Fulham could make a surprise move for Man United’s Fred this summer as the Cottagers look to strengthen their squad after a positive 2022/23 campaign. Man United also plan to do the same and Erik ten Hag is looking to bring in a midfielder to replace the outgoing Marcel Sabitzer and potentially the likes of Scott McTominay and Fred. A …
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Tottenham seen as most likely destination for David Raya
Tottenham are said to be leading the race for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya who is expected to leave the G-Tech Community Stadium this summer. Spurs’ position in the chase for Raya is being reported by Italian journalist Rudy Galetti who told GIVEMESPORT about the player’s situation. The Spaniard’s contract expires in 2024 but the Bees are expected to part ways …
Read More »Magnificant Seven. Sevilla beat Roma to take Europa League title on a night of threatrics, and some football
By Samindra Kunti in Budapest June 1 – Sevilla won a record-extending seventh Europa League title 4-1 from the penalty spot against AS Roma following a bad-tempered and theatrical final. They remain unbeaten in Europa League finals. The Spanish side reconfirmed their love affair with the Europa League and their strength and resolve could not be broken, not even by …
Read More »Sevilla tops Roma in dramatic fashion to win Europa League title
Sevilla collected its record seventh Europa League trophy after beating Roma on Wednesday. Bookings and minor injuries were themes for this match. In fact, the fixture lasted just about three hours in total. Nevertheless, Gonzalo Montiel, the player to convert the final penalty for Argentina in the World Cup, would also get to score the match-winner on Wednesday. The game …
Read More »“This is unbelievable” – Erik Lamela reflects on Sevilla’s seventh Europa League title win
Erik Lamela says that “he can’t ask for more” after winning the first-ever club honour in his career as Sevilla beat Roma to win the Europa League. Lamela played 75 minutes for Sevilla this evening, who were out to win the seventh Europa League title in their history and they came through in dramatic fashion. Paulo Dybala gave Roma the …
Read More »Montiel scores retaken penalty to make Sevilla Europa League champions
Watch Gonzalo Montiel score a retaken penalty against Roma to make Sevilla Europa League champions for the seventh time in their history. The extra time period of the match proved that the players were running on empty so they will have been extremely nervous for the shootout but Montiel was the hero, firing home his retaken penalty to win the …
Read More »European politicos tell FIFA and their broadcasters to get deal done on Women’s World Cup rights
June 1 – The governments of Britain, France, Spain, Germany and Italy have called on FIFA and broadcasters to “quickly reach an agreement” on TV rights for the Women’s World Cup this summer in Australia and New Zealand. With less than 50 days to go until the kick-off of the women’s game flagship tournament, the five governments in a statement …
Read More »Mason Mount agrees personal terms with Manchester United
Mason Mount has moved a step closer to joining Manchester United from Chelsea this summer by agreeing personal terms with the Red Devils. This comes from Jason Burt and James Ducker of the Telegraph, after Mount has struggled to shake hands on fresh terms with Chelsea. The Blues have been trying to come to an agreement with Mount over a …
Read More »Leeds United owner Radrizzani buys debt-ridden and newly-relegated Sampdoria
June 1 – Leeds chairman, Andrea Radrizzani, is cornering the market in ownership of relegated clubs. The majority owner of Leeds United, who lost their Premier League status last weekend, has agreed a takeover of Sampdoria, who will be relegated from Italy’s top tier following the final round of fixtures this weekend. In March a Genoa court gave Sampdoria’s owner …
Read More »Can JJ Watt’s Burnley replicate Wrexham’s USA success?
JJ Watt’s Burnley may not be the best descriptor. After all, the former NFL defensive lineman is but a minority owner of Burnley FC. Yet, the club won promotion back to the Premier League at its first time of trying. However, he has already, and will continue to have, a major impact on the club’s popularity. That is particularly true …
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