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Pep Guardiola’s side have made a perfect start to the competition, beating Wydad AC, Al-Ain and Juventus to finish top of Group G with nine points out of a possible nine. That has set up a last 16 tie against Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The winners of that tie will go through to the quarter-finals to face either Inter Milan or Fluminense in the same venue.Beyond that, either Palmeiras or Chelsea await in the semi-finals at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The same venue will host the final, where one of…
Arsenal are growing frustrated with Benjamin Sesko over his wage demands as they look to wrap up a deal for their top summer target. Adding a No.9 is a priority for Mikel Arteta but negotiations are not going smoothly due to his desired salary. The Gunners want the Slovenian hitman to be their big summer recruit and and are ready to pay the £70million asking price that RB Leipzig are demanding. Their failure to quality for Europe has somewhat forced the sale with the highly-rated striker tipped for the Premier League.However Sesko’s camp are looking to land a big pay…
NBA free agency will get underway on Monday evening, with teams around the league looking to scoop up the top available talent as they chase their goals for next season. With the reigning NBA Champions Oklahoma City Thunder, set to return a majority of their roster, contenders around the league will continue making moves to try and compete. For the Dallas Mavericks, despite trading away Luka Doncic, they have a chance at being a playoff team next year if Cooper Flagg can be that franchise-changing piece, and the rest of the roster comes together. Kyrie Irving is set to miss…
The LA Lakers remain hopeful of retaining free agent Dorian Finney-Smith after he opted out of his $15.4 million player option on Sunday. Ahead of Monday’s 2025 NBA Free Agency tipoff, Finney-Smith is gaining interest in the market, and the latest report from Marc Stein suggests that the Houston Rockets are in the 3-and-D player with a $14.1 million annual contract. Houston is planning to offer him a four-year deal.Sportskeeda logo follow icon Follow Basketball NBA Home NBA Draft Simulator Teams chevron-down Schedule Standings Trade Rumors Top NBA Queries WNBA Draft Players and Roster 2023 Injury Updates Lakers Warriors home…
Manchester United have already announced Matheus Cunha as a new signing this summer, as Ruben Amorim aims to improve his first-team squad – but news has emerged that youngster Diego Leon is soon to be announced as a youth player at Old Trafford once he makes his way over to Manchester. Leon was touted as an option earlier in the season, having impressed in his homeland as a teenager with his ‘lightning-quick’ pace and ability to adapt to first-team football at such a young age – with United agreeing a deal with Cerro Porteno to bring the 18-year-old to the…
After some doubt about his future with the Las Vegas Raiders, star edge rusher Maxx Crosby inked a three-year, $106.5 million deal with the team earlier this offseason. Crosby still had two years left on his previous deal, but now he’s under contract with the Raiders through 2029. The $35.5 million annual average of the new contract ranks third among edge rushers.In a recent article naming some team- and player-friendly deals in the NFL, ESPN’s Dan Graziano labeled Crosby’s the former. “The deal is team-friendly because the Raiders (who don’t put signing bonuses in their veteran deals and therefore don’t…
Real Madrid star Rodrygo is one of many attackers being linked with a summer transfer to Arsenal. football.london understands that Mikel Arteta would like to sign a wide forward and striker after injuries greatly impacted their front three during the 2024/25 seasonThe Brazil international was a regular under Carlo Ancelotti but since the arrival of Xabi Alonso, his place in the Real squad is seemingly under threat for a number of reasons. The Spaniard has taken charge of three Club World Cup games and Rodrygo has featured for just 88 minutes. Numerous updates have since arrived on his future and…
Luka Doncic is entering his first offseason as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. He was dealt to L.A. in one of the most shocking trades in league history back in February, but has already made himself a fan favorite and shown a high level of respect and trust in the Lakers’ front office and coaching staff. One of L.A.’s top assistants is Greg St. Jean, who was hired by JJ Redick last summer as one of his first choices to be on the bench. He had a previous connection with Doncic after previously being an assistant under Jason…
Cole Palmer played a key role in Chelsea’s thrilling Club World Cup win against Benfica that wasn’t short of controversy. It looked as if Reece James‘ goal was going to be enough for them to book their place in the quarter-final of the competition before the players were forced off due to adverse weather in the area. What followed was a two hour delay, with Cole Palmer’s bemused reaction summing up everyone’s feelings towards the game being suspended with just four minutes to go. The England international was started on the left of attack against Benfica, and played…
Kyle Walker’s time at AC Milan has officially come to an end. The Italian club confirmed on Saturday that it will not exercise the purchase option for the English right-back, who will now return to Manchester City, where he remains under contract. However, his future under Pep Guardiola appears uncertainThe ‘Rossoneri’ bid farewell to the 35-year-old defender on social media with a brief message: “It’s been a pleasure, Kyle!” With that, the club closed the chapter on a loan spell that began in January and, although it started with high hopes, did not end as planned.Milan passes on purchase option…