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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Napoli ready to sing Milinkovic-Savic from Torino
Napoli are close to securing the services of Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, while the Granata have prioritised the purchase of Cyril Ngonge and Gaetano Oristanio in attack. Milinkovic-Savic close to joining Napoli Serbia international Milinković-Savić is on the verge of joining Napoli from Torino. The 28-year-old has already reached a complete agreement with the Partenopei and the next meeting between Napoli and Torino will likely determine his move to the Stadio Maradona. At the same time, Napoli striker Ngonge is expected to join the Granata. The Belgian is a former striker of Marco Baroni at Hellas Verona. Torino clear priorities in attack Ngonge has been a priority target for Torino throughout the summer, alongside Venezia's Gaetano Oristanio. Torino have prioritised the signing of these two attacking wingers even if they could add a third one later during the current transfer window. At the same time, Sporting CP Franco Israel is one of the top Torino targets to replace Milinkovic-Savic, as Football Italia exclusively reported earlier this week. On the other hand, Napoli have been pretty busy in the transfer market, signing Kevin De Bruyne, Luca Marianucci, Noa Lang, Lorenzo Lucca and Sam Beukema.
CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
‘Really exciting': Regina baton twirlers set to represent Canada at competition in Italy
WATCH: Thirteen baton twirlers from Regina will represent Canada at the World Baton Twirling Championships in Italy. Jacob Carr has the story. Thirteen baton twirlers from the ages of 12 through 18 and over are gearing up to face off against the best in Torino, Italy. The athletes are a combination of twirlers from the Sundown Optimist Baton Group and Phoenix Baton Club. They will compete in both the Nations Cup and World Baton Twirling Championship in Italy, which will get underway on Aug. 2. Former twirler and Team Canada coach Nancy Lightheart says the athletes representing Saskatchewan make up around 25 per cent of the Canadian representatives. 'That's really exciting for Saskatchewan, and for a province our size to have such a large contingent. We're obviously very proud of our athletes. They work tremendously long hours and it's hard to get to this level of training,' she said. For some on the team like Gabriella Buchko, this won't be their first time representing Team Canada at Baton Twirling. Buchko recently took part in a Pan Pacific competition. At just twelve years of age, she is now somewhat of a veteran, but that doesn't make the mental aspect of a twirling routine any easier. 'When you're tossing the baton, you just have to keep doing repetition over and over to have muscle memory where your brain can finally be like, 'Okay I need to think of the corrections now, but I know how to do this trick,'' she explained. For Malia Briere, also twelve years of age, Italy will be her first time donning the Maple Leaf. It's an experience she says will be an incredible learning opportunity. 'I feel like it will kind of be like, 'Oh wow, they can do this trick, and I might want to try this trick next year or in a couple years,'' she said. Briere also said she is looking forward to visiting some historical buildings in Italy and touring Rome with her family. Both Briere and Buchko agree that a bonus to competing in Torino will be experiencing the Italian cuisine. For Buchko, it's also an opportunity to form new friendships. 'It'll be so exciting to meet many new people since everyone is so kind and so tight together. I know that I'm really good friends with a lot of people from across Canada, so it will be good to make new friendships internationally too,' she said. When asked who the fiercest competition should be in the field, Lightheart mentioned Team Japan as the gold standard in the sport. 'The Japanese are always the highlight. Anytime we go to international events they are sort of the pinnacle,' she said. They're the team that people aspire to twirl like. So, yeah, it's always exciting to go watch them for sure.'
