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Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Valencia star negotiating contract renewal
A leading member of the midfield ranks at La Liga outfit Valencia is negotiating the terms of a contract renewal with the club. That's according to club insider Héctor Gómez, who points towards Javi Guerra as the player in question. The name of youngster Guerra has proven a prominent one in the headlines surrounding Valencia across the summer to date. This comes after the 22-year-old was hotly tipped for an incoming Mestalla departure. Italian heavyweights AC Milan, for one, are understood to have expressed a keen interest in Guerra's services with a view to next season. As alluded to above, though, if the latest word stemming from the Spanish media on Wednesday is anything to go by, then the midfield starlet appears to be increasingly open to staying put in Valencia. As per a report from journalist Héctor Gómez: 'Javi Guerra is negotiating the offer that Valencia presented to him on Friday. He positively values the step and the offer that the club has proposed. 'Details such as first-year salary, bonuses, release clause' are under discussion. Conor Laird – GSFN
Al-Ahram Weekly
6 hours ago
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Arsenal off to winning pre-season start in Singapore - World
Arsenal kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 1–0 win over Italian giants AC Milan at the National Stadium in Singapore on Wednesday. Manager Mikel Arteta started the match with several regulars, including Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Ben White. Christian Norgaard, a new signing from Brentford, made his first appearance for the Gunners, while fellow arrivals Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi started on the bench. In front of more than 22,800 fans, Arsenal, who finished runner-up in the last three consecutive seasons in the English Premier League, looked the more lively of the two sides in the first half, dominating possession but failing to convert their chances. Arteta then made six changes at the break, with Arrizabalaga and Zubimendi introduced to the Arsenal faithful. Their breakthrough came just seven minutes into the restart, as England international Bukayo Saka latched onto a cross from defender Jakub Kiwior and slotted the ball home into the far corner. Saka, later named Man of the Match, made way for 15-year-old Max Dowman -- a product of the club academy -- who impressed with his confidence and flair. Arsenal continued to press for a second goal, but Milan's substitute goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani denied Mikel Merino's header with a full-stretch save in the 75th minute. He was called into action again seven minutes later, tipping Leandro Trossard's close-range effort over the bar to keep the scoreline in Arsenal's favour. "I'm very happy with the attitude and the domination we had shown throughout the game. But there are always things to improve," Arteta said at the post-match press conference. "I have to find that cohesion within the players, and they have to continue to step up to the next level. But we are heading in a good direction." The Londoners next take on fellow Premier League side Newcastle on Sunday. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
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7 hours ago
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Mercato: Al-Ittihad wants to sign Ismaël Bennacer!
Al-Ittihad opens talks with AC Milan for Ismaël Bennacer! Ismaël Bennacer / @ The Saudi club Al-Ittihad has initiated negotiations with AC Milan with the aim of securing the services of Algerian international midfielder Ismaël Bennacer during the summer transfer window. According to renowned Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Al-Ittihad officials have made initial contact with their Milanese counterparts to explore the feasibility of a transfer for Bennacer, who has been identified as a top priority to strengthen the 'Tigers'' midfield. On his official (X) account, Romano specified: 'Al-Ittihad has opened talks with AC Milan for Ismaël Bennacer, considered a midfield option.' He added that Brazilian midfielder Wendel, from Zenit Saint Petersburg, is also on the shortlist of targets for the Saudi club, which is eager to bolster its squad. To recap, Bennacer no longer appears to be part of new Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri's plans, after being loaned out to Olympique de Marseille for the second half of last season. Despite Marseille's desire to keep him, the deal fell through due to Milan's high financial demands and the player's wage expectations.
