Tammy Abraham faces six months out with ACL injury

5Jun

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SERIE A

Tammy Abraham faces six months out with ACL injury

Tammy Abraham of AS Roma reacts as he goes off injured during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Spezia Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on June 04, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Tammy Abraham suffered an ACL injury in Roma’s final Serie A game of the season on Sunday. The former Chelsea striker landed on his left his left leg awkwardly during Roma’s 2-1 win over Spezia and was forced to leave the pitch on a medical cart. According to Sky Sport Italy, Abraham was immediately taken to a private clinic for checks and results of the scan showed damage to the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The 25-year-old is now expected to undergo surgery and will be sidelined for around five to six months. Abraham had been linked with a return to the Premier League this summer but his injury has ...

5Jun

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LALIGA

Angel Correa scores twice for Atletico Madrid in 2-2 draw vs. Villarreal

Angel Correa of Atletico de Madrid celebrates a goal with teammates during the Santander League match between Villareal CF and Atletico de Madrid at the La Ceramica Stadium on June 4, 2023, in Castellon, Spain.Angel Correa scored twice for Atletico Madrid in their 2-2 draw vs. Villarreal. Correa got both goals for Atletico Madrid in their last match of the season. With Villarreal leading 1-0, Atletico were awarded a free kick and Antoine Griezmann would play a pass in to an unmarked Correa who would score from inside the penalty area. The Argentine would get Atletico’s second goal of the match. A counter attack by Atletico Madrid and Griezmann would play a pass in to Correa who would dribble around the goalkeeper and score to give them the 2-1 lead. The World Cup winner finishes the ...

4Jun

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LALIGA

Benzema set for Saudi move after Real confirm exit

Karim Benzema and Luka Modric during the training day of Real Madrid before the last round of La Liga Santander at Ciudad Deportiva Real Madrid on June 03, 2023, in Madrid, Spain.Karim Benzema is to leave Real Madrid after 14 years at the club. The Ballon d’Or-winning striker, who joined the Spanish giants from Lyon in 2009, will depart on a free transfer when the season ends. Benzema, who had a year left on his contract, is set to move to Saudi Arabia after receiving a “record offer” from Al-Ittihad, according to Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague. Benzema, 35, won five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles with Madrid. Saudi state-run Al Ekhbariya television station reported on Sunday that Benzema will sign a two-year deal with Al-Ittihad.Real boss Carlo Ancelotti had ...

4Jun

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Ligue 1

Fans boo as Messi’s final game for PSG ends in defeat

Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Sergio Ramos, Lionel Messi, Marco Verratti and Presnel Kimpembe of Paris Saint-Germain pose for group picture with Ligue 1 trophy after the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Clermont Foot at Parc des Princes on June 3, 2023 in Paris, France.Lionel Messi has ignored boos in his final game for Paris Saint-Germain [PSG] as the French league champion lost to Clermont 3-2. PSG supporters booed the football star on Saturday when the Parc des Princes announcer read his name on a warm evening. A few minutes later, Messi walked onto the field with a smile on his face, holding his three children’s hands before the team photo and kissing them on their foreheads before kickoff. “I would like to thank the club, the city of Paris and its people for these two year...

3Jun

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SERIE A

Ibrahimovic to leave AC Milan as contract ends

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (#11 AC Milan) during AC Monza against AC Milan, Serie A, at U-Power Stadium on February 18th, 2023.AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic will leave the club after their final match of the season against Hellas Verona on Sunday. The Serie A side said they would hold a “brief ceremony” for the 41-year-old Swede to “say goodbye”. “AC Milan would like to thank Zlatan for the magnificent time that we have spent together,” the club said. Ibrahimovic rejoined Milan in 2019 and helped them to win the Serie A title last season. However he has played only four times and started one match for the side this term – and scored one goal – following a series of injuries, and his contract will not be renewed when it expires at the end of June. The former Malmo, Ajax, Inter, Barcelon...

3Jun

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NEWS

Barcelona claim second Champions League crown

Coach Jonatan Giraldez of FC Barcelona, Sandra Panos of FC Barcelona, Irene Paredes of FC Barcelona, Mapi Leon of FC Barcelona, Mariona Caldentey of FC Barcelona, Caroline Graham Hansen of FC Barcelona, Patri Guijarro of FC Barcelona, Aitana Bonmati of FC Barcelona, Lucy Bronze of FC Barcelona, Fridolina Rolfo of FC Barcelona, Salma Paralluelo of FC Barcelona, Keira Walsh of FC Barcelona, Catalina Coll of FC Barcelona, Laia Codina of FC Barcelona, Jana Fernandez of FC Barcelona, Claudia Pina of FC Barcelona, Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic of FC Barcelona, Marta Torrejon of FC Barcelona, Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona, Geyse of FC Barcelona, Bruna Vilamala of FC Barcelona, Nuria Rabano of FC Barcelona, Ingrid Syrstad Engen of FC Barcelona, Vicky Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrate with the UEFA ...

