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Scottish Sun
21 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aston Villa ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho's contract some 654 DAYS after ex-Barcelona star last played for them
Midfielder earns small fortune despite being away on loan HAD THEIR PHIL Aston Villa ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho's contract some 654 DAYS after ex-Barcelona star last played for them Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ASTON VILLA are ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho's contract some 654 days after he last played for them. The playmaker, 32, is currently on loan at Brazilian side Vasco da Gama, where he's scored eight times in 43 outings. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Aston Villa are trying to terminate Philippe Coutinho's monster contract Credit: Getty 2 He has spent the last year on loan with Brazilian side Vasco de Gama Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Coutinho, who also spent last season on loan at Qatari side Al-Duhail, has not played for Villa since the start of the 2023/24 campaign — exactly 654 days ago. But he still has a year remaining on his lucrative £125,000-a-week contract, which Coutinho signed in 2022 after making his shock loan from Barcelona permanent for £17million. And the Athletic claims Villa chiefs have now made it a priority to get his high wages off their books ahead of another summer splurge. Coutinho hit the ground running when he moved to Villa Park on loan in January 2022, scoring five goals in 19 games under Steven Gerard. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL COUPLE GOALS Declan Rice and Wag make rare public appearance after abuse from cruel trolls But standards slipped after his move became permanent, with the ex-Liverpool and Bayern Munich star netting just once in the following 24 outings. And Coutinho now looks set to become a free agent if Villa can agree a deal to terminate his contract this month. He's not the only potential outgoing as Unai Emery's men look to balance the books. Emi Martinez, Lucas Digne and Leon Bailey could be sold for the right price, with Emi Buendia, Leander Dendocker, Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior up for grabs. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS There is also interest in Ollie Watkins, Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers, but Villa are desperate to keep all three. Emery is preparing for several incomings too. Rashford to Inter Milan? Man Utd Star Eyes Shock Serie A Move! Marco Asensio's loan from Paris Saint-Germain could be made permanent. While Villa are huge fans of Southampton winger Tyler Dibling.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Jamie Carragher details real reason PSG boss Luis Enrique refuses to talk to him
Luis Enrique will lead Paris Saint-Germain into their Champions League final against Inter Milan on Saturday but don't expect him to be celebrating with Jamie Carragher if they go on to win Jamie Carragher has detailed the reason why Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique refuses to speak to him. Enrique's PSG have made it all the way to the Champions League final after powering their way through the knockout phase. It's one step further than they managed last season, as the Parisians were knocked out by Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals, losing both games 1-0. During the first leg in Germany, Carragher watched the game alongside Dortmund's supporters in their famous Yellow Wall at the Signal Iduna Park. The Liverpool legend loved his time so much that went on to join them for a beer before the final against Real Madrid at Wembley. While his jaunts went viral, Enrique didn't see the funny side, as Carragher has now explained. Ahead of Saturday's final between PSG and Inter Milan in Munich, the pundit was asked to name his favourite post-match interviewee while working for US broadcaster CBS Sports. "Luis Enrique, at the moment, won't speak to us," Carragher told the It's Called Soccer podcast. "Because last season, I was in Dortmund when his team lost to Borussia Dortmund - PSG lost - and I was in the mixed zone with a Borussia Dortmund scarf on, so that didn't go down particularly well with Luis." Enrique's snub was first revealed by former Manchester United goalkeeper and fellow CBS pundit Peter Schmeichel, who said of Carragher while in Dortmund: "In all seriousness, he's in the sin bin. "Seriously, he's upset every person here. First of all, were supposed to have Luis Enrique. And he came in and said, 'Hello' and then he left because Jamie was wearing a Dortmund scarf. "Then because we took Jadon Sancho in, the press officer from Dortmund got a bit cross with us because that was not on the list. We've been very naughty. And I hope it's been good content." Who'll win the Champions League final - PSG or Inter Milan? Give us your score prediction in the comments section. Enrique has spoken to CBS' pitch-side reporters before and after matches this season, and will do on Saturday when PSG face Inter at the Allianz Arena. Carragher doesn't hold it against the ex-Barcelona boss either, hailing his side when they knocked his beloved Liverpool out in March. "The best team won," he confessed. "I thought the left-back [Nuno Mendes] against [Mo] Salah was outstanding again. He's been brilliant in the two games. I think the two midfield players, Vitinha and [Joao] Neves, were brilliant. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Daily Tribune
