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Juventus sporting director Giovanni Carnevali has confirmed the club are interested in a move for Emiliano Martinez, while the signings of Brahim Diaz, Franck Kessie and Theo Hernandez are less likely. Martinez, who is currently representing Argentina at the World Cup, was set to leave Villa ahead of the 2025-26 season, with Manchester United reportedly interested at the time. However, the goalkeeper stayed at Villa Park and helped them win the Europa League and secure fourth place in the Premier League. Since he joined Villa from Arsenal in 2020, after helping the Gunners win the FA Cup, only Ederson (70),…
Shakur Stevenson has already ruled out one possible opponent following his move to Zuffa Boxing, saying he has no interest in facing fellow Zuffa fighter Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela. The matchup had been discussed by fans on social media after Valenzuela publicly called for the fight, but Stevenson made it clear he would reject the bout if it were offered. “I’m turning the fight down publicly right now just in case that they do come to the table and say, ‘Oh, we want to fight Rayo.’ Shakur will not be fighting Rayo,” Shakur said to ESPN. “That will not be happening.”…
“Mikel is incredible,” Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said after the quarter-final win. “He has many qualities. He is a player that across the whole World Cup could have played in whatever team and done great. “For us he is the standard of this idea, of this model. It is a pleasure to have him, and others but especially him. We know that without fail he is always there.”Always there he may be, but Merino himself feared he would not be fit enough to play at this World Cup.”The fact of being here a few months ago was unthinkable,”…
Former WBA Regular super featherweight and Interim featherweight world champion Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna is set to make his bare-knuckle boxing debut on Saturday, July 18, at the James L. Knight Center in Miami.Fighting in the co-main event of an International Professional Bare-Knuckle League tournament, 37-year-old Fortuna, 39-7-1 (28 KOs), of the Dominican Republic, will face Medellin, Colombia’s 36-year-old Alejandro Munera, who is 8-9-4 (7 KOs) as a boxer and 2-0 (2 KOs) in the bareknuckle version of the sport.The two combatants have agreed to compete at 155 lbs. A speedy, aggressive southpaw, Fortuna will become one of the most accomplished…
Djokovic said he hoped to come back “at least once more” – and he is, ultimately, still beating players that, in theory, should have time and youth on their side.He has been relaxed at this year’s championships, from hitting sessions on the outer courts with his son to joking around with a ball girl during his second-round match.It also feels as though there has been a switch in the way crowds receive him.For a time, Djokovic was cast as the villain – the disruptor to the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalry that so engrossed fans. More emotive and more vocal, Djokovic…
Chelsea are open to selling Alejandro Garnacho, but right now their conditions won’t be met by any of the interested parties. 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. Rumours about transfers for several Chelsea players have been circulating, and in recent days it’s been Alejandro Garnacho’s name we’ve seen mentioned the most. Fabrizio Romano has just put out a Tweet with more detail about the winger’s situation. The Italian transfer insider has just informed the…
Betfred Super LeagueWigan (6) 30Tries: Cartwright, Kerr, Eckersley, McDermott, Daniel Goals: Keighran 5Warrington (12) 18Tries: Hopoate, Irwin, Ashton Goals: Irwin 3Wigan Warriors’ young stand-ins held off the challenge of Warrington Wolves to move to within two points of Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos.Josh Cartwright, Taylor Kerr, Kian McDermott and Austin Daniel all repaid the faith of head coach Matt Peet by scoring their first senior tries after filling gaps left by the Warriors’ injury troubles.Wigan lost star full-back Jai Field on the morning of the match with a back injury and they were soon 12-0 down as Warrington’s Albert Hopoate…
Southend United amuse fans with The Simpsons themed video on social media, revealing their fixture list for the 2026/27 season. It’s the time again, the National League this morning revealed the fixture lists for its three divisions, and it seems Southend have come up with a creative way of announcing them. The dates and opponents, along with a collection of clips from old episodes of the much loved cartoon show, some on the nicknames of Southend’s opponents, others a cheeky dig. The club’s social media has gone on to get hundreds of likes, along with thousands of views, many having…
The Principality Stadium has hosted late-night boxing before, including Joe Calzaghe’s fight with Mikkel Kessler in November 2007 which began at 02:00.Joshua has twice previously fought in the Welsh capital, defeating Carlos Takam in October 2017, as well as Joseph Parker a year later.A spokesperson for the WRU, which owns and operates the Principality Stadium, said: “We’d be delighted to host this fight.”We are very keen to attract more boxing to the stadium, which has a rich history in the sport, enhanced by its closeable roof, unrivalled sight lines and unique city centre location.”November has been mooted as the preferred…
Mohamed Salah’s financial demands putting off Saudi clubs, Bayern Munich rebuff Real Madrid move for Michael Olise, Barcelona agree to sign Karim Adeyemi Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, 34, could be pricing himself out of a move to the Saudi Pro League, with clubs baulking at the Egypt international’s financial demands. (Sun), externalBayern Munich have told Real Madrid to forget signing their France forward Michael Olise, 24, who is off limits this summer. (Marca), externalBorussia Dortmund and Germany attacker Karim Adeyemi, 24, is heading to Barcelona in a 31m euros (£26m) deal. (Bild – in German), externalArsenal and Liverpool are…