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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Ligue 1 Forward: Should Frank Move In For Him?
Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Ligue 1 Forward: Should Frank Move In For Him? In a recent report, TuttoJuve revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a keen eye on Olympique Lyonnais forward Georges Mikautadze. It has been stated that Spurs are eyeing a move to bring the Georgian striker to North London this summer. Mikautadze's Impressive Form In French Football Mikautadze enjoyed a decent run of form at the French club in the previous campaign after he produced a string of impressive displays for them in the final third. The Georgia international banged in 17 goals and picked up 11 assists in 47 matches for Lyon last season across all fronts. Advertisement The 24-year-old led the line well and deserves credit for averaging 3.23 shots per 90 minutes in the Ligue 1. He also kept 42.3% of his attempts on target. Mikautadze even distributed possession well based on his pass success rate of 76.5% in the top tier of French football (stats via His current contract at the French club will expire in the summer of 2028. Therefore, Spurs would have to make a convincing offer if they are serious about recruiting the Georgian forward this off-season. TBILISI, GEORGIA – MARCH 23: Georges Mikautadze of Georgia kicks to score a goal during the UEFA Nations League B/C Play-off 2nd Leg match between Georgia and Armenia at Dinamo Arena on March 23, 2025 in Tbilisi, Georgia. (Photo by) Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank Move In For Mikautadze? Mikautadze excels at finding a yard of space for himself to get a few strikes in at goal. He has got the vision to create some inviting chances for his teammates in the final third and is a decent dribbler with the ball at his feet. Advertisement The Georgian talent deserves credit for scoring and creating a handful of goals for his team. Mikautadze is primarily a centre-forward but can also fill in as a left-winger if told to do so. However, only time will tell whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League if Spurs manage to bring him on board this summer. We can expect Mikautadze to add more firepower to Tottenham boss Thomas Frank's frontline. He has what it takes to nail down a regular first-team spot at the North London club next season. At 24, Mikautadze has his best years ahead of him. Therefore, the North London club would be wise to move in for him in this summer transfer period as long as they can get him for a reasonable fee.
New York Post
15 hours ago
- Business
- New York Post
Cristiano Ronaldo's new contract includes staggering $670,000 per day and private jet
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed one of the most lucrative contracts in sports history. The 40-year-old Portuguese striker has signed a two-year contract extension with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassar worth $675 million along the will pay him approximately $670,000 per day, according to The Sun. On top of that, he netted a signing bonus worth over $33 million, which jumps to $52 million if he triggers the second year of his contract. Advertisement Ronaldo was also given a 15 percent ownership stake in the club Al-Nassar, which is estimated to be worth over $45 million. When all of the bonuses and incentives are added up, Ronaldo will be able to earn over $685 million. There's more than money to the deal: the superstar forward will have 16 employees working for him and his family, all paid by Al Nassar. He will also have private jet access during the entirety of his contract. Many believed that Ronaldo was on the way out at the end of the season after he posted a cryptic message on X on May 26: 'This Chapter is over, the story? Still being written. Grateful to all.' Advertisement He nodded to that post in an update on Thursday announcing the extension. 'A new chapter begins,' he wrote on social media. 'Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together.' Many thought Ronaldo would try to join a team competing in the Club World Cup. Advertisement Ronaldo playing for Al-Nassr. AFP via Getty Images Ronaldo hoisting the trophy after winning the UEFA Nations League final AFP via Getty Images However, those sentiments seemed to have shifted after Portugal won the UEFA Nations League final against Spain on penalties. 'The ambition I feel has no finish line. It is consistency, commitment and collective work that will make us better. And that is the task I am working towards. We are starting a new chapter!' he said, according to Portuguese outlet Record. Advertisement The only championship Ronaldo helped Al-Nassar win was the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023. But the lack of results on the pitch for Al-Nassar has not been Ronaldo's fault. He has scored 93 goals in 105 matches with the club, which would be enough to win the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot twice. With Ronaldo locked into a contract for two more years, it's a question whether Al-Nassar can make a push for its first SPL title since signing the star in 2022.
