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BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
'News could happen this week' on Ancelotti appointment
Rangers could appoint Davide Ancelotti as their new head coach by the end of this week, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. The Ibrox club held fresh talks with the Italian last week as they seek a permanent successor to Philippe Clement, who was sacked in executive Patrick Stewart is leading the recruitment process amid Rangers' ongoing takeover process and Balague says Ancelotti is the leading candidate."That's my understanding and for Davide, it's the first choice," Balague told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland. "There is a waiting period here, because I've got the impression he would like everything wrapped up in the next few days. "If Rangers delay, there are other options for him, including joining his father Carlo with Brazil. He has decided to be a number one and Rangers are his first choice."News could happen this week. That is off the back of the last meeting in London. If we reach 5 June, it might be too late and Davide might look somewhere else."We're talking about somebody who is going to have a very good career in football. He has been crucial in the period that Carlo Ancelotti has been at Real Madrid."Balague also clarified comments he made regarding legendary Croatia midfielder Luka Modric and a potential move to Glasgow."It was a bit of a teaser," he said. "What I said was that Luka was asked and he didn't commit to anything. The point was that Davide has access to big talent.
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Rangers manager update could see Luka Modric's future take fresh twist
Rangers manager update could see Luka Modric's future take fresh twist Events in Glasgow could potentially have an impact on Modric's next move Davide Ancelotti served as assistant to his father since 2021 Davide Ancelotti, the new front-runner to take over at Rangers, has reportedly asked Luka Modric to join him at Ibrox. The Scottish giants are likely to step up their search for a new manager, having sacked previous boss Philippe Clement earlier this year. Our colleagues at Record Sport recently revealed that US tycoon Andrew Cavenagh, the man at the heart of the San Francisco 49ers-backed takeover, was set to meet Ancelotti, the son of outgoing Real Madrid boss Carlo, and former Swansea City boss Russell Martin over the coming days. Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone It seems the club could now be on the verge of confirming an appointment, with Ancelotti now believed to be the club's first choice. Ancelotti Junior has spent the last four years as assistant to his father at Real, but appears set to make his own way as a head coach in his own right, with RB Leipzig tipped as another potential destination. According to the BBC, however, the Italian has already told players at Real Madrid about the possibility of taking the reins in the blue half of Glasgow, including out-of-contract star Luka Modric. It's claimed he asked the Croatian if "he'd fancy coming to Rangers and he didn't say no". Modric bid an emotional farewell to Real last weekend, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden 13-year career. He departs the Bernabeu as the most decorated player in the club's history, and had previously hoped to stay for another year before his release was confirmed. The 39-year-old's next move has already been the subject of intense speculation, with reports in Spain strongly linking the midfielder with a move to David Beckham and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. Saudi Arabia has also been mentioned as a possible destination in some quarters, while Swansea fans might well be dreaming of a sensational move to SA1 given his involvement in the club. Modric recently purchased a minority stake in the Championship side, and has already volunteered to offer his expertise wherever needed. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here. Indeed, new signing Zeidane Inoussa revealed he had spoken to the 2018 Ballon D'or winner shortly before signing, and it's understood he has already consulted with other potential new recruits. But while he's already having a strong impact on the club, the chances of him finishing off his playing career in south Wales appear remote. Reports elsewhere suggested Modric was set to buy a new property in the Swansea area, which only further fuelled suggestions of a sensational move. Article continues below However, sources have indicated to WalesOnline that those reports are wide of the mark at this stage.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Davide Ancelotti ‘wants the Rangers manager job and has asked LUKA MODRIC if he wants to join him at Ibrox'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DAVIDE ANCELOTTI believes he's Rangers' first choice to take over as their new manager, it's being claimed. But a report states that Rangers must act fast to agree a deal and bring him to Ibrox - or they could potentially miss out on Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric too. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 2 Davide Ancelotti is one of the leading candidates to become the next Gers boss Credit: AFP 2 Luka Modric has been reportedly asked about moving to Scotland Credit: Getty According to the BBC, Ancelotti Jr is keen on taking the job but wants to reach an agreement with Ibrox chiefs in the coming days. It's said the son of the legendary manager is well-thought of by Real Madrid players, and some are even interested in linking up with the coach in Glasgow should he get appointed. Croatia legend Modric has been reportedly sounded out by Ancelotti about the prospect of moving to Scotland and it's believed he didn't rule it out. Modric, 39, is out of contract this summer and has confirmed he will leave the Spaniosh giants after the end of their Fifa Club World Cup campaign. More to follow. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
🗞 La Quotidienne: Cherki to the Premier League, Mbappé changes number 👀
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. The summary of the day's news. After a successful season, Rayan Cherki is set to leave this summer. With a relatively high market value, the OL offensive player has sparked the interest of top clubs, including Manchester City recently. Click here for more information With the departure of Luka Modric, Kylian Mbappé will take over a prestigious number at Real. From Ferenc Puskás to Luis Figo, to Mesut Özil, the French striker joins a list of exceptional players. Click here for more information João Neves, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, Jonathan Rowe (OM), Zuriko Davitashvili (Saint-Etienne), Georges Mikautadze (Olympique Lyonnais), Amine Gouiri (OM), and Anass Zaroury (Lens) are the nominees for the goal of the season award. Click here for more information You probably remember Sheriff Tiraspol, a Moldovan institution that managed to beat Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the 2021-22 Champions League. This year, the club went unbeaten in their championship, but they had a big blunder. Click here for more information 📸 PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
🎥 "Maldini" sent off, Rijeka crowned, Modrić in tears 🥺: moments you missed
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. The championship ended with Napoli's victory and the resolution of all the missing verdicts: Juventus in the Champions League, Empoli and Venezia relegated, Roma in the Europa League, Fiorentina in the Conference, and Lazio out of Europe. Advertisement In all the excitement of the weekend, you might have missed some episodes, not only in Serie A: let's catch up on them together! The Croatian title race The Croatian championship was decided only on the last day, remaining suspended between three teams until the last breath, so much so that the president of the Football Federation had to wait for the verdicts on the highway, to know if the trophy would go to Zagreb, Split, or Rijeka. In the end, the trophy was delivered to Rijeka, outsmarting Fabio Cannavaro's Dinamo Zagreb and Gennaro Gattuso's Hajduk Split: for the Istrian team, it's their first title in eight years, breaking Dinamo Zagreb's dominance. Modrić's tears In Madrid, Luka Modrić played his last match with the Real Madrid jersey. A story that began in 2012 and lasted 13 seasons, with 4 La Liga titles and 6 Champions Leagues among the vast collection of trophies lifted by the Croatian in the Merengue shirt. So, before the last of the 591 matches played in white, Modrić couldn't hold back his emotions, crying continuously as the team bus took him to the Bernabéu for the last time. Maldini's jersey... not allowed? At San Siro, it wasn't just the protest of Milan fans who left their seats during the match against Monza. A fan sang a chant dedicated to Paolo Maldini, waving a jersey with the number 3 of the historic Rossoneri flag. According to DAZN, the fan was escorted out of the stadium, only to be brought back to his seat later.
