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The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Goalkeeper John Victor still keen on Premier League transfer despite brutal West Ham snub
'JILTED' John Victor still wants to play in England despite his West Ham snub. Brazilian keeper Victor was left in the lurch at Rio airport while Hammers agreed an £18million fee with Leicester for Mads Hermansen. 3 The Botafogo stopper, 29, pushed for a West Ham move as the clubs haggled and the South Americans had already signed Neto from Bournemouth as a replacement. Despite all that, Victor is still hoping to come to the Prem and is now available to move on loan with a view to a buy. The 6ft 5in goalkeeper joined Botafogo from Brazilian giants Santos in 2024. He helped the John Textor-owned outfit to become Brazilian Serie A champions last season. He also featured for the club in the Club World Cup, keeping a clean sheet in their 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the group stage. The Brazilian has been linked with Man Utd this window as Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his options in net. The Red Devils have also been linked with PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma this window. The Italian made an explosive statement suggesting he was being forced out of the club last week, and thanking the fans for his experiences in the French capital. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM THE SUMMER WINDOW Victor is highly regarded for his ball playing ability, a trait increasingly sought out in modern goalkeepers. However, his inexperience could be a sticking point for some of the game's top clubs, having played less than 140 senior matches at 29-years-old.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Crystal Palace prepare for takeover battle just days after John Textor saga saw Eagles booted out of Europa League
Palace released a strong statement after their appeal was denied earlier this week TEXT MESSAGE Crystal Palace prepare for takeover battle just days after John Textor saga saw Eagles booted out of Europa League Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CRYSTAL PALACE'S new major shareholder Woody Johnson is set to be a target for a 'takeover' bid by Josh Harris. Johnson recently became Palace's biggest shareholder when he bought out John Textor's 43 per cent stake in the club — but may be willing to quickly sell that on for the right cash. 3 Woody Johnson also owns the New York Jets Credit: Getty 3 Josh Harris owns 18 per cent of Crystal Palace Credit: Alamy The 78-year-old American has yet to go public on his plans at Palace and may have got involved to help compatriot Textor, who needed out of Selhurst Park because of multi-club ownership issues. Harris already owns 18 per cent of Palace and is keen to extend his influence at the club. Steve Parish currently calls the shots at Selhurst despite having a ten per cent stake. A snag for Harris would be that adding Johnson's shares to his own would go against Palace rules. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL BACK ONSIDE Andy Carroll says he is back with Lou Teasdale after split & vows to cut booze No individual is currently allowed to own more than 50 per cent — unless Palace vote to change that. On Monday, Palace lost their appeal to be reinstated into the Europa League. The Eagles subsequently released a strong statement, which began: "At a time when we should be celebrating our victory in the Community Shield at Wembley, the decision by UEFA and followed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport shows that sporting merit is rendered meaningless. "When we won the FA Cup against Manchester City on that momentous day in May, our manager and players earned the right to play Europa League football. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "We have been denied that opportunity. "It appears that certain clubs, organisations and individuals have a unique privilege and power. How Chelsea could line up in Crystal Palace clash after summer transfer splurge and two-week long pre-season "This growing and unhealthy influence has shattered the hopes and dreams of Crystal Palace supporters, and does not bode well for aspirational teams all over Europe competing to progress when rules and sanctions are unevenly applied in the most flagrant way. "Multi-club structures hide behind the charade of a 'blind trust' while clubs such as ours, who have no connection to another club whatsoever, are prevented from playing in the same competition. "To compound the injustice, clubs that appear to have huge informal arrangements with each other are also allowed to participate and even possibly play against each other."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How CAS ruling will affect Crystal Palace in the transfer window
Crystal Palace's hopes of competing in the Europa League this season are over, and the news could have a seismic impact on the club. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) turned down their appeal against UEFA's decision to demote them to the Europa Conference League (BBC). The decision has several implications for Palace. Not only will Nottingham Forest now take their place in the Europa League, but the Eagles may have to draw up a new plan on how to navigate the transfer window. Palace qualified for the Europa League after beating Manchester City to win the FA Cup last season. However, UEFA's multi-club rules forbid clubs under the same ownership from competing in the same tournament. Former shareholder John Textor had a stake in both Palace and Olympique Lyon, who finished sixth in Ligue 1 to qualify for Europe. Textor eventually sold his Palace shares in a desperate attempt to keep them in the Europa League, but the deadline to prove compliance expired back in March. The club took it up with CAS, but they made it clear that the Eagles breached the rules and failed to make the necessary adjustments in time. How the ruling affects Palace's transfer strategy Dropping down to the Europa Conference League is undeniably a massive blow to Palace. On the plus side, they have a better chance at winning the trophy. But the implications go far beyond their chances. The competition is far less prestigious and financially rewarding than the Europa League. The demotion could cost Palace around £20 million in lost revenue. That could have made a world of difference for the Eagles in the transfer market. Without Europa League football, Palace may struggle to attract their key targets as they now have less bargaining power to fend off competition. The verdict also couldn't have come at a worse time for the club. The Eagles are fighting to keep their star players at Selhurst Park, with Eberechi Eze and captain Marc Guehi drawing interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, respectively. There was never any guarantee that the promise of Europa League football would be enough to convince them to stay. Playing in the Europa Conference League holds no weight, considering that a move guarantees them Champions League football.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Carlo Ancelotti's son wins his first Copa Libertadores match as Botafogo coach
RIO DE JANEIRO — Davide Ancelotti, the son of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti, has won his first Copa Libertadores match as the new manager of defending champion Botafogo. The 35-year-old Ancelotti joined the Brazilian club in July for his first experience as a full-time coach. Botafogo beat Ecuador's Liga de Quito 1-0 at Nilton Santos Stadium in the first leg of a round-of-16 tie late Thursday. Striker Artur scored after 14 seconds. For official purposes, assistant Cláudio Cacapa signed the match-related documents as Botafogo's coach. Ancelotti did not have full authorization from CONMEBOL to fill that role for a bureaucratic reason, according to Botafogo. Last month, Ancelotti was contracted through 2026 after Botafogo owner John Textor fired Renato Paiva following the team's round-of-16 elimination at the Club World Cup. The Italian has worked for more than a decade alongside his father in different roles at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton, and Real Madrid. He is also part of Ancelotti's staff at Brazil. Botafogo is the Brazilian and Copa Libertadores titles holder. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Carlo Ancelotti's son wins his first Copa Libertadores match as Botafogo coach
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Davide Ancelotti, the son of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti, has won his first Copa Libertadores match as the new manager of defending champion Botafogo. The 35-year-old Ancelotti joined the Brazilian club in July for his first experience as a full-time coach. Botafogo beat Ecuador's Liga de Quito 1-0 at Nilton Santos Stadium in the first leg of a round-of-16 tie late Thursday. Striker Artur scored after 14 seconds. For official purposes, assistant Cláudio Cacapa signed the match-related documents as Botafogo's coach. Ancelotti did not have full authorization from CONMEBOL to fill that role for a bureaucratic reason, according to Botafogo. Last month, Ancelotti was contracted through 2026 after Botafogo owner John Textor fired Renato Paiva following the team's round-of-16 elimination at the Club World Cup. The Italian has worked for more than a decade alongside his father in different roles at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton, and Real Madrid. He is also part of Ancelotti's staff at Brazil. Botafogo is the Brazilian and Copa Libertadores titles holder. ___ AP soccer:
