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Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Arsenal facing decisive 36 hours as Viktor Gyokeres saga enters crunch phase
Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres is being eyed by both Arsenal and Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window Wednesday night's Europa League final is expected to have a notable bearing on the future of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres as Arsenal and Manchester United continue to probe for the highly-coveted Swede's services. The 26-year-old, who has scored 53 goals and also registered 13 assists in 51 appearances this season in Portugal, is one of Europe's hottest commodities and the race for his signature is expected to intensify as early as next week. Gyokeres is gearing up for his Sporting farewell on Sunday when he intends to sign off in style against Benfica in the Taça de Portugal final after already capturing his second successive Primeira Liga title last weekend. And while the ex-Brighton, Swansea City and Coventry City frontman is yet to confirm he'll be leaving Sporting this summer, the decision has already been made and there is a gentleman's agreement in place which will allow Gyokeres to depart for a package worth in the region of £60million. Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta considers Gyokeres the perfect fit for Mikel Arteta's project and a marquee No.9 is actively considered a transfer priority for the Gunners. It's currently unclear whether Gyokeres is Arsenal's primary target - there is also huge admiration for Newcastle's Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko - but Manchester United are also interested in Gyokeres and at this moment in time, it currently looks like a two-horse race. The Sporting hotshot wants to win trophies and compete at the highest level in the Champions League and if United fail to qualify for Europe's elite club competition next season, Arsenal will be well placed to beat their rivals to the punch should they decide to pursue a deal. United are already on course to seal the £62.5m signing of Wolves ' Matheus Cunha and they've also been speaking to Ipswich striker Liam Delap, however, given Gyokeres formed a close bond with Ruben Amorim during their time together in Lisbon, a move to Old Trafford is not yet out of the question. But their project is a difficult sell without Champions League football given they're currently floundering in 16th place in the Premier League and Arsenal are seemingly well equipped to continue competing for the top prizes, despite falling short this season. Gyokeres turns 27 this summer, is entering his prime and now he's had a taste of silverware and Champions League football in Portugal, he does not want to waste time. Trophies, goals and records are what drive him and while you cannot underestimate the size and stature of United, Gyokeres looks like the missing piece of the puzzle for Arsenal and the kind of acquisition that could help them over the line next season. The Red Devils are also under significant financial strain and will need to sell once the Cunha deal has been processed in order to continue spending. Meanwhile, Arsenal are armed with huge cash and if United fail to beat Tottenham in Bilbao, it's clear the Gunners will be in pole position to land the red-hot Swede, if they wish to press the button.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Sporting crowned champions of Portugal after Vitória win
Sporting CP have done it again! Ruben Amorim's departure last November could have been the downfall of the club this season, but they have not wavered and are now champions of Portugal for the second season running. Rui Borges' side secured a 2-0 victory on Saturday evening against Vitória SC, with Pedro Gonçalves and Viktor Gyökeres among the goals. 🏆🏆 SOMOS BICAMPEÕES NACIONAIS!!! 💚💚💚 — Sporting CP 🏆🏆 (@SportingCP) May 17, 2025 The victory ensured they finished two points clear of title rivals Benfica, who they face in the Taça de Portugal final next weekend. 📸 PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA - AFP or licensors
USA Today
16-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Sporting CP vs. Vitoria: How to watch, TV channel, live stream
Sporting CP vs. Vitoria: How to watch, TV channel, live stream Show Caption Hide Caption Messi 'never imagined' he would achieve what he has Lionel Messi says his dream was only ever to be a professional, and thanked God for all his success Stats Perform Video The Primeira Liga title is up for grabs on the final day of the season. Sporting CP and Benfica enter the final matchday tied atop the table on 79 points, with Sporting holding an advantage on the head-to-head tiebreaker. That means that a win at home against Vitória will clinch the title for Sporting. Otherwise, the club will have to equal or better Benfica's result against Braga in a match being played simultaneously. Sporting managed to draw Benfica 1-1 in last week's Lisbon derby, as the visitors pulled off a massive result that earned them control of their own destiny. Watch Sporting CP vs. Vitoria on Fanatiz Sporting will now hope to seal a second straight title in a home match against Vitória, which enters the encounter in fifth place. Sporting still has a chance to win a domestic double this year, as it will again face Benfica on May 25 in the Taça de Portugal (Portuguese Cup) final. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game. Sporting CP vs. Vitoria When: Saturday, May 17 Saturday, May 17 Where: Estádio José Alvalade (Lisbon, Portugal) Estádio José Alvalade (Lisbon, Portugal) Time: 1 p.m. ET 1 p.m. ET Channel/streaming: Fubo (Watch LIVE) Fanatiz (Watch LIVE) We recommend interesting sports viewing/streaming and betting opportunities. If you sign up for a service by clicking one of the links, we may earn a referral fee. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage
