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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Inter Milan change stance on Rasmus Hojlund transfer as Man Utd dealt fresh blow
Inter Milan contacted Manchester United to discuss the availability of Rasmus Hojlund in the summer transfer window but a permanent move to San Siro now looks unlikely Manchester United's hopes that Inter Milan would follow up their enquiry with a bid for misfiring £72million striker Rasmus Hojlund have taken a huge hit. Inter targeted two new strikers after finishing second in Serie A and then being hammered by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League Final. But they have spent £20m on Parma's Ange-Yoan Bonny and are ready to give teenager Francesco Pio Esposito more game-time. He capped a fine performance against River Plate in the Club World Cup with his first goal for them. That would close the door on a permanent move for Denmark international Hojlund, although Inter could still offer a 12-month loan option with an obligation to buy. United are willing to listen to offers for every member of their squad this summer after their disastrous season. The 22-year-old has also been linked with a move to Napoli, although their first-choice target is Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez. Hojlund expects to start the season with United, having been asked about his future during the June international window. "I have a contract until 2030, so I expect to play for Manchester United," he told Danish broadcaster TV2. "I'm looking forward to going on a summer vacation, and then I'm fully dedicated to the project that's underway." "I know I can't get much out of reading things. I know what the facts are, and that is that I have a contract with Manchester United until 2030. I expect to play there, so I'm just getting ready for some summer vacation and then hopefully a good pre-season." Hojlund also enjoys working with Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim, as he declared in March: "I'm focused on the task with Ruben because that project is incredibly exciting. Should Manchester United sell Rasmus Hojlund? Have your say in the comments section. " Erik [ten Hag] was of course one of the reasons why I moved to Manchester United. He was doing something good and was a talented coach, but it didn't work out, and that's how it is. "I'm still very happy to be at Manchester United. It's the club I've always dreamed of playing for. And I'm really happy for Ruben. He's a cool character and a cool person." Amorim has also suggested that we're yet to see the best of the Dane, saying last month: "I'm happy. Of course all the team has to improve, but the way he runs, he fights for every ball, loses a lot of duels, wins some duels. But he is improving. I'm really happy with him, he just needs to continue working hard and better things will come." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
NBC Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Paul Pogba officially has a new club, signing free agent deal with AS Monaco
Paul Pogba will be back on the pitch this season, signing a two-year contract with AS Monaco. The 32-year-old is returning from a doping suspension that cost him nearly two full years of his career. Pogba last played Sept. 2, 2023 for Juventus against Empoli in Serie A play. MORE — Mbeumo, Eze in transfer rumor mill A four-year ban was reduced to 18 months, and the World Cup winner will take his next steps in France's top flight. Pogba has 423 senior appearances between Juventus and Manchester United, scoring 73 times with 90 assists. He has 91 caps for France and 11 goals for Les Bleus. He was a part of four scudetti winners at Juventus and helped the team to the Champions League Final. Pogba won the Europa League with Man United in 2016-17 and was a part of their runner-up finish in 2020-21. How have two years away from club football affected Pogba's sharpness and ceiling? That's the biggest question here, because Pogba anywhere near his best is world class and there's no doubt he'll be motivated to get back to winning ways.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inter star Taremi travelled 1,000km by car to escape bombing
Inter centre-forward Mehdi Taremi found himself trapped in Tehran during the bombing of Iran, so reportedly travelled 1,000km to reach safety. The striker had gone home to visit family during the down time between the Champions League Final and the start of training for the FIFA Club World Cup. Taremi trapped in Iran Mehdi Taremi Inter (Photo by) However, in this brief pause, the Iran international was unable to leave Tehran due to the bombing from Israel and eventually the USA too. Advertisement It meant he had to miss the tournament, which curiously is being played in the United States of America, as the airspace around Iran was shut down. Even with a ceasefire in place, there are still no tickets being sold for flights out of Iran, so Taremi had to travel by car. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 21: Players of FC Internazionale Milan pose for a team photograph prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, he had to traverse over 1,000km on the road to reach Bushehr, the city where he was born and still has family there. He remains in daily contact with Inter and spoke to new coach Cristian Chivu, reassuring his teammates and colleagues that he is safe. Taremi had even been sticking to a personalised training regime to keep himself in shape, although his chances of making it out before pre-season are now extremely slim. He might've played his last game for Inter anyway, with reports of approaches from Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Besiktas.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Tom Brady and David Beckham's friendship started in the most unexpected way
What happens when a global soccer legend gets a surprise call from his son about hanging out with NFL royalty? That unexpected moment turned into a two-decade-long friendship between David Beckham and Tom Brady. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During the 2025 Champions League Final at Munich's Allianz Arena, Beckham revealed the unlikely beginnings of their bond—one that started with a simple park playdate and evolved into a global camaraderie. UCL Final sparks nostalgic reveal Brady and Beckham were seen enjoying the match from the VIP box as part of a live 'Beckham & Friends' broadcast. Surrounded by global icons like Tom Cruise and Thierry Henry, the two football legends laughed and reminisced. That's when Beckham shared the surprising way they first connected—during his time with LA Galaxy in the MLS. 'We had an away game when I was playing with LA Galaxy,' Beckham recalled. 'Romeo called me and said, 'I'm going to throw balls over the park with Tom.' I said, 'Tom who?' He said, 'Tom Brady.'' Beckham & Friends LIVE — UCL Final Best Bits | Tom Cruise, Tom Brady and Odell Beckham Jr. Victoria Beckham helped kick it off As Beckham explained, it was actually his wife Victoria who facilitated the meetup. Brady had contacted her to ask if one of the Beckham kids could join his son for a casual play session in the park. That friendly invite ended up building the foundation for a transatlantic friendship. 'Tom had got in touch with Victoria and said he was taking his son over to the park and asked if one of the boys would like to join,' Beckham added during the broadcast. That one interaction became the start of something long-lasting. Over the years, Brady and Beckham have continued to grow closer, bonding over business, family, and their shared love for sport. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In 2023, Brady followed in Beckham's footsteps by investing in soccer, becoming co-owner of Birmingham City F.C., while Beckham remains the face of Inter Miami, a club he co-founded in 2018. In 2024, the duo made headlines again when they were spotted spending time with Lionel Messi after his historic Inter Miami signing. Their off-field chemistry was once again on display. Business, bromance… and matchmaking? Rumors about a possible business collaboration between Brady and Beckham swirled in late 2024, with Life & Style reporting that the pair were exploring joint ventures. The report also highlighted Victoria Beckham's humorous attempt to help the newly single Brady get back into the dating scene. According to the article, Victoria described Brady as 'one of the most eligible guys on the planet' and even wanted to introduce him to one of her friends—believing he'd been single 'for a long time now' after his 2022 divorce from Gisele Bündchen. Also read: No business projects have officially launched yet, and Brady remains single. But their bond clearly runs deeper than PR or partnerships. From an ordinary day in a park to shared moments on the global stage, the Brady-Beckham friendship is a story of timing, trust, and one unexpected call.