Yahoo
7 days ago
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Samuele Ricci on joining Milan and his childhood idol
Take a look at former Torino player Samuele Ricci's first interview with AC Milan in which he also revealed which former Milan player he looked up to in his childhood.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
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Report – Inter Milan Make Hellas Verona Star Top Target To Replace Denzel Dumfries
Inter Milan have reportedly lined up Hellas Verona wingback Jackson Tchatchoua as a replacement if Denzel Dumfries is sold. This according to Sky Sport Switzerland, via FCInterNews. They note that Torino are also keen to sign the Cameroonian. Advertisement Inter Milan are still bracing themselves for the possibility of Denzel Dumfries departing. The Dutchman has a release clause in his contract worth €25 million. That is reportedly active until the end of the month. Meanwhile, the likes of Barcelona and Manchester City have reportedly shown an interest in Dumfries's signature. Therefore, Inter are considering how they will move forward if Dumfries is to head for the exit door. Inter Line Up Verona Wingback Tchatchoua To Replace Dumfries UDINE, ITALY – MARCH 15: Jackson Tchatchoua of Hellas Verona during the Serie A match between Udinese and Verona at Stadio Friuli on March 15, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by) According to Sky Sport Switzerland, Inter's top target would be Hellas Verona wingback Jackson Tchatchoua. Tchatchoua is a player with a similar profile to that of Dumfries. Advertisement Therefore, the 23-year-old would be very much a like-for-like replacement. However, Sky Sport Switzerland note, Torino are also keen to sign Tchatchoua. New Granata coach Marco Baroni worked very well with the Cameroonian whilst in charge at Verona. Therefore, reports Sky Switzerland, Torino have an agreement worth €12 million with Verona ready.
Scottish Sun
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
I swapped Premier League for £4 footie games abroad with cost of whole European trip less than a match back home
Football fans are jetting off to European cities, where a whole trip including flights, accommodation and match tickets can cost under £100 PLAY AWAY I swapped Premier League for £4 footie games abroad with cost of whole European trip less than a match back home BRITISH footie fans sick of sky-high ticket prices are taking sunny European city breaks to watch foreign games instead - for the same price or LESS. With Premier League resale tickets starting in the hundreds, endless season ticket waiting lists and train fares through the roof, watching your team play in person can feel near impossible. Advertisement 11 Many football fans are turning a cheap European football match into a mini holiday abroad (file photo) Credit: Alamy 11 Bargain-hunting football fans are flocking to the Continent Credit: Getty EFL prices aren't much better either, with one fan writing on Reddit: "It's getting harder and harder to afford to watch our teams, League One ticket prices have gone out of control." Another fan added: "I'm quite annoyed at Barnsley. £30 for a home game in League 1 is mad. "It's pricing fans out, especially families. The match day experience is everything for a lot of us and it feels like it's being forgotten." Advertisement Prices for UK games have now risen so much that savvy supporters are realising they can catch a cheap flight abroad, squeeze in some sightseeing and bag a £4 ticket to a game in Milan. With the costs of fuel, pints and parking adding up - many British football fans are booking mini breaks abroad for the same price as an away day at home. Bargain breaks - how to watch European games for cheap Joe Donald and his brother Pete found a knack for scouring the web for the cheapest flights and European football matches, even attending a Milan v Torino match at the San Siro for £4. Joe said: "Coppa Italia games can be particularly good value. "Fans in the UK are being priced out of watching their local team due to rising ticket prices, and away days in the UK are getting more expensive due to increasing rail fares. Advertisement "It's no surprise therefore that the desire to go see matches in Milan, Barcelona or Lisbon (frequently for under £100) is on the rise." Now Joe and his brother Pete run Triptix together. For £6 a month, they email their followers the best deals they can find, putting packages together that cost as little as £20. 