Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Johan Bakayoko from PSV in the summer of 2024, according to . The report has claimed that PSG, who won the Ligue 1 title last season, are considering making a move for the 20-year-old Belgium international winger at the end of the season.
Bakayoko has been on the books of PSV since 2019 and has established himself in the first team. The 20-year-old is one of the best young forwards in Europe and is rated very highly. The Belgium international has played as a right-winger and as a playmaker for PSV this season. He has made 18 starts and two substitute appearances in the Eredivisie this campaign, scoring four goals and providing eight assists in those games. Bakayoko has also scored one goal and given one assist in six UEFA Champions …
Sepp Blatter has denied approving fraudulent payments to Michel Platini while he was president of FIFA, saying the cash transfer was a gentleman s agreement between the pair.
Blatter and Platini were last year charged with fraud and other offences by Swiss authorities relating to a payment of 2million Swiss francs made by world football s governing body to the ex-UEFA chief in 2011.
The trial at the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona was due to start on Wednesday, but Blatter was unable to attend as he was suffering from chest pains.
Blatter provided his testimony on Thursday, stating he asked former France captain Platini to work for FIFA as an advisor when he was elected as president in 1998.
The 86-year-old said the governing body could not afford …
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Hoping to make it back-to-back Serie A victories on Monday night, Juventus will make the trip to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris when they meet Sampdoria.
Sampdoria
Starting with the hosts, while Sampdoria might have managed to keep hold of their Serie A status back in May, many across Italy are expecting another tough campaign for the Blucerchiati. Despite enjoying somewhat of a summer boost as they extended on their Coppa Italia adventure thanks to a 1-0 victory against Reggina on August 5th, the Genoa-based outfit came crashing back down to earth last weekend. Knowing that they faced a stern test against Atalanta at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Head Coach Marco Giampaolo saw his side get hit with a deserved 2-0 loss on home soil. Signing of…
The Numbers Game: Early title rivals Milan and Napoli look to supporting cast with leading stars abs
It s a bit early in the season to call Napoli s trip to Milan a title clash given we re only six games in, but for the Partenopei it is clearly an opportunity to make a statement.
Luciano Spalletti, a former Milan coach, has guided Napoli to 14 points from their first six matches, and they sit top of the fledgling table ahead of Atalanta and the Rossoneri on goal difference.
While Milan have already beaten bitter rivals Inter this term, Napoli haven t had the chance for such a signal of intent – at least, not in Serie A.
But neither Spalletti nor Stefano Pioli will be able to rely on their star men in San Siro on Sunday, adding to the unpredictability of a match that promises excitement.
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Rafael Leao and Victor Osimhen will miss th…
Prediction: Vasco da Gama to win 2-1
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Gremio and Vasco da Gama will lock horns with each other in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A this weekend. The match between Imortal Tricolor and Gigante da Colina will be held at Arena do Grêmio and is scheduled to kick off at 11 pm UK time on Sunday.
Gremio
Gremio are one of the biggest clubs in Brazil and have been hugely successful. Founded in 1903, Tricolor dos Pampas have won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title twice, the Campeonato Gaúcho on 43 occasions, the Intercontinental Cup once and the Copa Libertadores twice.
Imortal Tricolor did well last season. Gremio finished as high as second in the Brazilian Serie A table and won the Gauchão, but things are dire for Renat…
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Looking to extend on their recent purple patch on Tuesday night, Bayern Munich will welcome Werder Bremen to the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich
Starting with the hosts, while Bayern Munich might have opened the 2022/23 campaign showing some extended inconsistencies, Julian Nagelsmann s side appear to have put those issues behind them. Last seen over the weekend picking up an action-packed 3-2 victory away at Hertha Berlin, the mood around the Allianz Arena should be at a real high. Now finding a route back to the top of the Bundesliga table, the German giants will be confident of laying down another marker on Tuesday night. Gaining a string of plaudits while on European duties and breezing their way to the knockout stage of this season…
Joshua Kimmich has been named as Germany s new captain following Ilkay Gundogan s international retirement last month.
The Bayern Munich player has made 91 appearances for the national team since his debut in May 2016, netting six goals, and has captained the side on 17 previous occasions.
Kimmich played in all five of Germany s games at Euro 2024 as they reached the quarter-finals, with Nagelsmann confirming how key a figure the versatile player is.
Real Madrid s Antonio Rudiger and Arsenal s Kai Havertz, who captained Germany at youth level, have been selected as vice-captains by Julian Nagelsmann.
The captain places the team s opinion with the coaching team. Kimmich was the logical successor, Nagelsmann said.
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With all eyes falling on Frankfurt on Thursday evening, England will return to EURO 24 action as they look to officially book their knockout stage ticket.
Opening their European adventure with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Serbia last weekend, Gareth Southgate’s side once again have plenty of pressure on their shoulders.
With their attacking superstars looking to click into gear on Thursday evening and lay down a marker to the likes of France and this summer’s hosts Germany, the Three Lions will be desperate to avoid a potential banana skin.
Ahead of what could be a nail-biting affair from Frankfurt, we have taken a look at some of the most intriguing Denmark and England Bet Builder Tips.
England look to book their knockout stage ticket with a statement…
Rodri recognises he may have scored the most important goal in Manchester City’s history.
The Spanish midfielder tucked home City’s winner as they beat Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League final and completed the treble in Istanbul on Saturday.
The 26-year-old now hopes City can build on winning the European crown for the first time to establish a long-lasting dynasty.
Man City lead in the Champions League final!!
Rodri breaks the deadlock to score a massive goal for his club!
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Rodri, who has developed into one of the world’s best midfielders since his £62.8million move from Atletico Madrid four years ago, said: “From my point of view I want to thank the team. It’s a victory of m…
Simone Inzaghi blamed an Inter blackout for the 3-2 derby defeat to Milan at San Siro as Rafael Leao s double settled the Derby della Madonnina.
The Inter head coach was unimpressed with his team s defensive performance as the Rossoneri took local bragging rights, with Leao s double and an Olivier Giroud strike countered by goals from Marcelo Brozovic and Edin Dzeko.
Inzaghi, whose title hopefuls have lost two of their first five games of the Serie A season, praised Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, although the Frenchman only made three saves.
We found a great Maignan and they scored against us very easily, said Inzaghi. To win the derby we needed to do more, half an hour is not enough.
Brozovic gave Inter an early lead, but Leao levelled in the 28th …