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Manchester United could turn to Morgan Gibbs-White if they end up parting ways with Bruno Fernandes next summer. The Premier League giants already have multiple holes to plug in the middle of the park, with Casemiro’s departure already announced, and Manuel Ugarte potentially following suit. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST […] The post Not Palmer – Man Utd identify 20 G/A Premier League star as ideal Bruno replacement appeared first on Stretty News.

EXCLUSIVE: Barcelona want to keep Marcus Rashford but are preparing to make an outrageous offer to Manchester United knowing the England forward prefers to remain with the Spanish giants

After a commanding win over Al Wasl, Al Nassr face Al Ahli Doha today in the AFC Champions League 2 semifinal. Looking to end a long trophy drought, fans are closely watching Cristiano Ronaldo’s status, as his scoring impact could be decisive. Al Nassr have put together a very solid season. Not only do they dominate the Saudi Pro League, but they have also excelled in the AFC Champions League 2. After defeating Al Wasl, they now take on Al Ahli Doha, aiming to secure their place in the tournament final. Heading into this match, fans are keeping a close eye on Cristiano Ronaldo’s status, as he was pivotal in the previous game and could be so again today thanks to his formidable scoring prowess. Cristiano Ronaldo has been in top form in recent matches, avoiding injuries and other setbacks. With this in mind, coach Jorge Jesus will opt to deploy the Portuguese star as the team’s center forward, as he remains the most productive player of the season. In addition, he could look to enter the race for the AFC Champions League 2 top scorer, as he currently has just one goal and may need to shine today. Alongside the veteran Portuguese forward, Al Nassr will turn to João Félix, who has established himself as one of the team’s standout players, scoring four goals in the competition and 16 in the Saudi Pro League. Forming a strong attacking duo, they will aim to reach the tournament final, where they would face Bangkok United, potentially securing Cristiano Ronaldo’s first title with the team. While Al Nassr arrive in top form, Al Ahli Doha are unbeaten in their last five matches, making them a side that is also in excellent shape. For this reason, head coach Younes Ali Rahmati will once again rely on Julian Draxler, who has rediscovered his form, alongside Sekou Yansané and Michel Vlap, who have emerged as the team’s leading scorers. In addition, they boast a solid defense that could make things difficult for Cristiano Ronaldo’s team. Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr Al Nassr lineup vs Al-Ahli Doha Al Nassr have maintained strong form throughout the season, with only Raghid Alaa Najjar sidelined through injury. As a result, head coach Jorge Jesus has a full squad at his disposal to compete in the AFC Champions League 2. With a semifinal spot on the line, they will come in highly motivated to defeat Al-Ahli Doha, as it would bring them closer to securing their first official title of the season. Therefore, Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence will be vital. Considering this, Al Nassr will lineup as follows: Bento Krepski; Nawaf Boushal, Mohamed Simakan, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Iñigo Martinez; Kingsley Coman, Ângelo, Marcelo Brozovic, Sadio Mane; João Félix, Cristiano Ronaldo. Al-Ahli Doha lineup vs Al Nassr Al-Ahli Doha have established as one of the top teams in the AFC Champions League 2, impressing throughout the tournament. In addition, head coach Younes Ali Rahmati has helped Julian Draxler rediscover his best form, making him one of the team’s standout performers. However, Michel Vlap is the team’s attacking leader as they push to reach the final, especially given their lack of form in the Qatar league, where they sit well off the top spot. With this in mind, Al-Ahli Doha will play as follows: Marwan Badreldin; Robin Tihi, William Ekong, Ayoub Amraoui, Amidou Doumbouya; Driss Fettouhi, Ibrahima Diallo, Julian Draxler, Michel Vlap; Sekou Yansané, Erik Expósito.


Michael Carrick is hoping that both Matheus Cunha and Leny Yoro will be fit to face Brentford when Manchester United return to action for matchweek 34, according to ESPN. Once again, the Reds will have to wait until after the rest of the league has played to build on their win over Chelsea, as kick-off […] The post ESPN: Michael Carrick hopeful he will receive double fitness boost just in time for Brentford clash appeared first on Stretty News.

The goalkeeper could be playing Champions League football elsewhere next season

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri cannot be fully counted out of the race to become Italy’s new head coach just yet, a report claims. There are exactly two months to go until June 22nd, the day of the FIGC federal elections to elect the new leader of Italian football. The two leading candidates remain Giancarlo Abete and Giovanni […] The post CM: Allegri not fully ruled out of becoming next Italy head coach yet – the reasons appeared first on SempreMilan.

'Do they really want to lose a player like that?'

Chelsea forward Estevao Willian is facing a race against time to be fit for the upcoming World Cup after suffering a serious hamstring injury. The 18-year-old picked up the injury during Chelsea’s recent 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, limping off in the early stages of the match at Stamford Bridge. Assessments have now confirmed the […]

Roma face a demanding summer of financial housekeeping, with the club required to generate approximately...