11 Joe Donald and his brother Pete watched Milan v Torino at the San Siro for under a fiver Credit: Joe Donald Inside 30,000 capacity European stadium visited by Chelsea where you can enjoy game in a hot tub eating fondue 11 The opportunity to visit iconic stadiums, such as Rome's Stadio Olimpico, is a huge part of why people are snagging these cheap tickets Credit: Getty 11 Getting in the sea after watching a game - not something you can normally do in the UK Credit: Alamy Advertisement Going to a match abroad is not only a cheaper alternative, it also means you get to see the city and tick off iconic sights. Why sit on a stuffy train on the way to an away game, when you can swing by Rome's Stadio Olimpico and the Colosseum for less? Joe said: "If fans can get tickets to see a game at the San Siro for £9 and get flights for under £30, they will want to do this while the iconic stadium is still around. For many it's a bucket list experience. "We've used Triptix to attend games in Brussels, Milan, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome and Valencia. Napoli is top of our list for next season." Portugal over the Premier League It can be tough enough to bag a Premier League ticket in the first place - without a season ticket, you can shell out hundreds to watch a match. Advertisement And if you're you're lucky enough to become a season ticket holder, securing a 'lower' season ticket for a club like Arsenal in the wings or corners will cost £1,112, while an upper-centre option will set you back £2,125. Gunners fan Avi Attavar regularly attends home games, spending around £80 per Category A match, plus extra expenses. Per match, Avi spends around £40 in petrol, £20 for parking, £6 per pint and £12.35 if he fancies a hot dog and a beer. All in all, that works out at around £160 a game. 11 Avi and his partner regularly watch Arsenal at the Emirates stadium, but now they're looking to spend their cash on European matches Credit: Avi Attavar Advertisement 11 Avi bought the spirit of Arsenal to Lisbon on a recent city break to watching Sporting play Credit: Avi Attavar 11 It's the perfect opportunity for Avi to enjoy his favourite sport, and experience new destinations, such as Lisbon Credit: Avi Attavar 11 Fans can take in top flight matches, for less than a pint would cost at a Prem game Credit: Jenna Stevens What Avi spent watching Arsenal, vs Sporting Lisbon What Avi spent watching his beloved Arsenal Match ticket £80 Petrol £60 Parking £40 Pint and a hotdog £12 Total: £192 And what he spent to watch Sporting Lisbon Match ticket £12.35 Return Flights £50 Coffee and a roll £2.50 Pint £1.28 BnB £20 Metro ticket £6 Total: £92.13 Compare that to Avi's trip to Portugal to watch Sporting Lisbon, which cost under £100 all in. He told us: "Match tickets were just £12.35, while our return flights from London cost £50 each. A coffee with a Portuguese roll came to around £2.50, and a pint of Super Bock near the stadium was only £1.28. Advertisement "We stayed in a BnB in Bairro Alto, and between three of us, it worked out at just £20 per night each. We used the Metro for getting around, which cost £6 per day". That's a city break with a footie match and overnight stay in Lisbon for under £100. He added: "One big tip is to plan well in advance as soon as the fixture lists are released. "And consider staying in hostels or boutique hotels rather than Airbnbs, to help keep costs down." Now, Avi's turning bargain match days into mini breaks. Advertisement Next up, he's managed to convince his girlfriend to come with him to a match in Rome in August, where the couple are planning to stay at Generator Rome - a budget hostel with cheap dorm beds and affordable private rooms. Why is it cheaper to watch football matches abroad? 11 Pub crawls are a popular way to explore a new city after a match Credit: Alamy The reason these tickets can be so much cheaper abroad is because of the sheer demand for football tickets in the UK. In the UK, ticket prices soar on resale sites as supporters scramble for the last remaining seats, whereas a lower attendance rate means lower prices abroad. If you choose to organise the trip yourself, book directly through the club websites for the best deals. Advertisement Avi cautioned: "Many third-party sites add mark-ups for foreign fans, but it's usually straightforward to book yourself and avoid the extra charges." Furthermore, with budget airlines like Ryanair, flying to Milan can cost as little as £14.54 each way. The same goes for many European destinations. You can fly from London to Basel to catch a Swiss match for £29.98 return, or to France's Toulouse for the same price. And with rail fares in this country going through the roof, it can often be cheaper to fly abroad than to catch the train to a match in the UK. 11 Beach, beers and bargain football tickets make for a great short stay Credit: Alamy
