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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Dor Turgeman has told Rangers he is 'ready' for transfer as Russell Martin sees summer masterplan come alive
The striker is wanted by Martin and Ibrox sporting director Kevin Thelwell this summer Top target Dor Turgeman has told Rangers he is "ready" to become one of Russell Martin's first signings. Record Sport revealed that sporting director Kevin Thelwell has placed the £4million-rated Maccabi Tel Aviv striker on the shopping list while the striker is on international duty with Israel. The 21-year-old netted 20 goals for Maccabi this season on their way to the title - and can count new Ibrox boss Martin among his admirers after he previously tried to sign the attacker while he was at Southampton. Rangers are on high alert to do a deal alongside clubs in Italy and Spain with Maccabi reportedly open to allowing their prize asset to leave this summer. After helping his club secure the title last term, Turgeman has declared the time is right for him to move to another league in Europe. He told Sport 5: "I feel great and very happy. I don't remember when this season started, but in the end we did it (won the league) like men. "Obviously I would have preferred to win without pressure, but it's much sweeter when it's hard and I'm proud of everyone who was here this season. "You could have scored more individually, but I'm happy that I'm the team's top scorer. "Right now I'm here (at Maccabi). Of course everyone wants to fulfil their dream in Europe and we'll see what happens. I'm ready to take on the next challenge." The forward has carried his impressive domestic form into the end of season internationals. He bagged an assist for strike partner Dan Biton to draw his side level against Estonia just eight minutes after falling behind. It proved the catalyst in a comeback win with Biton grabbing his second before a Mohammad Abu Fani penalty in the final moments made share of the points. Rangers are also ramping up their interest in Conor Coady, with Record Sport exclusively revealing that contact has been made with Leicester City over a move. Boss Martin has already revealed he hopes to see some new faces in before pre-season begins at Auchenhowie on June 23, with next month's crucial Champions League second qualifying phase just around the corner. He said following his appointment: "The focus has to be on assessing the group as much as we possibly can and making sure that we understand - which we have a good understanding of already - what areas we really need to strengthen in, and giving other people a chance as well. "Hopefully by then we will some new recruits to help the group, but I am also conscious that I want to give some really good players a chance. "People always surprise you in football so I'm open to that and being surprised. "I'm looking forward to that and really seeing what the players can do, I know they haven't had a lot of time off so hopefully they will be in a good place physically and ready to crack on.' Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Dor Turgeman a Rangers transfer target as talks open over £4m swoop for 20 goal striker Russell Martin loves
The Israel international has netted 20 goals this season and is also attracting interest from Italy and Spain Rangers want to make Dor Turgeman one of Russell Martin's first captures. The Ibrox side has made the Israeli international one of their top summer targets. It could cost Gers around £4million to land the red-hot 21-year-old out of Maccabi Tel Aviv. Turgeman has netted an impressive 20 goals for Maccabi this season. Sources in Israel claim that Rangers have already opened talks with Maccabi over a potential summer move. Rangers' sporting director Kevin Thelwell came in and made Turgeman an immediate priority. Previous reports in his homeland also claimed that newly-appointed boss Martin, when he was at Southampton, was previously interested in the forward. Rangers know there is increasing interest in the player and the same Israeli source confirmed that Maccabi also have Italian and Spanish interest in their prize asset, who has eight caps and scored once for Israel. Thelwell is looking to revamp the Rangers playing squad and make full use of the investment from the new American owners, led by Andrew Cavenagh. The former Everton director of football has come in and brought a list of names to the table, while new boss Martin has also added to them. Rangers expect to be busy this summer but they are looking for quality that will see them hit the ground running as they attempt to end Celtic's domestic dominance. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Euronews
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Euronews
Seven Croatian fans arrested for Nazi salutes at France-Croatia football match in Paris
ADVERTISEMENT Seven Croatian football supporters have been arrested for performing Nazi salutes during Sunday's Nations League match at Stade de France, according to French police. Paris police prefect Laurent Nuñez confirmed on Monday that the arrests were made as a result of heightened security measures during the France-Croatia match in Saint-Denis, just north of the French capital. 'Sport is and must remain a celebration,' he said in a statement on social media. 'These individuals have no business in a sports arena.' While the Paris police prefecture did not initially disclose which team the supporters belonged to, the Croatian state news agency HINA reported that all seven individuals detained were Croatian citizens. According to HINA, citing police sources, a group of around 300 Croatian fans marched towards the stadium before kick-off, some singing patriotic songs, performing Nazi salutes and setting off smoke bombs. Once inside the stadium, several supporters were seen repeating the Nazi gesture during the Croatian national anthem and again during the first half of the match. Firecrackers and flares were also ignited in the Croatian supporters' section, authorities said. HINA also reported that police found "iron rods, telescopic batons, sharp wooden sticks and smoke bombs" in the possession of some of the fans. However, after the final whistle, fans dispersed calmly, and the buses transporting them departed the venue without any disturbances. Related Dutch court sentences five men over violence against Maccabi fans in Amsterdam Former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault Last year, UEFA fined Croatia and six other football federations for racist and discriminatory behaviour by fans during the European Championship games. Croatia received the largest fine — €50,000 — for incidents at all three of its matches.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Lazio Launch Anti-Discrimination Partnership With Maccabi Tel Aviv & Maccabi Haifa
Lazio have struck an agreement with Maccabi Israel that will see the two parties collaborate in an effort to fight discrimination and racism of all kinds. Despite boasting one of the most fascinating fanbases in Europe, a small minority earned the Biancocelesti a sour reputation due to their fascist affiliation. Nevertheless, the management has been keen to dispel this unsavoury tag by all means necessary. As The Times of Israel reports, Lazio have started a new partnership with Maccabi Israel, the group that owns some of the most famous football clubs in the country, including Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa. The two parties confirmed their accord through a statement that included the following: The collaboration will focus on awareness projects and the fight against all forms of discrimination. For his part, Lazio president Claudio Lotito announced he's proud to join forces with the Maccabi group in this common fight (via LazioNews24). I am proud to be able to start a collaboration with the historic Maccabi organization, which includes the two Israeli clubs of Tel Aviv and Haifa. Our organizations have many aspects in common, starting from a history of over 120 years and the multidisciplinarity. For this reason we will draft a Memorandum that will allow us to create technical synergies in the football sector and promote a cultural exchange, also through the launch of an awareness campaign against hatred and racial discrimination.
