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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
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Report – Inter Milan Going All-In On Atalanta Talisman & Not Targeting Any ‘Plan B' Options
Inter Milan are going all-in on trying to sign Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, and there is no 'Plan B' in attack. This according to Italian outlet They report that the Nerazzurri are hoping to make the decisive offer for the Nigerian tomorrow. Inter Milan have made Atalanta's Ademola Lookman their priority target. The Nerazzurri made an offer of €40 million for the Nigerian earlier this month. However, Atalanta rejected this initial bid – giving Inter a counteroffer of €50 million. However, that has not deterred Inter. Far from it – they are aiming to return with another offer very soon. Inter Milan Going All-In On Ademola Lookman BERGAMO, ITALY – MAY 25: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC looks on during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Gewiss Stadium on May 25, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by) The Gazzetta dello Sport confirm that Inter plan to make the decisive bid for Lookman tomorrow. The Nerazzurri are planning to offer around €43 million plus add-ons. Inter are planning to offer €2-3 million in add-ons as part of the deal. And these could be crucial to the talks getting over the line. According to the Gazzetta, Inter are all-in on signing Lookman. So much so, in fact, that the newspaper report that the Nerazzurri do not have a backup target for the 27-year-old. Inter are confident that they will be able to sign Lookman. And that they'll be able to do it soon.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
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Allegri expects further Milan ‘progress' after win over Liverpool
Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri expects further 'progress' from his players after a win over Liverpool this past weekend: 'The match against Perth Glory will be great.' Milan visit Perth Glory on July 31 in their final Asia-Pacific Tour friendly game. The Rossoneri lost 1-0 against Arsenal last week but also beat Liverpool 4-2 on Saturday, and Allegri expects to see more developments in Australia. Thrilled Allegri as Milan land in Australia SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – JULY 23: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of AC Milan looks on prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between Arsenal FC and AC Milan at National Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Singapore. (Photo by Yong) 'I'm proud to be here, Perth is a beautiful city that I had never visited before,' the Italian tactician said at a press conference via Gazzetta. 'I'm looking forward to exploring it, discovering a new culture and feeling the support of our fans here in Western Australia. 'This will be the match that ends our tour and this pre-season preparation period. We'll play in a beautiful stadium against a team that has achieved good results. I expect progress in both physical and technical aspects. 'The match against Perth Glory will be great, and I'm happy to be here. I thank the Government of Western Australia for the opportunity.' Allegri had been sacked by Milan in January 2011 and returned to the club this past May, signing a two-year deal with an option for a further campaign. Allegri explains Milan return after 14 years Massimiliano Allegri prior to the pre-season friendly between Milan and Arsenal in Singapore on July 23, 2025 (picture via: The Livorno-born tactician reiterated that Milan's priority target will be to finish in the top four in the 2025-26 season. 'I've returned to Milan after 15 years and I'm happy to be here,' he said. 'This will be an important season, and we aim to return to the Champions League. Milan are one of the most important clubs in the world and must play in the Champions League. When you wear this jersey, you feel the responsibility of representing one of the most storied clubs, and you must always give your best.' Allegri had been without a club since May 2024 when Juventus sacked him. 'Resting is good, but I was eager to get back to coaching,' he concluded. 'I chose Milan because I love this club and couldn't say no. I do this job with passion and dedication, and I'm convinced that, together, we will achieve the goals we've set for ourselves.' Milan's first Serie A game of the 2025-26 season is against regional rivals Cremonese on August 23, but the opening competitive game of the season will be against Bari in the Coppa Italia on August 17.
Daily Mirror
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Carlos Alcaraz performs a 180 and comes clean on Jannik Sinner relationship
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have won the last seven Grand Slam titles between them and have formed a rivalry in recent years, with the Spaniard now discussing their relationship Carlos Alcaraz has opened up about his relationship with his fiercest rival, Jannik Sinner. The tennis superstars have dominated the majors over the past two years, winning the past seven Grand Slam titles between them while forming an enthralling rivalry. Alcaraz holds an 8-5 lead in their head-to-head encounters, though Sinner recently staged a stunning comeback from a set behind to win during the Wimbledon final. Unlike some legendary rivalries such as the 'Big Three', where friendships developed much later, Alcaraz already believes he shares a bond with the world No. 1. But that hasn't always been the case, as the 22-year-old Spaniard previously stated they couldn't be "close friends," reports the Express. Following his first Grand Slam final defeat to Sinner at Wimbledon, Alcaraz remained gracious in defeat and praised the Italian, 23. 'I have to congratulate Jannik once again. It is really well deserved and an unbelievable two weeks for you here in London. For your team as well. "I know there are a lot of family and friends that flew out for you. I am really happy for you,' he told Sinner on Centre Court earlier this month. The world No. 2 didn't hold back when talking up their rivalry either, later hinting that no other players on the circuit were matching the standard they brought to their nail-biting clashes. Beyond their on-court battles, Alcaraz has now also revealed that he enjoys conversations with Sinner away from tennis. The five-time Grand Slam champion told Gazzetta: 'Tennis is a unique sport that allows you to be great rivals on the court and, at the same time, maintain mutual respect. 'Sinner and I are good friends; we can talk about many things off the court. I have great respect for him; he's a great person; I'm sure we'll always be able to maintain this relationship.' The Murcian's comments come as somewhat of a surprise given his previous remarks claiming that they couldn't be close. Following a victory over Sinner in a thrilling ATP 500 final in Beijing, Alcaraz said: 'Once we are on tour, travelling, at tournaments, on site, we are with our teams and on our own, so we don't speak too much. 'But when we can, we talk a little bit besides tennis, about life. But not too much. It means we have a good relationship but we are not close friends. I think the respect we have puts us in a position that we have a really good relationship.' Alcaraz also previously revealed that he did not reach out to Sinner while the Italian was serving a three-month ban earlier this year. Explaining his silence, Alcaraz admitted: 'I didn't call him. "I didn't talk to him in the three months. But it wasn't about if I agreed or not. I mean, I was playing. I was in my feelings, as well." Yet, Alcaraz has maintained a good bond with Sinner since his comeback, and they have already faced each other on three occasions. The former won the Italian Open and the French Open finals, while Sinner came out on top in SW19.
