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Real Madrid signing slipped away from PSG
Real Madrid present Franco Mastantuono on his 18th birthday after a record-breaking €63.2m move from River Plate. The Argentine forward reveals PSG’s interest, praises Messi, and explains why Xabi Alonso’s call convinced him to join Los Blancos.
Premier League to start new season with Ref Cam experiment
Several referees in the Premier League will wear a so-called ‘Ref Cam’ at the start of the new season, reports The Guardian. According to the newspaper, Premier League clubs have given broadcasters TNT Sports and Sky Sports permission to show the footage.
Hancko opens up about unprecedented saga: ‘I already had my doubts’
Dávid Hancko has, for the first time, given a detailed account of his transfer to Al Nassr, which collapsed in bizarre fashion. During the week of the transfer saga, the defender lost three kilos as he barely slept.
Simonis confronted with historic Van Bommel error
Paul Simonis follows in the footsteps of Dutch coaches Andries Jonker, Ton Lokhoff, and Mark van Bommel at VfL Wolfsburg. When it comes to the cup competition, however, the coach certainly hopes not to follow the example of the latter.
Leipzig already have an agreement for Benjamin Sesko’s replacement
RB Leipzig have reached an agreement with Göztepe to sign 23-year-old Brazilian striker Rômulo as a replacement for Benjamin Sesko, in a deal worth 20 million euros plus 5 million in add-ons.
Ten Hag names captain, Poku can hope for debut
Erik ten Hag may be unable to call on Alejandro Grimaldo for his official debut with Bayer Leverkusen. One of the few standout players who remained with Die Werkself, Grimaldo has been ill all week. “So there’s a question mark next to his name.” Malik Tillman is also not yet available.
Rashford names Liverpool as an example for Man Utd: ‘The club is in no man’s land’
Marcus Rashford wonders when someone at Manchester United will take the lead in helping the fallen English giants out of “no man’s land.” The forward, currently on loan from Man Utd to Barcelona, notes that a lot has gone wrong at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure in 2013.
Lyon terminates Nemanja Matic’s contract shortly after controversy over covering rainbow flag
Olympique Lyonnais on Thursday terminated the contract of Nemanja Matic with immediate effect. The Serbian midfielder came under fire three months ago for covering a rainbow flag on his shirt.
Newcastle coach Howe appears to rule out any form of reconciliation with Isak
Newcastle United will kick off the new Premier League season on Saturday without the striker who scored 23 league goals last season. Alexander Isak’s absence against Aston Villa has nothing to do with an injury, but everything to do with his transfer situation.
Lewandowski turned down millions from Saudi Arabia
Robert Lewandowski rejected a €100 million-per-season offer from Saudi Arabia to stay at Barcelona, prioritising titles, competition, and family life over money, agent Pini Zahavi reveals.