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3 days ago
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Milan set date for Ricci medical and contract signing
Italy international Samuele Ricci is expected to undergo his medical and sign the necessary documents to become a new Milan player by the end of the week, as the Rossoneri close in on their first permanent arrival of the 2025 summer transfer window. Ricci is expected to move to Milan from Torino by the end of the week after the two clubs shook hands over a €25m deal, worth €23m guaranteed and up to €2m in additional bonuses. Advertisement The 23-year-old is expected to put pen to paper on a four-year contract with an option for an additional 12 months, reportedly worth around €2.5m per season in wages. AS Roma's Enzo Le Fee (R) vies for the ball with FC Torino's Samuele Ricci during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and FC Torino at the Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 31 October 2024. EPA-EFE/ETTORE FERRARI When will Ricci complete Milan move? According to Tuesday's updates, Ricci is expected to undergo his Rossoneri medical and then sign off on the final details of his move on Thursday. predicts that an official announcement from the club will arrive shortly afterwards. Samuele Ricci and Youri Tielemans Italy-Belgium EPA-EFE/ETTORE FERRARI The 10-time Italy international is not the only midfielder expected to arrive in San Siro this summer, though, as Luka Modric is also expected to come in on a free transfer at the end of his Real Madrid duties this summer, while negotiations continue for Ardon Jashari. Torino, meanwhile, are expected to intensify discussions with Empoli for former Chelsea midfielder Tino Anjorin as a replacement for the departing Ricci.
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3 days ago
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Juventus boss gushes over Luka Modric and Xabi Alonso – ‘Someone like him is born every 300 years'
Juventus boss gushes over Luka Modric and Xabi Alonso – 'Someone like him is born every 300 years' Juventus manager Igor Tudor had nothing but praise for Real Madrid legend Luka Modric ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 clash. Speaking at his press conference ahead of his side's Round of 16 tie against Real Madrid, Tudor highlighted how special Modric is, both as a player and a person. Advertisement 'In a country like Croatia, with fewer than 4 million people, someone like Luka is born every 300 years. He's a source of pride for our entire country,' Tudor said. He also pointed out that while everyone knows Modric as an amazing footballer, not everyone realises how humble and kind he is off the pitch. Tudor added with a smile, 'I love him very much, and I hope he keeps enjoying himself because he's only 40.' Modric's future and Tudor's respect for Real Madrid Although nothing is official yet, Modric is widely expected to join AC Milan after the Club World Cup. This potential move would keep the 39-year-old maestro in Europe, where fans could continue to enjoy his incredible game in Serie A. Advertisement For Milan, signing Modric would bring experience and world-class quality to their midfield, making them even stronger. Igor Tudor has nothing but praise for Modric and Alonso. (Photo by) Tudor did not stop at praising Modric; he also spoke highly of Real Madrid's new manager Xabi Alonso. 'I expect great things from him,' Tudor said, appreciating the work Alonso has done so far. He described Real Madrid as a team known for their effort and teamwork, and he knows his side faces a tough challenge. 'Everyone wants to beat Madrid. You have to see it as an opportunity, play with focus but also courage,' he told his players. Advertisement Tudor finished by saying Juventus are working hard to prepare for the match, showing respect for Madrid's success in recent years. 'Tomorrow we have a difficult match, we will analyse it carefully. We shouldn't talk about the players. 'I have a lot of respect, but I tell my players that in the end, these are the best matches. Everyone wants to beat Madrid, you have to treat it like that, as an opportunity, with focus but also courage ,' he stated. 'We have a lot of respect for this team, a team that has always been good in these tournaments over the last 10 years, in all competitions. 'We want to advance, we want to play our cards right. We're preparing as best we can, and then we'll see what happens,' he concluded. Source: MARCA
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4 days ago
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Sucic: ‘Fantastic' to play against Modric in Milan derby
