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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Man Utd join Bayern Munich in chase for Norwegian wonderkid compared to Ballon d'Or winner Rodri as potential Harry Maguire replacement
United and Bayern tracking Helland Compared by Brann coach to Rodri Could be long-term successor to Harry Maguire Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 WHAT HAPPENED? According to The Sun, United scouted Helland at a recent match and may view him as the long-term successor to Harry Maguire. Bayern Munich are also scouting the Norway Under-21 international and may rival the Red Devils for his signature, though he was sent off in his side's defeat to KFUM with a Bayern representative present. THE BIGGER PICTURE Maguire has just a year left on his contract and after focusing on attacking improvements so far this summer, United must spend some time working on a succession plan for the England international. Helland received the high praise of a comparison with Ballon d'Or holder Rodri by Brann coach Freyr Alexandersson prior to the beginning of the Norwegian domestic campaign and The Sun's report states he has "the potential to be the best centre-back Norway has ever produced". DID YOU KNOW? The 6'5 defender is composed on the ball despite his commanding physical presence and has been known to spray accurate, long-range passes out to the wings. Borussia Dortmund and Red Bull Salzburg are also aware of the potential of Helland, who recently captained Norway's U21s in a 4-0 victory over Wales. WHAT NEXT FOR HELLAND AND MAN UNITED? Whether or not a move to Old Trafford is to materialise, the young defender is expected to continue being scouted by some of Europe's biggest clubs as he develops. Man Utd are also targeting other positions such as a new striker and a midfielder, amid links with the likes of Ollie Watkins, Benjamin Sesko and Javi Guerra.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Roy Keane watches on as Cork City collapse again as late Sligo winner deepens LOI relegation fears
Cork City coughed up a two-goal lead to fall to a costly defeat, which leaves them 11 points adrift of Sligo Rovers in their Premier Division relegation struggle. The hosts showed signs of life as Evan McLaughlin and Seani Maguire goals put them on the brink of a first league victory in 14 attempts. 2 Cork City suffered another late collapse against Sligo Rovers 2 Former Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane in attendance during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Sligo Rovers But manager Ger Nash was denied an overdue triumph by Owen Elding and Patrick McClean's strikes. City came close to a late winner only for Alex Nolan's wonderstrike to cannon off the crossbar. Rovers countered as Ryan O'Keane buried the 89th-minute winner. Despite the 11 remaining games, those goals may have all but condemned City to the drop in front of a 2,673 crowd, which included Roy Keane. read more on football They were booed off by the Shed End at the final whistle. Sligo's recent success has been built on early goals, but Cork grabbed the first at Turner's Cross. Maguire switched to Kitt Nelson in space, and the Preston loanee zipped a quality ball into McLaughlin's feet. He jinked onto his left and deceived Sam Sargeant by whipping the ball inside the near post for his second of the season. That seventh-minute strike was City's earliest goal in almost three months. Most read in Football The hosts weren't used to holding such an early lead, but they made life difficult for their opponents by defending in a determined low block, led by the aerial ability of Fiacre Kelleher. Maguire's hold-up play provided a key outlet for Conor Brann's route-one balls. Marcus Rashford back together with ex-fiancee Lucia Loi two years after they split as childhood sweetheart joins him in Barcelona But when the keeper launched him straight through the middle, the 11-cap Ireland international delayed too long and fluffed his shot. Cathal O'Sullivan was an early casualty as he was helped off, worryingly, rubbing his left knee after attempting to contest a high ball. City were comfortable until the break to hold their first half-time lead in 19 games. Brann was alert to make a flying save on the resumption as Will Fitzgerald's hit looked destined for the top corner. Fitzgerald headed their next chance over. From that goal kick, Nelson and Nolan combined down the right to drag the ball back for Maguire. His first shot was saved by Sargeant, but Maguire latched onto the rebound to bury his fourth goal of the season, and first in two months. The two-goal cushion lasted just four minutes. Sligo exploited the vast tracts of empty space around the tiring City defence as Jad Hakiki fed Elding, who finished his ninth of the season after Brann's initial save. Brann again came up trumps to push around the post from Hakiki, but from Will Fitzgerald's corner, McClean directed a bullet header into the far corner. And once Nolan's effort bounced away from danger, Sligo came up with a late dagger through O'Kane. Cork City 2 - 3 Sligo Rovers SUN STAR MAN: Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers) CORK CITY: Brann 7; Nevin 6, Feely 6, Kelleher 7, Kiernan 6 (Couto 82, 6); Crowley 6, McLaughlin 8; O'Sullivan 6 (Nolan 20, 7), Nelson 7 (Kamara 83, 6), Fitzpatrick 6 (Lee 82, 6); Maguire 7 (Lutz 75, 6). SLIGO ROVERS: Sargeant 7; Reynolds 6 (Lomboto 70, 6), Denham 6, McClean 8, Stewart 6; McManus 7, Quirk 7; Fitzgerald 7, Hakiki 7, O'Kane 7; Elding 8. Referee: P Norton (Dublin) 6.