The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Arsenal stars look baffled as Martin Odegaard is presented with trophy he doesn't even bother to lift
ARSENAL stars were left looking baffled as they were presented with a trophy following their pre-season opener against AC Milan. The 4 Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was presented with the Tridentity Cup after beating AC Milan 4 He then took the trophy over to his team-mates to pose for pictures 4 But he did not even bother to lift it in front of watching fans Credit: Getty The match took place at the Singapore National Stadium in Kallang, which And fans were treated to a trophy ceremony for the Tridentity Cup following the game. However, much like the game itself, it ended up being very subdued. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL He then took the silverware with him as he went to stand over with his team-mates. Many fans would have then expected him to lift it to keep up appearances, despite the relative lack of prestige behind the pre-season gong. But instead, the 26-year-old simply placed the trophy on the ground and bent down to get closer to it for pictures to be taken as team-mates crowded around. After a couple of seconds, the team then dispersed. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK They are set to be bolstered by new signing Cristhian Mosquera, after the defender travelled to join the team despite his transfer from Mikel Arteta says his Arsenal squad are eager to win the Premier League title after coming so close last season Meanwhile, with the move for Viktor Gyokeres all but agreed he is also expected to join the club in Singapore after his £63.5million switch from Sporting Lisbon. He said: "I cannot comment on any player who is not part of our group yet. When we have something concrete to offer, we will do that... "There are a lot of parties and things that we have to bear in mind to get a player over the line and here. I'm very hopeful that we are going to do it very soon. Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates 'There's still a long time in the window and we are seeking still, in terms of numbers. 'We are short and we have to improve the depth and quality of the squad. We are constantly looking in the market. 'Ideally you want it from day one in pre-season. We have done very well so far, I'm very pleased with how the club has supported the improvements that we required in the team. "[Sporting director] Andrea [Berta] and the team have done an excellent job trying to push everything forward. "You see the club ownership and the ambition we have, the alignment we have. There is excitement about the new season. 'There's a long time to go in the window but we still have hopes we can improve the team and we will continue to try and do that. 'Until that happens, focus on the players we have and focus on them.' 4
Straits Times
7 hours ago
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- Straits Times
Italy's Milan wins Tour de France 17th stage, Pogacar retains yellow
VALENCE, France - Italian Jonathan Milan claimed his second victory in this year's Tour de France when he won a crash-disrupted sprint in the 17th stage on Wednesday. Milan prevailed in a 10-man sprint after the peloton was held up behind a massive crash with just one kilometre to go as riders went down on slippery roads in a rainy finish in southeastern France. Eritrean Biniam Girmay was attended to by race doctors. Tadej Pogacar crossed the finish line safely to retain the overall leader's yellow jersey. "I'm really happy and without words, I have to say. After surviving (the ascent to the Mont Ventoux on Tuesday) I didn't survive alone," said Milan, who holds the green jersey for the points classification. "I survived all this with the help of my teammates. I really have to practice this because without all this I would not be here. Maybe I would have already dropped in one of the climbs (of the day). "So, with the help every single day of my teammates, we achieved this result. Today was a really tough stage... We controlled it from the beginning, of course, with the help of some other teams. But they helped me also when I dropped. In the first climb, in the second one, they really did a good pace." Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Judge asks prosecution for more information on Kpods in first case involving etomidate-laced vapes Singapore Male victim of fatal Toa Payoh fire was known to keep many things, say residents Singapore 5 teens arrested for threatening boy with knife, 2 charged with causing hurt Singapore HDB launches 10,209 BTO and balance flats, as priority scheme for singles kicks in Sport Bukayo Saka the difference as Arsenal beat AC Milan at National Stadium Singapore Cyclist charged after allegedly hitting elderly pedestrian, killing him Singapore Over 1.15 million Singaporeans aged 21 to 59 have claimed SG60 vouchers Singapore Singapore Oceanarium will enhance tourism while supporting sustainability: Grace Fu Frenchmen Quentin Pacher and Mathieu Burgaudeau as well as Jonas Abrahamsen of Norway and Italian Vincenzo Albanese broke away early but stood little chance against the collective power of the sprinters' teams. With the peloton breathing down their necks, Abrahamsen went solo with 11km remaining, only to be reined in 4.3km from the line. Milan was the strongest in the reduced sprint, edging out Jordi Meeus of Belgium and Denmark's Tobias Lund Andresen, who were second and third respectively. Thursday's 18th stage is a brutal mountain trek between Vif and the Col de la Loze, one of the most feared ascents in the Tour de France. REUTERS