Morocco World
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Football Legend Cafu Says Hakimi is the Best Right Back in the World
Rabat — Former Brazilian football legend Marcos Evangelista de Morais, known as Cafu, has confirmed what a group of other stars believe: Hakimi is the best right-back in the world. Italian sports-focused outlet Gazzetta quoted Cafu, who, without hesitation, commented on Hakimi and described him as the best in the world right now. The remarks come amid a consensus on Hakimi's stellar performance with PSG this season, earning him not only recognition but also support for his Ballon d'Or bid. Fans, public figures from football and beyond are backing the Atlas Lion bid as a potential winner — or at least among the top three contenders — for the Ballon d'Or international award. Additionally, several renowned players from Morocco and beyond believe Hakimi deserves the Ballon d'Or. Morocco's Youssef Chippo said recently that if Hakimi wins the Ballon d'Or, it wouldn't be a mere gift, but that he deserves it. 'He was consistent, decisive, and always stepped up,' he told Le360, adding that the Atlas Lion maintained a 'very high level of performance from the first match to last,' unlike other football stars like Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Debele. French coach Hervé Renard said the same, also noting that he thinks Hakimi is the Ballon d'Or of this season. He shared the same perspective as former Morocco coach Badou Zaki, who said that the Ballon d'Or must go to the player who outshines the rest, and that is Hakimi, who contributed to his team's triumphs during the whole season. Tags: Achraf HakimiAtlas Lion Achraf Hakimi
Economic Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Meet Jannik Sinner's parents Johann and Siglinde: The quiet support behind Wimbledon champion's rise
Getty Images Jannik Sinner's parents, Johann and Siglinde, supported their son's journey from skiing in the Italian Alps to winning Wimbledon and becoming world number one Jannik Sinner's parents, Johann and Siglinde, have remained a steady presence behind the scenes throughout their son's rise to the top of men's tennis. Sinner, now the world number one and freshly crowned Wimbledon 2025 champion, is the first Italian in history to achieve the top ranking in men's singles tennis. However, at one point in his youth, Sinner appeared destined for a very different sport. Growing up in the German-speaking region of Italy's snow-covered Dolomites, Sinner was deeply involved in skiing. His upbringing made this an expected path. 'The reason why I chose tennis was, in tennis you can make mistakes. You can lose points but you can still win the match,' Sinner told Vogue in 2024. 'In skiing, if you make one mistake, one big mistake, you cannot win.' Also read: Wimbledon 2025 final: Jannik Sinner defeats Carlos Alcaraz in four sets, full stats breakdown At the age of 13, Sinner made the difficult decision to leave his hometown for the Italian Riviera, enrolling in a tennis academy to pursue the sport full-time. He credits this ambition and discipline to the influence of his parents. At the time of Jannik's departure from home to chase his tennis dreams, his parents were working at a ski lodge, with his mother Siglinde employed as a server and his father Johann as a cook. Reflecting on those early days after winning the 2024 Australian Open, Sinner said, 'My parents are special because when I [came] back from school my parents were not there, they were working and I used to always go to ski. When I came back home at 4:30 my mom used to be at home but I went to play tennis sometimes, a little bit of [soccer].' Although his parents regularly attend his matches today, Siglinde often chooses to watch from a distance due to nerves. During the Italian Open in Rome, she was spotted leaving after her son dropped the first set. When asked about it, she told Gazzetta: 'I left at the end of the first set. I'll take a stroll around here and wait for the match to end. I never watch Jannik's entire matches live; it rarely happens. I prefer to stay in front of the TV. Only in Turin did I manage to watch the final and a bit of the previous rounds. My husband stayed; he never has any qualms.' Also read: Novak Djokovic: Is it time to say goodbye after another Grand Slam semifinal loss?Her anxious reactions at the French Open in Paris earlier this year went viral, highlighting her struggle to watch live, particularly during tense Sinner, sometimes referred to by his other name, Hanspeter, was born in Italy's South Tyrol region. The Sinner family now runs Haus Sinner, a guest house in their hometown, where Johann assists with the restaurant when not traveling to support Jannik on tour.'So they are always working and that's what I love about them,' Jannik said during a press conference in 2024. 'They're not changing anything with me. I'm a normal person who I was when I was a very young kid with a big dream and now I'm just 22 years old with still a big dream.'Johann missed this year's French Open final, which Jannik narrowly lost to Carlos Alcaraz, due to work commitments at home. 'My dad was not here because he was working today,' Sinner told reporters at Roland Garros after the match. 'Nothing of our success changes in the family.' Also read: Wimbledon 2025 prize money: how much champions, finalists, and other competitors earn Their continued modest approach stands in contrast to their son's increasing fame following his Wimbledon victory.