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Ryan O'Kane completes stunning Sligo Rovers comeback to break Cork City hearts as Roy Keane looks on
The hosts showed signs of life as Evan McLaughlin and Seani Maguire goals put them on the brink of a first league victory in 14 attempts. But manager Ger Nash was denied an overdue triumph by Owen Elding and Patrick McClean's strikes. City came close to a late winner only for Alex Nolan's wonderstrike to cannon off the crossbar. Rovers then countered, with Ryan O'Kane burying the 89th-minute winner. Despite 11 remaining games, those goals may have all but condemned City to the drop in front of a 2,673 crowd, which included Roy Keane. They were booed off by the Shed End at the final whistle. Sligo's recent success has been built on early goals, but Cork grabbed the first at Turner's Cross. Kitt Nelson zipped a quality ball into McLaughlin's feet. He jinked onto his left and deceived Sam Sargeant by whipping the ball inside the near post for his second of the season. Cathal O'Sullivan was an early casualty as he was helped off, worryingly, rubbing his left knee after attempting to contest a high ball. Maguire and Nelson had further chances as City were comfortable until the break to hold their first half-time lead in 19 games. Brann was alert to make a flying save on the resumption as Will Fitzgerald's hit looked destined for the top corner. Fitzgerald headed their next chance over. From that goal kick, Nelson and Nolan combined down the right to drag the ball back for Maguire to finish at the second attempt. The two-goal cushion lasted just four minutes. Sligo exploited the vast tracts of empty space around the tiring City defence as Jad Hakiki fed Elding, who finished his ninth of the season after Brann's initial save. Brann again came up trumps to push around the post from Hakiki, but from Will Fitzgerald's corner, McClean directed a bullet header into the far corner. And once Nolan's effort bounced away from danger, Sligo came up with a late dagger through O'Kane. CORK CITY: Brann; Nevin, Feely, Kelleher, Kiernan (Couto 82); Crowley, McLaughlin; O'Sullivan (Nolan 20), Nelson (Kamara 83), Fitzpatrick (Lee 82); Maguire (Lutz 75). SLIGO ROVERS: Sargeant; Reynolds (Lomboto 70), Denham, McClean, Stewart; McManus, Quirk; Fitzgerald, Hakiki, O'Kane; Elding.
