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Milan agree Jimenez deal with Real Madrid

 Alex Jimenez of AC Milan in action during a AC Milan training session at Milanello on February 16, 2024 in Cairate, Italy. According to Sky Sport Italia, Milan have reached an early agreement to purchase Alex Jimenez from Real Madrid for under €5m.The left-back will turn 19 in May and is technically part of the Primavera youth team, but has already made five appearances for the senior squad between Serie A and the Coppa Italia.He arrived on loan from Real Madrid with an option to buy for €5m, but Sky Sport Italia claim that the Rossoneri have decided not to wait until the end of the season.Instead, they managed to negotiate a purchase from Real Madrid early for slightly under the €5m fee.Real Madrid will retain a buy-back clause, but again set at a higher figure than previously ...
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How Germany could line up against the Netherlands

 Julian Nagelsmann, Head Coach of Germany, looks on prior to the international friendly match between France and Germany at Groupama Stadium on March 23, 2024 in Lyon, France. Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann is expected to name a similar XI to the one which dismantled France as the Netherlands visit Frankfurt on Tuesday.Following a ten-game spell without a clean sheet spanning across the majority of a friendly-filled 2023, a centre-back pairing of Antonio Rudiger and Jonathan Tah assisted Marc-Andre ter Stegen to a rare shutout versus Didier Deschamps's men in Lyon, with both defenders set to retain their spots in the side.Elsewhere in Die Mannschaft's squad, there is a three-horse race emerging for the berth at the focal point of Germany's attack - Arsenal's Kai Havertz staked...
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USMNT player ratings from CONCACAF Nations League triumph over Mexico

Tyler Adams #4 of the United States celebrates with Tim Weah #21 and Gio Reyna #7 during the the Concacaf Nations League Final against Mexico at AT&T Stadium on March 24, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. The United States men’s national team made it a perfect 3-for-3 when it comes to capturing CONCACAF Nations League trophies, defeating Mexico 2-0 in Texas on Sunday in the latest dos a cero between the two massive rivals.Tyler Adams and Giovanni Reyna scored big goals and Tim Ream was terrific at the back of a 2-0 win over Mexico in Texas, while other players weren’t at their best but played their parts in a fairly-straightforward win.Here are our player ratings from the CNL Final in Arlington, Texas, as the Yanks added to their ridiculous 3-2 extra time affair over Mexico in 2021 and 2-...
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Spalletti Already Has Italy Euro 2024 Squad in Mind

 Head coach of Italy Luciano Spalletti reacts during a Italy training session at Centro Sportivo Giulio Onesti on March 18, 2024 in Rome, Italy.Italy capped off their United States tour with a commanding 2-0 victory against CONMEBOL giants Ecuador in Harrison, New Jersey. Speaking to the press in the post-game interview, Luciano Spalletti admitted most of the squad that traveled across the ocean will appear at Euro 2024. Goals from Lorenzo Pellegrini and Nicolo Barella on either side of halftime inspired Italy to a landslide victory against Ecuador, only a few days after a 2-1 triumph against Venezuela. A brace of wins against South American sides has been a perfect start to Gli Azzurri’s preparations for the upcoming tournament. Spalletti praised his team’s effort at the Re...
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Kylian Mbappe’s teammate may have accidentally revealed his next destination

 Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the French L1 football match between Montpellier Herault SC and Paris-Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier, southern France, on March 17, 2024.Tchouameni, Real Madrid midfielder and teammate of Kylian Mbappe in the French national team, appears to have confirmed Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid this summer.Mbappe, whose contract with Paris Saint-Germain is set to expire at the end of the season, has been heavily linked with a transfer to the Spanish capital.Reports have suggested that a deal between Mbappe and Real Madrid has already been agreed upon, with both clubs opting to delay the official announcement until the conclusion of the current season.Has Tchouameni ...
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Report: Juventus interested in Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka

 Leon Goretzka of FC Bayern München in action during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Allianz Arena on March 09, 2024 in Munich, Germany. Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka is turning heads beyond Germany with his recent performances.Though not selected for the March international period by Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann — who was admired by Goretzka in his time with Bayern — Goretzka is nonetheless turning in a strong campaign. And with his place in the squad as uncertain as Bayern’s next head coach, it could be the right time to leave for the 29-year-old.Serie A giant Juventus is among those interested in his services, according to a report from kicker (as captured via @iMiaSanMia), and dispatched scouts to watch the Bavarians take...
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Vietnam unbeaten at home against Indonesia for 20 years