By: Oliver Fisher There will be an all-American clash at San Siro on Sunday night as Christian Pulisic’s AC Milan host Weston McKennie’s Juventus. La Gazzetta dello Sport begin a report by pointing out that Pulisic and McKennie will face off for the last time as opponents this season. Once Milan-Juve is over, the pair will meet back […] The post GdS: Pulisic to face compatriot McKennie again – why they are in polar opposite moments appeared first on SempreMilan.

Verdict: RB Leipzig win Best Odds: 2/5 Bookmaker: Olympusbet Looking to take a giant leap towards booking their Champions League return, RB Leipzig will welcome Union Berlin to the Red Bull Arena. RB Leipzig Starting with the hosts, putting in another dominant display last weekend as they stormed their way to a thumping 3-1 victory […] The post Prediction: RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts appeared first on Soccer News.

By: Oliver Fisher Today marks the birthday of one of the most important players in AC Milan history: Ricardo Iseczon Dos Santos Leite. You’ll probably know him as ‘Kaka’, the Brazilian phenomenon, whose genius endeared him to the hearts of the Milan faithful during his many unforgettable years at the club. As a polite and quiet 21-year-old that […] The post Watch: Kaka celebrates 44th birthday – 10 minutes of him being a genius for Milan appeared first on SempreMilan.

Chelsea's defeat to Brighton has given Arsenal a boost in the Premier League title race, with Manchester City now set to face a string of motivated opponents

Chelsea are reportedly already running into potential issues when it comes to replacing Liam Rosenior as manager. Speculation is growing that we’re nearing the end of Rosenior’s brief stint in charge at Stamford Bridge after a disastrous run of form which has all but ended the club’s hope of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. […] The post Chaos at Chelsea as replacing Liam Rosenior could be harder than it sounds… appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester United Midfield Plans Intensify as Tchouameni Interest Emerges Manchester United are accelerating their midfield rebuild plans ahead of a pivotal summer window, with fresh insight from BBC Sport highlighting their growing interest in Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni. After prioritising attacking reinforcements and a goalkeeping solution last year, attention has now shifted firmly towards the […] The post Man United look to Real Madrid as Casemiro replacement plan triggered appeared first on EPL Index - Unofficial Premier League Blog, Stats, Tactics & Podcasts at EPLindex.com.

Settimana decisiva anche sul mercato per rossoneri e bianconeri. Zahavi atteso a San Siro, nei prossimi giorni incontrerà Tare e Comolli, sedotti dal parametro zero Lewandowski ma non solo

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has reportedly agreed terms on a transfer to Juventus this summer, according to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla. Alisson has been an important player for Liverpool down the years, but he’s not getting any younger and the Reds have the highly-rated Giorgi Mamardashvili coming through as a strong candidate to succeed the […] The post Terms agreed: Liverpool star says “yes” to transfer to Euro giants appeared first on CaughtOffside.

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Real Madrid would feel more inclined to part ways with Aurelien Tchouameni this summer if they land one of their midfield targets to replace him. According to Tyrone Marshall of Manchester Evening News, the Frenchman’s exit would likely hinge on whether Madrid can add either Rodri or Enzo Fernandez to their ranks. Interest in Aurelien […] The post MEN: How Chelsea/Man City could pave the way for Man Utd to land dream £70m midfield target in summer coup appeared first on Stretty News.

Liam Rosenior is fighting to save his job as Chelsea manager with is position under review following last night's calamitous 3-0 defeat against Brighton.

L'approfondimento sul possibile arrivo in rossonero del centrocampista tedesco

Liam Rosenior is reportedly facing a fight to cling on to the manager’s job at Chelsea as meetings have been taking place all day to determine the club’s next steps. The Blues were beaten 3-0 by Brighton last night to make it five defeats in a row in the Premier League, all without scoring a […] The post “Meetings all morning” as Liam Rosenior faces fight to cling on as Chelsea manager appeared first on CaughtOffside.


Olivier Giroud has sent a heartfelt message to AC Milan, expressing his longing for the...

CHELSEA legend Frank Leboeuf has launched a stunning attack on Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez after the Blues fell adrift in the race for Champions League qualification. Liam Rosenior's side suffered a 3-0 thumping against Brighton on Tuesday - extending their woeful run of form. And Leboeuf, 58, reckons Chelsea need to take big-money duo...

Ismael Koné, centrocampista canadese da 6 gol in Serie A con il Sassuolo, di cui uno a San Siro contro i rossoneri, in questa stagione, piace a Milan

After brilliantly leading the Reds to the Premier League title in his debut campaign, Arne Slot’s difficult second season has felt much more like a stressful rollercoaster. The Reds are set to end the season without a trophy after an encouraging summer transfer window last year in which players like Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Hugo […] The post ‘The noises I am hearing..’ – Carragher issues inside update from Liverpool camp appeared first on CaughtOffside.

