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Scottish Sun
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Alexander Isak training alone at former club as Newcastle star desperately hopes to seal £120million Liverpool transfer
Transfer dominoes are poised to fall if Isak is sold Sak to the future Alexander Isak training alone at former club as Newcastle star desperately hopes to seal £120million Liverpool transfer Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALEXANDER ISAK is training alone at his former club after telling Newcastle he wants to leave. The Swedish ace, 25, informed the Magpies of his desire to quit them last week, with Liverpool the frontrunners to land him. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Alexander Isak is training alone at former club Real Sociedad amid speculation over his Newcastle future Credit: Getty 3 But Newcastle are understood to be aware of the Swede's location Credit: Getty Isak did not travel to Singapore with the rest of the Toon squad to focus on his recovery following a minor thigh injury. But the ace has since been seen training alone at the club he was employed by before joining Newcastle, Real Sociedad. Reports in Spain revealed Isak was training at the San Sebastian club's training facilities in Zubieta. However, Sky Sports adds he has not gone AWOL, with Newcastle chiefs aware of his whereabouts. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL DOG ATTACK Ex-Barcelona star rushed to hospital after dog bites genitals in savage attack Earlier this week, it was reported Isak had reached a verbal agreement with Liverpool after the Premier League champions offered him a deal to more than double his £130,000-a-week wages on Tyneside. The Anfield outfit have already added Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Hugo Ekitike to their books in deals worth almost £300million. But with the £65m sale of Colombian winger Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich - combined with a strong PSR position from minimal spending last summer - it has given Liverpool chiefs the robustness to prepare an offer for Isak. It is understood Toon want a Premier League transfer record deal of £150m to consider selling their star man. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK However, Liverpool believe they can chip the deal down to a more palatable £120m. Should the two clubs reach an agreement, Newcastle will immediately look to recruit one or two new strikers to replace the output - 27 goals and six assists in all competitions last season - lost from Isak's departure. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe gives update on Alexander Isak's Liverpool transfer In the event Isak is sold, Real Sociedad are set to make a tidy sum from the deal thanks to a reported 10 per cent sell-on clause which could bank them around £8.5m. Benjamin Sesko was said to be one target, but the 22-year-old is also a target for Manchester United, while the Red Devils' own Rasmus Hojlund is now under consideration by St James' Park bosses. Elsewhere, Ollie Watkins could be available for around £40m, while the likes of Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and Brentford's Yoane Wissa are also on the market - the latter now being unsettled following a rejected offer by Nottingham Forest. 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
Scottish Sun
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Man Utd star, 35, ‘thrown out of club and banned from entering dressing room'
He could even have his contract terminated LEFT A MARC Ex-Man Utd star, 35, 'thrown out of club and banned from entering dressing room' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER Manchester United star has reportedly been thrown out and banned from the Boca Juniors dressing room. Marcos Rojo joined the Argentine outfit from the Red Devils in 2021 after falling down the pecking order at Old Trafford. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Marcos Rojo has been banned from Boca Junior's dressing room Credit: Getty 2 He spent seven years at Manchester United during his career Credit: AFP Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! Boca have been on an awful run of form of late, having not won since their penalty shootout success against Lanus in May. The last time they won a game in 90 minutes was April 20 with the 2-0 win over Estudiantes. Their recent results include losing to Bayern Munich and drawing to Auckland City at the Club World Cup. While they have also struggled in the Primera Division, having not won once in their three second-phase games. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL DOG ATTACK Ex-Barcelona star rushed to hospital after dog bites genitals in savage attack Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Huracan meant that the streak is the club's longest without a win in their history. As tensions have heightened, Rojo has been exiled from the squad by manager Miguel Angel Russo and his staff. ESPN Argentina claim the decision to throw out the former Red Devil was made after an argument between him and the coaching staff. Rojo, 35, is not the only player to be banned from the first team, as he is training with the also banished Marcelo Saracchi and Cristian Lema. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The report claims that the decision will "not be reversed" and Rojo could even have his contract terminated. This would be the end of the defender's career at Boca and leaving him looking for a new club. Man Utd make £55m Watkins vs Sesko decision It has also been revealed that the three stars are not even allowed to use the locker rooms at Boca's Xeneiza training centre. Rojo is believed to have already asked to leave the club but has not received any offers. The last time he featured for the team was in the penalty shootout win over Lanus. Rojo joined Manchester United back in 2014 from Sporting Lisbon for £16million. He won the FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League during his time in England. However, a cruciate ligament injury in 2017 marked the beginning of the end of Rojo's Old Trafford career. Having played 95 times in the first three years, the following three saw Rojo feature in just 27 games. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford
Yahoo
30-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Former Barcelona star in ‘serious' condition in hospital after dog attack
Ex-Barcelona star Carles Pérez has been left hospitalised after being attacked by a dog on Wednesday. That's according to El Chiringuito TV, amongst others, who have provided an insight into the situation. Pérez, it is understood, attempted to break up a fight between two dogs earlier today. Whilst pulling them apart, however, the 27-year-old was attacked and bitten in the region of his groin. The incident culminated in Pérez being rushed to hospital, where the Spaniard's condition has been described by doctors as 'serious'. Further updates on the situation are expected over the coming hours and days. Pérez has for his part lined out in the colours of a number of La Liga clubs, including the aforementioned Barcelona, Celta Vigo. The winger recently put pen to paper on a deal with Greek outfit Aris Thessaloniki, on loan for the season ahead. We at Get Spanish Football News wish Pérez the very best in his recovery efforts. Conor Laird – GSFN
Scottish Sun
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Barcelona star rushed to hospital and may require surgery after dog bites his genitals in savage attack
Fans have shared their well wishes DOG ATTACK Ex-Barcelona star rushed to hospital and may require surgery after dog bites his genitals in savage attack Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A former Barcelona star has been rushed to hospital after a dog attacked him and bit his genitals. Carles Perez, who now plays for Greek side Aris Thessaloniki, was attacked when taking his dog out for a walk. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Carles Perez was rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dog Credit: Getty His pet was targeted by another dog and when separating the canines Perez suffered serious injuries to his genitals. He was taken to hospital for treatment and received six stitches, according to Marca. It is understood he spent more than 24 hours in care. Doctors also considered performing surgery on the injured area, according to Prime Sport. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL ALL SYSTEMS KO Man Utd launch all-out transfer offer for Sesko in bid to beat Newcastle Fans have shared their well wishes to Perez. One reacted saying: "Wishing a healthy recovery to former Barça player Carles Perez, who's in serious condition after being bitten by a dog near his genitals ❤️🩹" Another added: "That's very bad. Wishing him speedy recovery." A third wrote: "Sounds scary, can't even imagine what he might be going through. Hope he is alright and recovers well. 🙏" BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS And another commented: "Wishing him speedy recovery 😭" Perez, 27, came through the academy at Barcelona and made 11 appearances for the club, with his debut coming in 2019.
Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lionel Messi's changing room conduct emerges as ex-team-mate tells all
Ex-Barcelona star Marc Bartra has opened up about the intense drive and high standards of the legendary Lionel Messi. The defender shared a dressing room with the Argentine icon at the Catalan giants for six years. Bartra, who rose through the ranks at La Masia alongside Messi and spent his early professional years at Camp Nou, has since moved on to play for Borussia Dortmund and is currently in his second spell at Real Betis. He recently contested the Europa Conference League final against Chelsea, losing 4-1. The ex-Spain international has now spoken out about his time with Messi during the latter's golden years at Barcelona. Appearing on the Spanish TV show Viajando con Chester, hosted by Risto Mejide, Bartra revealed insights into Messi's self-criticism and relentless pursuit of excellence. He recounted witnessing Messi berate himself for errors made on the pitch, even to the point of swearing and tugging at his own shirt in frustration, before making an immediate amends when he took to the field again. Bartra recalled Messi's reaction after missing a penalty, saying: "He has had bad moments on a football field. I've seen him in a dressing room swearing at himself and pulling his shirt for missing a penalty. I heard him saying, 'What have I done?' "Then he would come out in the second half and be the best, dominating the field. That's what made him the best. Beyond technique, it's about getting up again. "It is about knowing what to do with what happens to you, what solution you bring to what you encounter. Not playing the victim, but taking it with responsibility." Messi's passion for the game and winning attitude were also echoed by Josef Martinez, another former team-mate who played with the Argentine maestro at Inter Miami, reports the Mirror US. The Venezuelan, who briefly shared a changing room with Messi in Florida before moving to CF Montreal, was taken aback by the Argentine superstar's down-to-earth nature and meticulous habits. "Everything changed in a day. I swear. It was shocking," said Martinez. "You see him sitting there, and he's the most normal person I've ever seen in my life, and he's famous. "Not even God is as well-known as he is. Seeing him sitting there was something impressive: folding his shirt, matching his uniform with his watch, and shoes with his shirt. "He would sit down, and you'd say: 'Wow!' He'd greet you normally. That, despite being a guy who has won everything, he always arrived first for training." Martinez continued, adding that Messi raised the standards of everyone in his squad, as he claimed: "He was great with us, he was great with me. And you felt you had to be at his same level." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