Sucic: 'Fantastic' to play against Modric in Milan derby New Inter signing Petar Sucic would be delighted to meet his compatriot Luka Modric in a Milan derby next season: 'I aim to challenge myself to a new level on multiple fronts.' The Croatia international joined the Nerazzurri at the start of June and has already made his debut in the Club World Cup. Advertisement Sucic failed to win the Croatian title last season on the final matchday, before joining Inter. Sucic: 'I aim to challenge myself at Inter' epaselect epa11661068 Petar Sucic (L) and Borna Sosa (R) of Croatia celebrate a goal during the UEFA Nations League group A1 match between Poland and Croatia in Warsaw, Poland, 15 October 2024. EPA-EFE/Piotr Nowak POLAND OUT 'It was tough, and that only makes me even hungrier,' he told Repubblica. 'At Inter, I aim to challenge myself to a new level on multiple fronts. That's why I am here.' Sucic confirmed that his compatriots, Mateo Kovacic, Ivan Perisic, and Marcelo Brozovic, three former Inter stars, advised him to move to San Siro. Next season, the 21-year-old will also cross paths with one of his idols, Modric, who is on the verge of joining Milan. Sucic opens up about meeting Modric in Milan derby BARCELONA, SPAIN – MAY 11: Luka Modric of Real Madrid CF looks on during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by) 'Let him sign. I won't call him until that moment. I watched his football for ten years, playing against him would be fantastic,' said the Inter midfielder. Advertisement 'I didn't have posters of anyone. I studied him [Modric], Iniesta, Xavi and Sergio Busquets. I liked Arsenal's style of play, but I don't want to imitate anyone. I want to be remembered for who I am,' Sucic concluded. The Croatian midfielder has signed a contract with the Serie A giants until 2030. He has made three substitute appearances for Inter at the Club World Cup, providing one assist. The 21-year-old has one goal in nine appearances with the senior Croatian national team.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
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Wimbledon star who idolises Luka Modric broke down in tears and nearly quit tennis after cruellest defeat of her career
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DONNA VEKIC walks alongside Croatian greats Luka Modric and Josko Gvardiol in her homeland. Having reached the Wimbledon semi-finals and earned an Olympic silver medal last summer, the 29-year-old achieved hero status in the Balkan country. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Donna Vekic posed for a picture with Croatian legend Luka Modric in April Credit: Instagram / @donnavekic 6 Vekic, 29, followed Josko Gvardiol in working with Mackage Credit: Mackage 6 Vekic is hoping to go even further at Wimbledon this year Credit: Getty Vekic rubbed shoulders with Modric at the Laureus Awards back in April, while she has since joined Gvardiol in becoming an ambassador for luxurious fashion brand Mackage. Hot on the heels of becoming the latest of her country's sporting icons, the 5ft 10in star enthusiastically told SunSport of Modric: "He's the biggest hero in Croatia. "Everywhere around the world when they ask me where I'm from, I say 'Croatia' and they say 'ah, Modric'. Luka Modric is a great guy, Gvardiol is also amazing, playing for Man City. 'He was the one before me, now it's me and it's great company to be in.' READ MORE IN SPORT HAPPY EVIAN AFTER Raducanu & Alcaraz grow closer as pair spotted with arms round each other On the court, last summer was bittersweet for Vekic, having suffered the most heartbreaking defeat of her career following a blistering run to the Wimbledon semis. In arguably the most memorable match of last year's tournament, the likeable star broke down in tears during the closing stages of her 2-6 6-4 7-6 defeat to Italy's Jasmine Paolini. The loss made Vekic want to quit tennis for a while… but just weeks later she had brushed it off to win Olympic silver. On the quick turnaround, Vekic said: 'I was lucky that the Olympics was so close to Wimbledon because if they weren't then I think I would have been done for a while. It was really heartbreaking. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK BBC's Wimbledon line-up in full Presenters: Clare Balding, Isa Guha, Qasa Alom, Gigi Salmon, Clare McDonnell, Steve Crossman Commentators: Andrew Castle, Chris Bradnam, James Burridge, Naomi Cavaday, Matt Chilton, Andrew Cotter, Katharine Downes, Paul Hand, Abigail Johnson, Robbie Koenig, David Law, Nick Lester, Ronald Mcintosh, Alison Mitchell, Nick Mullins, Pete Odgers, Simon Reed, Candy Reid, Andy Stevenson, Russell Fuller, Jonathan Overend, Iain Carter, Sara Orchard, Maz Farookhi, Claire Thomas, James Gregg, Delyth Lloyd, Chris Dennis, Shourjo Sarkar, Shabnam Younus-Jewell Pundits: John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, Tracy Austin, Tim Henman, Annabel Croft, Joe Durie, Colin Fleming, Daniela Hantuchova, Dom Inglot, Anne Keothavong, Alicia Molik, Ryan Harrison, John Lloyd, Nick Monroe, Arvind Parmar, Louise Pleming, Sam Smith, Liz Smylie, Mel South, Todd Woodbridge, Jayant Mistry, Louise Hunt, Katie O'Brien, Kim Clijsters, Laura Robson, Naomi Broady, Mark Woodforde, Jeff Tarango, Leon Smith, Coco Vandeweghe, Greg Rusedski, Daniele Hantuchova, Cara Black, Marion Bartoli 'I went back to Croatia and tried to forget about it but everywhere I went people had been watching and would be like 'bad luck, bad luck' - but then the next question was 'how you doing for the Olympics?' and I was like 'Oh my God, really?' 'I didn't want to go - I was ill, I was injured, it was tough. But then when I got to Paris, the energy of the village, of other athletes from other sports really brought me up.' Donna Vekic bursts into tears after 'insane' hawk-eye call in record-breaking Wimbledon semi-final Now back in SW19 - 12 months on from her heartache - Vekic now believes that she can walk with the swagger of a tournament favourite. 'Coming on grass, no one will like to see me in the draw,' Vekic confidently told SunSport. "Women's tennis is at such a high level now, everyone is playing such good tennis so really everyone has a chance to beat everyone and you have to be 100 per cent every match." Vekic opens her Wimbledon campaign against Australia's Kimberly Birrell, and is a potential third round opponent for British No2 Katie Boulter. Following her run in 2024, however, Vekic has her eyes on a far greater prize. "Things came together last year, hopefully they will again this year and maybe I can go a little bit further," she confidently claimed. When SunSport pointed out that any further would mean reaching the final, Vekic didn't shy away from her ambition, adding: "There's not much further, once you get so close to it you feel, you see that you are there, and that you can go for the title. "I don't see why not." 6 The 29-year-old lost a heartbreaker to Jasmine Paolini in last year's semi-finals Credit: Sunday Times 6 Vekic remains a fan favourite wherever she goes Credit: Getty