When Cristian Chivu took over at Inter Milan in June 2025, the Nerazzurri were still absorbing the 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Munich on 31 May. The result closed the Simone Inzaghi era at Inter in the most brutal possible way, and the summer that followed reshaped the coaching […] The post Inter Milan’s 2025-26 Season Under Cristian Chivu: The Tactical Identity Taking Shape appeared first on SempreInter.com.
Paul Pogba claims Bruno Fernandes would be a top-three contender for the Ballon d’Or if he played for Manchester City rather than Manchester United. Fernandes has played a key role in United’s turnaround under Michael Carrick this term as the Red Devils have all but confirmed their return to the Champions League. The Portuguese midfielder […] The post Pogba: Fernandes would be Ballon d´Or contender if he played for Man City appeared first on Soccer News.


Reports in Italy claim that Milan are considering a potential summer transfer for Fiorentina midfielder...


By: Oliver Fisher Gianluca Di Marzio has given an update on Leon Goretzka, confirming that Milan are the team closest to getting his signature. Goretzka is one of the names that has been most extensively linked in view of the summer transfer window. Milan are looking to add a bit more experience to the midfield department having already […] The post Di Marzio: Milan ‘most advanced’ in Goretzka sweepstakes and receive ‘positive signs’ appeared first on SempreMilan.

Barcelona would rather extend Marcus Rashford's loan into a second season - and Manchester United could agree to it, to keep him off the Old Trafford wage bill

Paulo Dybala is set to make his long-awaited return to the Roma squad for Saturday’s...

Rafael Marquez, ex difensore del Barcelona e dell'Hellas Verona, sarà il nuovo allenatore della nazionale messicana dopo la Coppa del Mondo 2026: lo ha annunciato il direttore delle selezioni nazionali della federazione messicana, Duilio Davino Marquez ha disputato cinque Mondiali con la "Tri" (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 e 2018), di cui quattro come capitano. Attualmente ricopre il ruolo di "aggiunto" della nazionale da quando Javier Aguirre ha preso il comando nell'agosto 2024. "Il suo contratto è firmato", ha detto Davino in un'intervista su Fox Sports. L'obiettivo di Márquez - 147 presenze da giocatore con il Messico in carriera - sarà portare la selezione messicana alla Coppa del Mondo 2030. Marquez, 47 anni, ha alle spalle una lunga carriera da giocatore dal 1996 al 2018. Ha vinto la Champions League nel 2006 e 2009 e quattro volte la Liga con il Barca. È stato anche campione di Francia con il Monaco nel 2000. Con il Messico ha vinto la Coppa delle Confederazioni (1999) ed è stato finalista della Copa América (2001). E' il quarto giocatore con più presenze nella storia della nazionale messicana. Come tecnico, ha allenato i giovani della Real Sociedad Deportiva Alcalá in Spagna (2020/21) e poi il Barcelona Atletic, squadra riserva del Barça, dal 2022 al 2024. In Italia ha giocato con il Verona a fine carriera.

Liverpool Transfer Plans: Yan Diomande Emerges as Key Summer Target Liverpool’s recruitment focus is sharpening as the season approaches its conclusion, and one name gaining serious traction is Yan Diomande. Speaking on his own channel, David Lynch offered a detailed breakdown of why the 19 year old is firmly on the club’s radar, providing insight […] The post David Lynch reveals Liverpool’s concrete summer interest in £100m rated Bundeliga superstar appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan and Juventus will do battle on the field this weekend, while off the field their financial journeys have been very different. As La Gazzetta dello Sport write, reading the financial statements of Milan and Juventus is a journey of light and shade, virtuosity and imbalance. Above all, it captures the gulf between the […] The post GdS: ‘The battle of the accounts’ – how Milan achieved sustainability while Juventus fret appeared first on SempreMilan.

Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley has called for manager Liam Rosenior to be sacked following the 3-0 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday. They have now lost five consecutive league games without scoring for the first time since November 1912. The Blues have also gathered just five points from their last nine league […]

Adrien Rabiot recently received a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia and put it aside to focus on the last few matches of the season with Milan and the World Cup. The midfielder isn’t in a hurry to transfer again, but the interest could lead to a new deal with his present side. The post Saudi Buzz Could Lead to New Contract for Milan Ace appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.
Former Emmanuel Petit has urged Chelsea to pursue Bernardo Silva this summer, as the Manchester City midfielder is set to... The post Chelsea encouraged sign Champions League and Premier League winner – summer move confirmed appeared first on IcFootballNews – .

Champions League qualification is within touching distance for the third-placed Red Devils.

VIKTOR GYOKERES fuels up for Arsenal's Premier League and Champions League run-in with a slap-up Lisbon dinner alongside the model ex-girlfriend he left behind for London. The Sweden striker also appeared to confirm he has rekindled his romance with ex-girlfriend Ines Aguiar after the stunning actress was spotted at the same high-end eatery. Gyokeres has...

In what is possibly a world-first, VAR overturned a goal over a substitution -- and it led to a controversial Asian Champions League semifinal exit.

A referee has to be escorted off the pitch by police after a controversial VAR decision in the Asian Champions League semi-finals sparks fury.


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