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Only a small percentage of the thousands of transfer rumors will really happen. In the months preceding the summer window, gossip columns are teeming with outrageous rumors and stories, and there are already a ton of crazy stories circulating on social media. According to reports, some of the biggest celebrities in the world will soon be traveling to some unexpected places. Here are the seven most outrageous transfer rumors we've seen this week, just for fun. Raphinha and Nico Williams to Manchester United First, let's have a corker. TEAMtalk claims that Manchester United is interested in acquiring Raphinha and Nico Williams, two superstars from Barcelona and Athletic Club, this summer, and will sell a number of supporting players to get the money. The Red Devils would have to sell their entire team and a few extra organs in order to sign Raphinha's left foot, but they are probably interested in the two, as any football team in the world should be. In order to pay W...

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of football's most recognizable figures, just created his own YouTube account. This fascinating new initiative provides fans with an exclusive insight into the great athlete's life. Ronaldo's channel promises to feature behind-the-scenes footage, personal moments, and insights into his training routines and matches. Fans may expect to witness exclusive stuff, including: Training sessions: Watch Ronaldo push himself to the maximum while preparing for matches. Match Highlights: Relive the most unforgettable moments of Ronaldo's career. Personal Life: Discover Ronaldo's life away from the play, including his family and interests. Interviews: Hear Ronaldo's thoughts on a variety of issues, including football and his personal life. The channel has quickly gained a startling amount of followers, breaking the record for the fastest-growing sports channel on the site. The combination of Ronaldo's great popularity and fascinating material has r...

On Monday night, France hosted two Olympic semi-finals. This is what occurred. France advances to the final following a fierce clash with Egypt. In a tense contest, France rallied from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Egypt 2-1 in extra time. After a poor start, France improved just before the interval, with Loïc Badé hitting the post after Joris Chotard's pass. Alexandre Lacazette had a golden opportunity to score in the second half, but he hesitated and ultimately missed the shot. After absorbing all of France's pressure, Egypt proceeded to the other end, where Mahmoud Saber smashed a powerful attempt into the roof of the net. The goal ignited the game, and Hamza Alaa made a wonderful save on a Jean-Philippe Mateta header. France then hit the post twice in quick succession, with Lacazette's shot and Badé's follow-up hitting the woodwork. Les Bleus equalised thanks to a brilliantly weighted ball from Michael Olise, which Mateta converted decisively. France requested for ...

Two Olympic semi-finals will take place in France on Monday night. This is what occurred. Spain makes a second-half comeback and advances to the Olympic final. An exhilarating first half saw both teams play plenty of attacking football, and Morocco was awarded a penalty after Spain's Pablo Barrios was ruled to have kicked the back of Amir Richardson's calf in the penalty area. Soufiane Rahimi converted the penalty kick with ease, moving him to the top of the scorers' chart. In the second half, Spain tied the game after Fermín López scored from a loose ball on the edge of the box. Just as the game appeared to be heading into extra time, López's pass found Juanlu Sánchez, who hammered his shot past the goalkeeper to put Spain ahead with little time for Morocco to respond. Morocco had a chance to equalize in extra time, but Richardson's header flew over the crossbar.

The best defensive midfielders in the world can be the glue that holds their teams together, ball-winning machines who reclaim and recycle the ball to amazing effect. Several top teams are looking to add steel or silk to their midfields this summer, and we've identified five defensive midfielders that Premier League clubs are vying for. Manuel Ugarte Paris Saint-Germain is ready to cash in on Manuel Ugarte this summer, barely a year after signing the midfielder from Sporting Lisbon. His availability has piqued the interest of English clubs, with Manchester United reportedly leading the pack for his services. Ugarte is an old-fashioned anchor with toughness in the tackle, and the Uruguayan has a strong track record of retrieving possession. Last season, he led Ligue 1 in tackles per game (4.56) and was in the top five percent of French midfielders for pass completion (91.2%) and interceptions per 90 minutes. 🚨🔴 Manuel #Ugarte is a genuine transfer target for Manchester United cur...

The 90-minute roundup of the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the world... Manchester United have contacted Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City to find a buyer for winger Jadon Sancho, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe wanting a £40 million fee to part ways with the 24-year-old. (TEAMtalk) Matthijs de Ligt, a Bayern Munich centre-back, could join Manchester United this summer. (The Athletic.) Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are both hoping to persuade striker Julian Alvarez to quit Manchester City this summer. (CaughtOffside) Chelsea has pulled out of the contest to recruit Swedish striker Alexander Isak after learning of Newcastle United's £100 million asking price. (The sun) If Fulham rejects their latest offer of £38 million for midfielder Joao Palhinha, Bayern Munich is willing to walk away from the negotiations. (Sky Sports Deutschland) Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are both interested in signing Adrien Rabiot when his Juventus contract expires at the end of t...