Shin Tae Yong coach of Indonesia reacts during the AFC Asian Cup Group D match between Japan and Indonesia at Al Thumama Stadium on January 24, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. Vietnam and Indonesia will play the second leg of their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday in My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi, where the hosts had never been beaten since 2004.The last time Indonesia won at My Dinh Stadium was in the group stages of the 2004 AFF Cup, with a score of 3-0. Since then, Indonesia have visited My Dinh six more times, among them were three friendlies, and earned four draws and two losses.In their most recent match on Vietnam’s soil, Indonesia lost 0-2 in the second leg of the 2022 AFF Cup semi-finals.The memory of that defeat, where the confident Indonesia conceded a goal as early as the 3rd minute, i...
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Germany defeat a wake-up call for France, says Tchouameni

 Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 25, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.France were completely outclassed by Germany in their 2-0 defeat on Saturday and should treat the loss as a wake-up call ahead of the European Championship, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said. Florian Wirtz scored Germany’s fastest international goal after seven seconds before the Euro 2024 hosts doubled their lead early in the second half through Kai Havertz to earn victory in the Lyon friendly.“I think we were outclassed in every department,” Tchouameni told French TV network TF1. “We couldn’t put our game plan in place. We came up against a great team. We need to do better, indi...
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Julian Araujo dreaming of being part of Barca’s squad

 Mexico defender Julian Araujo (#2) dribbles up field during the Concacaf Nations League semi final match between Mexico and Panama on March 21, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Julian Araujo is dreaming of playing for Barcelona next season after a decent spell on loan with La Liga side Las Palmas.The Mexico international is due back at Barcelona at the end of the season, and it’s thought he will get a chance to fight for a place in the squad in pre-season.Araujo has played 22 appearances in La Liga this season for Las Palmas and has told Fox Sports he’s dreaming of coming back to the club and playing for Barca.“I feel very good in Las Palmas , but obviously my dream is to return to Barcelona,” he said.“It is one of my goals. I have faith and I hope that everything turns o...
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Robert Lewandowski is making a shocking display of loyalty to Barcelona

Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 21, 2024 in Naples, Italy.Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is a magnet for criticism whenever he makes a bad touch or gets into a brief goal-scoring slump, but there’s a case to be made that he’s been the Blaugrana’s most important player since arriving.Without him winning the Pichichi in his first season in Barcelona, there is no way the club hoists the LaLiga title over rivals Real Madrid at the end of the campaign, especially since so many of their wins were 1-0 results courtesy of a late Lewandowski goal.Lewandowski joined Barcelona after pushing his way out of Bayer...
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Jose Mourinho breaks silence on next job after being sacked by Roma

 Jose Mourinho is seen on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 09, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Jose Mourinho is planning a return to management in the summer, just months after parting ways with AS Roma.Mourinho spent over two years with the Italian capital outfit, leading them to win the Europa Conference League title and securing a place in the Europa League final. Since leaving Roma, rumours have linked him to many roles including clubs in Saudi Arabia, his previous club Chelsea, and also Newcastle.While he hasn't decided where his next adventure lies, he has expressed his desire to return to work by next season. When asked at the Moto GP event in Portimao, Portugal, about any offers, he replied: "Zero, zero. I don't have a ...
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Rangers retain Sky Sports Cup with win over Partick Thistle

Rangers head coach Jo Potter with the Sky Sports Cup trophy during the Sky Sports Cup Final match between Partick Thistle and Rangers at Tynecastle Park, on March 24, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland.Jo Potter's side ran out 4-1 winners at a sunkissed Tynecastle this afternoon, as they remain the champions of the competition.Rangers went into the game as heavy favourites against Brian Graham's part-time side. And thanks to goals from Mia McAulay, Rachel Rowe, Rio Hardy and Olivia McLoughlin, the Ibrox side got their hands on the trophy for the second successive year, as they look to end the season strongly, with a potential treble on the cards.McAulay had Rangers in the lead early doors before a quickfire equaliser by Rachel Donaldson for Thistle. It was a stunning strike and arguably the...
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Jules Koundé suffers ankle injury on France duty

 Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.According to Saber Desfarges, Jules Koundé (25) suffered an ankle injury during France’s 2-0 defeat to Germany at the Groupama Stadium on Saturday. Koundé was withdrawn on the hour mark by Didier Deschamps with Les Bleus 2-0 down. It had looked like a tactical substitution. Jonathan Clauss replaced the Barcelona defender and the Olympique de Marseille man represents a more attacking option. With France chasing the game, his introduction therefore seemed logical. However, Desfarges revealed post-match that Koundé was suffering from an injury to his right ankle. The journalist added that ...
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Bellanova given golden Italy opportunity against Ecuadorian

