A consortium that includes Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani has completed its takeover of Italian club Sampdoria.
Leeds’ majority shareholder Radrizzani’s company Aser Group and finance company Gestio Capital announced they had concluded a deal to save financially-stricken Sampdoria late on Tuesday night.
In a statement released on Sky Sports Italian reporter Gianluca Di Marzio’s social media sites, Radrizzani said: “We are nothing short of thrilled to be able to announce that we have completed the acquisition of this extraordinary club.
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“The history and coat of arms of Sampdoria are safe and I think my happiness is (for) of all the people who were suffering for these colours.<…
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Motivated by a perceived sense of injustice from the previous weekend, Real Madrid will be determined to finish the task against RB Leipzig in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Carlo Ancelotti s squad enters their home ground with a narrow 1-0 lead from the first leg three weeks ago, a lead that is hardly insurmountable for their Bundesliga counterparts to overcome.
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In the absence of Jude Bellingham due to an ankle injury, Brahim Diaz emerged as a standout performer at the Red Bull Arena, sealing the first leg of their last-16 showdown with a remarkable solo effort. Diaz skillfully maneuvered through Leipzig defence, elegantly finding the top corner with his …
Barcelona have expressed an interest in signing Thomas Partey from Arsenal next summer, according to Spanish outlet Relevo (via ).
The Catalans are believed to be looking for cut-price solutions to strengthen their squad as they battle various financial issues. The Ghana international runs out of contract at the Emirates at the end of this season, and Barcelona obviously see him as a suitable, high-quality option in the transfer market.
Partey has frequently struggled with injuries since joining Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020, and at the age of 31, he has seen his role in Mikel Arteta s squad diminish in importance as that of Declan Rice grows. It has been reported that he s looking for a way to leave North London as a result.
That said, Partey started all…
Liverpool are among the clubs interested in signing Alex Baena from Villarreal, according to . The report has claimed that Liverpool are preparing an offer to secure the services of the 21-year-old Spanish winger, who has a release clause of €35 million in his contract.
Baena has been on the books of Villarreal since 2011 and has established himself in the first team now. The Spain Under-21 international turned out for Villarreal C and Villarreal B in recent years and spent the 2021-22 season on loan at Ginora.
The winger has made six substitute appearances in La Liga for Villarreal so far the season, scoring three goals in the process. Baena has also scored three goals in two UEFA Conference League for the Yellow Submarine so far this campaign.
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While Manchester United might have been minutes away from claiming a crucial Europa League first-leg advantage on Thursday night, Erik ten Hag’s side eventually had to settle for a stunning 2-2 draw against Sevilla.
Although United might have breezed their way to an early 2-0 lead as Marcel Sabitzer bagged a quickfire brace in the opening 17 minutes, the Premier League giants will be ruing what was a missed golden opportunity at Old Trafford.
Despite Brazilian international Antony going close on either side of the half-time break, United suffered major Europa League heartbreak on home soil as both Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire turned into their own net in the final 10 minutes.
With the Old Trafford supporters visibly stunned by an almighty collapse in Manch…
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Following a slow start with a disappointing stalemate at Cagliari in the opening round of Serie A, Roma is keen to recover the points dropped with a home win against Empoli. The game will be played at Stadio Olimpico where the hosts disappointed its fans recently with results below expectations.
While a summer with uncertainty in the Capital continues, Roma is keen to put all the problems behind it and secure the first win in Serie A. Despite the rumours regarding several key players departing before the closing of the current transfer window, the board is still negotiating with Argentinian ace, Paolo Dybala to extend his contract.
Although his future is not settled yet, the excitement in the…
As well as bringing an end to a long-running transfer saga, Cristiano Ronaldo s move to Al Nassr likely brings the curtain down on one of the greatest careers in elite European football history.
The five-time Ballon d Or winner will unquestionably become the highest-profile player to feature in the Saudi Pro League when he makes his debut, but he is by no means the first to make a move of that nature.
A tradition of elite players spending the twilight of their careers in an unfamiliar league – whether for one last payday or to raise the profile of the competition – is long-running.
Here, Stats Perform looks at how a series of other superstars fared after making comparable moves, including all-time greats Pele and Johan Cruyff, and a legendary Spanish midfield…
Marcus Rashford has no intentions of slowing down after continuing his impressive scoring form in Manchester United s 3-0 victory over Leicester City on Sunday.
Rashford was twice on target as United cruised to a straightforward win over Brendan Rodgers side, moving five points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, having played a game more.
The England international has scored 24 times this season across all competitions, his best return in a single campaign, with 16 of those coming in 17 games after the World Cup break.
He has netted 17 goals at Old Trafford in all competitions this term, the most by a player in a single season for United since Wayne Rooney in the 2011-12 campaign.
With a crucial week ahead, in which United face Barcelona in the second…
Inter Milan are interested in signing Manchester United forward Anthony Martial in the summer of 2024, according to . The report has claimed that former Serie A and UEFA Champions League winners are looking to snap up Martial on a free transfer at the end of the season and could try to convince him to sign a pre-contract in January 2024.
Martial is out of contract at United at the end of the season, but the Red Devils have the option to extend it. It remains to be seen if the Premier League club take up the option. The former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners do not want to let Martial go on a free transfer and would like to sell him for a transfer fee in January 2024.
The 27-year-old has been on the books of United since 2015. The French forward has fail…
AS Roma are interested in signing Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar in the summer of 2023, according to . The France international midfielder is out of contract at Ligue 1 outfit Lyon at the end of the season, and Serie A club Roma want to secure his services on a free transfer next summer.
Aouar has been on the books of Lyon since 2009 and has established himself as an important player for the team over the years. The 24-year-old has also played once for the France national football team so far in his career.
The midfielder has made one appearance in Ligue 1 for Lyon so far this season. Last season, Aouar made 29 starts and seven substitute appearances in the league, scoring six goals and providing four assists in the process. The Frenchman made six starts and three substi…