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‘I’ve heard Farhad Moshiri likes him’ – Guillem Balague shares Everton manager update
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has commented on the reports linking former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez with the Everton job. The Goodison Park outfit want a top manager to replace Carlo Ancelotti, and the Spaniard is said to be on their radar as the search drag on. While some Everton fans do not want him due to his affiliation with bitter and city rivals Liverpool, Balague claims that is a thing of the past as Benitez is no longer connected with the club as before. About @rafabenitezweb and #Everton I understand the feeling from some due to his time at #LFC… 15 years ago! But I know his connection it is now more or at least as much with the city of Liverpool than with LFC as it is run now (he has no relationship with the new owners) — Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) June 11, ...
Aston Villa’s £33m man dealt huge international blow
Aston Villa completed the signing of Argentine attacking midfielder Emiliano Buendia on Monday in a £33 million club-record move. The deal could rise to £38m with add-ons, and the 24-year-old will be looking to hit the ground running at Villa Park next season. While Buendia is probably still elated after becoming the Midlands outfit’s most expensive signing of all time, he has been dealt a huge blow by Argentina. The South American country have named their 28-man squad for the Copa America, and Villa’s new boy has missed out. #SelecciónMayor Lista de convocados 📋🇦🇷 por el entrenador @lioscaloni para disputar la #CopaAmérica2021. pic.twitter.com/E5pgpQ0fLz — Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) June 11, 2021 Manager Lionel Scaloni selected the former N...
Rangers keen on 21-yr-old midfielder, Tottenham are reportedly keen as well
Rangers are interested in signing Croatian midfielder Ivan Lepinjica. According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on signing the 21-year-old. Rangers are hoping to sign the player on a loan deal with an option to buy, and he could prove to be a quality addition to Steven Gerrard’s midfield. He could replace Bongani Zungu in the team next season. The midfielder was on loan at Rangers, and the Scottish champions had an option to sign him permanently for £2.5 million. However, Rangers have confirmed that he will not be joining the club. Rangers can offer Lepinjica Champions League football next season, and it could be an attractive proposition. The Ibrox giants beat Celtic to the title this past season and will be hoping to retain their domestic crown next year. Gerrard is ...
Current and former Tottenham stars can lead Denmark to victory in opening Euro 2020 fixture
Denmark play host to Finland at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen in their opening UEFA Euro 2020 Group B fixture on Saturday. While the Danes won the competition in 1992, their opponents will make their inaugural appearance at a major tournament. Group B also consists of Belgium and Russia, which gives Denmark no other option but to win here if they want to improve their chances of qualifying for the next round. Note: You can watch all Euro 2020 games via live streaming. Denmark vs Finland Head-To-Head Although Denmark and Finland have never met at a major tournament before, the Danes head into proceedings as overwhelming favourites to claim all three points. Denmark boast an almost perfect H2H record against the Huuhkajat, having won four of their five meetings overall (D1), friendlies in...
Real Madrid and Liverpool stars expected to be the focus in Euro 2020 game on Saturday
Baku Olympic Stadium is the venue as Wales and high-flying Switzerland exchange tackles in their Euro 2020 Group A opener on Saturday. The teams have experienced contrasting fortunes gearing up for the tournament. With Turkey and Italy the remaining two nations in this section, neither side can afford a slip-up here if they are to qualify for the knock-out stages. Note: You can watch all Euro 2020 games via live streaming. Wales vs Switzerland Wales and Switzerland have never met at a major tournament before, with the Dragons running out 2-0 victors in their most recent competitive showdown back in the Euro 2012 qualifiers. None of their seven historical encounters have ended as a draw, friendlies included, with Switzerland picking up five triumphs compared to Wales’ two wins. Going back t...
Leeds United make their transfer decision on £50m-rated Tottenham Hotspur target – report
Leeds United have no plans to re-sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White this summer, Football Insider reports. The centre-back played a key role in their promotion campaign in 2019/2020 on loan, but they failed to sign him permanently last summer. The club were prepared to pay as much as £25 million for White, but it was insufficient to test Brighton’s resolve. It is now reported that they have no desire to revisit their interest, with manager Marcelo Bielsa satisfied with his options. Sportslens view: White had an impressive debut Premier League campaign for Graham Potter’s side, missing out on just two games over the 2020/21 season. He was recently rewarded with his maiden senior appearance for England, and he is currently part of the squad for the European Championships...
Liverpool youngster joins Scottish Premiership club on loan
Livingston have completed the signing of Liverpool’s Adam Lewis on a season-long loan deal, the Scottish club confirmed via their website. The left-back was integrated into the Reds first-team back in 2019 but has yet to make a Premier League appearance. However, the England U20 international did make his competitive debut for Liverpool in a FA Cup fourth-round replay win over Shrewsbury Town at Anfield in February 2020 and trained several times with the first-team squad. He spent the early part of last season on loan with French Ligue 2 club Amiens before returning to England with Plymouth Argyle during the second half of the campaign. Lewis is highly regarded at Anfield, with club legend and current Rangers manager Steven Gerrard previously hailing him as a top talent. The youngster...
Manchester United open contract talks with Paul Pogba
Manchester United have contacted Paul Pogba’s representatives over a new contract, reports Sky Sports. Pogba returned to Man Utd in 2016 for a then-world record fee from Juventus. Since then, he has played 199 times in all competitions, scoring 38 goals. Pogba’s time at Man Utd has been mixed The Frenchman has been a divisive figure since his reunion with the Red Devils. Inconsistent performances, coupled with ambiguous hints surrounding his future, have seen him become unpopular among some sections of the Old Trafford crowd. Nonetheless, there is no denying his incredible talent. And, with just a year left on his current contract, it would be a nightmare for the club to lose a player like him on a free transfer. Sky Sports state that Man Utd have now opened negotiations with Pogba over a ...
Barcelona interested in signing €30m Liverpool target with 20 goal contributions last season – report
Barcelona are interested in signing Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini but face competition from Liverpool and Atalanta, Mundo Deportivo claims. The Catalan giants were in advanced negotiations to sign Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer, but Paris Saint-Germain have since hijacked the deal. The Blaugrana are now looking into alternative options, and it is reported that they are seriously interested in signing Roma captain Pellegrini. Pellegrini has a €30 million release clause in his contract, but he could be sold for less as he is approaching the final year of his deal. Liverpool are also keen on signing Pellegrini as a replacement for Wijnaldum, but the Blaugrana’s main competition could be Atalanta. The Serie A outfit reportedly have the first option to land Pellegrini for arou...
£54m-rated star breaks silence on his Man United future, responds to Paris Saint-Germain link
French midfielder Paul Pogba has said that Manchester United have yet to make a concrete contract proposal to him. The 28-year-old has just one year left on his deal, and it was recently claimed that discussions were underway over an extension. However, Pogba has emphasised that is not the case, and negotiations will be held following his return to the club after Euro 2020. He told RMC Sport: “I have one year left on my contract, everyone knows that. There have been no concrete proposals for extensions. I’m still in Manchester. “After the season there was the vacation, so I didn’t sit down with the managers and coach. I’m focused on the Euro.” Meanwhile, when asked about possible interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Pogba said that his agent deals with the transfer proceedings. He added that...
Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Berlin WTA 5000 Tournament Since Mental Health Break
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Clayton – Corbis / Getty Managing mental health in the public eye is a complicated feat on its own. Throw in being a highly revered Black athlete like Naomi Osaka and it turns into a media circus. Recently, the tennis superstar announced she’s opting not to participate in another sports event, giving her an added couple of weeks to chill out before heading to one of the highly anticipated tournaments of the season. According to ET Online, Osaka withdrew from the Berlin WTA 5000 tournament just weeks after pulling out of the French Open, all to keep her mental health in check. “We have received notification Naomi Osaka cannot start in Berlin. After consulting her management, she will take a break,” Berlin event organizers said in a statement. From the ...
The Greatest: Wheaties Honors Muhammad Ali Via Limited-Edition Century Box Cover
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Wheaties / General Mills The late Muhammad Ali is largely considered by anyone with eyes to be the greatest boxer to ever live. Wheaties, currently celebrating 100 years in existence, has unveiled its limited-edition Century Box Series and the first cover athlete to be featured is none other than The Louisville Lip, The People’s Champion, The Greatest Of All Time, Muhammad Ali. This past Tuesday (June 8), Wheaties unveiled the first of its Century Box Series with Ali on the cover, which features him in all his fighting glory. Ali’s signature is also present on the box, with wording suggesting that there will be more champions to get featured as Wheaties continues to celebrate its centennial. Beginning in June, folks who want to snag a box of the Century B...