 Raoul Bellanova of Torino FC celebrates after scoring to give the side a 1-0 lead during the Serie A TIM match between Torino FC and US Lecce - Serie A TIM at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on February 16, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Bellanova is set to make his Italy debut in their friendly against Ecuador, giving him an important chance to impress Luciano Spalletti ahead of Euro 2024.The 23-year-old Torino talent was handed his first call up by Spalletti for this international break but didn’t manage to get off the bench in the 2-1 win over Venezuela on Thursday, forcing him to wait for his Azzurri debut.Bellanova, who has a long and storied history in the Italy youth teams, has been one of the best players in Ivan Juric’s Torino squad this term, attracting the attention of a number of t...
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Spurs interested in Albert Gudmundsson as second Genoa transfer raid eyed

 Iceland's forward #10 Albert Gudmundsson celebrates scoring his equalizing 1-1 goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifier play-off semi-final football match Israel v Iceland at the Szusza Ferenc Stadium in Budapest, Hungary on March 21, 2024. Tottenham have shown interest in Genoa attacker Albert Gudmundsson who made history this week with an important hat-trick for Iceland.The 26-year-old has been a shining light this season for his Serie A side, able to play in either of the three roles up front or just behind a main striker. Gudmundsson has netted 12 goals and laid on four assists from 29 matches mostly out wide for Genoa this campaign to help the promoted team into a comfortable mid-table position.The attacker is on course to better the 14 goals and five assists he delivered l...
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Barca president: We won’t sell Yamal or make big-name signings

 Joan Laporta president of Barcelona salutes the players after the game Final Supercopa de España Femenina match between Barcelona and Levante at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on January 20, 2024 in Leganes, Spain.Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona, told Mundo Deportivo on Saturday that the club rejected all offers to sell their young stars, even when offered as much as 200 million euros (about $217.3 million).The La Liga powerhouse has been dealing with deep financial problems for years. In order to meet the financial sustainability regulations of the Spanish top league and UEFA, the club will have to make a dent in their huge debts of one billion euros (about $1.09 billion) this summer.Many clubs facing a similar situation would sell their star players, as under football's financi...
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Bayern Munich: Matthijs de Ligt dismisses speculation about his future

 Matthijs de Ligt of FC Bayern Munchen celebrates winning the Bundesliga title after the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Koln and FC Bayern Munchen at the RheinEnergieStadion on May 27, 2023 in Cologne, GermanyThomas Tuchel has managed to get some consistency in the defense for Bayern Munich over the last three weeks. The German coach has given an extended run of games to Matthijs de Ligt and Eric Dier in the heart of defense. They are conceding fewer chances per game than they did at the start of Ruckrunde.Matthijs de Ligt endured a difficult Hinrunde due to injuries and poor form. He struggled to get rhythm in his performances, which allowed Tuchel to consistently field the center-back pairing of Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano.De Ligt was frustrated with the lack of opportunities du...
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Joe Gomez points finger at Brazil’s discipline after foul-filled win at Wembley

 Joe Gomez of England gestures during the international friendly match between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium on March 23, 2024 in London, England.England defender Joe Gomez has pointed the finger at Brazil's ill-discipline after Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Wembley.A second-half strike from new Real Madrid forward Endrick condemned the Three Lions to their first loss at home in 21 matches, since they were beaten by Denmark in the Nations League in October 2020. It wasn't a terrible performance from Gareth Southgate's side, but they didn't do enough to win the match.However, England were left bemused by the standard of officiating during the game. Coach Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was involved in a furious half-time bust-up with the fourth official after he was unhappy with a series of...
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Real Madrid legend sees ‘Galactico 2.0’ forming with Mbappe signing

 Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain at Reale Arena on March 05, 2024 in San Sebastian, Spain. Real Madrid are shaping up to become a real force to reckon with. They are running away with La Liga and are well-placed in the UCL, and the team’s current success only makes the upcoming summer more exciting.Adding Kylian Mbappe, Alphonso Davies and Leny Yoro to a squad that already boasts innumerable champions will only elevate the level of Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Needless to say, there are exciting times for Real Madrid fans across the globe.Speaking to the media in a recent interaction, Real Madrid legend Luis Figo commented on Real Madrid’s squad and the pot...
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Real Madrid ‘want Toni Kroos to sign a new contract’

 Toni Kroos of Real Madrid looks on during the Super Copa de Espana semi-final match between Real Madrid CF and Atletico Madrid at Al-Awwal Park on January 10, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Real Madrid are reportedly hoping to keep Toni Kroos at the club for another season.Kroos, 34, has made 455 appearances for the Spanish giants since joining from Bayern Munich in 2014.Over his 10 seasons at the Bernabeu, the midfielder has won 20 trophies, including four Champions Leagues, three LaLiga titles and five Club World Cups.Despite his age and the rise of Real's young midfielders such as Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni, Kroos has still made 38 appearances this season, although his contract expires at the end of the campaign.And, according to Fabrizio Romano...
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