According to a recent report from AS, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is ready to put forward a late bid for Kylian Mbappe.
The summer transfer window is always full of monumental moves and in the wake of Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, we knew this was a summer unlike any other.
Perez is typically known for striking his biggest and best deals late in the window and in this instance, there’s a belief that he could do so again this time on deadline day itself.
Mbappe alongside Neymar and Messi would arguably be the greatest front three in the history of the beautiful game, but if he wants to be featured as the main star, the long-rumoured move to the Bernabeu could open up a whole new door for him.
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The current crop of Belgium players is to some ‘The Golden Generation’. The tag is down to the sheer quality within Roberto Martinez’s squad. It seems the Red Devils may finally be living up to the tag.
On Monday night, Martinez’s team came from two goals down against Japan to win 3-2 to book their spot in the World Cup quarter-finals. A Belgium comeback seemed almost inevitable, maybe due to the standard of player on the pitch for the Red Devils.
Rescued the game superbly
Japan deserves massive credit for their performance. The Blue Samurai showed tremendous spirit, determination and above all quality for much of the game. However, in the last 20 minutes, the Red Devils quality overpowered the Asian side.
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen started the c…
Nacional Asuncion saw their three-game winning streak end in a 1-1 Division Profesional draw at 12 de Octubre on Wednesday.
Nacional have won three titles since 2009 but made a slow start to this Clausura season.
They took just three points from their first three matches but Gustavo Morinigo s side hit back strongly posting three successive wins.
And while their winning run was halted in Itaugua, they will at least take solace from the fact they came from behind to claim a point.
Midfielder Jorge Armoa put 12 de Octubre just four points adrift of the bottom in front in the 10th minute.
But Silvio Torales netted his third in goal in two games to level proceedings for Nacional.
Torales 27th-minute strike ensured both sides shared the spoils.…
Liverpool supporters can be forgiven for already thinking ahead to next season after what has been a terrible 2022-23 campaign to date.
Out of both domestic cup competitions and down in 10th in the Premier League, only a Champions League last-16 tie with Real Madrid is keeping the Reds season alive.
While questions have been asked of manager Jurgen Klopp s future, the German looks set to stay on at Anfield after reportedly being given the necessary funds to rebuild the squad.
With several key players such as Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk all in or approaching their 30s, a major overhaul may well be required.
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According to The Telegraph, Liverpool s owners will provide Klopp with…
Pep Guardiola has no regrets over Jadon Sancho s decision to leave Manchester City, insisting he is thrilled the winger has gone on to become a star for Borussia Dortmund.
Frustrated by the lack of a clear pathway from City s academy through to the first team, Sancho left Manchester in 2017 to continue his career in Germany, just a year into Guardiola s tenure.
It was hailed as a brave decision by the 17-year-old at the time, though he broke into Dortmund s side during his first season with the club, scoring once in 12 league appearances. However, Sancho blossomed from a promising talent to a verified superstar during the 2018-19 campaign.
He will get the chance to shine against his former side in the Champions League next month, …
Girona moved back to the top of LaLiga as they shocked Catalan rivals Barcelona with a 4-2 win at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
With Real Madrid having only been able to draw at Real Betis on Saturday, Michel’s well-drilled side made the most of their opportunity with a brilliant display after taking an early lead through Artem Dovbyk.
Although Robert Lewandowski soon headed in an equaliser, left-back Miguel Gutierrez fired the visitors back in front before half-time and substitute Valery added a late third.
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Ilkay Gundogan pulled one back for Barca in stoppage time, but Cristhian Stuani knocked in Girona’s fourth to seal a memorable victory.
Following a 13th league win …
Copious injuries, late positive COVID-19 tests and a suspension; a highly anticipated clash between Serie A leaders Milan and defending champions Juventus at San Siro on Wednesday threatened to seriously underwhelm.
There was no Alvaro Morata for the Juve, while full-backs Alex Sandro and Juan Cuadrado were forced to sit out after returning positive coronavirus results.
Milan were without star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and their midfield was decimated by the absences of Sandro Tonali (suspension), Ismael Bennacer (injury) and Rade Krunic (coronavirus). The dire situation forced Stefano Pioli to start right-back Davide Calabria alongside Franck Kessie in the central pivot.
Yet despite the difficulties faced by both teams, a thriller was served up in Milan, and Fe…
Pep Guardiola believes Ronald Koeman needs a little more time to get Barcelona playing the way he wants as the first Clasico of the season looms this weekend.
There was a time when Guardiola and Koeman were team-mates and room-mates for away trips with Barcelona, going their separate ways in 1995 when Koeman left for Feyenoord,
They are said to have remained close and Guardiola wants Koeman to turn Barcelona back into a winning machine in Spain after the turbulence of the 2019-20 season.
On Saturday, Koeman will take charge of his first Clasico as a head coach, making him the seventh Dutch boss to lead Barcelona into the prestigious LaLiga fixture.
Of those six Dutchmen who have preceded him, only Louis van Gaal was able to win his first Clasico a 3-2 vic…
Raphael Varane will depart Manchester United when his contract expires at the end of this season.
The France defender, who is currently sidelined through injury, is set to leave the Red Devils after three years at Old Trafford.
Varane has made 93 appearances for the club since arriving from Real Madrid in August 2021, scoring two goals, and was part of the side that won the EFL Cup in 2023.
United occupy eighth place in the Premier League table with two games remaining in what has been a torrid 2023-24 campaign, and are in danger of missing out on European qualification.
Nevertheless, the 31-year-old is confident brighter times lie ahead for the club.
Thank you for everything,
— Raphaël Varane (@raphaelvarane)
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I’m still bitter that Detroit’s Anthony Firkser didn’t score in the NFC Championship game two weeks back, despite an opportunity handed to him on a platter.
I still got Isiah Pacheco at solid plus money, but with one last game, I’m taking the same approach as last week as I break down the Super Bowl touchdown props. Three tiers of plane breakers: the favorites, the mids, and the longshots.
For the final edition of TDs, which were profitable on the season at +4.395 units, my Super Bowl player props back a pair of KC pass catchers and gets creative with Christain McCaffrey’s NFL odds as the most probable TD scorer.
Here are my three best Super Bowl touchdown picks that you will find amongst Super Bowl odds this week.
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