Scottish Sun
19-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Explosive detail that could tie Costa Del Sol assassination to Daniel clan amid fears of deadly reprisals on streets
A CAPTURED phone holds the key to proving the assassination in Spain of two Scots crime figures is linked to their Daniel gang rivals, sources claim. Cops seized the mobile device from an alleged hitman suspected of shooting dead Ross Monaghan, 43, and Eddie Lyons Jnr, 46, in a Costa del Sol boozer. 8 Ross Monaghan was shot dead seconds after pal Eddie Lyons Jnr on May 31. Credit: The Scottish Sun 8 Eddie Lyons Jnr died after watching the Champions League final in a boozer. 8 Monaghans bar in Fuengirola where the two Lyons kingpins were killed. 8 Spanish police chief Pedro Agudo Novo spoke at a press conference this week. Insiders say it contains data allegedly linking Michael Riley, 44, to hoods who Spanish detectives reckon are behind the double murder plot. We told how Monaghan and Lyons were gunned down after watching the Champions League Final on TV at Monaghan's Irish Bar in Fuengirola. Now crime-fighters are at odds over who ordered the hit — with Scots detectives insisting there is 'no intelligence' linking the slayings to the gangland turf war here despite Spanish cops' claims. Riley faces an extradition hearing in London today which could see him sent to Spain to face allegations he was involved in the double murder. Monaghan's grieving family insisted their Glasgow enemies were not to blame for the hit. It is now believed they may have got this info from cops in Scotland who were unaware of the phone recovered when Riley was arrest on an international warrant in Liverpool last Friday. A source said: 'A phone in a crime like this will be gold-dust to investigators. 'It's said to contain info linking the murders back to Scotland - and to the wider Daniel crime organisation. 'It appears Police Scotland weren't made aware of this discovery and are out the loop. It's not a good look for them. 'That's why there's this bizarre situation where cops here are saying it's not linked to the Daniels and Lyons war - but police in Spain are adamant it is.' Horror moment Scots gangster Ross Monaghan is shot dead by hitman at Spanish pub as staff & punters flee in terror A relative of murdered Monaghan previously said: 'The one thing people need to know is the Daniels are not behind this.' And Police Scotland this week again insisted the clan had no link to the slayings. Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston said: 'We're not aware of any current evidence which suggests the deaths of these two men are linked to the recent criminal attacks in Scotland being investigated as part of Operation Portaledge.' But that was contradicted by cops in Malaga who alleged on Thursday that the suspect was a 'member of the Daniel gang'. 8 CCTV footage of the incident was broadcast on Spanish TV 8 Associates of Mark Richardson, above, have been targeted by underworld rivals Credit: The Scottish Sun 8 Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel and family members have been targeted by gang thugs Credit: Spindrift 8 Former Union Bear Ross 'Miami' McGill is said to have ordered a wave of attacks Associates of the Daniels and caged cocaine boss Mark Richardson have been targeted by hoods run by Dubai-based hood Ross 'Miami' McGill, 31. He blames Richardson lackeys for conning him by using fake notes in a £500,000 cocaine deal. An underworld source backed the Spanish police conclusions over who was behind the Monaghan's Bar massacre. And he warned the bloodshed is certain to continue as Scotland's warring gangs seek payback. The carnage began in March amid claims Dubai-based hood Ross 'Miami' McGill, 31, sought revenge after blaming Richardson associates for using fake notes in a dodgy £500,000 cocaine deal. Our insider said: 'This war is going to get worse because everyone is convinced the Daniel mob sent the Liverpudlian hitman. 'He's an associate linked to a mob who have supplied Daniels and Mark Richardson with drugs and armaments. 'The Daniels have worked with Liverpool for years. The Lyons and their Irish Kinahan associates are reeling from this.' 'It's only a matter of time before there is more bloodshed.' The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said: 'We will offer support to Police Scotland and provide any guidance that may be required.'
