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Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
Manchester United sign striker Benjamin Sesko from Leipzig
The 22-year-old Sesko, who joined Leipzig from Austrian club RB Salzburg in 2023, scored 39 goals in 87 appearances across all competitions for the German side.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Sesko signs with Manchester United until 2030
Manchester United has completed the signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig on a five-year-deal, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. At 22, Sesko is one of the most promising young strikers in the world and was among the leading marksmen in the Bundesliga. The forward scored 13 goals in 33 games in the 2024-25 season to finish ninth in the golden boot standings. Since his move from Austrian Bundesliga club RB Salzburg to Leipzig in the summer of 2023, Sesko has scored 27 goals in 64 appearances. The striker also scored six goals in 16 appearances in the UEFA Champions League over the last two years. Sesko has bagged 16 goals in 41 appearances for the Slovenian national team since making his debut in 2021. The team qualified for the Round of 16 in EURO 2024 but was beaten on penalties by Portugal. Despite his goal-per-game ratio failing to inspire much confidence, Sesko has age on his side and is expected to develop into one of the leading strikers in Europe. 'The history of Manchester United is obviously very special but what really excites me is the future,' Sesko told 'When we discussed the project, it was clear that everything is in place for this team to continue to grow and compete for the biggest trophies again soon.' Sesko is the fourth summer signing at United after the arrivals of forwards Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbuemo, and defender Diego Leon.
The National
4 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Potential Rangers Champions League rivals in 'urgent' transfer warning
The Ibrox side were drawn against either Club Brugge or RB Salzburg if they complete the job next week against Viktoria Plzen after a comfortable 3-0 first leg home lead. The Belgian side have a big advantage after winning the first leg 1-0 in Austria, but former Anderlecht, Gent and Genk manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck is far from impressed with Club Brugge this season so far. He said: "With last season's team, Club Brugge would have won 3-0 or 4-0 in Salzburg. Read more: "They need to bring in new players urgently. "They allowed Salzburg to have eight attempts at their goal in the first 15 minutes alone. That's far too many and a warning. A more clinical side would have taken some of those chances. "They must bring in defensive recruitments, especially. "I certainly don't think the tie is over either. Salzburg are a young team with enormous drive and are very dangerous in the counter-attack."
Glasgow Times
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen to be shown on BBC Scotland
BBC Scotland confirmed they will air the first leg of the third-round qualifier, which kicks off at 7.45pm on Tuesday. Russell Martin's team are hoping for progress, with a potential play-off against RB Salzburg or Club Brugge. A defeat would result in a drop to the Europa League. There's a possibility that new signing Oliver Antman could make his debut. The winger, bought for around £3 million, could be registered in time for the game. Martin said: "Thelo [Aasgaard] and Hamza [Igamane] won't make it in time for tomorrow evening. "Hopefully, Antman will be registered in time, but we'll need to wait and see." BBC Scotland will also broadcast Dundee United's next European match. Jim Goodwin's men will be in Austria on Thursday, facing Rapid Vienna in their Europa Conference League qualifier. The Arabs face a tough task against the Austrians, but a win would see them face either AIK Stockholm or FC Gyor in the play-off round. United's match with Rapid Vienna will be shown live on BBC Scotland.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Three talking points ahead of Real Madrid vs Pachuca
If Xabi Alonso was hoping for a statement win from his men in his first game in charge as the Real Madrid manager, he could not have been more disappointed. The new manager, after all, oversaw his team play out a terrible opening 45 minutes and scamper to a 1-1 draw. Advertisement Later tonight, they take to the field in their second game of the event in the United States and face off against Mexican side Pachuca who lost their first game in the competition to RB Salzburg earlier in the week. Alonso has a lot to ponder ahead of kick-off, right from his starting lineup to the dynamics he wishes to impose. What will be under the spotlight, needless to say, is whether the men in white show any tangible improvement from last time. Madrid Universal brings you three talking points ahead of Real Madrid vs Pachuca. A surprising re-match Real Madrid beat Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup. (Photo by) Advertisement Real Madrid facing Pachuca in the FIFA Club World Cup in itself is a pleasant surprise, especially considering the manner in which they met recently just towards the end of last year. For two clubs to face each other once in a cross-continental event is rare enough, and the two teams managed to pull off a date with each other last December in the final of the Intercontinental Cup. The event, in fact, was initially known as the Club World Cup until the idea for the current competition was envisaged last summer. Having met in the 'former' Club World Cup a few months ago, the two teams are set to face off once again in the 'new' version of the competition and one is forced to wonder what a rare combination has struck that the Intercontinental Cup finalists have been drawn into the same group once more. Advertisement Contrary to popular expectation, the meeting between the two teams last year was fiercely fought and far from one-sided despite Real Madrid being overwhelming favourites. The 3-0 scoreline may project a stroll in the park for Los Blancos on the night but the first half was tense and Real Madrid had few chances to boast of. Tonight, they will look to replicate a similar result, although they will be aware this time of the threat the Mexican side can bring to the table. Should Brahim Diaz start? Brahim Diaz deserves a starting role. (Photo by) For his first game in charge as the Real Madrid manager, Alonso opted to deploy Rodrygo Goes as his right-winger, and the Brazilian returned with a crucial assist for the team. Advertisement Beyond that, however, he did not offer too much special, and Brahim Diaz replacing him past the hour mark saw significantly more threat created from the position. Ahead of tonight's clash, the new manager faces a dilemma of whether he should persist with Rodrygo or give Brahim the start against Pachuca. After all, there is a real need for someone to step up on the flank. Vinicius Jr. has looked off colour for a long time now, and Kylian Mbappe is set to miss out once more against the Mexican side. The player who starts on the right, thus, may well prove to be the most important cog in the final third. Diaz has done enough in recent training sessions and his opportunity earlier this week to earn the manager's trust and reports earlier this week made it clear that the coach heavily counts on the Moroccan star in both the medium and the long term. Advertisement Tonight could be a big night for the winger who has been longing for a break at the club of his dreams for a long time now. A must-win of sorts Real Madrid need to win this game. (Photo by) In a competition with only three games for each team in the group stage, every result counts monumentally. Real Madrid may be the favourites to make it past the group stage but their draw against Al-Hilal did not earn them any favours. Ahead of match-day 2, Los Blancos are on just one point after their unexpected draw with Al-Hilal and sit behind RB Salzburg who took down Pachuca with a 2-1 scoreline. Advertisement Two games remain in the group stage and tonight is the men in white's easiest game of the group stage. Given that Salzburg could give Los Blancos a real tough time, taking all three points against Pachuca is absolutely crucial. A win tonight will take the Merengues to four points, and put them in a good place to qualify. Should they drop even two points, they will sit on two points and could risk losing out on making it out of the group. A big test awaits.