USA Today
09-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Benfica vs. Sporting CP: How to watch, TV channel, live stream
Benfica vs. Sporting CP: How to watch, TV channel, live stream Show Caption Hide Caption Messi 'never imagined' he would achieve what he has Lionel Messi says his dream was only ever to be a professional, and thanked God for all his success Stats Perform Video The Lisbon derby doesn't get any bigger than this Benfica and Sporting CP will square off on Saturday with the Primeira Liga title on the line. The teams enter the penultimate match of the season level on 78 points atop the table. Sporting is in first place with a three-goal advantage on goal differential. That means that a win on Saturday will see Sporting crowned champion for a second consecutive season. If Benfica wins by two or more goals, then it will be As Águias who lift the league title. Any other result would see the league title go down to the final matches of the season next week. Watch Benfica vs. Sporting CP on Fubo Benfica still has a chance to win a domestic treble, having defeated Sporting in the Taça da Liga (League Cup) final back in January. The two sides are also set to meet in the Taça de Portugal (Portuguese Cup) final on May 25. This matchup will see the league's top two scorers face off, as Sporting star Viktor Gyökeres (38 goals) goes against Benfica's Vangelis Pavlidis (18 goals). Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game. Benfica vs. Sporting CP When: Saturday, May 10 Saturday, May 10 Where: Estádio da Luz (Lisbon, Portugal) Estádio da Luz (Lisbon, Portugal) Time: 1 p.m. ET 1 p.m. ET Channel/streaming: Fubo (Watch LIVE) Fanatiz (Watch LIVE) We recommend interesting sports viewing/streaming and betting opportunities. If you sign up for a service by clicking one of the links, we may earn a referral fee. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage
The Guardian
13-02-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Union Saint-Gilloise v Ajax, Fenerbahce v Anderlecht, Porto v Roma: Europa League
Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Read Ben McAleer's previews Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Fenerbahce and Real Sociedad, two contenders to win the Europa League, are in good positions after a quarter of their playoff ties. Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce have had some hairy moments against a lively Anderlecht but lead 2-0 through Dusan Tadic and Edin Dzeko. In truth it could easily be 2-2. Sociedad lead in Denmark against Midtjylland, as do Ferencvaros at home to Viktoria Plzen. Ajax's match away to Union SG is goalless. Fenerbahce 2-0 Anderlecht Tadic 11, Dzeko 43 Ferencvaros 1-0 Plzen Abu Fani 23 Midtjylland 1-2 Real Sociedad Buksa 38; Mendez 11 (pen), Kubo 31 Union SG 0-0 Ajax Share This is probably the standout tie of the round, but neither team has been at their best this season. Porto will hope to improve on a run of one win in their last eight games when they welcome Roma to the Estádio do Dragão. The Portuguese side are now under the management of the 39-year-old Argentinian Martín Anselmi, who has sought to implement a three-man backline since taking over from Vítor Bruno last month. Porto are out of contention in the Primeira Liga and out of the Taça de Portugal, so are looking to the Europa League to save their season. Marko Grujic, Iván Marcano and Martim Fernandes will miss the Roma game with injury, but the main blow to their chances is Nico González's €60m move to Manchester City on deadline day. Roma have no injury or suspension worries but they have been poor on the road this season. Their narrow 1-0 victory at Venezia at the weekend was justtheir second away win in all competitions in 2024-25. It has been a tough year for the club, who have employed four managers in the last 14 months. Claudio Ranieri came out of retirement to lead his boyhood club in November and would dearly love to finish his career with some European silverware. Prediction: Roma to progress. Europa League: previews and predictions for the playoff round Share Good evening and welcome to a proud moment in Guardian News & Media history: our first ever Europa League playoff clockwatch. It doesn't quite have the heavyweight feel of the Champions League games earlier in the week but there are still some big games involving potential winners of the competition. These are tonight's games, with the second legs to follow a week tonight. 5.45pm kick-offs Fenerbahce 2-0 Anderlecht Ferencvaros 1-0 Plzen Midtjylland 1-2 Real Sociedad Union SG 0-0 Ajax 8pm Alkmaar v Galatasaray FC Porto v AS Roma PAOK v FCSB Twente v Bodo/Glimt Share Explore more on these topics
