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In casa Al-Hilal, oltre alla crisi di risultati che ha messo in discussione la panchina di Simone Inzaghi, è letteralmente deflagrato, come un fulmine a ciel sereno, il caso legato alla cessione della società da parte del fondo PIF. Il Public Investment Fund, il fondo di investimenti direttamente controllato dal governo saudita, ha infatti completato la cessione del 70% delle proprie quote alla Kingdom Holding Company del principe Bin Talal (anche lui membro della famiglia reale ndr.) con una valutazione di 317 milioni di euro. Un segnale importantissimo del disimpegno del fondo (che come riportato da The Athletic sta valutando di ritirare anche altri investimenti legati ad esempio al mondo del golf) e che potrebbe agevolare anche una svolta clamorosa dell'intera società con tanti giocatori che già oggi stanno iniziando a guardarsi attorno. UN CONTESTO COMPLICATO L'Arabia Saudita per molti dei giocatori presenti in rosa è stata soprattutto una scelta economica. Il Fondo Pif nel comunicato di cessione delle quote del club ha ribadito che l'obiettivo era "massimizzare i rendimenti" e poi uscire dal club in un "contesto di sostenibilità", ma quel contesto oggi è estremamente complicato. Nella valutazione finale del club va infatti considerata un'importante situazione debitoria, ma quello che più conta, a livello dei giocatori è il contesto socio-politico che l'area del Medio-Oriente si sta trovando ad affrontare da quando la guerra fra Stati Uniti ed Iran è iniziata. In molti, infatti, stanno guardando al prossimo mercato per trovare una soluzione che li allontani dal contesto della guerra e con questo cambio di proprietà in casa Al-Hilal sono tante le potenziali occasioni di mercato. CANCELO IL PRIMO In Serie A gli occhi sono ampiamente aperti sul contesto di questo club, in cui militano molti giocatori già transitati dall'Italia e che possono rappresentare un'occasione clamorosa in vista della prossima estate. Del resto già a gennaio il primo a fiutare un clima non idilliaco in quel di Riyadh fu Joao Cancelo, trattato dall'Inter, ma approdato al Barcellona in prestito nel corso della sessione invernale. A giugno il suo futuro sarà tutto da scrivere, ma l'unica certezza è che non ha alcuna intenzione di tornare in Arabia. DA THEO HERNANDEZ, A MILINKOVIC-SAVIC E KOULIBALY E fra i giocatori a disposizione di Simone Inzaghi? I nomi di primo piano sono tanti, ma nel corso delle ultime settimane si sono rincorsi diversi rumors sulla voglia di tornare in Italia di talenti del calibro di Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (trattato a lungo da Milan, Napoli, Inter e Juventus), di Theo Hernandez (che sognerebbe un ritorno al Milan) e di Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli e Milan). Il serbo ha da poco rinnovato il suo accordo fino al 30 giugno 2028, il senegalese è in scadenza 30 giugno 2027 e anche il terzino francese ha un contratto fino al 30 giugno 2028. Servirà quindi trattare con il club arabo per una cessione, con la nota stipendi che potrebbe essere la più problematica. DARWIN NUNEZ E MARCOS LEONARDO Fra i talenti un po' più giovani e più abbordabili ci sono invece Darwin Nunez e Marcos Leonardo. L'ex-Liverpool non sta riuscendo a trovare continuità ed è finito praticamente fuori rosa. Sogna l'addio e su di lui han messo gli occhi Napoli e Juventus. Anche il brasiliano ex-Benfica sta vivendo un rapporto conflittuale con il club al punto da aver giocato soltanto 3 partite da titolare da febbraio ad oggi ed è stato a lungo un obiettivo della Roma prima di approdare in Arabia. COSA FARÀ IL NUOVO FONDO PROPRIETARIO? Svendere non è oggi possibile per il club e il segnale di una smobilitazione non sarebbe certo il miglior biglietto da visita per il principe Alwaleed Bin Talal che è subentrato a PIF come proprietario del club. Come detto servirà trattare, coi giocatori che dovranno rinunciare agli ingaggi ultramilionari garantiti in Arabia e con la nuova proprietà. Bin Talal, almeno a parole, ha infatti parlato di "sostenere e rafforzare" il club per "portarlo alla ribalta mondiale". Non tutti, in sostanza, potranno partire.