Daily Mirror
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
How to buy England home, away and goalkeeper shirts for Lionesses at Euro 2025
Euro 2022 champions England will defend their title in Switzerland this summer, with Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses getting their campaign underway against France on July 5 England will go into the 2025 Women's European Championships as holders, and they'll be hoping a new kit can become immortalised in another title win. The Lionesses kick off their campaign against France on July 5, before facing the Netherlands and Wales in their other group games. Sarina Wiegman's team have already worn the home kit, giving it a first airing in a 6-0 thumping of Portugal in the UEFA Nations League at the end of May. And now fans can get their own hands on it. The Euro 2025 kits have been manufactured by Nike, and feature twists on traditional designs. The home kit is white, as usual, but with a red and blue print across the chest as well as blue on the sleeves and collar. England's away kit is black, and with flashes of colour on the side. The new goalkeeper kit is green, in a change from the previous orange effort, and has a subtle vertical stripe pattern. "To be a Lioness is to be more than an athlete. It's about respecting tradition while challenging the status quo to build a bright tomorrow," manufacturers Nike say about the kit, which is inspired in part by England kits of years past. That first outing for the new kit couldn't have gone much better. It was a dream evening for striker Aggie Beever-Jones, too, with the youngster bagging a hat-trick on her first Wembley start for her country. "As cliche as it sounds, Sarina literally said it's a new kit, new England today, go out there and put a graft in, basically,' Beever-Jones said after the win. 'I think her words were 'destroy them', in her Dutch accent." England's new Euro 2025 kits are made from Nike's Dri-FIT ADV material, which helps take sweat away from the body "for quicker evaporation". The goal of this is to keep those wearing the kits both drier and more comfortable. In addition to ensuring breathability, Nike have also emphasised the sustainability of the kit. The home and away kits, as well as the goalkeeper kit, are made using sustainable materials - with the shirt and shorts made of at least 80 per cent recycled material as Nike aim to reduce fabric waste and take care over the impact they are making on the planet. England will take to the field in their new kits during this summer's Euros in Switzerland, with their first group game taking place on July 5. You can get your hands on the kits even sooner, though, with all kits available in 'stadium' and 'match kit' formats. All kits are available in kids and little kids sizes as well as a variety of adult sizes. Adult shirts are on sale from £84.99 from a variety of outlets, and you can buy your own via the link below.
CairoScene
a day ago
- Sport
- CairoScene
Cristiano Ronaldo Extends Stay With Al-Nassr Until 2027
Since joining the club, Ronaldo has scored 99 goals in 111 appearances and was the Saudi Pro League's top scorer last season with 35 goals in 41 matches across all competitions. Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new two-year contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, extending his stay in Riyadh until at least 2027. The 40-year-old Portugal captain, who joined Al-Nassr in December 2022 after a high-profile departure from Manchester United, was due to become a free agent at the end of June. However, the extension puts an end to recent speculation about his future. Since joining the club, Ronaldo has scored 99 goals in 111 appearances and was the Saudi Pro League's top scorer last season with 35 goals in 41 matches across all competitions. Although Al-Nassr have yet to win a major trophy during Ronaldo's time at the club, the forward's individual performances have continued to draw global attention. He remains on track to reach 1,000 career goals, with his current total at 938 for club and country. The new deal reportedly maintains Ronaldo's position as the highest-paid footballer in the world, with an annual salary estimated at over USD 240 million. Just weeks ago, Ronaldo helped Portugal win the UEFA Nations League, and he is now expected to lead the national team in a sixth World Cup appearance in 2026. The extension also comes amid uncertainty at Al-Nassr, with former head coach Stefano Pioli leaving the club earlier this week. The club has not yet announced a replacement.
Dubai Eye
a day ago
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Ronaldo extends Al Nassr contract until 2027
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League side said on Thursday, which will keep the Portugal forward at the club past his 42nd birthday. Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr in 2022 after leaving Manchester United to become a free agent, has scored 93 goals in 105 appearances for them in all competitions. "A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together," Ronaldo said in a post on X. Ronaldo arrived in Al Nassr on a two-and-a-half-year contract soon after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. That made him the highest-paid athlete in the world and he has topped the list for the last three years, according to Forbes. At the age of 40, Ronaldo's estimated total earnings are around $275 million. He has shown few signs of slowing down, with the forward leading Portugal to a second UEFA Nations League title this month when they beat neighbours Spain in the final. Ronaldo is also eyeing the 1,000-goal milestone in his career. He has scored 794 goals in club football and 138 for Portugal to take his tally to 932. His arrival in Saudi Arabia opened the floodgates for several high-profile players based in Europe to make the switch to the SPL, such as Ronaldo's former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema. Although Ronaldo has won the Arab Club Champions Cup with Al Nassr, he has been unable to guide them to the SPL title, with their best finish being runners-up in 2022-23 and 2023-24. They finished third last season.
