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Real Madrid’s Thiago Pitarch Awaits Jose Mourinho’s Decision on Future Real Madrid academy midfielder Thiago Pitarch is set for a defining few weeks after earning a place in Jose Mourinho’s pre-season plans, with the Portuguese coach expected to make the final decision on whether the teenager stays at the club or leaves on loan.According to AS, Pitarch will report for first-team training next Monday following Spain’s triumph at the UEFA Under-19 European Championship.AdvertisementOnce he arrives, a meeting with Mourinho is expected, allowing the new Real Madrid manager to assess one of the club’s most highly-rated young midfielders before deciding the…

Tottenham’s Pedro Porro Attracts Interest from Barcelona, but No Move LoomsPedro Porro has caught the attention of Barcelona after a standout performance in the Club World Cup, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that top officials at the Catalan club have noted the performance of the Tottenham Hotspur full-back.The Spain international has played five matches in the tournament, scoring twice and highlighting his attacking capabilities, which are now a hallmark of his style. His collaboration with Lamine Yamal on Spain’s right side has also been notable, further explaining Barcelona’s interest.Tottenham, on the other hand, remains clear about their position. Prior to the…

Coaches De la Fuente and Scaloni Prepare for World Cup Final, Sharing a Unique Bond The teacher against the student.Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni will contest the World Cup final having got to New Jersey by different means – but they will always have one thing that bonds them together.AdvertisementBack in 2017 in Scaloni’s post-playing limbo, he enrolled at the Spanish federation to study for his Uefa Pro Licence, the highest coaching qualification in European football.It was there that he first met De la Fuente, who was teaching the technique module and was, at…

U.S. Men’s National Team Coach Mauricio Pochettino to Decide Future Next Week Mauricio Pochettino indicated during an interview with a Spanish radio station that he will reveal his decision regarding his future with the United States men’s national team next week.The Argentinian manager is currently in discussions with U.S. Soccer concerning a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup. Reports suggest that an offer for a new deal was made to the 54-year-old Pochettino prior to the commencement of the 2026 World Cup, where the USMNT successfully advanced from its group and reached the Round of 16 before being eliminated…

FC Barcelona is taking steps to secure the futures of promising academy players Pedro Villar and Pedro Rodriguez, whose contracts expire in 2027. The club aims to prevent a repeat of the situation that led to Dro Fernandez’s departure.Learning from the Dro caseDro made headlines during last summer’s pre-season, transitioning from Barcelona’s Juvenil B side to Hansi Flick’s first-team squad, where he caught the coach’s eye.After impressing, the teenage attacking midfielder was fast-tracked to the senior team, making five appearances.His departure to PSG in January was seen as a significant loss for Barcelona, prompting the club to reassess how it…

Al-Nassr has presented Barcelona with the opportunity to acquire striker Jhon Durán as an alternative to Julián Álvarez. This news comes from Diario Sport. Meanwhile, El Chiringuito reveals that Diego Simeone has pinpointed Mikel Oyarzabal as a key target this summer, adding a new layer to one of La Liga’s intricate transfer situations.Al-Nassr Proposes Durán to BarcelonaDurán, the Colombian forward, has faced challenges during his time in Saudi Arabia, leading to subsequent loans at Zenit Saint Petersburg and Fenerbahce. Reports indicate that Al-Nassr has contacted Barcelona to see if there’s a revival of interest in a player with whom they…

Mikel Merino Reflects on 2007 Photo of Young Messi with Lamine Yamal Ahead of World Cup Final Spain’s Mikel Merino shared his surprise this week upon seeing viral photos of a young Lionel Messi bathing five-month-old Lamine Yamal during a charity calendar photoshoot for UNICEF in 2007. “The first time I saw it, I thought it was AI and that it wasn’t even real,” Merino remarked on Friday.These authentic photos resurfaced just ahead of the World Cup final, where Messi’s Argentina will face Yamal’s Spain on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (3 p.m. ET; Fox).When asked about the…

Roma Secures Key Players with Contract Extensions for Mancini and Cristante Roma has confirmed contract extensions for Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante, securing two of the club’s longest-serving players on the same day.According to the club’s official announcements, Mancini has committed until 2029 and Cristante until 2028.AdvertisementThe pair have become fixtures of the Giallorossi side over the best part of a decade, Mancini since 2019 and Cristante since 2018. Both extensions highlight Gian Piero Gasperini’s intent to build his squad around an experienced and established core ahead of the club’s return to the Champions League.ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Gianluca…

Roma Aims to Sign Franck Kessié as Response to Juventus’ Transfer MovesLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roma are plotting a transfer revenge on Juventus and Frederic Massara, which would prompt the Giallorossi to open talks with free agent Franck Kessié.Roma are reportedly infuriated with Juventus and Massara after the Bianconeri hijacked their offer to sign Zeki Celik.AdvertisementThe Giallorossi expected the Turkish defender to land in the capital to sign a contract extension, but Celik took the flight for Turin instead.His contract with Roma had expired on June 30, so Juventus were allowed to hold talks with the 29-year-old.JEDDAH, SAUDI…

England may have lost to Argentina in heartbreaking fashion in their World Cup semi-final, but they are not out of the tournament just yet. Thomas Tuchel’s team are back in action on Saturday when they take on France in Miami for the questionable distinction of finishing third.France suffered their own hugely disappointing defeat at the hands of Spain, who will meet Argentina in Sunday’s final in New Jersey.AdvertisementThe third-place play-off (or bronze match) does it at least offer Tuchel a chance to give some playing time to those players on the fringes of the England squad. Goalkeepers Dean Henderson and…