Amid a difficult season, Virgil van Dijk has reportedly decided not to renew his contract with Liverpool FC, entering the final year of his deal. As a result, the Reds appear to be leading the race to sign Marcos Senesi as his short-term replacement in the squad. Liverpool are facing one of their most difficult seasons in recent years. Not only are they not in contention to win the Premier League, but they were also eliminated from the UEFA Champions League. In addition, Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson have announced their departures. Adding further complications, Virgil van Dijk has reportedly decided not to renew his contract, forcing the club to pursue the signing of Marcos Senesi. According to James Pearce, via The Athletic, Virgil van Dijk has decided not to renew his contract with Liverpool. Although he is an undisputed starter for head coach Arne Slot, the Dutch defender has decided to leave the team at the end of the 2026-27 season, as he has one year remaining on his contract. With this, the Reds could face significant uncertainty, as Joe Gomez’s contract also expires that same season and Ibrahima Konate has not yet renewed his contract. Amid uncertainty surrounding Ibrahima Konaté, the Reds have already secured the signing of Jérémy Jacquet, paying €63.6M to Stade Rennes, with the defender joining Giovanni Leoni as part of the club’s future core. However, the potential departure of van Dijk has forced Liverpool to prioritize the signing of Marcos Senesi, leading the race for his signature ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United, according to Pete Hall and Mark Douglas via The iPaper. At 28 years old and with four years of Premier League experience, Marcos Senesi would represent an immediate solution for the Reds. By securing his arrival, Liverpool FC would add one of the top left-footed defenders in England, who could benefit from a season alongside Virgil van Dijk to fully adapt to the team. Additionally, the Argentine could play a key role in allowing Giovanni Leoni time to develop, as both share a similar left-footed profile. Marcos Senesi of Bournemouth holds of the challenge from Brentford’s Igor Thiago. Virgil van Dijk’s departure could mark the end of an era at Liverpool Following the arrival of Arne Slot, Liverpool have undergone a major squad rebuild, with the departures of Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, and Trent Alexander-Arnold among the first. Far from ending there, Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson have also announced their exits at the end of the season, losing several key leaders. On top of that, the potential departures of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker would mark the end of an era at the Reds. With contracts running until 2027, Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker are reportedly not expected to renew and could leave as free agents, meaning Liverpool FC would lose key figures from its leadership core. As a result, the Reds face the difficult challenge of replacing their on-field impact, with Giorgi Mamardashvili seen as the successor to the Brazilian, while Marcos Senesi could step in for the Dutchman. Van Dijk has already pointed to Dominik Szoboszlai as his preferred candidate to become the Reds’ next captain. Still, head coach Arne Slot would need to select two additional leaders, with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch potentially stepping up. This would mark the beginning of a new era for Liverpool, one that raises questions about the squad’s competitiveness and leadership structure.

Manuel Ugarte is looking for an escape route, as his role at Manchester United isn’t as prominent as he’d like it to be, and his agent Jorge Mendes is shopping him around and proposed him to Juventus, Napoli, and Milan. The Bianconeri recently scouted him The post Manchester United Outcast Offered to Top Serie A Clubs appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

Darwin Nunez was set to return for Al-Hilal on Monday but was suspended at the last minute

Jeremie Boga has had an excellent impact since joining Juventus in January, and he’s slated to be bought out, considering that the option to retain him is rather small. Exec Giorgio Chiellini heavily hinted at that in his remarks before the recent Atalanta clash. The post Juventus Poised to Keep Productive Loanee Permanently appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

Watch extended highlights of Celta Vigo and Oviedo, player stats, results and goals from La Liga, April 12, 2026 The post Celta Vigo vs Oviedo Highlights and Goals appeared first on DasFootball.

Marcel Desailly believes a former Liverpool star would be a good signing for Chelsea in the summer transfer window.

Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool this summer, and will do so as one of the Premier League’s best ever left-backs. At least that’s according to talkSPORT presenter Jamie O’Hara,…

Now well into the Torneo Apertura, the Uruguayan Championship is beginning to reveal the frontrunners for the seasons first title. While the nation’s two heavyweights, Nacional and Peñarol, maintain their expected tug-of-war at the top, several underdogs are starting to make their presence felt. Chief among them is Deportivo Maldonado. After earning promotion to the […] The post Gabriel Di Noia Tactics At Deportivo Maldonado 2026: Breaking Positional Play With Relational Football – Tactical Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Kevin and Jose project the bat signal for an emergency show as the Union start 0-4 and find themselves last place in Major League Soccer. rundown: -Ernst Tanner suspension and reaction -what to do with the lineup -developing a new identity in the post-Kai Wagner world -should Cavan Sullivan start? -Milan Iloski at forward or wide midfield -redundancy at the striker position -right-footed left backs -Iran's position in the World Cup

An incident of alleged racist abuse towards Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior by Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni, Real Madrid’s improved form on the pitch, a bit of a blip for Barcelona and an unexpected situation for Darwin Nunez at Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League were all discussed on the Tifo football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/VUW7CRzJ Angel Martinez / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via Getty Images 00:00 - hola! 03:05 - allegations of racism during Benfica vs Real Madrid match 12:44 - Real Madrid’s recent results on the pitch 23:35 - Squad refreshment for Real Madrid? 31:28 - A break 31:20 - Kaya’s screensaver & Joe’s delivery habits 34:00 - Curling! And the hog line 36:15 - Tifo’s Ring For Analysis 39:43 - A Barcelona blip 50:40 - Barcelona’s fascinating election 54:36 - Darwin Nunez’s Saudi situation 59:28 - Does moving to the Saudi league work out for players? 1:02:37 - Tifo Discord plug! More about pets… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Philadelphia Union's 2026 season with Jose Nunez! Recorded on: 1/24/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legi...

After losing out on potential Supercoppa glory, Serie A action returns to the San Siro as Milan welcome Hellas Verona in a bid to end the year at the top spot on the table. Milan had to settle for a 2-2 draw in their previous league fixture against Sassuolo, where Davide Bartesaghi shone with his […]

