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2 hours ago
- Reuters
Dier on target as Monaco cruise to 3-1 win over Le Havre
MONACO, Aug 16 (Reuters) - England international Eric Dier scored on his competitive debut for AS Monaco, who kicked off their Ligue 1 campaign with a comfortable 3-1 home win over Le Havre on Saturday. An own goal by Le Havre defender Gautier Lloris put Monaco ahead in the 32nd minute. Former Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich player Dier doubled the hosts' lead shortly after the hour mark, finding the target off Lamine Camara's cross. Le Havre, who finished one point above the relegation playoff spot last season, struck back six minutes later with Rassoul Ndiaye cutting in from the left and finding the net near the far post with a low right-footed shot. The visitors pushed for an equaliser but paid the price for their high defensive line when Denis Zakaria ran up the empty space into the Le Havre box and crossed to Maghnes Akliouche for a close-range finish. Earlier, Olympique Lyonnais also got their campaign off to a winning start when Georges Mikautadze scored in added time before the break to give them a 1-0 win at RC Lens. Monaco, who finished third last season, visit Lille on August 24 when Le Havre host Lens.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Revealed: 'The one Jadon Sancho demand holding up £20m Man United sale' despite the forward being frozen out by Ruben Amorim
Jadon Sancho 's hefty salary demands are holding up a potential move to Roma despite the club offering him an escape route from Manchester United, reports claim. According to the Italian media, via Football Italia, United have agreed to sell the outcast forward for €23million (£19.8m), but Sancho has not yet accepted personal terms as he would need to take a substantial pay cut. As first reported by Daily Mail Sport, Roma are the latest to discuss a potential loan and option to buy for the 25-year-old - but United only want a permanent sale. Sancho has been ostracised at United and is not part of Ruben Amorim 's plans. However, given Sancho's salary of £250,000-a-week, United would prefer to shift him off the books for good for a fee of between £20m and £25m. The big stumbling block appears to be his wage packet, worth around £13m-a-year. Roma are not able to extend to that figure and have therefore reportedly suggested Sancho sign a five-year deal in order to spread out his salary. It remains to be seen whether the winger accepts the proposal or holds out for an improved offer elsewhere, in the knowledge he has interest from other clubs. Sancho spent last season on loan at Chelsea, with whom he won the Conference League, but the club decided to pay a £5m fee to avoid turning the deal permanent. Reports in recent weeks have also linked Sancho with a third stint at Borussia Dortmund, suggesting he is prepared to cut his wages in half to facilitate a return. However, according to Sky Sports Germany, there are questions within the Dortmund camp surrounding re-signing Sancho - particularly given how both Chelsea and United have not chosen to feature him in their plans. The club are also said to be anxious regarding potential criticism of them going back to the well one too many times in bringing back the ace. Sancho signed for United from Dortmund in 2021 for £73m. He has one year remaining on his deal, although United have the option to extend it by a further year. During his time at Old Trafford, Sancho has made 83 appearances, while he has scored 12 goals and provided six assists.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Marseille's explosive meltdown: English star in 'heated argument' with Adrien Rabiot - while Roberto De Zerbi accuses his men of having 'SMALL BALLS' in furious tirade after opening-day defeat
Marseille's dressing room reportedly descended into anarchy after they lost their Ligue 1 opener - with one English player being targeted by multiple team-mates. The mood reportedly turned toxic as several key names voiced their frustrations and manager Roberto De Zerbi delivered a crude speech. Marseille fell 1-0 to Rennes on Friday night after conceding a stoppage-time goal - despite having a one-man advantage - and have already fallen prey to the psychodrama and tumult which often afflicts them. According to RMC Sport, English winger Jonathan Rowe, 22, formerly of Norwich, was the target of multiple team-mates' ire. He was allegedly accused of not putting in enough effort and became involved in a heated argument with France international Adrien Rabiot. It is thought the episode with Rabiot, one of the top stars at the club, could have consequences for Rowe's future, as he is one of the most likely to be on th chopping block this transfer window. Apparently Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Geronimo Rulli, and Leo Balerdi also contributed strong words to what was a very disappointed dressing room. But the most convicting of all came from the mouth of manager Roberto De Zerbi, formerly of Brighton, who said: 'The others beat us on the pitch, and we come in here and fight among ourselves. 'You know what that means? That we have small balls. In Marseille, we need to have big ones.' De Zerbi reportedly let the players squabble among themselves before intervening with his damning speech. Marseille had put out a strong side for their season opener in Rennes, with former Premier League players in Mason Greenwood, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. This is not the first time that Marseille have been involved in heated scenes - they are, after all, one of France's most passionate clubs. De Zerbi has become more consistent with his outbursts and hit out at the quality of refereeing in Ligue 1 last season. 'I'm Italian, and after OM I'm not going to coach in France again,' he said after Derek Cornelius was sent off in February. 'There's a problem in the French championship, if French people are happy with this level of decision making, then good for them. But today it was scandalous. 'The referee was not in [the right state of mind to officiate] this match because of all the controversy surrounding him.' Marseille finished second last season and will be widely expected to compete at the top end again this campaign.
