4 hours ago
What happened to them?
Exiled, without a contract, or without playing time... we've listed a few names who have fallen off the radar this year.
After our first episode, where we mentioned Benjamin Bourigeaud, Juan Bernat, and Renato Sanches.
Today, we can talk about the sad situation of Dele Alli, who has never found a club again due to personal problems.
On this list, we can also mention three players who haven't played in months: Lucas Moura and Donny van de Beek, both seriously injured, but also Kalvin Phillips, who has been left out of the squad at City.
#bernat
Exiled, without a contract, or without playing time... we've listed a few names who have fallen off the radar this year.
After our first episode, where we mentioned Benjamin Bourigeaud, Juan Bernat, and Renato Sanches.
Today, we can talk about the sad situation of Dele Alli, who has never found a club again due to personal problems.
On this list, we can also mention three players who haven't played in months: Lucas Moura and Donny van de Beek, both seriously injured, but also Kalvin Phillips, who has been left out of the squad at City.
#bernat
5 hours ago
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club amid uncertainty over his future.
The 25-year-old, who signed a long-term deal with the club last year, has been linked with a move to Inter Milan and Everton.
De Zerbi says he sees Spence as an important part of his plans despite increased competition in his role after a summer of significant spending.
Spurs have spent a club record £237m so far this summer as they rebuild their squad after narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day of last season's Premier League.
"I repeat what I said to Djed, and to Lucas [Bergvall]," De Zerbi said, referencing comments he made about the in-demand Sweden midfielder a day earlier.
#year
The 25-year-old, who signed a long-term deal with the club last year, has been linked with a move to Inter Milan and Everton.
De Zerbi says he sees Spence as an important part of his plans despite increased competition in his role after a summer of significant spending.
Spurs have spent a club record £237m so far this summer as they rebuild their squad after narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day of last season's Premier League.
"I repeat what I said to Djed, and to Lucas [Bergvall]," De Zerbi said, referencing comments he made about the in-demand Sweden midfielder a day earlier.
#year
5 hours ago
Editor's note: As mentioned in the match report yesterday, in a departure from our usual structure I've elaborated on some talking points based on observations I made at the ground as well as a match report; as such, I've done some deeper ******* ysis rather than the high-level talking points we might typically cover.
A fascinating encounter last night in Sydney saw Tottenham Hotspur come out the victors in their latest preseason hit-out against Sydney FC. With Roberto De Zerbi naming a stronger side than the one he selected against Auckland FC, Spurs started on the front foot and looked much the better side, without being able to convert that dominance into goals, with an excellent Mathys Tel free kick Spurs' lone goal. Following Sydney FC equalizing in the second half, the match went to penalties where Spurs held their nerve to win the shootout 2-4, with Joe Lacey hitting the post and Martin Dubravka saving Alexandar Popovic's attempt.
Here's a deep dive into a few things I took away from Spurs' latest preseason fixture.
In preseason, it's always hard to determine tactically what exactly is due to managerial instructions, the opposition, the players on the pitch, or a combination of all three. What was clear though was that Spurs were very much operating in an asymmetrical nature in a variation to their typical 4-2-3-1.
The midfield was clearly set up as a two, with Conor Gallagher in front of Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray as a #10 ; however, Gallagher often was dropping back to link play and Bergvall routinely pushed forward, as well as at times moving out into wide areas while Solomon at times tucked in. This at times left Gray as the sole holding role.
#preseason #times #i 've #gallagher
A fascinating encounter last night in Sydney saw Tottenham Hotspur come out the victors in their latest preseason hit-out against Sydney FC. With Roberto De Zerbi naming a stronger side than the one he selected against Auckland FC, Spurs started on the front foot and looked much the better side, without being able to convert that dominance into goals, with an excellent Mathys Tel free kick Spurs' lone goal. Following Sydney FC equalizing in the second half, the match went to penalties where Spurs held their nerve to win the shootout 2-4, with Joe Lacey hitting the post and Martin Dubravka saving Alexandar Popovic's attempt.
Here's a deep dive into a few things I took away from Spurs' latest preseason fixture.
In preseason, it's always hard to determine tactically what exactly is due to managerial instructions, the opposition, the players on the pitch, or a combination of all three. What was clear though was that Spurs were very much operating in an asymmetrical nature in a variation to their typical 4-2-3-1.
The midfield was clearly set up as a two, with Conor Gallagher in front of Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray as a #10 ; however, Gallagher often was dropping back to link play and Bergvall routinely pushed forward, as well as at times moving out into wide areas while Solomon at times tucked in. This at times left Gray as the sole holding role.
#preseason #times #i 've #gallagher
6 hours ago
Paris FC have signed Italy international winger Luca Koleosho (21) from EFL Championship side Burnley FC, both sides have announced. Koleosho already spent the second half of the past Ligue 1 campaign on loan with Les Parisiens. He played 18 games and logged four goal contributions. L'Equipe understands that Paris FC have agreed to a 10 to €15m transfer fee with the Clarets, including add-ons.
Koleosho has signed a five-year deal with PFC. "We were determined to bring him back", said Paris FC Sporting Director Marco Neppe. "Luca is young and possesses great qualities; his profile perfectly matches the team's needs. We are certain that he will be able to realize his full potential here and contribute to the future successes of Paris FC."
