1 day ago
Lazio full-back Nuno Tavares stirred some controversy with his latest social media move, while Porto are obeserving his situation closely.
The 26-year-old has been playing his football in Rome since making the move from ****** nal in the summer of 2024. The Portuguese international enjoyed a stellar start to his Lazio stint, before being hampered by injuries. Last season, he was omitted from Maurizio Sarri's starting lineup after making costly blunders, only to be restored later in the campaign.
This summer, the Biancocelesti acquired the services of Alfonso Pedraza on a free transfer. The 30-year-old Spaniard has done enough in pre-season to convince Gennaro Gattuso to grant him a starting role, especially with Tavares struggling with another muscle injury. Therefore, many feel this is the right time for the club to cash in on the Lisbon native.
As noted by several sources, including La Lazio Siamo Noi, Tavares has deleted every post related to Lazio on his Instagram account. Many observers believe this could be a sign of dissatisfaction with his status at the club, or a come-and-get-me plea to his suitors.
As it happens, Italian football journalist Matteo Moretto is reporting Porto's interest in the wantaway full-back. The Portuguese giants have already been linked with the player on a few occasions earlier in the summer. Moreover, recent rumours claimed Lazio could swap him with AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, but the two clubs have yet to embark on serious talks.
#tavares #portuguese #many
The 26-year-old has been playing his football in Rome since making the move from ****** nal in the summer of 2024. The Portuguese international enjoyed a stellar start to his Lazio stint, before being hampered by injuries. Last season, he was omitted from Maurizio Sarri's starting lineup after making costly blunders, only to be restored later in the campaign.
This summer, the Biancocelesti acquired the services of Alfonso Pedraza on a free transfer. The 30-year-old Spaniard has done enough in pre-season to convince Gennaro Gattuso to grant him a starting role, especially with Tavares struggling with another muscle injury. Therefore, many feel this is the right time for the club to cash in on the Lisbon native.
As noted by several sources, including La Lazio Siamo Noi, Tavares has deleted every post related to Lazio on his Instagram account. Many observers believe this could be a sign of dissatisfaction with his status at the club, or a come-and-get-me plea to his suitors.
As it happens, Italian football journalist Matteo Moretto is reporting Porto's interest in the wantaway full-back. The Portuguese giants have already been linked with the player on a few occasions earlier in the summer. Moreover, recent rumours claimed Lazio could swap him with AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, but the two clubs have yet to embark on serious talks.
#tavares #portuguese #many
7 days ago
Lazio will reportedly attempt to rescind the contract of Samuel Gigot amid his seemingly never-ending physical problems.
The Avignon native completed a deadline-day transfer from Olympique Marseille in the summer of 2024. While he wasn't a regular starter in his first season at the club, he still made 23 appearances under Marco Baroni, scoring two goals and providing an ****** ist in the process.
On the contrary, the defender didn't make a single appearance last season with Maurizio Sarri, as his campaign was wrecked by back and ankle injuries.
This summer, Gennaro Gattuso's arrival represented a golden opportunity for the 32-year-old to bounce back, since he had already worked under the Calabrian manager during their time together in Marseille. However, his injury nightmare continues to haunt him, forcing him to miss the entire pre-season. Gattuso admitted he won't be able to count on the Frenchman any time soon.
According to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), the Biancocelesti management is trying to find a way to terminate the defender's contract, which expires in June 2027. Gigot is one of the highest-paid players at Lazio, with a yearly gross salary of €4 million. Capalogy places him fourth on the list behind Mattia Zaccagni, Alessio Romagnoli and Nuno Tavares.
#contract #back #time #samuel
The Avignon native completed a deadline-day transfer from Olympique Marseille in the summer of 2024. While he wasn't a regular starter in his first season at the club, he still made 23 appearances under Marco Baroni, scoring two goals and providing an ****** ist in the process.
On the contrary, the defender didn't make a single appearance last season with Maurizio Sarri, as his campaign was wrecked by back and ankle injuries.
This summer, Gennaro Gattuso's arrival represented a golden opportunity for the 32-year-old to bounce back, since he had already worked under the Calabrian manager during their time together in Marseille. However, his injury nightmare continues to haunt him, forcing him to miss the entire pre-season. Gattuso admitted he won't be able to count on the Frenchman any time soon.
