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Ibrahimovic Critiques £117m Rogers Transfer as Unsustainable for Football Milan special advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic has expressed concerns over the inflated transfer fees in football, particularly in light of news that Chelsea agreed to pay Aston Villa £117m for forward Morgan Rogers. “Not every player with one good season is worth £100m,” he stated. Hours before stepping onto the pitch for England in the World Cup third place play-off against France, reports emerged that Chelsea had secured a significant fee for Rogers. The 24-year-old forward netted 14 goals and provided 12 assists in 55 competitive matches for Aston Villa last season,…

Manchester City’s New Coach Enzo Maresca Eyes Opportunity for Tijjani Reijnders Reijnders had 14 goal involvements last term but only started three of the final 12 gamesNew Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca is keen to provide Tijjani Reijnders with an opportunity to prove himself amidst doubts over his future at the Etihad Stadium.Following his £46 million move from Italian giants AC Milan last summer, Reijnders showed glimpses of his obvious quality but struggled to maintain a consistent spot in the starting XI under Pep Guardiola.AdvertisementWhilst seven goal contributions in 19 league starts is by no means a particularly poor…

Tom Heaton Expects Senne Lammens to Emerge Stronger from World Cup Experience Senne Lammens will return from his World Cup disappointment as a better goalkeeper, according to his Manchester United teammate Tom Heaton.Lammens made a critical error in Belgium’s 2-1 quarter-final loss to Spain, where he spilled a 25-yard shot from Pau Cubarsi, allowing Mikel Merino to score the decisive goal in the 88th minute.AdvertisementLammens had entered the match as a substitute for the injured Thibaut Courtois, marking his only appearance at the tournament.Following the match, Heaton expressed confidence in Lammens’s ability to recover from the setback. “It was obviously…

Spain to Face Argentina in World Cup Final in New York Spain will compete against Argentina in the World Cup final in New York. Argentina aims to defend its title against European champions Spain. Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber will perform in the half-time show. Lionel Messi needs two goals to secure the Golden Boot – read more here Can you name every World Cup winner? Take our quiz here Spain v Argentina in the World Cup final – who will win?

Juventus Eyeing Richarlison as Transfer Target from TottenhamJuventus is exploring its attacking options this summer, with Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison reportedly becoming a key consideration, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport. The Serie A club aims to bolster their forward line, and Richarlison is seen as a market opportunity that could gain traction as the transfer window progresses.Juventus has demonstrated a quick response under its new leadership, with a strategy that seems poised to continue. The report notes that “Juve’s market in these first days of the Carnevali, Massara government has changed shape and pace, also thanks to painstaking work that…

Jade Picon Surprises Fans by Delivering Official Match Ball at FIFA World Cup Anyone who watched the FIFA World Cup third-place match between France and England in Miami got a surprise before the ball even started rolling.Brazilian actress and influencer Jade Picon pulled a Ronaldinho and appeared on the pitch carrying the match’s official ball!And the reason behind this random moment is purely marketing.Jade is one of Adidas’s ambassadors, the brand responsible for producing the World Cup balls.AdvertisementAdvertisementWith more than 30 million followers, she was chosen by the sponsor for the campaign and shared the spotlight with Tobi Brown, a…

There are only a few hours left until the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina after last night’s third-place playoff between France and England delivered plenty of entertainment. But the eyes of the world are on tonight’s showdown: will the Albiceleste repeat their 2022 triumph, or will the very young Roja come out on top?Meanwhile, as we wait to find out who will lift the Cup, let’s stay in Italy for the hottest topic of the summer: the transfer market.Juventus Targets New GoalkeeperJuventus continue to search for a new goalkeeper. It’s not just Dibu Martinez among the profiles being…

Barcelona Proceeds Cautiously with Frenkie de Jong’s Knee Injury Assessment Barcelona are taking no risks with Frenkie de Jong after the midfielder returned from the FIFA World Cup with discomfort in his right knee.According to SPORT, the club is carefully assessing the Dutch international’s condition before confirming the extent of the problem, with an official medical update expected in the coming days.AdvertisementThe 29-year-old underwent further examinations at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Friday after reporting ongoing discomfort following his international duty with the Netherlands at the World Cup.Rather than rushing to announce a diagnosis, Barcelona’s medical staff are prioritising…

Aberdeen Secures Victory Over Queen’s Park with Impressive Debut from Marius Muller Stephen Robinson praised debutant goalkeeper Marius Muller after the German helped Aberdeen overcome Queen’s Park in the Premier Sports Cup.The Dons made it two wins out of two in Group A with Dan Happe netting his first Aberdeen goal early on and another debutant, Lewis Smith, making it 2-0 on 11 minutes.AdvertisementJack Hamilton replied for the Spiders in the second half and Muller’s triple save kept the hosts in front.”We shouldn’t be relying on Marius to make a triple save,” manager Robinson told BBC Radio Scotland’s Sportsound.”It was…

Edoardo Reja Recalls Lionel Scaloni’s Decision to Decline Lazio Coaching Offer Edoardo Reja revealed he offered Lionel Scaloni the Lazio coaching position two years ago, but the Argentina coach responded, “I have a commitment and won’t back down.” Former Lazio coach Reja explained that he approached Scaloni for the Biancocelesti role two years ago. Advertisement “I knew him at Lazio, and then I brought him to Atalanta. It was impossible not to talk about football with him; he was inspiring,” Reja told Il Messaggero. “He had his vision and conveyed futuristic ideas. He had a clinical eye in evaluating the…