Paolo Maldini and Leonardo Resign From Italy Roles Over Pirlo's Rejection

15 days ago

Paolo Maldini and Leonardo Resign From Italy Roles Over Pirlo's Rejection

President Malago blocked Pirlo as head coach over his ties to a Russian betting brand, per Romano, prompting the walkout just 10 days into the project. Maldini and Leonardo wanted only Pirlo and refused alternatives. The role has been vacant since Gattuso, with Guardiola and Ancelotti turning it down as Italy reels from missing the World Cup.

By Adit Pujari

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Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin Approached Over a Liverpool Stake

Saverin, worth around $33.2 billion, was contacted weeks ago about Amit Bhatia's syndicate, per Sky News, which could become Liverpool's second-largest shareholder. FSG are open to selling roughly 30%, valuing the club above $6 billion. Amazon founder Bezos has also been approached, though neither he nor Saverin has committed. He was part of a failed 2022 Chelsea bid.

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Vinicius Junior's Camp See an Arsenal Move as Highly Unlikely

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Vinicius Junior's Camp See an Arsenal Move as Highly Unlikely

Those close to Vinicius see an Arsenal move as highly unlikely, per BBC Sport, viewing a switch from Real Madrid as a sideways step rather than progress, especially for a South American who grew up dreaming of the Bernabeu. Arsenal's interest is at an early stage, with a touted $182 million fee dismissed as unrealistic.

By Adit Pujari

Barcelona Planning a Morocco Friendly

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Barcelona Planning a Morocco Friendly

Barcelona are exploring a pre-season friendly in Morocco, per SPORT, aiming to tap a large North African fanbase and open new revenue streams. No opponent or date has been set, with the sporting and commercial departments trying to fit it into a packed schedule. Friendlies in England and Italy are already lined up before the season.

By Adit Pujari

Ilkay Gundogan Reveals Pep Guardiola Offered Him an Assistant Role

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Ilkay Gundogan Reveals Pep Guardiola Offered Him an Assistant Role

Guardiola once told Gundogan to play on and eventually join his staff, but is now without a job himself. "I'd like to take this path after my active career and try. I can imagine that, also for the DFB, in whatever role," Gundogan said. Now 35 and at Galatasaray, he wants to keep playing for now.

By Adit Pujari

Neymar Unlikely to Renew His Contract With Santos, Could Become A Free Agent in December

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Neymar Unlikely to Renew His Contract With Santos, Could Become A Free Agent in December

Per reports, the chances of Neymar signing a new contract with the club are extremely slim. The Brazilian star has tense relations with the club's management, with recurring injuries that have prevented him from completing a full season. Neymar, whose current contract runs till December this year, has eight goals and four assists in 16 matches this season.

By Ankit Sharma

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