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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Al-Ahli prepared to meet Juventus demands for Argentina winger Nico Gonzalez
Reports in Italy claim that Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli are prepared to meet Juventus's demands for winger Nico Gonzalez, who will be allowed to leave the Allianz Stadium after just one year if a suitable offer comes in. According to recent reports, Juventus will allow Nico Gonzalez to leave after a relatively underwhelming first season in Turin, during which he provided three goals and two assists from his 26 appearances in Serie A. Advertisement Igor Tudor has typically deployed a 3-4-2-1 system, which does not always get the best out of the Argentina international. As per La Gazzetta dello Sport, Francisco Conceicao will continue to be the preferred option if the club are able to bring him back for the 2025-26 season. Reports Al-Ahli willing to meet Juventus demands for Nico Gonzalez MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY – MARCH 21: Nicolás González of Argentina reacts after being sent off during the South of American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Uruguay and Argentina at Centenario Stadium on March 21, 2025 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by) The Bianconeri paid a fee of €8m to bring Nico Gonzalez on board on loan for the 2024-25 season, plus a €25m fee to make the move permanent, not including bonuses or add-ons. Reports over the weekend claimed that an offer of around €25m ought to be enough to convince Juventus into parting ways with Nico Gonzalez this summer. TURIN, ITALY – MAY 18: Nicolas Gonzalez of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and Udinese at Allianz Stadium on May 18, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by) However, according to updates from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Al-Ahli of the Saudi Pro League are prepared to offer a fee of around €30m to lure the 27-year-old away from Juve this summer. It is also understood that if Al-Ahli were to formulate an official offer, they would also be able to offer Nico Gonzalez an increase from the €3.6m-per-season net salary he currently earns in Turin.
Metro
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Metro
England star fumes 'this is why I hate London' after his car is broken into
An England star has made his displeasure at the capital all too clear after his car was broken into. Striker Ivan Toney is back in London during his summer break playing for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli. But it seems he had less than a warm welcome after returning to his parked car to find it had been broken into. Ivan shared a picture of his black car on Instagram, which had its front and rear windows shattered by thieves. Alongside the picture was a simple message: 'This is why I hate London.' During his return to the capital, Ivan was pictured with fellow footballers Noni Madueke and Jadon Sancho at Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park. It's not known whether thieves managed to steal anything from the car. Ivan joined Al-Ahli from Brentford last year in a deal worth £40million, and he's scored 30 goals in his debut season with them. More Trending Despite his damaged car causing some inconvenience, it's still up in the air whether he'll return to London and retain his place in the England squad in September. Ivan was called in to play in England's matches against Andorra and Senegal in June, but he stayed on the bench during the 1-0 win over Andorra, and only played for a few minutes in the 3-1 defeat to Senegal. England's next match will be held at Wembley Stadium and the team will take on Andorra again. In September England will play Serbia, and in October they will play Wales and Latvia. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Huge plumes of smoke as three seperate wildfires rage in east London MORE: Three arrested after 'loving' father stabbed to death outside Knightsbridge casino MORE: I'm the tennis-mad fan who proposed on Henman Hill at Wimbledon
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Al Nassr signs Jorge Jesus as head coach on one-year contract
Al-Nassr appointed Portuguese Jorge Jesus as coach on Monday, two months after he left its bitter Saudi Pro-League rival Al-Hilal. The 70-year-old won the domestic treble in his second stint with Riyadh-based Al-Hilal in the 2023-2024 season, but left the club in May after it lost in the AFC Champions League elite semifinals to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli. ALSO READ: Luka Modrid joins AC Milan on one-year deal 'It's official, Mr. Jorge Jesus is the new coach of Al-Nassr', the Saudi club posted on X. The former Copa Libertadores winner with Brazil's Flamengo, who replaces Italian Stefano Pioli, has signed a one-year contract with Al-Nassr. Nine-time Saudi champion Al-Nassr has extended the contract of 40-year-old five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo until 2027.
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
England star Ivan Toney has car broken into as Al-Ahli striker fumes ‘this is why I hate London'
Toney could return to capital as early as next month TONE DEAF England star Ivan Toney has car broken into as Al-Ahli striker fumes 'this is why I hate London' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IVAN TONEY declared 'this is why I hate London' after thieves broke into his car. The England striker was back in the capital during his summer break from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Ivan Toney fumed after his car was broken into by thieves Credit: Instagram / @ivantoney1 2 The striker is back in London on holiday from Saudi side Al-Ahli Credit: Getty Toney, 29, joined the Middle Eastern side from Brentford last year in a £40million deal. And his debut season ended with victory in the Asian Champions League, with Toney also bagging 30 goals in all competitions. But the forward's summer turned sour when he returned to London this week. Posting a picture on Instagram Stories, Toney revealed that his car had been broken into by thieves. The hitman showed that the vehicle's glass windows had been smashed in. It's not known if the thieves managed to steal anything from the car. But Toney expressed his displeasure with a caption that read: 'This is why I hate London.' The ex-Peterborough ace could find himself back in London in September if he retains his place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad. Toney was recalled for June's matches against Andorra and Senegal. But he failed to come off the bench in the 1-0 win over Andorra. 'That's what he can give' - Stroppy Tuchel suggests Ivan Toney will NOT get more playing time due to 'specialist' role While Toney managed just several minutes in the shock 3-1 defeat to Senegal. England's next match sees them take on Andorra again, this time at Wembley. September also has England playing Serbia, with games against Wales and Latvia to come in October.
India.com
10-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Lionel Messi could reignite rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia amid uncertain future with Inter Miami
Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and Lionel Messi (R). New Delhi: Lionel Messi appears to be headed to Saudi Arabia, with latest sources indicating a Saudi Pro League team, Al-Ahli, is in a negotiation with the Argentine superstar. Though the 38-year-old is still under contract with Inter Miami until the end of 2025, speculation of a potential transfer is now again on the agenda, making the headlines. Lionel Messi has been on a spectacular form since joining Inter Miami with 52 goals, and 25 assists in 64 matches at the MLS club since the start of the season in 2023. French publication L'Équipe frames that Saudi side Al-Ahli has been on the pursuit of the Argentine star over the past few weeks in an attempt to attract the star to the Saudi Pro League. It is not the first time Messi has come into contact with Saudi Pro League. In 2023, he is said to have snubbed a record deal with Al-Hilal, who later on signed Brazilian legend Neymar Jr. Nevertheless, Al-Ahli are now confident of closing the deal and are trying desperately to persuade Messi into making what will therefore be one of the most sensational transfers of his career. Lionel Messi to play against Cristiano Ronaldo again? Though the economic details of the recent proposal have not yet been revealed, it is stated that the interest of Al-Ahli to acquire Messi is not a joke. In case of Argentine maestro shifting to Saudi Pro League, he would join a superstar-laden group with the likes of Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez, Edouard Mendy, and Ivan Toney. The move would also pave way to an exciting resurrection of his famed mega-rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo. The recent extension of agreement between Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr will allow the player to spend his last years in Saudi Arabia until 2027. In the event that Messi joins the SPL, there will be massive excitement all over the football world which will provide an opportunity to the fans to see the classic Messi-Ronaldo rivalry play out once again in the Middle East. The last time Messi played was at the FIFA Club World Cup with Inter Miami where his team lost 4-0 in the last-16 against his old club and current winners of the UEFA-Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
