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Barcelona remain relaxed about Torres’ situation despite the growing uncertainty surrounding his future. They say they will speak to him when he returns to training, as planned. He was not a regular starter under Hansi Flick last season and ended the campaign with 21 goals and three assists in 49 appearances. But he is one of the club’s most trusted and versatile attacking options, rotating primarily with Robert Lewandowski – who has since signed for Chicago Fire – as a central striker while also providing cover across the front three.Barcelona are ultimately keen to extend his contract but any new…
Crystal Palace have money to spend following Maxence Lacroix’s departure, but replacing him will not be straightforward. The French defender completed a £52 million move to Chelsea last week, ending an excellent two-year spell at Selhurst Park. Lacroix had become a commanding figure in Palace’s back line. His speed allowed the defence to hold a higher position, while his ability to cover open spaces was particularly valuable whenever the wing-backs pushed forward. His exit has left Pierre Sage needing another experienced centre-back before a season featuring both Premier League and Europa League football. Palace are close to adding Takehiro Tomiyasu…
Saul Alvarez is open to a rematch with Terence Crawford, though negotiations would have to begin at a nine-figure payday. Asked during a recent interview whether $75 million apiece could lure Crawford out of retirement, Alvarez laughed before raising his asking price to $100 million. The Mexican star also admitted he wants another opportunity after one of the few defeats of his career. “They need a little bit more for me,” Alvarez said to CBS Mornings. “We can start with that and negotiate. But yes, why not? As fighters, we always want revenge. He is a great fighter. I always…
Windows were smashed and petrol bombs hurled at former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan’s residence after he joined ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s first public media interaction since her 2024 removal from power, in which she vowed to return in December.Police said a group of people attacked Shakib’s ancestral home in Magura town, about 170 km (105 miles) southwest of the capital Dhaka on Wednesday, causing a fire on the upper floor of the residence. The property was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported.Reuters was unable to reach Shakib for comment on the attack. The attack…
Gakpo finished last season with a higher expected-goals total (8.59), more shots (87), more assists (five) and more big chances created (10) than any of Spurs’ forward options, despite playing in a Liverpool side whose Premier League title defence ended with a fifth-place finish.Richarlison scored more league goals, but attempted 26 fewer shots and created only half as many big chances. Solanke, limited by injury, produced just 20 shots and one big chance created, while Tel also fell short across several of the key attacking measures. Randal Kolo Muani, who spent last season on loan at Spurs before joining Juventus…
Jeremy Monga believes it was a “no-brainer” to join Manchester City as he explained his reason for snubbing Arsenal. Monga was seeking a move away from Leicester City this summer after the Foxes were relegated to League One. The 17-year-old is the third-youngest player to appear in a Premier League match, and drew interest from some of the top clubs in the country. Monga looked set to join Premier League champions Arsenal, though he made a late switch to City, who are coached by former Leicester boss Enzo Maresca. The teenager revealed he was close to joining the Gunners, but…
Moses Itauma is deemed by many to be the future of the heavyweight scene, but in the eyes of one British boxing icon, there is one fellow heavyweight who could be the youngster’s ‘kryptonite’. Itauma is set to square-off with Flilp Hrgovic in a bout to determine the new IBF heavyweight world champion later this month, following Tuesday’s news that IBF #1 contender Frank Sanchez has agreed a step-aside deal. As a result, by accepting an IBF title challenge, Itauma has lost his position as the WBO mandatory challenger, that would have seen him poised for a shot at the…
It was only when Arminio, from Gloucester, started sixth form in 2024 he first got a taste of athletics, having previously played football which he says he “never took too seriously”.”My coaches always knew I was quick but it wasn’t until I started track that I knew how quick I could be,” he said.Through his school he was invited to compete against other athletes from the county and eventually qualified for a regional championships. From there, he joined Gloucester Athletics Club and linked up with his now coach Justin Smith.Since starting consistent training, Arminio’s sprint times have improved markedly and…
Saul Canelo Alvarez believes his loss to Terence Crawford had less to do with physical readiness than his state of mind on fight night last September. The former undisputed super middleweight champion completed a strong training camp before facing Crawford, but he admitted he was not mentally locked in once the opening bell rang. Canelo believes that lapse caused him to abandon the fundamentals that had carried him through the biggest victories of his career, contributing to one of the few defeats on his record. “You cannot control the results,” Alvarez said. “Even when you do everything good, things don’t…
Derry City chairman Philip O’Doherty has said that the decision to part ways with manager Tiernan Lynch was one that had only been finally arrived at quite quickly.The Brandywell club announced the departure of Lynch on Wednesday after a disappointing season to date.The Candystripes sit sixth in the Premier Division table and have won just one of their past seven games.The former Larne double title winning boss had been manager of Derry since November 2024 and guided them to a second place finish in the league last season, plus qualification for European competition.O’Doherty told BBC Sport NI that it was…