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Messi and Suarez Launch Uruguayan Venture
TDT | Manama Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, whose on-pitch chemistry dazzled at Barcelona and Inter Miami, have embarked on a new venture, co-founding Deportivo LSM, a club set to compete in Uruguay's professional football structure. The announcement, made on Tuesday, marks a significant step for the Uruguayan project Suarez started in 2018. A Shared Vision Originally founded as Deportivo LS in Ciudad de la Costa, the club focused on nurturing local talent and creating community opportunities. Rebranded as Deportivo LSM to honour Messi's involvement, it will now enter Uruguay's fourth division under the Uruguayan FA (AUF). 'This project is the perfect place to continue sharing our vision of football,' Suarez said in an Instagram video, revealing he invited his 'friend' Messi to join the professional venture. From Pitch to Project The duo's partnership, forged during six trophy-laden seasons at Barcelona, saw them claim 13 major titles, including the 2015 Champions League and four LaLiga crowns. Reunited at Inter Miami in 2023, alongside ex-Barcelona stars Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, they led the MLS side to the 2024 Supporters' Shield. Now, their off-field collaboration aims to build a legacy in Uruguay, with the pair overseeing operations and appointing a local sports manager. Suarez's Dream Expands Suarez, Uruguay's record goalscorer, launched Deportivo LS to give back to his homeland, growing it to over 3,000 members with robust infrastructure. 'A family dream that started in 2018,' he called it, expressing pride in its expansion into professional and youth competitions. Messi, 37, thanked Suarez for the opportunity, vowing to 'contribute as much as I can to continue growing' the club. A New Chapter for Uruguay Deportivo LSM's entry into professional football signals ambition for Uruguayan football's lower tiers. With Messi and Suarez's global stature, the project is poised to inspire young players and elevate the sport's profile in the region. As the duo swap the spotlight of the pitch for the boardroom, their enduring friendship continues to shape football's future.
Glasgow Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Ex-Rangers forward reveals failed move to Brazilian giants
The 31-year-old was linked with a surprising transfer to the Brazilian giants in January this year. However, the switch never materialised, and Windass ended the season at Sheffield Wednesday, who finished 12th in the Championship. Read more: Speaking about the potential move, Windass said [Open Goal]: "I had a call off a number I didn't know, a foreign number. "I rang it back and I texted it saying 'Who is this? He said, 'It's Pedro [Caixinha], can you give us a ring?' "So I rang it, and he was like 'Big Josh, do you want to come and play for me again? "I said, 'If you pay me, yeah, I will'. "And then they put a bid in to Sheffield Wednesday and it got turned down straight away, so I couldn't do anything about it." Windass added that the move "never got that far". He said: "They put in an offer, it got knocked back. "I spoke to Sheffield Wednesday and they said, 'You're not leaving, you're staying until the end of the season no matter what'." Santos signed Neymar not long after they were linked with Windass. The Englishman quashed any suggestions that the ex-Barcelona and PSG star was a transfer alternative: "He was always going anyway," he said. Windass played 73 times for Rangers, scoring 19 goals and assisting 13. He departed shortly after Steven Gerrard initially joined the club.
The National
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
How Windass' link-up with Caixinha at Brazilian giants fell through
The 31-year-old was linked with a surprising transfer to the Brazilian giants in January of this year. Ultimately, the switch never came to fruition, with Windass ending the season at Sheffield Wednesday, who eventually finished 12th in the English Championship. Read more: He recently lifted the lid on his potential move to Santos: "I had a call off a number I didn't know, a foreign number," he said [Open Goal]. "I rang it back and I texted it saying 'Who is this?'. He said, 'It's Pedro [Caixinha], can you give us a ring?' "So I rang it, and he was like 'Big Josh, do you want to come and play for me again?'. I said, 'If you pay me, yeah, I will'. "And then they put a bid in to Sheffield Wednesday and it got turned down straight away, so I couldn't do anything about it. "It never got that far. They put in an offer, it got knocked back. I spoke to Sheffield Wednesday and they said, 'You're not leaving, you're staying until the end of the season no matter what'." Santos signed Neymar not long after they were linked with Windass. The Englishman quashed any suggestions that the ex-Barcelona and PSG star was a transfer alternative: "He was always going anyway," he said. "People made it out as if 'They couldn't get me, so they got Neymar'. It was stupid." Windass played 73 times for Rangers, scoring 19 goals and assisting 13. He departed not long after Steven Gerrard initially joined the club.