3Jun

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NEWS

Man City beat Man Utd to win cup with Gundogan double

Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola congratulates Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan after winning the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on June 3, 2023 in London, England. Manchester City remain on course for the Treble after Ilkay Gundogan scored twice to give them victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Having already won the Premier League title, City now go into next Saturday’s Champions League final against Inter Milan in Istanbul with the opportunity to emulate United’s feat of 1999. And City captain Gundogan was the big game match-winner again, assuring his place in history with the quickest goal in FA Cup final history, a stunning volley after only 12 seconds eclipsing Louis Saha’s strike for...

3Jun

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LALIGA

Barcelona working on renewal of their star forward – report

Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona with the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Camp Nou on May 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.In addition to making sales and getting new players into the club, another important goal at FC Barcelona this summer window is to sort out the contract renewals of a number of their players. While not on a high priority, Ousmane Dembele is one of the players on whom the club is working for a renewal. According to Mundo Deportivo, Dembele’s release clause has descended to €50 million from €100 million under the current contract and the Catalan club is working on an extension of the contract till 2027 with an improved release clause. The report further indicates that Dembele feels comfortable and valued under the tutelage of Xa...

3Jun

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Ligue 1

Veteran defender Sergio Ramos to leave Paris Saint-Germain

Sergio Ramos kicks the ball during a Paris Saint-Germain training session on May 25, 2023 in Paris, France.Sergio Ramos has confirmed he will leave Paris Saint-Germain. Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos will follow Lionel Messi out of Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires at the end of June. Ramos has spent the past two seasons at the Parc des Princes after joining from Real Madrid on a free transfer, but he stands to make his final appearance in Saturday’s match against Clermont Foot. The 37-year-old has won back-to-back Ligue 1 titles with PSG, scoring five goals in 57 appearances, although his form was often questioned and his departure is not seen as a surprise. “Wearing the Red and Blue shirt for the last two years has been a wonderful experience,” Ramos said in a statemen...

2Jun

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SERIE A

Leao signs new long-term deal with AC Milan

Milan forward Rafael Leao (17) in action during the Serie A football match n.37 JUVENTUS - MILAN on May 28, 2023 at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Piedmont, Italy.Forward Rafael Leao has signed a new five-year contract to remain at AC Milan until the summer of 2028. The 23-year-old Portugal international had repeatedly been linked with Chelsea, with his previous deal at the San Siro due to expire in 2024. Leao arrived from Lille in 2019 and has scored 41 goals in 162 appearances for the seven-time European champions. He was named Serie A player of the year last term after helping Milan to their first Scudetto since 2011. Leao arrived from Lille in 2019 and has scored 41 goals in 162 appearances for the seven-time European champions. He was named Serie A player of the year last term af...

2Jun

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NEWS

Ronaldo urges more big names to make Saudi move

Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Raed at the al-Awwal Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh on April 28, 2023.The Saudi Pro League can become a “top-five league in the world” if they can attract more big-name players, says Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema and Luka Modric have been linked with moves to Saudi Arabia and Ronaldo, 38, says they are “very welcome” to join him. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has completed his first season with Al Nassr after joining in December. He has a contract to 2025 and added he “will continue here” next season. Paris St-Germain have confirmed Messi will leave the club this summer and the Argentina...

1Jun

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TRANSFERS

Everton reject offer to sign Wolves loanee Coady

Conor Coady of Everton celebrates at the final whistle during the Premier League match between Everton FC and AFC Bournemouth at Goodison Park on May 28, 2023 in Liverpool, England. Everton have decided not to take up a £4.5m option to turn defender Conor Coady’s season-long loan move from Wolves into a permanent switch.The 30-year-old made 25 appearances for the Toffees and scored two goals.The England international started for Everton when they beat Bournemouth 1-0 on the final day of the season to secure their top-flight status.However, he only played six times under Everton boss Sean Dyche, who took over at Goodison Park at the end of January.Everton also confirmed defender Ruben Vinagre will return to Sporting Lisbon following his loan spell at the club.“We want to sincerely than...

1Jun

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NEWS

PSG Coach Confirms Lionel Messi’s Departure From Club

Lionel Messi #30 of Paris Saint-Germain warms-up prior to the Ligue 1 match between RC Strasbourg and Paris Saint-Germain at Stade de la Meinau on May 27, 2023 in Strasbourg, France. Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season after two years at the club, coach Christophe Galtier said Thursday. Galter said ahead of PSG’s game against Clermont on Saturday that it would be Messi’s last match at the Parc des Princes. Messi’s contract expires at the end of June. “I had the privilege of coaching the best player in the history of soccer,” Galtier said. “This will be his last match at the Parc des Princes, and I hope that he will receive the warmest of welcomes.” PSG recruited Messi in August 2021 with the ambition to finally win the Champions League. The team ...

