Maignan-Milan contract talks difficult but different from Donnarumma

6Apr

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SERIE A

Maignan-Milan contract talks difficult but different from Donnarumma

Mike Maignan of AC Milan looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between AC Milan and Slavia Praha at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 07, 2024 in Milan, Italy. La Gazzetta dello Sport confirms Mike Maignan wants at least €7m to extend his contract with Milan, so reaching an agreement will be difficult. However, it’s not the same situation the club and Gigio Donnarumma experienced in 2021.Talks to extend Maignan’s contract have not yet reached a final stage because the French international has demanded a new €7m-a-year salary, which would make him the highest-paid player in the team alongside Rafael Leao, reports Gazzetta.The ex-Lille keeper currently earns €3.2m per season and his contract with the Serie A giants runs out in June 2026.According...

6Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Joe Gomez fires warning to Man Utd ahead of Liverpool clash

Joe Gomez of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on March 31, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool defender Joe Gomez believes Manchester United players will be under pressure to act as the protagonists in Sunday's meeting at Old Trafford.The Reds make the short journey over from Merseyside this weekend looking to maintain their pace in the Premier League title race.Erik ten Hag's men head into this encounter off the back of a hugely disappointing 4-3 defeat at Chelsea in which they had led 3-2 heading into stoppage time.Speaking to Liverpool's official website, Gomez insisted the onus will be on United to come out and attack their visitors."I mean, they're at home. I don't think the atmosphere [and fans] woul...

5Apr

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LALIGA

Barcelona key player will undergo tests tomorrow to determine availability vs PSG

Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona receives medical treatment after picking up an injury during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on March 03, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. The nine-day gap between Barcelona’s win against Las Palmas and their next game against PSG in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League has created intense anticipation around the tie.It has also been a blessing in disguise for the Catalan giants, who are trying to recover several injured players ahead of the clash, including an entire starting midfield.Pedri and Frenkie de Jong were the first to pick up injuries, hurting their hamstring and ankle, respectively against Athletic Club early in March.Interestingly, the third midfielder to pick up an injury w...

5Apr

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NEWS

Celtic boost as star medically discharged ahead of Rangers clash – ‘Will return’ for Ibrox showdown

Luis Palma of Celtic celebrates after he scores his team's third goal during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell FC and Celtic FC at Fir Park on February 25, 2024 in Motherwell, Scotland.Celtic star Luis Palma has been medically discharged by the club’s medical staff and will be in the squad for the match against Philippe Clement’s Rangers this weekend.That’s according to La Prensa and Diez in Honduras, who both say that the forward will be in Brendan Rodgers’ squad as they take on Rangers at Ibrox.Palma has been out of action for over a month after picking up a knock in training ahead of the international break, which ultimately saw him miss out for his country as a result.He underwent an MRI scan ahead of that break which confirmed he would be out of four weeks and ha...

5Apr

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Champions League

Man United’s UCL chances in balance – Ten Hag

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United speaks with Erik ten Hag Manager/Head Coach of Manchester United as he prepares to come on as a substitute during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on April 4, 2024 in London, England.Erik ten Hag has admitted qualification for next season's Champions League will be "difficult" for Manchester United after an "expensive" week.United conceded stoppage time goals in a 1-1 draw against Brentford on Saturday and in a dramatic 4-3 loss at Chelsea on Thursday to drop five points from winning positions in the space of six days.It has left Ten Hag's team 11 points behind fourth-place Aston Villa and nine behind Tottenham in fifth -- which could be good enough for Champions League qualification if England is awar...

5Apr

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Enzo Fernandez fires clear Mauricio Pochettino message in Man United win

Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea embraces team mate Ben Chilwell during the Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2024 in London, England.Enzo Fernandez sent clear messages to both Mauricio Pochettino and Mason Mount during Chelsea's celebrations in the chaotic 4-3 win against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.The visitors appeared to be heading for all three points until Noni Madueke was fouled in the penalty area which allowed Cole Palmer to score his second spot-kick of the game and salvage a point for the Blues. However, with two minutes of additional time still to play, more drama was on the horizon.From a short corner being taken quickly, Palmer picked up the ball from Fernandez and fired an effort goalward with the ball deflecting past ...

5Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Mikel Arteta tips Bukayo Saka to be ‘decisive’ for Arsenal on injury return

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during a training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on April 02, 2024 in London Colney, England.Mikel Arteta predicted Bukayo Saka will “fly” during Arsenal’s Premier League run-in but the England winger could be a doubt to face Brighton on Saturday.The 22-year-old missed his side’s 2-0 win over Luton on Wednesday that briefly returned them to the top of the table before being knocked back into second by Liverpool ahead of the weekend’s visit to the Amex Stadium.A muscle injury sustained during the goalless draw at Manchester City meant Saka missed a league game for just the second time this season, with Reiss Nelson deputising as Arteta’s side made it nine wins from their last 10 in the title race.Saka has scored 16 goals in all competitions as Arsenal s...

5Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Rio Ferdinand and Joe Cole agree on Cole Palmer after Chelsea win over Man Utd

Cole Palmer and Mykhaylo Mudryk of Chelsea look frustrated with referee Darren England during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Burnley FC at Stamford Bridge on March 30, 2024 in London, England.Cole Palmer scored his first senior hat-trick as Chelsea came from behind to beat Manchester United in a thrilling seven-goal clash on Thursday night.Erik ten Hag's side were 3-2 up and just seconds away from picking up all three points at Stamford Bridge when Diogo Dalot brought down Noni Madueke in the box in the seventh minute of added time. Palmer scored from the penalty spot to seemingly rescue a point – but a stunning finale awaited.The former Manchester City player lashed a long-range effort past Andre Onana with virtually the final kick, with the aid of a slight deflecti...

4Apr

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TRANSFERS

Real Madrid will allow Kylian Mbappe to choose when he announces transfer

Kylian Mbappe reacts during a Paris Saint-Germain training session at Campus PSG on March 29, 2024 in Paris, France.Real Madrid have been keen to control matters this time round with Kylian Mbappe, but they will allow the French star to decide when to announce the deal. The 25-year-old forward is unlikely to leave this until after he joins the French camp for the European Championships.Mbappe has not been enjoying recent weeks in Paris, as per Marca, who say that his status has changed since Paris Saint-Germain communicated that he would be leaving the club in early February. Since, he has been taken off on numerous occasions, and manager Luis Enrique has been empowered to openly speak about preparing for life without him.Given some of the battles that Mbappe and his camp has had with CEO ...

4Apr

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SERIE A

Lazio’s Ciro Immobile likely to depart in the summer

Ciro Immobile of SS Lazio during the Serie A TIM match between SS Lazio and AC Milan - Serie A TIM at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2024 in Rome, Italy.Serie A giants Lazio are very likely to lose Ciro Immobile in the summer and a departure to Saudi Arabia seems inevitable.Corriere della Sera today (via TMW) have reported about the possibility of Immobile leaving, stating that the Italian could have left in the summer as there had been advanced from Saudi Arabia. But he wanted to captain the club in the Champions League and he did just that.The pathway, it is reported, remains very much alive. Now, Immobile could accept Saudi Arabia as his next destination. The insults made against his family and the situation at the club is swaying the striker’s mind and he is seriously tempted to de...

4Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Pep Guardiola: Top-class Phil Foden can do whatever he wants in football

Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola congratulates Phil Foden as he leaves the field after being substituted during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on April 03, 2024 in Manchester, England. Pep Guardiola said Phil Foden can “do whatever he wants” in football after watching him fire Manchester City to a 4-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa with a brilliant hat-trick.With Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne dropping to the bench, Foden moved into a central position and orchestrated the demolition of Villa with an outstanding display, playing a hand in Rodri’s opener and then taking the game away from the visitors after Jhon Duran had levelled.Foden restored City’s lead with a free-kick in first-half stoppage time when he ...

4Apr

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BUNDESLIGA

Florian Wirtz Hits Double As Bayer Leverkusen Reach German Cup Final

Florian Wirtz of Leverkusen reacts after scoring his teams fourth goal during the DFB cup semifinal match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Fortuna Düsseldorf at BayArena on April 3, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany.Florian Wirtz has scored a brace as Bayer Leverkusen trounced Fortuna Duesseldorf 4-0 to reach the German Cup final in the latest step to finally rid themselves of their Neverkusen image.The derby between the runaway Bundesliga leaders and the top flight promotion hopefuls from 20 kilometres down the River Rhine on Thursday (AEDT) was over as a contest in the first half as Leverkusen stretched their unbeaten run all season to 40 games.Jeremie Frimpong fired the opener into the roof of the net in the seventh minute, and Amine Adli doubled the lead 13 minutes later into the far ri...

4Apr

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NEWS

Without Messi, Inter Miami unravels late, falls 2-1 to Monterrey in Champions Cup

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami looks on from the sidelines during the second half in the game against Monterrey in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup - Leg One at Chase Stadium on April 03, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Lionel Messi remained sidelined with a hamstring injury Wednesday night as his Inter Miami team built a one-goal lead against Mexico’s Monterrey then came unraveled in the second half, losing 2-1 in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal.Messi, who missed his fourth straight game because of a right hamstring injury, has not played since March 13, and also missed Argentina’s exhibitions last month against El Salvador and Costa Rica.It isn’t yet clear when the 36-year-old Messi will return. Inter Miami and Monterrey are scheduled to pl...

4Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal cruise past Luton Town to return to Premier League summit

Martin Odegaard of Arsenal FC celebrate with Reiss Nelson after scoring opening goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Luton Town at Emirates Stadium on April 3, 2024 in London, England.Arsenal coasted to a 2-0 win over struggling Luton on Wednesday to dislodge Liverpool from the top of the Premier League table, once again edging ahead in a thrilling three-way title tussle. Gunners captain Martin Odegaard opened the scoring midway through the first half and an own goal just before the break gave the much-changed home side a cushion. The result lifts Arsenal to 68 points -- one ahead of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, who host bottom side Sheffield United on Thursday.Elsewhere on Wednesday, Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as defending champions Manchester City crushe...

4Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City injury latest after Aston Villa as Liverpool and Arsenal dealt fresh blow in title race

Pep Guardiola (R) of Manchester gives instructions to Kevin De Bruyne (C) of Manchester after he receives medical treatment during the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 final match between FC Internazionale and Manchester City FC at Atatuerk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. Pep Guardiola chose to rest both Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland as his Manchester City strode to a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa.Phil Foden netted a superb hat-trick after Rodri had given the reigning champions the lead, however they were given a scare with Jhon Duran initially cancelling out the City midfielder's opener. John Stones was again an unused substitute for City with Guardiola clearly not feeling the need to use the England international.Nathan Ake, Kyle Walker and Ederson remained ou...

4Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Mikel Arteta set to give Emile Smith Rowe new Arsenal role after Luton display

Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal during a training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on March 29, 2024 in London Colney, England.From the moment Emile Smith Rowe was named in the Arsenal starting XI it was always going to be a huge night for him. The Hale Ender has started just once in 2024, and played just 91 minutes since the winter break.A minor ankle injury has played a part in that. But primarily he can argue he's not had a fair crack of the whip.With Arsenal 5-0 up at half-time against Sheffield United he could not get on the pitch. With a win over Burnley secured when Bukayo Saka scored the third in the 47th minute, Smith Rowe could still only accrue five minutes. Speaking prior to the match, though, Mikel Arteta seemed to suggest this was an issue he did not have too much sy...

3Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Son urges Spurs to keep oft-criticised attacker after another assist

Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his teams third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 02, 2024 in London, England.Heung-min Son wants Tottenham to sign Timo Werner on a permanent basis following his positive impact since joining on loan.Werner set up Brennan Johnson’s opener against West Ham last night and now has two goals and three assists in 11 appearances for Spurs.His pace and direct play have given Ange Postecoglou a different threat out wide and the German would like to turn his loan switch from RB Leipzig into a permanent move.Spurs are considering whether to take an option to sign Werner for around £15million in the summer, and Son said: “I think he listened to what the ga...

3Apr

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LALIGA

Isaac Romero speaks out on Sevilla future

Romero of Sevilla FC in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and Real Sociedad at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on March 02, 2024 in Seville, Spain.Sevilla star Isaac Romero has this week provided an insight into his hopes of remaining with the club long-term.The emergence of frontman Isaac has of course proven one of the stories of the season to date in Seville.After enjoying a sparkling opening to the season with the club’s reserve outfit, the attacker was afforded a permanent place in Quique’s first-team squad this past January.And, safe to say, the move has since proven a beneficial one for all parties involved.All told, Isaac has been afforded 13 appearances to date, racking up a head-turning five goals and four assists in the process.Such exploits are alr...

3Apr

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TRANSFERS

Liverpool Receive Big Boost In Ruben Amorim Chase

Ruben Amorim of Sporting CP gestures during the Portuguese Cup Semi Final 1st Leg match between Sporting CP and SL Benfica at Estadio Jose Alvalade on February 29, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Barcelona are no longer in the race to sign Liverpool managerial target Ruben Amorim to replace Xavi Hernandez at the Nou Camp, according to Portuguese journalist Pedro Sepulveda, news which will give the Reds a boost.With Xabi Alonso deciding to stay at Bayer Leverkusen for at least one more season, Liverpool have switched their focus to other candidates.The Merseyside giants are now closely looking at the prospect of taking Amorim to Anfield as their new manager.Liverpool are said to be facing competition from Barcelona, who have also been interested in the Portuguese coach.However, it has ...

3Apr

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Pep Guardiola delivers cheeky response when asked Man Utd vs Liverpool question

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Manchester, England.Pep Guardiola has joked he will be supporting Manchester United in their clash with Liverpool this weekend - though he quickly retracted the claim.Guardiola's Manchester City side are locked in a three-way fight for the Premier League title and currently sit third in the top-flight. Liverpool meanwhile lead the way, with their trip to United one of the more tricky games left for them this season.The Reds are three points ahead of City after beating Brighton on Sunday, while Guardiola's men played out a bore draw with Arsenal, who are second. Though City and United are fierce rivals, Guardiola would...