GFFN | Bastien Cheval
#ligue
Koleosho has signed a five-year deal with PFC. "We were determined to bring him back", said Paris FC Sporting Director Marco Neppe. "Luca is young and possesses great qualities; his profile perfectly matches the team's needs. We are certain that he will be able to realize his full potential here and contribute to the future successes of Paris FC."
GFFN | Bastien Cheval
#ligue
21 hours ago
Teenage forward Luca Williams-Barnett stole the show in Tottenham's 4-2 penalty shootout win over Sydney FC in a sign of how the club have changed.
The 17-year-old, who started the second half on the left but moved into his favoured attacking midfield position, opted for the first penalty and nonchalantly chipped a panenka down the middle.
It preceded a shootout in which Sydney FC duo Joe Lacey and Alexander Popovic hit the post and had a penalty saved by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, with Sandro Tonali, debutant Andrew Robertson and Dane Scarlett all scoring to secure victory after a 1-1 draw.
Williams-Barnett stole the show to such an extent that his manager Roberto De Zerbi was describing him as a "precious diamond" after the match.
He added: "We have to work on him in the final third and he must work hard on his physicality. I've worked with a lot of young players in my time and he's a potentially special player."
#show #luca
The 17-year-old, who started the second half on the left but moved into his favoured attacking midfield position, opted for the first penalty and nonchalantly chipped a panenka down the middle.
It preceded a shootout in which Sydney FC duo Joe Lacey and Alexander Popovic hit the post and had a penalty saved by goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, with Sandro Tonali, debutant Andrew Robertson and Dane Scarlett all scoring to secure victory after a 1-1 draw.
Williams-Barnett stole the show to such an extent that his manager Roberto De Zerbi was describing him as a "precious diamond" after the match.
He added: "We have to work on him in the final third and he must work hard on his physicality. I've worked with a lot of young players in my time and he's a potentially special player."
#show #luca
22 hours ago
Roberto De Zerbi has told Lucas Bergvall he must show the "right spirit" if he wants to stay at Tottenham amid speculation linking the midfielder with a move away from the club.
The uncertainty comes after Bergvall made his first pre-season start in Spurs' 1-1 draw with Sydney FC on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old endured a challenging 2025-26 campaign, making only 17 starts and frequently playing out of his preferred position. This summer has seen further competition arrive in the centre of midfield with the big-money signings of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.
It is understood that bids from Nottingham Forest and Newcastle for Bergvall this month have been rejected. However, the midfielder could still depart Tottenham before the transfer window closes, driven by his desire for regular first-team football in the upcoming season.
Despite De Zerbi speaking positively about the Swedish international staying at Spurs after the Sydney draw, an element of the unknown persists regarding immediate plans for Bergvall.
#TOTTENHAM
The uncertainty comes after Bergvall made his first pre-season start in Spurs' 1-1 draw with Sydney FC on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old endured a challenging 2025-26 campaign, making only 17 starts and frequently playing out of his preferred position. This summer has seen further competition arrive in the centre of midfield with the big-money signings of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.
It is understood that bids from Nottingham Forest and Newcastle for Bergvall this month have been rejected. However, the midfielder could still depart Tottenham before the transfer window closes, driven by his desire for regular first-team football in the upcoming season.
Despite De Zerbi speaking positively about the Swedish international staying at Spurs after the Sydney draw, an element of the unknown persists regarding immediate plans for Bergvall.
#TOTTENHAM
23 hours ago
Tottenham Hotspur continued their unbeaten pre-season with a penalty shootout victory over Sydney FC after a 1-1 draw in Australia, where Mathys Tel produced the game's standout moment with a spectacular first-half free-kick.
The French forward opened the scoring in the 29th minute, curling a superb effort into the top-right corner from 25 yards to cap an impressive opening-half display. Sydney hit back after the interval through Takahiro Sekine, but Martin Dúbravka's save in the shootout proved decisive before Dane Scarlett converted the winning penalty to seal a 4-2 victory.
Tel's display came amid continued links between Tottenham and Manchester City winger Savinho. Having completed his permanent £30 million move from Bayern Munich earlier this summer, the 20-year-old continued his encouraging start to life as a Spurs player with another eye-catching performance on the left flank.
Roberto De Zerbi rotated his squad throughout the contest, handing Lucas Bergvall his first pre-season minutes after the midfielder returned to action amid uncertainty over his future. The Swede started in midfield before making way at half-time for club-record signing Sandro Tonali, who made his latest pre-season appearance.
Andy Robertson also featured for the first time in Tottenham colours after coming on during the second half. The Scotland captain was handed the armband for his 25-minute cameo, created two chances, forced a save with a low effort and calmly converted his penalty in the shootout.
#victory
The French forward opened the scoring in the 29th minute, curling a superb effort into the top-right corner from 25 yards to cap an impressive opening-half display. Sydney hit back after the interval through Takahiro Sekine, but Martin Dúbravka's save in the shootout proved decisive before Dane Scarlett converted the winning penalty to seal a 4-2 victory.
Tel's display came amid continued links between Tottenham and Manchester City winger Savinho. Having completed his permanent £30 million move from Bayern Munich earlier this summer, the 20-year-old continued his encouraging start to life as a Spurs player with another eye-catching performance on the left flank.