  The European Championship has recently grown in size and quality to unprecedented levels. Since Euro 2016, the tournament has grown from 16 to 24 teams, giving smaller countries a better chance of reaching the competition's finals, as illustrated by first-time qualifiers Georgia in 2024. However, the knockout stages have become more accessible to participants. Instead of the top two sides automatically qualifying from the group stage and all remaining sides returning home, a number of third-placed teams at the Euros now reach the last 16. The top two finishers in each group go to the knockout stages, just as they did before the Euros expanded. The leading and second-place teams in each of the six groups will automatically advance to the Euro 2024 round of 16. However, finishing outside of the top two does not mean the end for participating nations. In actuality, the four best performing third-placed teams in the group stages will advance to the round of 16, despite facing some d...

Rob Page's four-year tenure as Wales national team coach has come to an end. The former defender took over his homeland in November 2020, after initially serving as caretaker. Despite bringing the Dragons to EURO 2020 and their first World Cup appearance since 1958, Page has been dismissed. "I am incredibly grateful for all that Rob has done in his role as Cymru men's national team manager," stated FAW president Steve William. "I want to put on record my gratitude for taking Cymru to EURO 2020 and the FIFA World Cup." "Rob's enthusiasm for the country was evident in his trips to schools, clubs, and towns around Wales. "I know Rob was incredibly proud of taking the World Cup squad announcement to his hometown of Tylorstown." Wales will return to international play in September, hosting Türkiye in the Nations League group opener.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente believes his team are "the best in the world" after leading them to the final 16 of Euro 2024 with one game to spare. De La Fuente's side advanced to the knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over reigning champions Italy in Gelsenkirchen on Thursday evening, before complimenting his players. When asked if it was the best performance he has presided over during his post-match press conference, he replied, "Yes, I believe it is the best Spain performance I've taken command of. We played well against Italy in the Nations League, but I believe tonight's performance was more competitive. I believe the Spanish players are the finest in the world. Luis de la Fuente, Spain's leader "As I indicated yesterday, I will never tire of actively promoting Spanish football. I believe we are the finest in the world at assessing various match scenarios, and winning silverware only reinforces and strengthens that belief. "But it...

As Luciano Spalletti prepares for the biggest challenge of his first year in command of Italy, the 65-year-old is relishing the opportunity to face the best exponents of his ideology in Spain. The grandest rivalry in European Championship history will take on a new twist at Euro 2024, when Gelsenkirchen hosts the first heavyweight showdown of a tournament defined so far by underdog teams seizing their chance. Spalletti understands that his Italy team must continue to improve if they are to match the levels of possession set by Spain, who represent something different from what has come before. New faces are attempting to lead their respective revolutions. Luis de la Fuente's pragmatic approach is shaping Spain's next generation. The opening victory over Croatia was remarkable for having less possession than their opponents, ending a record of 136 competitive matches dating back to the Euro 2008 final against Germany. Spain's best weapon, led by captain Alvaro Morata and 16-...

Napoli are allegedly considering competing with Roma for experienced Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels. The 35-year-old German centre back is set to depart the Bundesliga giants on a free transfer at the end of the month, preferring to stay in Europe rather than move to Saudi Arabia or the MLS. Daniele De Rossi's Roma have been targeting Hummels for weeks, hoping to add the veteran defender to their team as they seek a return to the Champions League, feeling he is the ideal replacement for Chris Smalling. Napoli looks to Hummels. On page 19 of today's Corriere dello Sport, it is said that Napoli is seriously considering competing with Roma for Hummels, hoping to boost Antonio Conte's defence as they attempt to recover from their disastrous 2023-24 season. Mallorca are also interested in the 35-year-old centre back, and some rumors say that personal arrangements have been settled with before to his exit from Borussia Dortmund. 

Dorival Júnior had the opportunity to rotate the Brazilian National Team roster in the last tests before the Copa América. The coach employed 23 of the 26 players called up in the two friendly, which resulted in a 3-2 victory over Mexico and a 1-1 tie with the US. Only goalkeepers Bento and Rafael, and defender Gabriel Magalhães did not play in these two matches. With the Copa América approaching, it's time to assess who's on the rise and who's slipping following these two friendlies. On The Rise 👀 Endrick ⬆️.  He played 29 minutes against Mexico and 25 minutes against the United States, coming off the bench in each game. Despite this, he scored the game-saving goal against the Mexicans with a perfect header in the 50th minute of the second half. Dorival Jr. has been cautious with the 17-year-old, but Endrick has shown that he may be a valuable asset in the Copa America. Rodrygo ⬆️.  He is the second-most essential player on the Brazilian national team, trailing only Vi...