Nahar Net
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Nahar Net
UEFA Champions League pairings from the draw for the third qualifying round
by Naharnet Newsdesk 22 July 2025, 14:29 The draw made Monday for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League: League Path First Leg Aug. 5-6 Brann (Norway) or Salzburg (Austria) vs. Club Brugge (Belgium) Rangers (Scotland) or Panathinaikos (Greece) vs. Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) or Servette (Switzerland) Nice (France) vs. Benfica (Portugal) Feyenoord (Netherlands) vs. Fenerbahce (Turkey) Second Leg Aug. 12 Club Brugge (Belgium) vs. Brann (Norway) or Salzburg (Austria) Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) or Servette (Switzerland) vs. Rangers (Scotland) or Panathinaikos (Greece) Benfica (Portugal) vs. Nice (France) Fenerbahce (Turkey) vs. Feyenoord (Netherlands) Champions Path First Leg Aug. 5-6 RFS (Latvia) or Malmo (Sweden) vs. Copenhagen (Denmark) or Drita (Kosovo) KuPS Kuopio (Finland) or Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan) vs. Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) or Zrinjski Mostar (Bosnia-Herzegovina) Lech Poznan (Poland) or Breidablik (Iceland) vs. Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar) or Red Star Belgrade (Serbia) Rijeka (Croatia) or Ludogorets (Bulgaria) vs. Noah (Armenia) or Ferencvaros (Hungary) Hamrun Spartans (Malta) or Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine) vs. Pafos (Cyprus) or Maccabi Tel-Aviv (Israel) Shkendija (North Macedonia) or FCSB (Romania) vs. Shelbourne (Ireland) or Qarabag (Azerbaijan) Second Leg Aug. 12 Copenhagen (Denmark) or Drita (Kosovo) vs. RFS (Latvia) or Malmo (Sweden) Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) or Zrinjski Mostar (Bosnia-Herzegovina) vs. KuPS Kuopio (Finland) or Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan) Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar) or Red Star Belgrade (Serbia) vs. Lech Poznan (Poland) or Breidablik (Iceland) Noah (Armenia) or Ferencvaros (Hungary) vs. Rijeka (Croatia) or Ludogorets (Bulgaria) Pafos (Cyprus) or Maccabi Tel-Aviv (Israel) vs. Hamrun Spartans (Malta) or Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine) Shelbourne (Ireland) or Qarabag (Azerbaijan) vs. Shkendija (North Macedonia) or FCSB (Romania).
Al-Ahram Weekly
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
UEFA Champions League pairings from the draw for the third qualifying round - World
The draw made Monday for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League: League Path First Leg Aug. 5-6 Brann (Norway) or Salzburg (Austria) vs. Club Brugge (Belgium) Rangers (Scotland) or Panathinaikos (Greece) vs. Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) or Servette (Switzerland) Nice (France) vs. Benfica (Portugal) Feyenoord (Netherlands) vs. Fenerbahce (Turkey) Second Leg Aug. 12 Club Brugge (Belgium) vs. Brann (Norway) or Salzburg (Austria) Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) or Servette (Switzerland) vs. Rangers (Scotland) or Panathinaikos (Greece) Benfica (Portugal) vs. Nice (France) Fenerbahce (Turkey) vs. Feyenoord (Netherlands) Champions Path First Leg Aug. 5-6 RFS (Latvia) or Malmo (Sweden) vs. Copenhagen (Denmark) or Drita (Kosovo) KuPS Kuopio (Finland) or Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan) vs. Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) or Zrinjski Mostar (Bosnia-Herzegovina) Lech Poznan (Poland) or Breidablik (Iceland) vs. Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar) or Red Star Belgrade (Serbia) Rijeka (Croatia) or Ludogorets (Bulgaria) vs. Noah (Armenia) or Ferencvaros (Hungary) Hamrun Spartans (Malta) or Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine) vs. Pafos (Cyprus) or Maccabi Tel-Aviv (Israel) Shkendija (North Macedonia) or FCSB (Romania) vs. Shelbourne (Ireland) or Qarabag (Azerbaijan) Second Leg Aug. 12 Copenhagen (Denmark) or Drita (Kosovo) vs. RFS (Latvia) or Malmo (Sweden) Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) or Zrinjski Mostar (Bosnia-Herzegovina) vs. KuPS Kuopio (Finland) or Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan) Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar) or Red Star Belgrade (Serbia) vs. Lech Poznan (Poland) or Breidablik (Iceland) Noah (Armenia) or Ferencvaros (Hungary) vs. Rijeka (Croatia) or Ludogorets (Bulgaria) Pafos (Cyprus) or Maccabi Tel-Aviv (Israel) vs. Hamrun Spartans (Malta) or Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine) Shelbourne (Ireland) or Qarabag (Azerbaijan) vs. Shkendija (North Macedonia) or FCSB (Romania). (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