Roberto De Zerbi rotated his squad throughout the contest, handing Lucas Bergvall his first pre-season minutes after the midfielder returned to action amid uncertainty over his future. The Swede started in midfield before making way at half-time for club-record signing Sandro Tonali, who made his latest pre-season appearance.
Andy Robertson also featured for the first time in Tottenham colours after coming on during the second half. The Scotland captain was handed the armband for his 25-minute cameo, created two chances, forced a save with a low effort and calmly converted his penalty in the shootout.
#victory
1 day ago
Caeleb Dressel is back.
The nine-time Olympic gold medalist went out first and held off a stacked field to win the men's 100 freestyle in 47.70 on night one of U.S. Nationals. This marks his fastest swim since the 2024 Olympic Trials in a statement effort that the former Olympic champion in this event is trending toward his old form. It capped a big day for Dressel, who had already served notice with a sub-48 prelims swim earlier in the day.
Four men broke 48 seconds in the final, a level of depth that can energize fans of Team USA. Brooks Curry took second in 47.81, Patrick Sammon was third in 47.87, and Virginia's Maximus Williamson, fresh off his impressive freshman year, grabbed to fourth in 47.93. Perhaps most notably, American Record holder Jack Alexy was seventh, a sign he's saving his best for the Pan Pacific Championships in August. Jerry Fox, Grant House and Henry McFadden rounded out the field.
The other headline swim of the night came in the women's 100 freestyle, where Virginia's Anna Moesch broke her own American Record in 51.88.
full recap below, along with a photo-finish women's 200 fly and a wire-to-wire win from World Champion Luca Urlando in the men's 200 fly.
#broke
The nine-time Olympic gold medalist went out first and held off a stacked field to win the men's 100 freestyle in 47.70 on night one of U.S. Nationals. This marks his fastest swim since the 2024 Olympic Trials in a statement effort that the former Olympic champion in this event is trending toward his old form. It capped a big day for Dressel, who had already served notice with a sub-48 prelims swim earlier in the day.
Four men broke 48 seconds in the final, a level of depth that can energize fans of Team USA. Brooks Curry took second in 47.81, Patrick Sammon was third in 47.87, and Virginia's Maximus Williamson, fresh off his impressive freshman year, grabbed to fourth in 47.93. Perhaps most notably, American Record holder Jack Alexy was seventh, a sign he's saving his best for the Pan Pacific Championships in August. Jerry Fox, Grant House and Henry McFadden rounded out the field.
The other headline swim of the night came in the women's 100 freestyle, where Virginia's Anna Moesch broke her own American Record in 51.88.
full recap below, along with a photo-finish women's 200 fly and a wire-to-wire win from World Champion Luca Urlando in the men's 200 fly.
#broke
2 days ago
The Green Bay Packers announced four roster moves ahead of the start of training camp, including a swap of international exemption players.
The team released kicker Lucas Havrisik and edge rusher Dante Barnett and signed tight end Thomas Yassmin and kicker Lenny Krieg on Tuesday.
The kicker swap means Krieg will now represent the competition for rookie Trey Smack, while the addition of Yassmin provides a healthy body at tight end, where the Packers are dealing with injuries to Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave (both on the PUP list) to start camp.
Krieg made a 57-yard field goal and his lone extra point attempt during the preseason with the Atlanta Falcons in 2025.
Yassmin, a former Rugby player, played 42 snaps during the preseason with the Denver Broncos in 2024 and 13 with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025. He has never appeared in a regular season game.
#krieg #packers #green
The team released kicker Lucas Havrisik and edge rusher Dante Barnett and signed tight end Thomas Yassmin and kicker Lenny Krieg on Tuesday.
The kicker swap means Krieg will now represent the competition for rookie Trey Smack, while the addition of Yassmin provides a healthy body at tight end, where the Packers are dealing with injuries to Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave (both on the PUP list) to start camp.
Krieg made a 57-yard field goal and his lone extra point attempt during the preseason with the Atlanta Falcons in 2025.
Yassmin, a former Rugby player, played 42 snaps during the preseason with the Denver Broncos in 2024 and 13 with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025. He has never appeared in a regular season game.
#krieg #packers #green
2 days ago
Fabio Paratici has wasted no time stamping his mark on this Fiorentina squad. He's brought in 5 new players already and more are coming. That's good news: the Viola needed to refresh a stale, ailing group. What I'm interested in, though, is the senior players the new sporting director has sold. No, I don't mean outcasts like Lucas Beltrán and Amir Richardson and Alessandro Bianco. I don't mean unfortunate salary casualty Robin Gosens. No, I mean all the academy-trained talent in the system.
Until the Viola create a B-team, it will lose a crop of academy kids every summer. Most of them never had a chance of breaking through to the first team. For the handful who might have the quality, finding an acceptable path within the club is difficult. The most common outcome is what happened to, say, Eduard Duțu last year: a promising young defender, he ended up on 7 loan deals before leaving Florence for good last year without ever making a senior appearance. Guys like Luca Ranieri—loans to Foggia, Ascoli, SPAL, and Salernitana before breaking through—are the exception. It's rare for to see one of these youngsters take that final step.