Delivering the postmortem on the 2025 Philadelphia Union, who exited the playoffs with a 1-0 home loss to NYC FC. 0:25 - NYC recap 13:10 - the season is a success 19:20 - Supporters Shield asterisks and re-litigation 31:20 - Ernst Tanner allegations 48:16 - if Ernst goes, does Jay Sugarman go? 54:47 - who stays and who goes, player edition 1:10:00 - the ceiling for German moneyball 1:22:30 - "winter" schedule switch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan is here with the latest Liverpool news after Arne Slot held his pre-match press conference amidst reports of an exit for Darwin Nunez and the need for defensive reinforcements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE FULL JOURNO INSIGHT SHOW ON REDMEN PLUS NOW! https://theredmentv.com/will-darwins-sale-trigger-another-move-for-isak-journo-insight-w-paul-gorst/ In this clip from our latest Journo Insight show, Paul & Paul discuss departing striker Darwin Nunez and discuss why, after showing such promise, the Uruguayans time at Liverpool can't really be deemed a success. In the full show on Redmen Plus they talk about the further implications regarding this deal and how it effects the Alexander Isak talks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is here to react to the breaking news that Darwin Nunez is set to leave Liverpool after 3 seasons to join Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan and Abi are here with the Transfer Podcast as Darwin Nunez edges closer to leaving LFC & the Alexander Isak saga takes more twists and turns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as the striker transfer merry-go-round kicks into gear. Is Šeško about to choose the Amorim project over Howe's? Newcastle United to turn attention to Nicolas Jackson? Joey O'Brien feels that his Shels team are in a good place ahead of their Europa League clash in Croatia. Rangers bounce back in Europe after a sticky domestic start. And Jose Mourinho pays tribute to one of his former leaders. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Paul, Chris and Ste are here to rank Liverpool's record breaking transfers including Darwin Nunez, Virgil Van Dijk, Andy Carroll, Kenny Dalglish and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is here with the latest Liverpool news as The Reds are reportedly keen on a move for Alexander Isak, Rodrygo and Hugo Ekitike whilst Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez could be on their way out of Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the build-up ahead of Shelbourne's crucial Champions League clash with Linfield plus are Liverpool targeting two new strikers? Sean Gannon knows the job isn't done yet. Chris Shields fancies Linfield's chances. David Healy won't gung-ho from the get-go. O'Brien wants improvement from last week. Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez out mean that Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in? And which Argentinean star has signed for Atletico Madrid? Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Ste is here with today's Redmen Bitesize podcast, discussing the futures of Darwin Nunez, Harvey Elliott, Tyler Morton and Lewis Koumas, as well as Liverpool's reported interest in two young European defenders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan was at an emotional Deepdale for Liverpool’s first pre-season friendly against Preston North End, a game they won 3-1 thanks to goals Conor Bradley, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste is here with today's Redmen Bitesize podcast, discussing Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Eberechi Eze and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste is here with today's bitesize podcast to discuss the transfer stories and rumours relating to Alexander Isak, Marc Guehi, Darwin Nunez and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste is here with a jam-packed Redmen Bitesize podcast, discussing Florian Wirtz, Andy Robertson, Darwin Nunez and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pajak is here with the latest around Florian Wirtz as conflicting reports have come out from David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano. There's also news around Milos Kerkez, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste is here with today's bitesize podcast discussing the potential transfers of Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, Darwin Nunez and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another one-off episode, Kevin is joined by Jose Nunez to go over the following topics: -Dallas draw, Miami draw, and generic run of form -how to break down a low block, countering the counter -do the expectations change halfway through the season? -Indiana Vassilev and Chris Donovan -Tai Baribo and squad rotation -media coverage, or lack thereof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ste is joined by John and Ian for The Final Word show following Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Arsenal. In this clip they discuss the future of The Red's frontline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of a big weekend of League of Ireland and Premier League action. Arne Slot's Liverpool side just need a single point to be champions on Sunday, but don't let the narrative of it being a poor season take away from the achievement. Darwin Nunez hasn't made a league start since February but what does Slot have to say regarding the Uruguayan's future? Bernardo Silva says that he will miss having Kevin de Bruyne around but calls him Manchester City's greatest ever. We have all the build up ahead of Friday's League of Ireland games, as you will hear from Pico Lopes, Keith Buckley and Mason Melia. And finally, there is team news from Spain as one star returns but one misses out for Barcelona as they take on Real Madrid in the Copa Del Rey final. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Adam Hurrey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, David Walker and Nick Miller to pick a lineup of players destined to be subject to the gravitational pull of the Premier League to give it (at least) one more crack in the next few years. The selection process involves some written-off goalkeepers, defenders who will come crawling back from Saudi Arabia, veteran midfielders doing one more season at their hometown club after winning the World Cup for England, Harry Kane’s carefully-planned final assault on Alan Shearer’s goalscoring record, and getting one step ahead of the Darwin Nunez redemption story. Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel enjoys some fifth-division Sunday League pyro, Premier League club names in theme park YouTubers, a novel TV approach to denoting home and away fixtures and yet more accidentally musical commentary from Conor McNamara. Adam's book, Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football, is OUT NOW: https://geni.us/ExtraTimeBeckons Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE: https://theredmentv.com/liverpool-0-1-agg-1-1-psg-p1-4-champions-league-player-ratings-podcast/ Ste and Jamie where live in the studio after LFC's heartbreaking penalty defeat to PSG at Anfield in the Champions League this evening. The Reds fell foul to misses from Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicky Gomersall is joined by The Mirror's Darren Lewis and Sky Sports News reporter Gary Cotterill to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with Liverpool’s win over Southampton, putting Arne Slot’s side six wins away from securing the title, but Darren believes Darwin Nunez was a little lucky to have not been given a red card. Next, Gary sits down with Jose Mourinho to discuss his alleged ‘racist statements’ made after drawing with Galatasaray. Darren argues Jose thinks about the language he uses, that analogies are still allowed, and Gary shows us a present he was given by Jose! Elsewhere, the race for the top four; Gary believes after Nottingham Forest’s win over Manchester City yesterday, they’ve cemented their place in the top four. We look at some good dancing in the Forest changing room and analyse why Nuno’s side are so effective this season. Finally, Pat Davidson meets Mikel Arteta, and talks expectations this season after finishing second twice, a switch in tactics from fluid attacking to control, and how to take the next step. And Juliette Ferrington sits down with Ruben Amorim to discuss a tough start at Manchester United. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Arne Slot, Harvey Elliott, and Trent Alexander-Arnold gave their thoughts on Liverpool's hard-fought 3-1 victory over Southampton that extended the Reds' lead at the top of the Premier League to 16 points. In this episode of The Reaction, Becky Davis was joined pitchside at Anfield by former Reds Ronnie Whelan and David James.

