Daily Archives: July 9, 2024

Euro 2024: Spain 2-1 France

Spain booked their place in the final of Euro 2024 after seeing-off France 2-1 in the semi-final in Munich thanks to a breath-taking goal from 16-year-old Lamine Yamal. In a game billed as the best attacking team in the tournament against the best defence, the opening 25 minutes were among the best of the entire tournament. Randal Kolo Muani’s header …

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Newcastle sent scouts to watch Turkey defender Ferdi Kadioglu

Newcastle officials were spotted watching Turkish defender Ferdi Kadıoğlu in action at Euro 2024 according to reports.  Having made sure they were compliant with profit and sustainability rules by selling winger Yankuba Minteh and midfielder Elliot Anderson the Magpies can now turn their attention to strengthening their squad. There have been no significant arrivals to date with Lloyd Kelly and John Ruddy arriving on …

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Two clubs looking to sign unwanted Juventus defender

Daniele Rugani recently signed a contract extension with Juventus, but the defender is reportedly not in the Bianconeri’s plans moving forward. While Juventus has valued Rugani’s presence over several seasons, he has not been a regular starter for quite some time. Max Allegri, appreciating Rugani as a backup player, played a key role in Juventus offering him a new contract. …

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Deco tight-lipped on scouting priority target in Munich: “He is not a Barça player”

Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, is currently in Munich to attend the semi-final match between Spain and France at Euro 2024.  His trip has sparked significant interest and speculation, especially because he is there to scout Nico Williams, a player Barcelona have long been targeting. Given the circumstances, it was only natural for the media to press Deco about Barcelona’s pursuit …

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Man City target Mike Maignan shows why he is one of the best

With France trailing Spain 2-1 in their Euro 2024 semi-final clash, AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan showed why he is one of the best in his position to prevent the Spanish from giving themselves a cushion. Luis de la Fuente’s side came behind to take a 2-1 lead into the halftime break in Munich and early in the second 45, …

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Johnny Heitinga in talks with Liverpool to join Arne Slot’s coaching team

Former West Ham assistant Johnny Heitinga has revealed he’s in talks with Liverpool over becoming part of Arne Slot’s coaching set-up. Heitinga is currently out of work having left the Hammers with David Moyes at the end of last season. It’s all change at the London Stadium with the newly appointed Julen Lopetegui now in charge, and the Hammers have been …

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The Raptors are unlikely to re-sign Gary Trent Jr.

Ahead of the 2021-22 season, Gary Trent Jr. signed a three-year, $51.8 million deal with the Toronto Raptors. Trent Jr. was traded to the team during the 2020-21 season from Portland. Last year was Trent Jr.’s final season of his three-year deal with the Raptors. Making him a free agent this offseason.  Raptors’ beat reporter Josh Lewenberg noted that the …

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