many emotions," Dybala said."The speed and determination with which Roma demonstrated just how much they wanted me made all the difference."I am joining a team that is on the up, a club that continues to put in place strong foundations for the future, and a coach, Jose...

20Jul

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Barcelona smash six goals past Inter Miami in pre-season friendly

Raphinha #22 (L) of FC Barcelona celebrates with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang #17 after scoring their second goal against Inter Miami CF during the first half of a preseason friendly at DRV PNK Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Barcelona new boy Raphinha made it a debut to remember on Tuesday as he scored and bagged two assists in a 6-0 drubbing of Inter Miami, while Romeo Beckham and Harvey Neville made cameo appearances in friendly encounter.It was the 25-year-old Brazilian forward who led Xavi's side to an easy win against the MLS club that is owned by England icon David Beckham.While it was a debut to remember for Raphinha, it became an eye-opening experience for the sons of the two former Manchester United stars, with Harvey Neville getting a full half against the Cata...

20Jul

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LALIGA

Lewandowski: The ultimate goal machine Barca need in post-Messi era

Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona warms up before a preseason friendly against Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Nearly two months after Robert Lewandowski stunned the football world to publicly declare that his "story is over" at Bayern Munich, the German juggernaut finally granted the Polish striker his wish. Barcelona released a statement on Tuesday night confirming that the club have signed the 33-year-old on a four-year contract worth 50 million euro ($51m). "I'm finally here. I'm delighted to be at Barca," Lewandowski, who had a buyout clause of 500m euros, told the Spanish giants' official website. "The last few days have been very long, but the deal is done and now I can focus on a new chapter and challenge in my li...

19Jul

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Wolves striker Fabio Silva signs new contract and joins Anderlecht on loan

Fabio Silva of Wolverhampton Wanderers poses for a portrait in the Wolverhampton Wanderers Season 2022/23 Away Kit at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on July 08, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England.Wolves striker Fabio Silva has signed a new one-year contract at Molineux and joined Belgian club Anderlecht on a season-long loan.Silva, 20, joined Wolves for a club-record fee in September 2020, with his former club Porto saying the transfer was worth £37million.But the Portugal youth international has struggled to become a first-team regular, making only 17 Premier League starts in two seasons and scoring four goals.Wolves technical director Scott Sellars told the club website: “We’ve had lots of discussions between myself and (manager) Bruno (Lage) and with Fabio as well, about what we feel ...

19Jul

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Mbappe, Messi, Neymar and Ramos train with PSG in Tokyo

Kylian Mbappe andNeymar Jr and Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain look on the Paris Saint-Germain training session at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on July 18, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. Paris Saint-Germain and their squad of superstars hit the training pitch in Tokyo on Monday evening ahead of their upcoming pre-season games. About 13,000 fans turned up at the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium to watch the Ligue 1 champions in an open session that lasted for 90 minutes. The likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Sergio Ramos all enjoyed a workout in front of the delighted supporters who greeted every touch with loud screams. Security guards were also called into action when several fans invaded the pitch once the training session was completed. The F...

19Jul

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Belgium reaches Euro 2022 quarterfinals; France held by Iceland

Manuela Giugliano of Italy looks dejected following their side's defeat as Belgium players celebrate after the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 group D match between Italy and Belgium at Manchester City Academy Stadium on July 18, 2022 in Manchester, England. Belgium secured the last spot in the Euro 2022 quarterfinals as Tina De Caigny’s goal beat Italy 1-0 in sweltering temperatures in Manchester on Monday. The Hoffenheim striker’s predatory finish early in the second half made sure of second place in Group B behind France to set up a last-eight meeting with Sweden on Friday. Despite scoring a late penalty, a 1-1 draw for Iceland against a much-changed France was not enough for them to progress as they became the first side to bow out of a women’s Euro from the group stage unbeaten. ...

19Jul

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BUNDESLIGA

Sébastien Haller / Striker has testicular tumour, Dortmund confirm

Sebastien Haller of Borussia Dortmund during a press conference at the Borussia Dortmund Training Camp on July 17, 2022 in Bad Ragaz.The Borussia Dortmund forward Sebastien Haller has a testicular tumour and has left his new club’s preseason training camp in Switzerland. In an official statement, Dortmund said that the 28-year-old first complained of feeling unwell at training on Monday. The tumour was found during a medical examination, with Haller returning to Germany to undergo further tests. Tumours can be benign and do not always lead to a diagnosis of cancer. “This news today came as a shock to Sebastien Haller and everyone else,” the club’s sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, said. “The entire BVB family hopes that Sebastien makes a full recovery as soon as possible...

18Jul

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LALIGA

‘I’m finally here’: Lewandowski explains leaving Bayern for Barcelona

Robert Lewandowski of FC Bayern München walks onto the training pitch before a training session of FC Bayern München at Saebener Strasse training ground on July 15, 2022 in Munich, Germany.Robert Lewandowski said a desire for a new challenge motivated his decision to leave Bayern Munich and sign for Barcelona, while also fulfilling his “dream” of playing in LaLiga.Barcelona have confirmed an agreement with Bayern Munich over an initial £38 million transfer of the 33-year-old Poland international, who is expected to sign a three-year contract with the option of an additional year.Although the deal is not yet complete, Lewandowski has joined Barcelona on their pre-season tour of the United States and has met his new team-mates. It brings a protracted transfer saga to a close after Lewandowsk...

18Jul

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SERIE A

Inter anxious after Gosens injury in friendly

Inter coach Simone Inzaghi and Inter midfielder Robin Gosens (18) after the Serie A football match n.29 TORINO - INTER on March 13, 2022 at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino in Turin, Piedmont, Italy. Final result: Torino-Inter 1-1. Inter are a little concerned about Robin Gosens after he suffered a minor injury in the pre-season friendly against Monaco.The 28-year-old German wing back hardly featured for the Nerazzurri last season after suffering a serious hamstring injury back in September. He didn’t play a full 90 minutes under Simone Inzaghi but the hope was that he’d be in full fitness for the upcoming season.As reported by Calciomercato.com, Gosens was forced off after the first half of the pre-season friendly against Monaco due to a slight muscle injury in his left thigh.&...

18Jul

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Nani reveals Cristiano Ronaldo ignores his calls with Man Utd star’s future up in the air

(L-R) Ales Mateju of Czech Republic, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the UEFA Nations league match between Portugal v Czech Republic at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on June 9, 2022.Manchester United hero Nani has revealed he’s not in touch with Cristiano Ronaldo at a time where the veteran’s future at Old Trafford is up in the air. The Portugal international wants to leave for a team playing in the Champions League next term. That’s something the Red Devils can’t offer given they finished sixth in the Premier League table last time out. Nani joined United from Sporting Lisbon back in the summer transfer window of 2007, shortly after the club had beaten Chelsea to the Premier League title. Ronaldo was already four years into his first stint at Old Trafford, hav...