Vivianne Miedema will depart Arsenal Women on June 30th, following seven amazing years. Some have agreed it was time she left (mostly due to her recent injury history), while others believe she still has many years to play at the highest level and should have stayed. The debate about whether she should have stayed or not is now meaningless because she is leaving. For most Gooners, the most exciting aspect of Miedema's departure is the club she will join. Miedema indicated that she will choose where she lives while on vacation. Rumors have circulated about the Dutch goal-scoring machine's next destination since she announced her departure from Arsenal. According to reports, Manchester City is leading the chase to get Miedema, while Arsenal's WSL rivals are considered favorites. Bayern Munich, her former club, is also thought to be interested in recruiting Miedema, though no formal attempts have been made to sign her. As much as we want Miedema to succeed, she should not come...

The Football Association has not yet spoken with any prospective successors to Gareth Southgate, nor has it received any approaches for the England manager, but they insist a succession plan is in place. The 53-year-old has stated unequivocally that he will leave the role after Euro 2024 unless the squad wins the competition, and even that may not retain him in the position. Regardless of what occurs, the FA will continue to examine the tournament as a whole, and they will naturally want to keep Southgate. That sentiment is shared by the team. Should Southgate leave, Newcastle United's Eddie Howe is expected to be the first option replacement, with Graham Potter also a strong contender. During a press conference on the first day of media responsibilities at England's base camp in Blankenheim, FA chief executive Mark Bullingham responded "no" when asked about talks with any potential successor. "We are sitting down after the tournament together and will talk about...

The contentious decision flipped the game on its head, with Qatar scoring their second goal in the 85th minute through Ahmed Al-Rawi. Poor refereeing cost India a historic admission into the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, as Asian champions Qatar won 2-1 on Tuesday thanks to a disputed goal. India took the lead thanks to Lallianzuala Chhangte's 37th-minute goal, but disaster struck when the referee ruled Yousef Aymen's 73rd-minute equalizer fair after the ball appeared to have gone out of play. The contentious decision flipped the game on its head, with Qatar scoring their second goal in the 85th minute through Ahmed Al-Rawi. This came after the Indians were within touching distance of making history after leading 1-0 at halftime, while Kuwait and Afghanistan went goalless in the day's second match. But the Indian dream was crushed in a matter of minutes in the second half, thanks to Aymen's disputed goal and Al-Rawi's follow-up.   Meanwhile, Kuwait...

The Netherlands have been given a big setback on the eve of EURO 2024 when it was revealed that midfielder Frenkie de Jong will miss the championship due to injury. The Barcelona player was absent from the Netherlands' 4-0 victory over Iceland on Monday night, as he sought to recover from an ankle injury that limited him to 45 minutes in the final two months of the La Liga season. According to sources in the Netherlands, he has lost his fitness race and will return to Barcelona in order to compete in the new season.  How much will this damage the Oranje this summer?  

A significant opportunity for some of the game's younger players to make their international debut will be presented by the European Championship. Nonetheless, a few young players have already completely changed the game due to their performances for their club or country over the season. Because of their established reputations in their early years, you won't find players like France's Warren Zaïre-Emery or the Spanish combo Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí on this list. Who then does qualify? Let's investigate. Adam Wharton (England) Few would have predicted that the then-teenage midfielder, who was acquired from Championship struggling team Blackburn Rovers for £22 million in January, would be playing in the European Championship in less than six months. Wharton, though, has adapted to the top division like a duck to water, and in the lead-up to the tournament, he was given his England debut against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the end of the season. Along with Declan Rice,...

It is confirmed that England manager Gareth Southgate has reduced his initial 33-man roster to 26 players for the forthcoming European Championship in Germany. The three most notable players removed from the tentative team were Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire, and James Maddison. Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, Jarrad Branthwaite, and James Trafford were also left off the roster. The Three Lions are left with the following 26-man roster. Goalkeepers: Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), Jordan Pickford (Everton), and Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace). Defenders: Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Lewis Dunk (Brighton), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), and Kyle Walker (Manchester City). Midfielders: Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), and Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool). Forwards: Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Harry Kane (Baye...

Teams in the Premier League have begun to reveal the names of their players who have expired contracts this summer. Here are the complete lists of players whose contracts are about to expire, some of whom are still in negotiations for new agreements and may decide to re-sign with their current teams. AFC Bournemouth  The most notable include Emiliano Marcondes, Darren Randolph, Ryan Fredericks, Lloyd Kelly, and Jamal Lowe. Others include Cameron Plain, Euan Pollock, Ferdinand Okoh, Ben Greenwood, and Baylin Johnson. Arsenal Most notably, Cedric Soares and Mohamed Elneny Others: Tyreece John-Jules, Alex Kirk, James Lannin-Sweet, Arthur Okonkwo, Kamarni Ryan, Kido Taylor-Hart, Hubert Graczyk, Ovie Ejeheri, Henry Davies, Noah Cooper, Mauro Bandeira, Omari Benjamin, Luis Brown, Catalin Cirjan, Noah Cooper, Tyler Foran, Aston Villa Afoka Chisom, Ealing Frankie, Taylor-Jay Hart, Dylan Mitchell, Jack McDowell, Edward Rowe, Aaron O'Reilly, and Abube-Calvin Onuchukwu Brentford The most not...