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Laporta expects news soon about the future of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal
Joan Laporta expects that Barcelona will soon reach an agreement on the extension of Raphinha's contract. Talks with Lamine Yamal are also progressing well. After that, the Catalans will enter the transfer market to strengthen certain positions.
Top clubs chasing ‘shaken-up’ Cherki: ‘You shouldn’t go easy on him’
There is a strong chance that Rayan Cherki will leave Olympique Lyon this summer. According to L'Équipe, Aston Villa is the latest top club to join the list of suitors hoping to lure the 21-year-old into a move. The Lyon playmaker could make his debut for the national team next month.
Liverpool stumbles toward the end, only one chance left for Salah’s record
Liverpool has also failed to win its third match since securing the league title. Arne Slot’s side suffered a defeat on Monday evening away to Brighton & Hove Albion, continuing their stumble toward the end of the season. Mohamed Salah also didn’t have the day he had hoped for. He now has just one more chance in his hunt for a new record.
Bayern fears Liverpool in battle for top transfer
Bayern Munich fears competition from Liverpool in the race for Florian Wirtz, according to reports from Germany. The Bundesliga champions have made the Bayer Leverkusen star their top priority, but they are aware that Liverpool also has a strong position.
Lamine Yamal modest: 'Never asked to become the highest-paid player'
Lamine Yamal took a modest approach during contract negotiations with Barcelona. That’s what sporting director Deco revealed in an interview with RAC1. He also expressed his amazement at the maturity of the 17-year-old star: "You rarely see something like this."
Messi surprised by MLS referee: 'He told me he didn't know the rule'
Lionel Messi was surprised by the performance of referee Guido Gonzalez. The Argentine claimed that the official told him he didn’t know an important rule of the game. He also criticized the league's management regarding the appointment of referees.
Confusion from Garnacho after substitution: 'So I only get to play twenty minutes?'
Alejandro Garnacho was not only disappointed by Manchester United’s loss in the Europa League final, but also by the amount of playing time he was given against Tottenham Hotspur.
Surprising boost for Zirkzee, De Ligt likely to miss Europa League final
The Europa League final seems to come too soon for Matthijs de Ligt. Joshua Zirkzee, however, surprisingly appeared on the training pitch with Manchester United on Tuesday.
Rúben Amorim is believed to have considered resigning in January
After a crushing 3-1 home defeat to Brighton in January, Rúben Amorim came close to resigning as Manchester United manager amid a poor run of form.
UEFA regulations hinder Crystal Palace's participation in the Europa League
Crystal Palace recently caused a sensation by winning the FA Cup final at the expense of Manchester City, but it is still highly uncertain whether that will actually lead to a Europa League adventure. The London club is entitled to a spot in the tournament, but UEFA regulations are creating complications.