1Jun

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NEWS

Sevilla beat Roma on penalties to win Europa League

Marko Dmitrovic, Gonzalo Montiel, Alex Telles, Karim Rekik, Nemanja Gudelj, Ivan Rakitic, Rafa Mir, Yassine Bounou, Youssef En-Nesyri, Jesus Navas, Erik Lamela, Marcos Acuna, Fernando, Oliver Torres, Alejandro Gomez, Bryan Gil, Alberto Flores, Manuel Bueno, Loic Bade, Lucas Ocampos, Jose Luis Mendilibar, Suso, Marcao, Joan Jordan and Tanguy Nianzou of Sevilla FC celebrate withj the trophy following the penalty shoot out victory in the UEFA Europa League 2022/23 final match between Sevilla FC and AS Roma at Puskas Arena on May 31, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. Sevilla claimed a record-extending seventh Europa League title as they beat Roma on penalties at a raucous Puskas Arena in Budapest. Gonzalo Montiel, who also scored the winning penalty for Argentina in the World Cup final aga...

31May

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Aston Villa confirm that Ashley Young will leave the club this summer

Ashley Young of Aston Villa celebrates qualifying for the UEFA Conference League after the 2-1 victory over Brighton during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on May 28, 2023 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Ashley Young is to leave Aston Villa at the end of his contract this summer.The 37-year-old rejoined Villa in 2021 after winning the Serie A title at Inter Milan. ‘Aston Villa can confirm that Ashley Young will be leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract,’ read a club statement. ‘Everyone at Aston Villa would like to sincerely thank Ashley for his service to the club and wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.’ It comes despite Young revealing his hopes that he would sign a new contract extension at Villa Park...

30May

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TRANSFERS

Tottenham, Newcastle, Villa and Roma linked to Hwang Hee-chan

Hwang hee-Chan of Wolverhampton Wanderers looks on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton FC at Molineux on May 20, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England.Hwang Hee-chan could be on the move this summer as part of a string of sales Wolverhampton Wanderers are expected to make to comply with the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play regulations. Under Financial Fair Play rules, a Premier League club is not allowed to rack up accumulated losses over £105 million over a three-year period. Wolves reported a net loss of £46.1 million in the 2021-22 season, and then went on to acquire 10 senior squad members last year. Those additions are expected to push Wolves over — or at least dangerously close to — the £105-million mark, pushing the club to sell some playe...

30May

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NEWS

Manchester United’s Anthony Martial ruled out of FA Cup final through injury

Anthony Martial of Manchester United smiles as he warms up prior to during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on May 28, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has been ruled out of Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City due to a hamstring injury. Martial picked up the problem in United’s final Premier League game of the season after stepping off the bench on Sunday against Fulham and scans have revealed the full extent of the damage. United said in a statement: “Anthony Martial is out of Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup final against Manchester City due to injury. “The France international strained his hamstring towards the end of Sunday’s 2-1 win against Fulham at Old Trafford. “Assessments have since r...

30May

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SERIE A

Mourinho targets 6th European title as Sevilla seek to stay perfect

Head coach Jose Mourinho of AS ROMA poses for a portrait during the AS Roma UEFA Europa League Final Access Day at Centro Sportivo Fulvio Bernardini on May 25, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Roma manager Jose Mourinho has never lost a European final while Sevilla are six from six in Europa League finals. Something has to give in Budapest on Wednesday. Portugal’s Mourinho has five major continental titles to his name – two Champions League wins, two Europa League trophies and last year’s triumph in the inaugural Europa Conference League with the Italian side. The 60-year-old announced himself on the big stage in 2003 when he led Porto to the UEFA Cup, the Europa League’s precursor, and the following year he won the Champions League. Inter Milan became champions of Europe on his watch for the ...

30May

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Maguire has to decide on Man Utd future – Ten Hag

Harry Maguire of Manchester United gestures during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on May 28, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says captain Harry Maguire has a decision to make on his future at the club. The 30-year-old England defender made only 16 appearances in the Premier League for United this season. Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane have been Ten Hag’s preferred centre-back pairing in his first season in charge at Old Trafford. “No-one would be happy with this situation,” Ten Hag told The Times. “He is not as well. He trains always on best levels, so with 100% effort. “So he handles that situation well and he’s in that manner and in his captaincy he’s important for the squad.” Maguire has mad...

29May

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SERIE A

Spalletti to leave Napoli and take time out of game

Luciano Spalletti head coach of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A match between Bologna FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on May 28, 2023 in Bologna, Italy.After guiding Napoli to a first Serie A title in 33 years, manager Luciano Spalletti says he will leave the club at the end of the season and take time out of the game. “I need to take some time to rest because I’m pretty tired,” he said. “I don’t know if you can call it a year’s sabbatical but I won’t be working. I won’t be coaching Napoli or any other team.” Spalletti, 64, who took over in July 2021, had a year left on his deal. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said he would “respect” the decision. Speaking to Italian broadcaster Rai, De Laurentiis said: “He’s a free man, he’s given us something and I thank ...