Young players matter to fans in a way they don't to the club itself. For fans, every 17-year-old who dribbles a 3rd-tier defender in preseason becomes a future star. That's not just luxurious thinking. We need that fantasy—the academy contains untold riches—because it reinforces two narratives that sustain us, especially through the lean years. First, we get to believe that we know ball and can identify buried talent because that allows us to think of ourselves as knowledgeable, superior, and in control of something over which we actually exert no control. Second, we get to think that Fiorentina is doing something better than other clubs, allowing us to enjoy vicarious success and prove to ourselves that there's a reason to support an organization that constantly falls short.
The other bit is that fans connect with kids they've watched grow up more than they do with senior players brought in on the open market. There are Borja Valero exceptions, of course, but in a vacuum, we'd all prefer an academy product more than a player of equal talent who transferred in. It demonstrates that the club's process is successful. It also provides a connection to the city: every time you see a kid like Tommaso Martinelli post a picture of himself as a child in the Curva Fiesole, it reinforces the depth of feeling the locals have for the club in a way that nothing else can.
Fiorentina has enjoyed unprecedented success at youth level in the Commisso era. Daniele Galloppa led the kids to their first scudetto in 43 years, adding that trophy to 4 Coppe Italia and 2 Supercoppe since the 2019-2020 season. There's been a rich seam of talent at the RBCVPetc, churning out senior internationals (Federico Chiesa, Jan Mlakar, Michael Kayode), promising youngsters (Daniele Ghilardi, Edoardo Pierozzi, Costantino Favasuli) and steady veterans dotting t
Until the Viola create a B-team, it will lose a crop of academy kids every summer. Most of them never had a chance of breaking through to the first team. For the handful who might have the quality, finding an acceptable path within the club is difficult. The most common outcome is what happened to, say, Eduard Duțu last year: a promising young defender, he ended up on 7 loan deals before leaving Florence for good last year without ever making a senior appearance. Guys like Luca Ranieri—loans to Foggia, Ascoli, SPAL, and Salernitana before breaking through—are the exception. It's rare for to see one of these youngsters take that final step.
Young players matter to fans in a way they don't to the club itself. For fans, every 17-year-old who dribbles a 3rd-tier defender in preseason becomes a future star. That's not just luxurious thinking. We need that fantasy—the academy contains untold riches—because it reinforces two narratives that sustain us, especially through the lean years. First, we get to believe that we know ball and can identify buried talent because that allows us to think of ourselves as knowledgeable, superior, and in control of something over which we actually exert no control. Second, we get to think that Fiorentina is doing something better than other clubs, allowing us to enjoy vicarious success and prove to ourselves that there's a reason to support an organization that constantly falls short.
The other bit is that fans connect with kids they've watched grow up more than they do with senior players brought in on the open market. There are Borja Valero exceptions, of course, but in a vacuum, we'd all prefer an academy product more than a player of equal talent who transferred in. It demonstrates that the club's process is successful. It also provides a connection to the city: every time you see a kid like Tommaso Martinelli post a picture of himself as a child in the Curva Fiesole, it reinforces the depth of feeling the locals have for the club in a way that nothing else can.
Fiorentina has enjoyed unprecedented success at youth level in the Commisso era. Daniele Galloppa led the kids to their first scudetto in 43 years, adding that trophy to 4 Coppe Italia and 2 Supercoppe since the 2019-2020 season. There's been a rich seam of talent at the RBCVPetc, churning out senior internationals (Federico Chiesa, Jan Mlakar, Michael Kayode), promising youngsters (Daniele Ghilardi, Edoardo Pierozzi, Costantino Favasuli) and steady veterans dotting t
2 days ago
The Packers can't get their kicking situation settled, and Tuesday's transactions showed that the position is still a work in progress.
The Packers drafted Trey Smack out of Florida in the sixth round this spring. They also had Lucas Havrisik on their roster to compete with Smack.
But the team released Havrisik on Tuesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
The Packers signed Lenny Krieg to replace Havrisik in the competition, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Krieg tried out with the team on Monday.
#krieg
The Packers drafted Trey Smack out of Florida in the sixth round this spring. They also had Lucas Havrisik on their roster to compete with Smack.
But the team released Havrisik on Tuesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
The Packers signed Lenny Krieg to replace Havrisik in the competition, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Krieg tried out with the team on Monday.
#krieg
2 days ago
West Ham United defender Jean-Clair Todibo is attracting transfer interest from Napoli, according to respected transfer journalist Gianluca DiMarzio.
The Hammers signed the Frenchman two years ago for big money, but he has struggled to live up to expectations in England.
West Ham do not necessarily need the funds following the big-money sales of Crysencio Summerville and Mateus Fernandes.
However, Todibo's inconsistent performances, and perhaps desire to play in a more prominent league, could push him out of the London Stadium.
The Italian club is searching for replacements for the injured Alessandro Buongiorno. They are eyeing several options, including Tiago Gabriel, Benoit Badiashile, and Federico Gatti.
#transfer #napoli
The Hammers signed the Frenchman two years ago for big money, but he has struggled to live up to expectations in England.
West Ham do not necessarily need the funds following the big-money sales of Crysencio Summerville and Mateus Fernandes.
However, Todibo's inconsistent performances, and perhaps desire to play in a more prominent league, could push him out of the London Stadium.
