Manchester United are finally set to complete a deal for Jadon Sancho, one year after originally planned. The Red Devils are reportedly on the verge of agreeing to a deal with Borussia Dortmund, while personal terms with the player have already been agreed upon. After suffering from a public humiliation in their pursuit of Sancho last summer, it seems United are finally set to get their man. An agreement is expected in due course between the Premier League club and Borussia Dortmund, with reports suggesting that the two clubs are not far apart in their respective valuations. Meanwhile, Sancho has already…
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Lionel Messi’s love story with FC Barcelona is set to continue as Cat Radio understands that the negotiations between club president Joan Laporta and the player’s agent and father, Jorge Messi, are said to be on the right track. In 2021, Messi has looked highly motivated to play for Barcelona after submitting an official transfer request last summer. Since then, times have changed, and the club has got a new president in Joan Laporta. This is Laporta’s second stint, and many pundits believe that the troubled waters at the Camp Nou have calmed down to an extent. Messi’s motivation has…
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has accused his compatriot Bruno Fernandes of not turning up for Portugal at the Euro 2020. The Manchester United attacker has been largely ineffective for the Selecao in Fernando Santos’ cautious system. “Portugal at its highest level can beat anyone. But we need to play with 11 players, in these two matches, Bruno Fernandes was on the pitch but not playing. I hope he turns up against France because he’s a player with incredible potential. He can pass, he can score. He can get penalties, he can score penalties, he can score free kicks.…
In seven days’ time, the Argentine will be able to walk away from the club he has represented his entire professional life. According to Goal, Lionel Messi and Barcelona haven’t yet reached an agreement over the player’s expiring contract. Messi will officially become a free agent on July 1, 2021 – a week from today – meaning that the club will no longer receive a transfer fee should he decide to leave them for another. However, the two parties remain in talks, with the club especially optimistic that an agreement will be reached in due course. Messi came close to leaving Barcelona last summer when disillusionment…
A first-half header by Raheem Sterling was enough to give England a win over the Czech Republic, thus enabling them to finish top of the group. Meanwhile, 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia sneaked into the knockout stages with a win over Scotland. Raheem Sterling nearly gave England the lead in the second minute of the match: the Manchester City winger raced to a lofted through pass by Luke Shaw before lifting the ball over the goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik. But his shot hit the far post, and the ball was subsequently cleared by the Czech defence. England took the lead in the 12th minute of the match…
Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma shared seven wickets between them as India made a strong comeback to put New Zealand under some pressure on Day 5 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final in Southampton. The Kiwis ultimately got into the lead, but India’s comeback was quite impressive as they kept any frustrations at bay and stuck to their guns in the first hour of play despite no instant rewards. The wickets followed after the first drinks break as Shami got Ross Taylor out driving a ball that wasn’t full enough in length and soon bowled BJ Watling with one that had the batsman…
United have been linked to Pau Torres in the recent past, and the Red Devils are said to be working on a deal to sign the Spaniard this summer. Give Me Sport understands that Manchester United are working on a deal to sign the £51.4 million-rated defender this summer, with the Spanish outfit said to be ready to accept a player plus cash deal as well. Villarreal, though, would prefer an only cash deal for the 24-year-old. Pau Torres is not the only centre-back that has been linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer. Raphael Varane of Real Madrid is also…
If reports are to be believed, Laporta is organizing a transfer move that could well go down as the most sensational, and at the same time, most unexpected move in the history of the game. According to Spanish journalist Javier G. Matallanas, the Catalans are aiming to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. If the move materializes, two of the biggest footballing icons of this era, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, will be seen playing together for the first time. The Portuguese superstar, who is currently on a mission to defend the European Championship title for his nation, has had a difficult season for Juventus. It…
Frank De Boer’s Netherlands have risen above expectations at the Euro 2020. While many expected them to be one of the major disappointments of the tournament, they have instead remained perfect so far in the competition. They are joined by Austria in the knockouts. A Georginio Wijnaldum double helped the Netherlands beat North Macedonia in Group C of the UEFA Euro 2020. Frank De Boer’s men won their third straight group game, as a result, and are through to the round-of-16 as group winners. Memphis Depay scored the first of the three goals, putting the finishing touch at the end of an excellent counterattack. Wijnaldum then popped…
Denmark have qualified for the UEFA Euro 2020 round of 16, following an outstanding win over Russia. The Danes needed a little help from Belgium, which the world number 1 provided by beating Finland. For the Danes – and all of the football fraternity in general – the last ten days have encapsulated the lowest lows and the highest highs the sport can offer. Nine days ago, Christian Eriksen lay motionless in the far end of the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, with a shell-shocked Denmark team forming a wall around him as he received treatment. Nine days later, Denmark are through to the round-of-16…