Author: admin_ok9yktt6

Arsenal had linked Newcastle star Bruno Guimarães as a potential summer signing, but his move has hit a hurdle and the Gunners could end their interest in the Brazilian midfielder.Arsenal ready to withdraw from signing Bruno Guimarães (Image: Getty Images)Arsenal are reportedly set to abandon their bid for Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães after being misled about the price they would have to pay. The Brazilian has emerged as a priority target for the north London side in recent days, with Mikel Arteta keen to add to his midfield options.It has been suggested that Arsenal are considering a move for Guimarães after…

Read More

Joe Hart takes aim at ITV’s Gabriel Clarke before England v Argentina (Image: BBC)BBC pundit Joe Hart has slammed ITV rival Gabriel Clarke for questioning Jude Bellingham after England’s quarter-final win over Norway. Hart was part of the Beeb’s pundit team for the semifinal against Argentina in Atlanta. And before the game, a panel at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which also included Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards, discussed the uproar surrounding Bellingham’s post-match interview from the previous round.England manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed that he is not satisfied with the Three Lions’ performance despite their 2-1 win over Norway. Asked about Tuchel’s…

Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Offices, parks, bars — watch parties were held in all the usual locations for Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal match. However, one of them was in a slightly unusual location. New York’s vast Rikers Island Correctional Facility was better known for overcrowding and violence than for hosting social events.More than 100 inmates in tan uniforms watched the semi-final match between England and Argentina, sitting at tables facing a projection screen showing the match in a gymnasium in the main intake center of the complex. A colorful balloon tower with soccer ball balloons on top surrounded the screen.The…

Read More

Arsenal are yet to begin their summer transfer business in earnest under manager Mikel Arteta, and his agent says one deal he has already prepared could be in doubt.Arsenal have named Christos Tzoris as replacement for Leandro Trossard (Image: Getty Images)Leandro Trossard’s agent has claimed that the Belgian could end up staying at Arsenal, in which case the contract with Christos Tzoris could be scrapped. Trossard, 31, was thought to be close to a move to Turkish side Besiktas this summer.Besiktas are reported to be paying around €18m (about £15.3m) in compensation, with personal terms also agreed. It appears that…

Read More

And Chapman, who is one of the MOTD understudies along with Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan, joked that he had completely forgotten about the former World Cup Golden Boot winner since Lineker was groomed by Micah Richards. Before the semifinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, the panel was talking about Jude Bellingham. “It’s like a striker when you (Wayne Rooney) are talking about the goals he’s scoring. It’s how close he’s scoring. Less than 10 meters to go.”You look at some of the goal scorers on that list. They’re out-and-out goal scorers, some are out-and-out poachers, and he’s one of…

Read More

England will face Argentina in a World Cup semi-final filled with history, animosity and the scars of more than 60 years of football.Thomas Tuchel’s side face the reigning champions in Atlanta on Wednesday night in a game loaded with history, politics and national pride. Argentine players have already added fuel to their rivalry by chanting obscene songs about the Falkland Islands after reaching the last four.Now, thousands of rival supporters are heading to Georgia, armed with flags, drums, old grievances and decades of anger. Police are bracing for a flashpoint in what could be the most explosive night of the…

Read More

MILAN (AP) – Milan prosecutors have dismissed the case against former Italian referee Gianluca Rocchi and assistant referee Andrea Gervasoni over allegations of sports fraud.Rocchi, who was the head referee of Serie A and Serie B. became the subject of a criminal investigation In April. He was accused of influencing VAR decisions and changing the selection of referees.However, the Milan public prosecutor’s office said in a statement on Wednesday that it “found no evidence of a structured system aimed at preventing the appointment.”Rocchi was under investigation for an incident during the 2024-25 season. He is said to have changed the…

Read More

Enzo Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho could both leave Chelsea this summer, with new Blues manager Xabi Alonso making his position on them clear.Enzo Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho could leave Chelsea (Image: Getty Images)Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Alejandro Garnacho is free to leave Chelsea this summer after negotiating to keep Enzo Fernandes. Both Argentinian duo have been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge.Fernandes, 25, has been linked with Real Madrid this summer, with reports suggesting the Argentine is open to a move. The Spanish giants quickly clarified their position and confirmed that they are not moving to sign…

Read More

England are set to play their biggest game in years this Wednesday when they take on Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Ahead of the long-time rivals’ clash in Atlanta for a place in the final, a deal has been revealed that will see England’s 1982 home shirt priced below £14.The iconic kit has been reduced to £35 (previously £50) at online retailer Pro:Direct Sport, but England supporters can save even more as the deal expires this week. By registering a free TopCashback account, new members will receive cashback on Pro:Direct when they spend £15 or more before 19 July…

Read More

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kylian Mbappé has France ready to win again. world cup The final match against a team that seemed to have the offensive power to solve it. Spain’s defense.Instead, Les Bleus had no answer. Lost 2-0 in the semi-finals Tuesday at the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in what will likely be manager Didier Deschamps’ last appearance on football’s biggest stage.Deschamps, who has said this would be his last World Cup, won the title as a player in 1998 and again as a coach eight years ago in Russia before leading France to the final in…

Read More