The Italian club is searching for replacements for the injured Alessandro Buongiorno. They are eyeing several options, including Tiago Gabriel, Benoit Badiashile, and Federico Gatti.
#transfer #napoli
2 days ago
GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers are waiving their franchise record holder for longest field goal made in a game.
The Packers are moving on from Lucas Havrisik on the eve of training camp, a source told PackersNews. Havrisik kicked in only three games last season, but among his four field goals was a franchise-long 61 yarder last October in Arizona.
Havrisik, initially signed as an injury replacement for veteran Brandon McManus, made all four of his field goal attempts. He was 7-of-9 on extra points, both misses coming on a blustery day at the New York Giants.
The Packers signed Lenny Krieg earlier July 28. Krieg will get a chance to compete with Trey Smack, a rookie drafted in the sixth round this spring.
This article originally appeared on Packers News: Packers to waive kicker Lucas Havrisik | source
#field #green #krieg
The Packers are moving on from Lucas Havrisik on the eve of training camp, a source told PackersNews. Havrisik kicked in only three games last season, but among his four field goals was a franchise-long 61 yarder last October in Arizona.
Havrisik, initially signed as an injury replacement for veteran Brandon McManus, made all four of his field goal attempts. He was 7-of-9 on extra points, both misses coming on a blustery day at the New York Giants.
The Packers signed Lenny Krieg earlier July 28. Krieg will get a chance to compete with Trey Smack, a rookie drafted in the sixth round this spring.
This article originally appeared on Packers News: Packers to waive kicker Lucas Havrisik | source
#field #green #krieg
2 days ago
Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, in addition to any other options listed. Let's get into it!
Galatasaray vs Venezia, 12p: It looks like Gianluca Busio was not in Venezia's squad for their 3-0 friendly win over Turkish club Galatasaray.
Lens vs Crystal Palace, 1p: Chris Richards and Palace meet French club RC Lens in a friendly.
PSV vs FC Eindhoven, 2p: Ricardo Pepi, Sergiño Dest, and PSV meet cross-town FC Eindhoven in a traditional preseason friendly known as the Lichtstadderby (Light City Derby).
Rosario Central vs Racing, 8:15p on FOX Deportes, FOX One, Fubo, ViX, TyC Sports: Matko Miljevic and Racing Club meet Rosario Central in the second matchday of Argentina's top league.
#meet #central
Galatasaray vs Venezia, 12p: It looks like Gianluca Busio was not in Venezia's squad for their 3-0 friendly win over Turkish club Galatasaray.
Lens vs Crystal Palace, 1p: Chris Richards and Palace meet French club RC Lens in a friendly.
PSV vs FC Eindhoven, 2p: Ricardo Pepi, Sergiño Dest, and PSV meet cross-town FC Eindhoven in a traditional preseason friendly known as the Lichtstadderby (Light City Derby).
Rosario Central vs Racing, 8:15p on FOX Deportes, FOX One, Fubo, ViX, TyC Sports: Matko Miljevic and Racing Club meet Rosario Central in the second matchday of Argentina's top league.
#meet #central
2 days ago
Newcastle United have walked out of the race to sign Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie (20) with their Premier League rivals Sunderland AFC now the clear favourites to sign the France U21 international, according to The Guardian. The Black Cats, who are set to compete in the UEFA Europa League next season, have already secured an agreement on personal terms with Methalie over a five-year contract, as reported yesterday by RMC.
The 20-year-old is billed as one of the best French prospects in the left-back role, with a senior France bow expected in a few years with Lucas Digne and Théo Hernandez entering the twilight of their career. Methalie has been extensively scouted by Eddie Howe's Magpies, but the latter have opted against submitting a bid this summer. Aston Villa also enquired about the Toulouse left-back.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval
#back #newcastle #united
The 20-year-old is billed as one of the best French prospects in the left-back role, with a senior France bow expected in a few years with Lucas Digne and Théo Hernandez entering the twilight of their career. Methalie has been extensively scouted by Eddie Howe's Magpies, but the latter have opted against submitting a bid this summer. Aston Villa also enquired about the Toulouse left-back.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval
#back #newcastle #united
2 days ago
The Official World Golf Ranking has been updated for the week of July 28, 2026 with Scottie Scheffler earning the ****** le of the planet's best player.
After his fifth runner-up finish of the season, Scheffler's lead on No. 2 has strengthened even more. Meanwhile, LIV Golf's Lucas Herbert has moved into the top 50 after his record victory in the UK.
The OWGR system is calculated by awarding points from eligible tours and events to participating players over a rolling two-year period. Players are ranked weekly based on the amount of points they earn divided by the number of events they played in to reach an average total. Points hold their full value for a 13-week period and are then reduced in equal decrements. The current ranking for the Top 50 golfers in the world appear below.
See the full ranking here
Rank
#World #week #official #golf
After his fifth runner-up finish of the season, Scheffler's lead on No. 2 has strengthened even more. Meanwhile, LIV Golf's Lucas Herbert has moved into the top 50 after his record victory in the UK.
The OWGR system is calculated by awarding points from eligible tours and events to participating players over a rolling two-year period. Players are ranked weekly based on the amount of points they earn divided by the number of events they played in to reach an average total. Points hold their full value for a 13-week period and are then reduced in equal decrements. The current ranking for the Top 50 golfers in the world appear below.
See the full ranking here
Rank
#World #week #official #golf
2 days ago
Detroit — First, off came the shoes.
Then, off came the gloves — well, at least, what passes for that in the mostly congenial world of professional golf.
Longtime PGA Tour player Lucas Glover expressed annoyance with a fellow pro — or pros — on Monday when he clarified the strange incident that happened during Sunday's final round of the 3M Open in Minnesota. After making a birdie putt on the 10th hole at TPC Twin Cities, Glover turned around, walked back to the collar of the green and removed his golf shoes before walking back to the hole to retrieve his ball.
Glover then walked off the green in his socks, carrying his shoes. The clip of the incident quickly went viral.
In a statement Monday, Glover explained his reasoning. It turns out, a player — or players — had complained to a tournament official that Glover's metal spikes were causing damage to the greens, around the holes.
#shoes #Monday #player
Then, off came the gloves — well, at least, what passes for that in the mostly congenial world of professional golf.
Longtime PGA Tour player Lucas Glover expressed annoyance with a fellow pro — or pros — on Monday when he clarified the strange incident that happened during Sunday's final round of the 3M Open in Minnesota. After making a birdie putt on the 10th hole at TPC Twin Cities, Glover turned around, walked back to the collar of the green and removed his golf shoes before walking back to the hole to retrieve his ball.
Glover then walked off the green in his socks, carrying his shoes. The clip of the incident quickly went viral.
In a statement Monday, Glover explained his reasoning. It turns out, a player — or players — had complained to a tournament official that Glover's metal spikes were causing damage to the greens, around the holes.
#shoes #Monday #player
2 days ago
Lazio consider AC Milan centre-forward Santiago Gimenez as a priority target, even though signing the Mexican remains a tall order.
The 25-year-old has been on the Aquile's shortlist since his time at Feyenoord. The striker ended up joining Milan on a €30 million deal in January 2025, but has been enduring difficult times at San Siro. Following the arrival of Goncalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain, Gimenez may have become surplus to requirements at Ruben Amorim's court. But can Lazio seize the opportunity?
In recent weeks, reports in Italy and England have linked the Biancocelesti with Armando Broja. The 24-year-old is an Albanian striker who rose through the ranks at Chelsea, but is now coming off a disappointing campaign at Burnley. He only scored a single goal in 24 Premier League appearances.
According to Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Broja might be on Lazio's watchlist, but Angelo Fabiani and company aren't keen to sign the Albanian international. Instead, they prefer to wait for more enticing opportunities to arise in the coming weeks, especially Gimenez, a profile well-admired by Gennaro Gattuso.
Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla also confirms Lazio's interest in the Mexican international, but notes that the operation remains difficult, as the capital side would have to overcome several hurdles.
#broja
The 25-year-old has been on the Aquile's shortlist since his time at Feyenoord. The striker ended up joining Milan on a €30 million deal in January 2025, but has been enduring difficult times at San Siro. Following the arrival of Goncalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain, Gimenez may have become surplus to requirements at Ruben Amorim's court. But can Lazio seize the opportunity?
In recent weeks, reports in Italy and England have linked the Biancocelesti with Armando Broja. The 24-year-old is an Albanian striker who rose through the ranks at Chelsea, but is now coming off a disappointing campaign at Burnley. He only scored a single goal in 24 Premier League appearances.
According to Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Broja might be on Lazio's watchlist, but Angelo Fabiani and company aren't keen to sign the Albanian international. Instead, they prefer to wait for more enticing opportunities to arise in the coming weeks, especially Gimenez, a profile well-admired by Gennaro Gattuso.
Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla also confirms Lazio's interest in the Mexican international, but notes that the operation remains difficult, as the capital side would have to overcome several hurdles.
#broja
2 days ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — LaMonte Wade Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the go-ahead run in a four-run ninth inning, and the Houston Astros came back to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 on Monday night.
The Astros rallied in their final at-bat on a hit, two walks, two errors and two hit batters to hand the Angels their ninth loss this season when leading after eight innings.
Houston trailed 4-0 after three, but Taylor Trammell homered for a second straight game and the fifth time this season to cut it to 4-1 in the fourth.
Jeremy Peña doubled leading off the eighth against Ryan Zeferjahn, extending his hitting streak to nine games. Yordan Alvarez hit an RBI single to make it 4-2.
José Fermin (3-2) hit Trammell with a pitch leading off the ninth. Christian Walker singled and Trammell scored to make it 4-3 when second baseman Vaughn Grissom let Lucas Spence's potential double-play grounder go through his legs for a costly error.
#houston
The Astros rallied in their final at-bat on a hit, two walks, two errors and two hit batters to hand the Angels their ninth loss this season when leading after eight innings.
Houston trailed 4-0 after three, but Taylor Trammell homered for a second straight game and the fifth time this season to cut it to 4-1 in the fourth.
Jeremy Peña doubled leading off the eighth against Ryan Zeferjahn, extending his hitting streak to nine games. Yordan Alvarez hit an RBI single to make it 4-2.
José Fermin (3-2) hit Trammell with a pitch leading off the ninth. Christian Walker singled and Trammell scored to make it 4-3 when second baseman Vaughn Grissom let Lucas Spence's potential double-play grounder go through his legs for a costly error.
#houston
5 days ago
Leeds United are pushing to complete one of the biggest signings of their summer by bringing Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford to Elland Road.
According to talkSPORT, Leeds are already in 'advanced talks' with City and the 23-year-old is leaning towards a move to Elland Road.
Leeds have been searching for a new first-choice keeper since Karl Darlow joined Manchester United.
Lucas Perri was Leeds' first-choice keeper last season, but his performances were far from convincing, forcing the club to explore other options.
Leeds can also turn to Alex Cairns, but they've now set their sights on Trafford, making him the leading candidate to take over between the posts.
#leeds #first #keeper
According to talkSPORT, Leeds are already in 'advanced talks' with City and the 23-year-old is leaning towards a move to Elland Road.
Leeds have been searching for a new first-choice keeper since Karl Darlow joined Manchester United.
Lucas Perri was Leeds' first-choice keeper last season, but his performances were far from convincing, forcing the club to explore other options.
Leeds can also turn to Alex Cairns, but they've now set their sights on Trafford, making him the leading candidate to take over between the posts.
#leeds #first #keeper
6 days ago
Front Row Motorsports will lead the NASCAR Truck Series starting lineup for the race at Lucas Oil Raceway in July. Layne Riggs won the pole for the 2026 TSport 200 at Lucas Oil this weekend. Chandler Smith will join Riggs on the front row for Friday night's event. It is Riggs' third pole position of the 2026 Truck Series season.
Nick Sanchez and Christian Eckes will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, Ben Rhodes, Harrison Burton, Justin Haley, Conor Daly, Toni Breidinger, and Frankie Muniz all start 20th or worse for Friday's event. Justin Carroll and Jonathan Shafer missed the event.
The full NASCAR Truck Series starting lineup at Lucas Oil in July 2026 is below!
No. 34 Layne Riggs
No. 38 Chandler Smith
#riggs
Nick Sanchez and Christian Eckes will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, Ben Rhodes, Harrison Burton, Justin Haley, Conor Daly, Toni Breidinger, and Frankie Muniz all start 20th or worse for Friday's event. Justin Carroll and Jonathan Shafer missed the event.
The full NASCAR Truck Series starting lineup at Lucas Oil in July 2026 is below!
No. 34 Layne Riggs
No. 38 Chandler Smith
#riggs
6 days ago
Series leader Layne Riggs looks for a second straight win on the short track at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series TSport 200 returns on Friday night.
NASCAR Truck Series drivers Derek Lemke (22) and Ben Rhodes (99) race during the Allegiance 200 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Friday, May 29, 2026.
When: Friday, July 24, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 PM ET
Channel: FOX Sports 1
#truck #indianapolis #raceway #park
NASCAR Truck Series drivers Derek Lemke (22) and Ben Rhodes (99) race during the Allegiance 200 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Friday, May 29, 2026.
When: Friday, July 24, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 PM ET
Channel: FOX Sports 1
#truck #indianapolis #raceway #park
6 days ago
Lucas pointed to the city's recent track record as proof. "You saw it with the World Cup, with a lot of people who may not have been soccer fans before. But Kansas City unified, invested," he said. He said that same energy could translate to the NBA. "I think we could easily support an NBA team, and I think as conversations go on, either for franchises themselves looking for different places or for NBA expansion," he said.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: "I think we could easily support an NBA team, and I …
#team #city #hype
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: "I think we could easily support an NBA team, and I …
#team #city #hype
6 days ago
At a media availability Friday, Mayor Quinton Lucas raised the idea of Kansas City getting back into the NBA conversation, whether through franchise relocation or league expansion. "I think we continue to be, probably, the supportive sports city in America," Lucas said.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Kansas City mayor makes push to land NBA franchise
#America #hoops
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Kansas City mayor makes push to land NBA franchise
#America #hoops
6 days ago
Danielle Walter and Lucas Alcantara wed in an intimate ceremony at San Francisco City Hall with 50 guests
The couple embraced an Old Hollywood theme with a red color scheme, velvet accents and black tie attire
The bride calls the whole experience "surreal"
Danielle Walter is married!
The 33-year-old Bay Area-based content creator wed Lucas Alcantara on Tuesday, July 21, in San Francisco. The couple kept things intimate, surrounding themselves with 50 guests, in a celebration that Walter can only describe as "surreal."
Walter tells PEOPLE that she and Alcantara had originally made plans to elope but, in the end, couldn't stomach not having friends and family around them to celebrate their love.
Alcantara and Walter walk through a hallway in San Francisco City Hall.
Credit: Paige McKenzi
#walter #hall #couple
The couple embraced an Old Hollywood theme with a red color scheme, velvet accents and black tie attire
The bride calls the whole experience "surreal"
Danielle Walter is married!
The 33-year-old Bay Area-based content creator wed Lucas Alcantara on Tuesday, July 21, in San Francisco. The couple kept things intimate, surrounding themselves with 50 guests, in a celebration that Walter can only describe as "surreal."
Walter tells PEOPLE that she and Alcantara had originally made plans to elope but, in the end, couldn't stomach not having friends and family around them to celebrate their love.
Alcantara and Walter walk through a hallway in San Francisco City Hall.
Credit: Paige McKenzi
#walter #hall #couple
6 days ago
Scottie Scheffler is looking up at one of the most exciting rookies on the PGA Tour heading into the second round of the 2026 3M Open.
The world No. 1 started out strong with a 6-under 65, three strokes behind Ben Kohles. But the one to watch early on is Jackson Koivun, the 21-year-old who won the Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan and Fred Haskins award twice apiece at Auburn. In his third tournament as a full card-carrying PGA Tour member, Koivun shot a bogey-free round of 7-under 64. He's tied with Emiliano Grillo after Round 1.
Lucas Glover, Gary Woodland and Michael Brennan look to climb farther up the leaderboard today. There's a lot of room for movement around the cut line at TPC Twin Cities, with Hideki Matsuyama among those right on the projected cut line.
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Keep up with the latest scores on the official PGA Tour leaderboard.
#line
The world No. 1 started out strong with a 6-under 65, three strokes behind Ben Kohles. But the one to watch early on is Jackson Koivun, the 21-year-old who won the Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan and Fred Haskins award twice apiece at Auburn. In his third tournament as a full card-carrying PGA Tour member, Koivun shot a bogey-free round of 7-under 64. He's tied with Emiliano Grillo after Round 1.
Lucas Glover, Gary Woodland and Michael Brennan look to climb farther up the leaderboard today. There's a lot of room for movement around the cut line at TPC Twin Cities, with Hideki Matsuyama among those right on the projected cut line.
Watch PGA Tour live on Sling
Keep up with the latest scores on the official PGA Tour leaderboard.
#line
6 days ago
Photo via ****** nal Academy on Twitter
The German Football ****** ociation have officially announced that former ****** nal defender and academy manager Per Mertesacker will become the DFB‘s new Managing Director of Sport at the start of next year.
Mertesacker will replace Andreas Rettig, whose existing deal lasts until the end of 2026. The former ****** nal man will be responsible for both the national team and their youth system.
Arsenal Head of Coach and Player Development Marcel Lucassen and Academy Manager Per Mertesacker during the The Checkatrade Trophy group match betw…
“I am very much looking forward to this new task and the responsibility that comes with it,” Mertesacker said. “My connection to the DFB never broke off, even after the end of my national team career. That’s why it’s something special for me to return in this role.
#academy
The German Football ****** ociation have officially announced that former ****** nal defender and academy manager Per Mertesacker will become the DFB‘s new Managing Director of Sport at the start of next year.
Mertesacker will replace Andreas Rettig, whose existing deal lasts until the end of 2026. The former ****** nal man will be responsible for both the national team and their youth system.
Arsenal Head of Coach and Player Development Marcel Lucassen and Academy Manager Per Mertesacker during the The Checkatrade Trophy group match betw…
“I am very much looking forward to this new task and the responsibility that comes with it,” Mertesacker said. “My connection to the DFB never broke off, even after the end of my national team career. That’s why it’s something special for me to return in this role.
#academy
6 days ago
Bryson DeChambeau bounced back well from the controversy he caused at The Open Championship last week with a round of 64 on day one at LIV Golf UK.
DeChambeau was right in the mix to win The Open after he made a birdie on his final hole of the day on Friday to put him one shot adrift of the leader, Lucas Herbert.
However, within minutes of leaving the 18th green at Royal Birkdale, he was informed that he had broken rule 8.1a on the fifth hole.
Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes by Open officials after he was deemed to have improved the playing area around his ball in the rough during his second round.
And what followed was utter chaos. DeChambeau headed back out onto the golf course with Open officials to fight his case.
#dechambeau #bryson #round
DeChambeau was right in the mix to win The Open after he made a birdie on his final hole of the day on Friday to put him one shot adrift of the leader, Lucas Herbert.
However, within minutes of leaving the 18th green at Royal Birkdale, he was informed that he had broken rule 8.1a on the fifth hole.
Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes by Open officials after he was deemed to have improved the playing area around his ball in the rough during his second round.
And what followed was utter chaos. DeChambeau headed back out onto the golf course with Open officials to fight his case.
#dechambeau #bryson #round
6 days ago
Drinking games are sometimes popular among TV viewers.
This weekend, I say line 'em up and toss one back every time you hear the word history or historic. Oh, what the ******* , toss in iconic, that overused label thrown around by the hype pushers.
At least this time, there really is history because it's the most famous speedway in the world: Indianapolis, where the familiar pagoda and that front straight, enveloped by nearby grandstands, can both rightly be called iconic.
Stream NASCAR live on Sling
The actual racing? Not always great, but we'll see how it goes with the Cup and O'Reilly cars racing at the Brickyard, while the Trucks and ARCA will be racing across town at Lucas Oil Speedway, which you might remember as Indianapolis Raceway Park.
#indianapolis #toss #time
This weekend, I say line 'em up and toss one back every time you hear the word history or historic. Oh, what the ******* , toss in iconic, that overused label thrown around by the hype pushers.
At least this time, there really is history because it's the most famous speedway in the world: Indianapolis, where the familiar pagoda and that front straight, enveloped by nearby grandstands, can both rightly be called iconic.
Stream NASCAR live on Sling
The actual racing? Not always great, but we'll see how it goes with the Cup and O'Reilly cars racing at the Brickyard, while the Trucks and ARCA will be racing across town at Lucas Oil Speedway, which you might remember as Indianapolis Raceway Park.
#indianapolis #toss #time