Ste and Errol discuss Darwin Nunez's chaotic performance vs Southampton. The Uruguayan scored Liverpool's first goal and won a penalty for the second, however, he could have been sent off in the first half due to a reckless challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a really poor first half, quick fire goals from Nunez and Mo Salah (a pen) turned the game on it's head before another penalty from Mo sealed it just before the end of the 90. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is here with the latest Liverpool news as the Jurgen Klopp documentary airs and Darwin Nunez is seemingly heading towards the exit door at Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW HERE: https://theredmentv.com/dean-huijsen-linked-inevitable-nunez-exit-journo-insight-w-paul-gorst/ Dan and The Liverpool Echo's Paul Gorst where in the studio for the latest episode of Journo Insight in the aftermath of Liverpool's draw at Villa Park and in this clip they discuss the fallout from Darwin Nunez's latest miss this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste is here with the Redmen bitesize podcast as he discusses Arne Slot's comments about Darwin Nunez, Nunez's social media reply to criticism and an injury update ahead of the Man City clash this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe joins us from Villa Park after Liverpool drop points against Aston Villa in the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we sit down with Jose Nunez to preview Philadelphia Union's 2025 season! Recorded on: 2/10/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #DOOP #philadelphiaunion #philadelphia #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the Week 3:16 - PHI's 2024 7:50 - Jim Curtin 12:14 - Registration Ban 14:11 - Best Addition 17:47 - Biggest Loss 22:07 - Player To Watch 28:22 - One Question 32:30 - Predicted Finish Send any emails with questions or comments to: [email protected] Follow the Pod on Social...

Pajak is here with the latest raft of injury updates for Trent, Danns & Doak as well as an explanation of Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez stance in the January transfer window. There’s also bad news for admirers of Bayern’s Alphonso Davies… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is joined by James Pearce for this weeks Liverpool Transfer Podcast where they discuss the latest Liverpool transfer news. Mains stories include the ongoing contract sagas involving Virgil Van Dijk, Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Saudi bids for Darwin Nunez and players currently on loan like Stefan Bajcetic, who will be joining Las Palmas this window! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pajak is here with transfer news around Chiesa, McConnell & Nunez as well as covering all the talking points after the CL loss to PSV that still somehow secured our place atop the Champions League, League Table! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Josh are back for another Deep Dive, this week they discuss Liverpool's squad depth following impressive performances in recent weeks from Wataru Endo, Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa and Darwin Nunez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pajak is back with the latest transfer news around Harvey Elliott, Darwin Nunez, Jayden Danns and Ben Doak. There's also the little matter of Champions League automatic qualification and when the draw will be for the latter rounds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's edition of Kop End Fracas join Fahi and Manny as they deliver instant post-match analysis of Liverpool's 2-1 win against Lille in the Champions League and much more, including: Mo Salah's Confidence The Nunez Experience Harvey Elliott Upcoming PL Run Enjoy! Get bonus content this festive season as Liverpool challenge for the Premier League and Champions League EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon! Sign up today for a FREE SEVEN DAY TRIAL - www.patreon.com/kopendfracas Be sure to follow us on Blue Sky to keep up to date with all the latest LFC and KEF news - https://bsky.app/profile/kopendfracas.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices