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The Star
6 days ago
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- The Star
Soccer-Atletico reach agreement with Feyenoord for defender Hancko's transfer
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Knockout Phase Playoff - First Leg - Feyenoord v AC Milan - Feyenoord Stadium, Rotterdam, Netherlands - February 12, 2025 AC Milan's Santiago Gimenez in action with Feyenoord's David Hancko REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw/File Photo (Reuters) -Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Dutch side Feyenoord for the transfer of Slovak defender David Hancko, the LaLiga club said as they look to close the gap on Barcelona and Real Madrid. Financial details were not disclosed, but Spanish media reported the transfer fee for the 27-year-old Slovakia international to be worth around 30 million euros ($35.30 million). Hancko, who was linked with a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, has made 140 appearances for Feyenoord since his 2022 move, helping them win the Eredivisie in the 2022-23 season. "Atletico and Feyenoord have reached an agreement over the transfer of David Hancko to our club, pending the completion of the medical examination and the signing of his new contract," Atletico, who finished third behind champions Barca and Real Madrid in LaLiga, said in a statement late on Wednesday. ($1 = 0.8500 euros) (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Goa; Editing by Kate Mayberry)
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Milan manifest interest in swapping Gimenez for Dovbyk
The latest reports in Italy suggest that Milan have have swooped in on Roma striker Artem Dovbyk. According to journalist Attilio Malena for Retesport, Milan have reportedly shown interest in Artem Dovbyk, a Roma striker who is highly regarded by Massimiliano Allegri. The new Rossoneri coach really likes the Ukrainian's physical and technical characteristics. Furthermore, in the last few hours, the idea of a swap with Santiago Gimenez has been raised, but details regarding this rumor remain unclear.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
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- Yahoo
'I was doing well… and then he left me out' - Mexico's Santiago Giménez breaks silence on 2022 World Cup snub by Gerardo 'Tata' Martino
Mexico was eliminated in the group stage Martino opted for Rogelio Funes Mori instead Giménez hopes to make his World Cup debut in 2026 Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 WHAT HAPPENED? Santiago Giménez has finally opened up about the painful experience of being left out of Mexico's squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In an interview with YouTuber 'El Escorpión Dorado,' the current AC Milan striker revealed that then-head coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino had told him he was the starting striker - only to cut him at the last moment. "I honestly saw myself on the list," Giménez said. "The last time I was called up, Tata told me: 'You're my starting striker right now, and if you keep playing like this, you'll go to the World Cup.' I started scoring, I was doing well… and then he left me out.' THE BIGGER PICTURE Giménez's exclusion caused backlash at the time, as the striker was enjoying a strong first season with Feyenoord, scoring consistently and impressing with his performances. Despite that, Martino left him off the final squad, arguing that Giménez lacked playing time - a rationale that was heavily questioned by both media and fans. Instead, the Argentine coach called up fellow countryman Rogelio Funes Mori, who was then playing for Monterrey. Funes Mori ended up playing just four minutes during the entire tournament, further fueling criticism toward Martino's decision. WHAT SANTIAGO GIMÉNEZ SAID Giménez also detailed how he learned about the decision and criticized the way it was handled. According to the forward, he was flown to Girona along with Diego Lainez under the impression they would train with the team ahead of the final roster announcement. Just a few hours after landing, however, both were informed - via phone call - that they had been cut. 'They knew it would be a tough decision, so they wanted to get it over with quickly. But the way they did it was wrong - they told me over the phone. I flew to Girona because they said I'd be training in case something happened… like a backup option," Gimenez explained. "Lainez and I arrived, and two hours later, they told us we weren't going. We got on a plane just to turn around and go back to Mexico.' DID YOU KNOW? At just 24 years old, Giménez has yet to make the impact he would've hoped for with the Mexican national team. In 42 appearances for El Tri, the AC Milan striker has scored only five goals.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Napoli, Milan, and Atalanta in the Mix for Udinese Star
Napoli won't go all the way to sign Lorenzo Lucca until they have a chance to bring in Darwin Nunez, which exposes them to other sides' interferences with their pursuit, as Milan and Atalanta have joined in. According to Sky, the Rossoneri reached out to the Friulani to inquire. On the other hand, the talks with the Partenopei slowed down also because the Italian striker's price tag amounts to €40M. The price tag has been considered excessive, at least for now. Advertisement While Napoli and Milan aim to add Lucca to their current strikers, Atalanta quickly shortlisted him after Al-Qadsiah came forward for Mateo Retegui. The Saudi franchise targeted the reigning Serie A capocannoniere after failing to convince Moise Kean to join, Quotidiano Sportivo reports. Like any Bergamaschi player, the marksman isn't for sale but could leave at the right number. The first offer was €50M, and €10M more could do the trick, provided the player signs off on the destination. He didn't outright shut the door during the initial approach, Fabrizio Romano reports (via SOSFanta). As for the Rossoneri, Santiago Gimenez quashed the rumors and stated that, after speaking with the management and Massimiliano Allegri, the idea was for him to stay put (via Calciomercato). Our Take on Napoli Pursuing Lucca, Milan, and Atalanta His unique characteristics make him an easy fit for many teams, even Juventus, should they strike out for other options and want a Jonathan David partner/deputy. However, the issue is that the burgeoning bidding war has made him too expensive to be a complementary piece. The Azzurri are waiting to solve the Victor Osimhen problem before addressing their attack. La Dea usually bounces back quickly when they lose a centerpiece.
Newsweek
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Mexico vs. Honduras Odds, Best Bets: El Tri Favored In Gold Cup Semis
Alexis Vega (center) and Mexico enter the Gold Cup semifinals at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday night as the clear betting favorites vs. Honduras. Alexis Vega (center) and Mexico enter the Gold Cup semifinals at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday night as the clear betting favorites vs. Honduras. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Mexico and USA have owned the CONCACAF Gold Cup since its inaugural edition back in 1991, with one of these countries winning this competition 16 of the 17 times it has taken place. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that oddsmakers expect yet another Mexico vs. USA matchup in the 2025 Gold Cup Final on Sunday. A Mexico-USA final would be the third final between those countries in the last four Gold Cups. But first, USA has to get through a semifinal matchup tonight against a tricky Guatemala side that stunned Canada in the quarterfinals. FIFA No. 17 Mexico has a tough opponent of its own: Honduras (FIFA No. 75), which is coming off an upset win over Panama in the quarterfinals. Oddsmakers see Mexico as the heavy favorites in tonight's game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Mexico have not trailed at any point through four Gold Cup matches, and they have not been scored on since their tournament-opening 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic on June 15. Honduras' Gold Cup run got off to an ugly start in a 6-0 loss to Canada, but Los Catrachos rebounded with group stage wins over El Salvador and Curacao before upsetting Panama in PKs (5-4) last Saturday. Mexico vs. Honduras Betting Odds Below are the odds from three top sportsbooks in the two most popular markets for soccer matches: three-way moneyline and match winner. Gold Cup Semifinal Moneyline Odds: Mexico vs. Honduras The DraftKings, FanDuel and bet365 three-way moneyline odds below apply to today's result after 90 minutes, plus stoppage time. DK FD bet365 Mexico -275 -310 -275 Honduras +850 +850 +800 Draw +390 +380 +375 Gold Cup Semifinal Winner Odds: Mexico vs. Honduras It's also possible to bet on each team's odds to advance tonight. In this market, it doesn't matter whether the winner comes out on top in 90 minutes, extras or PKs. DK FD bet365 Mexico -700 -850 -550 Honduras +450 +490 +350 How to Watch Mexico vs. Honduras Gold Cup Semifinal Kickoff : 10 p.m. ET : 10 p.m. ET TV: FS1/Univision/TUDN Mexico vs. Honduras Betting Analysis, Pick Mexico boasts a couple well-known attacking pieces in AC Milan's Santiago Gimenez and Fulham's Raul Jimenez. To me, though, the biggest question tonight is whether Honduras can crack the Mexico back line, which has combined with keeper Luis Malagon to shut down Suriname, Costa Rica and Saudi Arabia over the last three games. Mexico's back-to-back-to-back clean sheets came while holding Saudi Arabia to 0 shots on goal (1 shot attempt), Costa Rica to 0 shots on goal (6 shot attempts) and Suriname to 2 shots on goal (5 attempts). Honduras has found a way to reach this point of the tournament despite scoring just five goals in four games. The underlying offensive metrics aren't great, either: Honduras' 1.39 expected goals (xG) vs. El Salvador marked the only time in this tournament when it had more than 1.25 xG. Expect Mexico -- which has enjoyed 60 percent of possession in all four of its Gold Cup games to date -- to control the ball tonight and limit Honduras to few, if any, legit scoring chances. I'm not convinced Mexico will win this one with much room to spare on the scoreboard, but I do expect El Tri to replicate the formula that got it here. Mexico vs. Honduras Gold Cup Semifinal Best Bets The best bets in this game are a parlay of Mexico winning plus the Under (the question is whether to go conservative with Under 3.5 or a bit more aggressive with Under 2.5), and Mexico to Win to Zero. And based on Mexico's last three games all featuring two total goals or fewer, Under 2.5 Goals is yet another tempting option, especially at -120. Mexico Win To Zero (-120 at DK) -- 1 unit Under 2.5 Goals (-120 at FD) -- 1 unit Parlay: Mexico to Win + Under 2.5 (+175 at DK) -- 0.5 units Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
