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Borussia Dortmund join Man Utd and Barcelona in race for 24-goal striker
Borussia Dortmund are looking at Eintracht Frankfurt star Andre Silva if Erling Braut Haaland leaves this summer, according to German outlet Bild. Silva has been a standout for Frankfurt this season, helping them to third in the league with 24 goals and four assists in 28 appearances. From Europe’s top five leagues, only Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo have netted on more occasions. Andre Silva has been in incredible form this season The Portugal international has managed to prove several doubters wrong during his time at the Bundesliga, following underwhelming spells at AC Milan and Sevilla. His prolific form this term has made him a target for Dortmund, claims Bild. The German publication says that the Black and Yellows may make a move for the striker should main goalscorer Haal...
Lionel Messi could leave Barcelona over European Super League news
Sunday’s European Super League announcement could impact Lionel Messi’s future at Barcelona, Marca has reported. Barcelona are one of 12 major European clubs who have signed up to a European Super League, breaking away from their domestic leagues. They are joined by fellow La Liga sides Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, as well as six clubs from England and three from Italy. A banner in protest of the European Super League The announcement was met with intense disapproval from the majority of the footballing world. Fans and pundits were outraged, while governing bodies responded with force, threatening to ban clubs and players from participating in certain tournaments. One of the governing bodies to oppose the European Super League was FIFA, who claimed that any participating players could ...
European Super League: Quotes, Reactions, What They Said
Ever since the news of the European Super League formation was announced, it has rocked the very foundation of the present club football ecosystem. Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are part of the proposed league. A quick glance – what is ESL? The Super League is a new European competition between 20 top clubs comprised of 15 founders and five annual qualifiers. There will be two groups of 10 clubs each, playing home and away fixtures within the Group each year. By bringing together the best clubs and best players in the world, the Super League will deliver excitement and drama never before seen in football. Check the detailed story. Premier League have released an official statement: “The Premier Le...
FIFA chief to break silence as Super League plunges Europe into crisis
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is expected to deliver his verdict on the European Super League on Tuesday after the widely condemned breakaway competition triggered threats of legal action and punitive measures. European body UEFA will look to support from the world football chief at its congress in Switzerland as it attempts to quash an initiative that threatens its prized Champions League and the health of domestic competitions such as England’s Premier League. Twelve powerful clubs – six from England, and three each from Spain and Italy – have signed up for the Super League, which offers guaranteed spots for its founding members and billions of dollars in payments. Currently, clubs have to qualify for the Champions League each year through their national competitions, and face a length...
Borussia Dortmund interested in Terem Moffi
Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund are monitoring Nigeria forward Terem Moffi. Moffi, 21, has caught the attention of top European clubs following his impressive displays for modest Lorient in Ligue 1 this season. The striker has scored 11 goals in 27 league appearances for the club. The pacy striker has scored against Ligue 1 big clubs; Paris Saint-Germain (one goal), Monaco (three goals) and Olympic Marseille (two goals) in the current campaign. According to footmercato, Dortmund have listed the Lorient star as one of the potential replacements for Norway striker Erling Haaland, who is a subject of interest from top clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City. Moffi only linked up with Lorient from Belgian outfit Kortrijk last summer. He was a revelation in the Lithuani...
UEFA exco member: Super League clubs will be thrown out of Champions League
Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid could be kicked out of this season’s Champions League this week, according to the Danish FA chairman Jesper Moller. Moller, who is a member of UEFA’s Executive Committee, says the teams involved in the new Super League could face sanctions following Sunday’s groundbreaking announcement. One team that wasn’t part of the Super League’s unveiling was Paris Saint-Germain, who are the only semi-finalists currently not involved in the new competition. “The clubs are going out, and I expect that to happen on Friday, and then you have to see how to finish the Champions League,” Moller told DR Sport. He added: “There must be one extraordinary executive committee meeting on Friday. I have an expectation that the 12 clubs will be thrown out.” As things stand, ...
Real Madrid suffer title race blow with 0-0 Getafe draw
Real Madrid‘s chances of defending their La Liga title this season have been dealt a real blow as they slipped to a 0-0 draw at Getafe. Zinedine Zidane‘s injury hit side were unable to break down their determined hosts in the south of Madrid as the gap between themselves and leaders Atletico Madrid remains at three points. Jose Bordalas’ side carved out the better early chances at the Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez with Thibaut Courtois called into action to deny Mathias Olivera before Jaime Mata struck a post. Zidane’s visitors did improve either side of the break with Vinicius Junior and Mariano Diaz testing David Soria. However, Getafe dominated the closing stages with Courtois again coming to Real Madrid’s rescue with key stops from Nemanja Maksimovic and Angel Rodriguez. Up next for R...
Barcelona win Copa del Rey after sensational second half performance
Barcelona have won the Copa del Rey after putting on an incredible second half performance against Athletic Bilbao to win 4-0. Barcelona made a lively start to the game, and nearly took the lead in the fifth minute. Sergio Busquets floated a ball over the top to Lionel Messi, who cut back for Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman placed his first time shot off the far post. A few minutes later, Athletic Bilbao hit back with a chance of their own. Alex Berenguer swung in an excellent free kick to Inigo Martinez, but the Spaniard couldn’t direct his effort on target. After that, La Blaugrana continued to dominate the first half. Messi had two shots blocked, while Sergino Dest scuffed a shot wide. They ended the half with 86% possession and seven shots to Athletic Bilbao’s one, but the score remained...
Paris Saint-Germain wait for Neymar to sign contract extension
Paris Saint-Germain were revelling in the joy of knocking holders Bayern Munich out of the Champions League in midweek when Neymar offered more cause for celebration. In an interview with Brazilian broadcaster TNT Sports following PSG’s away-goals victory in the quarter-finals, Neymar dropped a clear hint that he would be staying at PSG beyond the end of his current contract. “For me there is no debate, it is obvious that I feel very comfortable here and at home at Paris Saint-Germain. I feel happier than I did before,” the world’s most expensive player said. His current contract, signed following his arrival from Barcelona for 222 million euros ($264m) in 2017, runs out at the end of next season, at the same time as Kylian Mbappe’s deal. It has been reported in France since the Bayern gam...
Barcelona eyeing up deal for Serie A defender
Barcelona are looking at a deal for AC Milan centre-back Alessio Romagnoli, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo. Romagnoli has been at AC Milan since joining from Roma in 2015. During that time, he has been a regular at the San Siro, making over 200 appearances for the club and earning 12 caps for the Italian national team. Romagnoli could be leaving AC Milan soon The 26-year-old has just over one year remaining on his current contract, and the Rossoneri are hoping to get him tied down to a longer deal. However, if he doesn’t renew he could be available at a knock-down price this summer. Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona have identified Romagnoli as a target as they look for cut-price options in the transfer window. La Blaugrana have hit some financial trouble over the last ye...
Barcelona and Man City target to sign new contract
Lautaro Martinez is set to sign a new contract at Inter Milan, Tuttosport reports (via Siempre Inter). Martinez has been one of Inter Milan’s most valuable assets since his transfer from Racing Club in 2018. He has scored 47 goals in 124 appearances in all competitions for the Nerazzurri, including strikes against Barcelona, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in their last two Champions League campaigns. Martinez celebrates his goal at the Camp Nou This season, the 23-year-old has hit 15 Serie A goals, putting him fifth in the Golden Boot race. Alongside Romelu Lukaku, he has formed one of Europe’s deadliest partnerships, putting his side on course for a first league title since 2010. Over the last year, there has been a lot of speculation about Martinez’s future. However, he appears ready ...
Neymar’s ex-agent reveals how the move to PSG from Barcelona occurred in 2017
In an exclusive interview with L’Equipe, Neymar’s former agent Wagner Ribeiro has revealed how the forward’s world-record move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain occurred. The Brazil international made the surprise switch to Les Parisiens in 2017 after the Ligue 1 giants triggered the £198 million buy-out clause on his contract with the Blaugrana. Neymar has since established himself as one of Les Parisiens’ leading performers alongside Kylian Mbappe, but his future could be a talking point this summer with his contract expiring in 14 months. In an interview with L’Equipe, Ribeiro has now revealed that Neymar’s move to Parc des Princes was planned well in advance and disclosed a private meeting in Ibiza in 2016 which involved the forward, his father and Les Parisiens’ president Nas...