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5 days ago
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Wimbledon star who idolises Luka Modric broke down in tears and nearly quit tennis after cruellest defeat of her career
DONNA VEKIC walks alongside Croatian greats Luka Modric and Josko Gvardiol in her homeland. Having Advertisement 6 Donna Vekic posed for a picture with Croatian legend Luka Modric in April Credit: Instagram / @donnavekic 6 Vekic, 29, followed Josko Gvardiol in working with Mackage Credit: Mackage 6 Vekic is hoping to go even further at Wimbledon this year Credit: Getty Vekic rubbed shoulders with Hot on the heels of becoming the latest of her country's sporting icons, the 5ft 10in star enthusiastically told SunSport of Modric: "He's the biggest hero in Croatia. "Everywhere around the world when they ask me where I'm from, I say 'Croatia' and they say 'ah, Modric'. Luka Modric is a great guy, Gvardiol is also amazing, playing for 'He was the one before me, now it's me and it's great company to be in.' Advertisement READ MORE IN SPORT On the court, last summer was bittersweet for Vekic, having suffered the most heartbreaking defeat of her career following a blistering run to the Wimbledon semis. In arguably the most memorable match of last year's tournament, the likeable star The loss made Vekic want to quit tennis for a while… but just weeks later she had brushed it off to win Olympic silver. On the quick turnaround, Vekic said: 'I was lucky that the Olympics was so close to Wimbledon because if they weren't then I think I would have been done for a while. It was really heartbreaking. Advertisement Most read in Sport Exclusive BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK BBC's Wimbledon line-up in full Presenters: Clare Balding, Isa Guha, Qasa Alom, Gigi Salmon, Clare McDonnell, Steve Crossman Commentators: Andrew Castle, Chris Bradnam, James Burridge, Naomi Cavaday, Matt Chilton, Andrew Cotter, Katharine Downes, Paul Hand, Abigail Johnson, Robbie Koenig, David Law, Nick Lester, Ronald Mcintosh, Alison Mitchell, Nick Mullins, Pete Odgers, Simon Reed, Candy Reid, Andy Stevenson, Russell Fuller, Jonathan Overend, Iain Carter, Sara Orchard, Maz Farookhi, Claire Thomas, James Gregg, Delyth Lloyd, Chris Dennis, Shourjo Sarkar, Shabnam Younus-Jewell Pundits: John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, Tracy Austin, Tim Henman, Annabel Croft, Joe Durie, Colin Fleming, Daniela Hantuchova, Dom Inglot, Anne Keothavong, Alicia Molik, Ryan Harrison, John Lloyd, Nick Monroe, Arvind Parmar, Louise Pleming, Sam Smith, Liz Smylie, Mel South, Todd Woodbridge, Jayant Mistry, Louise Hunt, Katie O'Brien, Kim Clijsters, Laura Robson, Naomi Broady, Mark Woodforde, Jeff Tarango, Leon Smith, Coco Vandeweghe, Greg Rusedski, Daniele Hantuchova, Cara Black, Marion Bartoli 'I went back to Croatia and tried to forget about it but everywhere I went people had been watching and would be like 'bad luck, bad luck' - but then the next question was 'how you doing for the Olympics?' and I was like 'Oh my God, really?' 'I didn't want to go - I was ill, I was injured, it was tough. But then when I got to Paris, the energy of the village, of other athletes from other sports really brought me up.' Donna Vekic bursts into tears after 'insane' hawk-eye call in record-breaking Wimbledon semi-final Now back in SW19 - 12 months on from her heartache - Vekic now believes that she can walk with the swagger of a tournament favourite. Advertisement 'Coming on grass, no one will like to see me in the draw,' Vekic confidently told SunSport. "Women's tennis is at such a high level now, everyone is playing such good tennis so really everyone has a chance to beat everyone and you have to be 100 per cent every match." Vekic opens her Wimbledon campaign against Australia's Kimberly Birrell, and is a potential third round opponent for British No2 Katie Boulter. Following her run in 2024, however, Vekic has her eyes on a far greater prize. Advertisement "Things came together last year, hopefully they will again this year and maybe I can go a little bit further," she confidently claimed. When SunSport pointed out that any further would mean reaching the final, Vekic didn't shy away from her ambition, adding: "There's not much further, once you get so close to it you feel, you see that you are there, and that you can go for the title. "I don't see why not." 6 The 29-year-old lost a heartbreaker to Jasmine Paolini in last year's semi-finals Credit: Sunday Times Advertisement 6 Vekic remains a fan favourite wherever she goes Credit: Getty 6 The Croatian has been practising on the lawns on SW19 Credit: Getty
