Inter Milan have opened talks with the representatives of Nicolo Barella over a new contract, according to .
The midfielder started his football journey at the youth setup at Cagliari, and having reached the first team in 2014, he had a brief loan spell with Como. Inter signed him on an initial loan in the summer of 2019, and the deal was turned into a permanent one a year later for a reported fee of just over €32 million. All told, the 24-year-old has 96 appearances in all competitions for the Nerazzurri, with eight goals and 26 assists to his name. He also has six goals in 31 caps as an Italy international.
Barella has been a subject of reported interest from numerous potential suitor clubs, and even though his current deal has little less than three years left to r…
Jose Mourinho fumed at the officials after Roma suffered a 2-0 defeat to Fiorentina in Serie A, demanding an explanation for multiple decisions he claims have gone against the Giallorossi.
Nicolas Gonzalez s penalty and a strike from Giacomo Bonaventura condemned Roma to a second defeat in their past three league games – as many as Mourinho s team had suffered in their previous 17 – as Fiorentina drew level with the Giallorossi in the race for a European spot.
Although Roma sealed a place in the Europa Conference League final by beating Leicester City last Thursday, their hopes of a top-six league finish are under threat after going four league games without a win for the first time under Mourinho.
However, while the former Chelsea boss admitted his side …
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has apologised for suggesting Vinicius Junior was being “manipulated” when the Real Madrid winger called out racism he has suffered in Spain.
The Brazil international took to social media to speak out after being abused in Sunday’s game at Valencia, saying it was a problem he had endured throughout the league.
Tebas’ response on Twitter, in which he said “Before you criticise and insult LaLiga, you need to inform yourself well, Vini Jr. Don’t let yourself be manipulated”, was roundly criticised for not addressing the issue and the LaLiga boss has now said sorry.
“I think that the message, and the intention I had, was not understood by a significant number (of people), especially in Brazil,” he told ESPN Brazil.
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Diogo Dalot says everyone at Manchester United feels like they are “at the start of a special journey” after signing a new deal until at least 2028.
The 24-year-old right-back joined from Porto in 2018 and has gone on to make 107 appearances in all competitions for the club.
Dalot, who spent the 2020-21 season on loan at AC Milan, has now signed new terms at Old Trafford for the next five years, with the option of a further season.
“Playing for Manchester United is one of the highest honours that you can have in football,” the 11-cap Portugal international said.
2 0 2 8 has signed fresh terms with the Reds!
— Manchester United (@ManUtd)
“We have shared some fantastic moments over the past five years and I’ve grown so much …
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In what is a Yorkshire derby showdown on Wednesday night, Leeds will welcome Barnsley to Elland Road for a Carabao Cup tie.
Starting with the hosts, while Leeds might have only just hung onto their Premier League status on the final weekend back in May, Jesse Marsch s men have come roaring back. Opening up the 2022/23 campaign with a turnaround 2-1 victory at home against Wolves, the one-time RB Leipzig boss saw his side lay down a stunning marker last weekend. In what was a famous display at Elland Road, the Whites stormed their way to a 3-0 romp against former European champions and title dark horses Chelsea. Now racking up seven points from their opening three Premier League outings, Leeds should find the mood in thei…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appeared to suggest Victor Lindelof could be facing surgery after aggravating a back injury during Manchester United s 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Saturday.
Lindelof has been nursing a back problem since November and was forced off in the 66th minute at the King Power Stadium, where he was deployed at right-back, on Boxing Day.
The Sweden international has only sat out one Premier League game for United this season but Solskjaer hinted he could now be facing a spell on the sidelines.
He s struggling with his back. He struggled for a little while so we might have to do something. Let s see what it is, Solskjaer told BT Sport.
Solskjaer was also asked about Lindelof in his post-match news conference, and told reporters: I m not su…
The world’s finest in women’s football have descended upon Australia and New Zealand for the ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Here, the PA news agency picks out five players who could shine at the global showpiece.
Lauren James (England)
— Lionesses (@Lionesses)
The 21-year-old forward has both England fans and pundits alike buzzing after a stellar season with Chelsea, where she scored seven goals and provided two assists in 26 matches played across the Women’s Super League and Champions League.
While the World Cup will be James’ first major international tournament, she has plenty of experience in high-stakes situations with Emma Hayes’ WSL and FA Cup-winning Blues.
The one-time PFA Young Player of the Year …
Borussia Dortmund assistant coach Peter Hermann has stepped down from his position and called time on his lengthy career for health reasons.
The much-respected 70-year-old was appointed by Dortmund in June as part of Edin Terzic s backroom staff.
Hermann has spent more than three decades coaching in German football, appearing on the touchline for over 1,000 games in the Bundesliga, 2.Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal.
He previously had two spells as assistant at Bayern Munich, where he played a part in the club s famous treble alongside Jupp Heynckes in the 2012-13 season.
Dortmund announced in a statement on their official website on Wednesday that Hermann has left his role with immediate effect.
Peter has asked us for his release for health reasons. It …
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling if he becomes available in the upcoming transfer window.
Since arriving from Liverpool in 2015, Sterling has accumulated 130 goals and 70 assists from 336 appearances in all major club competitions, and has 19 goals from 74 senior caps for England.
Despite his status as one of England s best players, Sterling has found himself on the fringes at times during the tail end of this season, playing just 28 minutes across City s two-legged Champions League tie against Real Madrid.
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The Telegraph reports Arsenal intend to test the availability of Sterling in the next transfer window, when he will have one year remaining on his contra…
Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland? How about both? The questions are the same as Real Madrid enter each transfer window. As in 2020, though, such queries are wholly unrealistic.
Prior to last season, which began just six months into the coronavirus pandemic, Madrid were not able to make a single first-team signing. Their most significant business was the €40million sale of Achraf Hakimi to Inter.
It is a similar story 12 months on, having failed to deliver silverware in front of an empty Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium. Free agent David Alaba is Los Blancos sole recruit and even his arrival is offset by the departures of fellow centre-backs Sergio Ramos – at the end of his contract – and Raphael Varane – with a sale to Manchester United agreed for €50m.
Financ…