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Unlike many negotiations where challengers push for a larger share, the WBO has already settled the financial split. The purse bid won’t change that. It will only determine which promoter wins the right to stage the fight if voluntary talks break down. That leaves Haney with little reason to feel pressured. If he likes the offer presented during negotiations, he can move forward with the mandatory. If he doesn’t, he still has options. Haney can continue discussions before the deadline or even choose to vacate the WBO welterweight title and pursue another fight if he believes bigger opportunities exist elsewhere.…
Manchester United and Arsenal fight over France’s Manu Kone, Nico Williams could be heading to the Premier League champions, and West Ham reject latest Crysencio Summerville offer.Manchester United lead the chase for Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, 25, but face competition for his signature from Arsenal. (L’Equipe – in French), externalThe Gunners have also revived their interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who was part of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad, with the 23-year-old believed to have a £77m release clause. (Teamtalk), externalWest Ham have rejected a second offer from Roma for Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville and the Italian…
Lionel Messi revealed “the pain is immense” after losing the World Cup final, as he spoke for the first time since the defeat. Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in Sunday’s showpiece after Ferran Torres netted an extra-time winner for La Roja, who lifted the trophy for a second time (also in 2010). Messi became just the second ever player to play in three men’s World Cup finals (also 2014 and 2022), after Brazil’s Cafu (1994, 1998, 2002). And at 39 years and 25 days, Messi is also the second-oldest World Cup finalist after Italy’s Dino Zoff in 1982 (40y 133d).…
Devin Haney has a big decision to make regarding his WBO welterweight title. He won the belt back in November with a one-sided win over Brian Norman Jr, dropping the previously unbeaten American before going on to claim a dominant unanimous decision victory. That triumph has gone alongside Haney’s previous reigns as undisputed lightweight champion and WBC super-lightweight champion, but many fans felt it was arguably a career-best performance from ‘The Dream’ as he made a big impact upon his 147lb debut. Speculation has been rife since that win about what Haney plans to do next, with the likes of…
As the final whistle blew in New Jersey, a few Argentina players – including Lionel Messi – slumped to the turf.Others stood there motionless as Spain’s players raced across the pitch in jubilation.Rodri, who had been substituted in extra-time, ran over from the dugout to join his team-mates. As the Manchester City midfielder went past Molina, the Argentina defender appeared to punch Rodri on the arm or stomach. This was the fuse which ignited the trouble.Rodri confronted Molina, but it was the Argentina player who thrust forward in an aggressive manner. Garcia ran over to back up his team-mate at…
The WBO’s decision to schedule a July 27 purse bid for Devin Haney’s mandatory welterweight title defense against Keyshawn Davis has shortened Haney’s timetable. Instead of chasing Shakur Stevenson, Haney would be better served keeping his title and fighting Keyshawn. Keeping the title is the smarter move. Haney gains nothing by giving up the WBO belt before he even knows if a deal with Shakur can be reached. Stevenson has insisted on a 144-pound catchweight, and there is no reason for Haney to surrender one of his biggest bargaining chips before negotiations are finished. The purse bid also creates an…
Another race down another classic circuit, in this case Spa-Francorchamps, left neutered for drivers and so their slow, dissonant discontent rumbles ever onward. In the wake of the Belgian Grand Prix, there was an overwhelming sense they wished to simply escape. Not so much from Spa but away from the numbers.George Russell was at the centre of attention in Belgium, the Mercedes driver’s championship hopes taking a severe blow as, inexplicably to him and his team, his engine did not recover energy through turn one and he was left with no electrical power to deploy. He was swallowed up by…
Chelsea have accelerated their interest in defender Maxence Lacroix after a fresh round of talks with Crystal Palace.The proposed deal is being handled by the ownership of both clubs, with the latest discussions described as positive.Palace have been keen to offer Lacroix – who has three years to run on his existing deal – a new contract, but the player is keen for a new challenge.It is understood The Eagles want a deal worth a minimum £60m for the 26-year-old and have started looking at potential replacements, with Ausburg’s Chrislain Matsima among the players monitored.Lacroix has made 98 appearances for…
Fabrizio Romano has just given an update on one of Chelsea’s biggest remaining moves in this transfer window, as the Blues look to sign a defender. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. Maxence Lacroix’s move to Chelsea is heading in the right direction, according to an update from transfer insider Fabrizio Romano today. Romano says that Chelsea “remain in active talks” for the defender, with the Crystal Palace man as their “priority target.” Negotiations…
In-form British and Commonwealth middleweight champion George Liddard fights for the European title on August 22 against Italy’s Dario Morello.They will meet at London’s York Hall, Bethnal Green, headlining the Saturday show on a bill that sees 12-0 (4 KOs) middleweight prospect Leli Butigieg take on PA Gordon, Jimmy Sains, 12-0 (10 KOs), faces Tom Cowling, 15-1 (4 KOs), for the Commonwealth middleweight title and Bristol starlet Tiah Mai Ayton boxes Ellie Hellewell.There are also spots on the card for Welsh talent Ioan Croft, Louie Ward, Pat McCormack, and Connor Mitchell.The Tony Sims-trained Liddard is 14-0 (8 KOs), and coming…