According to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), the Biancocelesti management is trying to find a way to terminate the defender's contract, which expires in June 2027. Gigot is one of the highest-paid players at Lazio, with a yearly gross salary of €4 million. Capalogy places him fourth on the list behind Mattia Zaccagni, Alessio Romagnoli and Nuno Tavares.
#contract #back #time #samuel
1 month ago
Lazio left-back Luca Pellegrini could end up in the Premier League, with Hull City and Ipswich Town among his suitors.
The 27-year-old is a childhood Lazio supporter who realized his dream by joining his beloved club in January 2023. This season, he finally had a run in the starting lineup, with Maurizio Sarri dropping Nuno Tavares to the bench. However, the Portuguese ended up recovering his place in the starting XI towards the end of the season, so Pellegrini found himself on the bench again.
With only one year left on his contract, the Roman is expected to be sold this summer, especially following the arrival of Alfonso Pedraza, who completed a free transfer from Villarreal.
According to La Repubblica (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Pellegrini has several admirers on the market, especially outside Italy. The newspaper reveals interest from the newly promoted Premier League duo of Hull City and Ipswich Town. In Spain, the left-back is well-liked by Espanyol and Celta Vigo.
Pellegrini was previously linked with Serie A sides, but Como had already signed a new left-back in Kaiki, while others would struggle to match his salary (circa €1.5 million per year). The Italian full-back made 90 appearances for Lazio in total, producing seven **** ists and only two goals, but he arguably scored the club’s best goal of the previous campaign
The 27-year-old is a childhood Lazio supporter who realized his dream by joining his beloved club in January 2023. This season, he finally had a run in the starting lineup, with Maurizio Sarri dropping Nuno Tavares to the bench. However, the Portuguese ended up recovering his place in the starting XI towards the end of the season, so Pellegrini found himself on the bench again.
With only one year left on his contract, the Roman is expected to be sold this summer, especially following the arrival of Alfonso Pedraza, who completed a free transfer from Villarreal.
According to La Repubblica (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Pellegrini has several admirers on the market, especially outside Italy. The newspaper reveals interest from the newly promoted Premier League duo of Hull City and Ipswich Town. In Spain, the left-back is well-liked by Espanyol and Celta Vigo.
Pellegrini was previously linked with Serie A sides, but Como had already signed a new left-back in Kaiki, while others would struggle to match his salary (circa €1.5 million per year). The Italian full-back made 90 appearances for Lazio in total, producing seven **** ists and only two goals, but he arguably scored the club’s best goal of the previous campaign
1 month ago
Barcelona have officially launched a new phase in their scouting strategy, introducing significant changes across their recruitment department as part of a broader effort to strengthen talent identification both in Spain and abroad, reports SPORT.
Since Joao Amaral arrived last summer to lead the club's scouting operations, Barcelona have gradually reshaped the department with a renewed focus on identifying emerging prospects.
Unlike previous approaches, Amaral has taken a more hands-on role, travelling extensively to watch players in person and becoming heavily involved in monitoring many of the young talents attracting the club's attention.
Long regarded as one of Spain's leading clubs for identifying domestic talent, particularly in Catalonia, Barcelona are now placing greater emphasis on expanding their international scouting network.
The strategy was already visible during the winter transfer window with the arrivals of promising youngsters such as Patricio Pacifico, Juwensley Onstein and Ajay Tavares.
Since Joao Amaral arrived last summer to lead the club's scouting operations, Barcelona have gradually reshaped the department with a renewed focus on identifying emerging prospects.
Unlike previous approaches, Amaral has taken a more hands-on role, travelling extensively to watch players in person and becoming heavily involved in monitoring many of the young talents attracting the club's attention.
Long regarded as one of Spain's leading clubs for identifying domestic talent, particularly in Catalonia, Barcelona are now placing greater emphasis on expanding their international scouting network.
The strategy was already visible during the winter transfer window with the arrivals of promising youngsters such as Patricio Pacifico, Juwensley Onstein and Ajay Tavares.
3 months ago
IIHF World Championship 2026 schedule, TV channels, live streams, scores, standings for hockey tournament
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Three months after the Winter Olympics, some of the world's best hockey players will be donning their nation's colors once again for the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland.
While the talent pool won't be the same with the Stanley Cup Playoffs still playing out in Canada and the U.S., plenty of marquee names will take to the ice in Zurich and Fribourg for the annual tournament.
Team USA will look to repeat as champion with a roster led by the likes of Matthew Tkachuk, Justin Faulk and Ryan Lindgren, while Canada will try to bounce back after a stunning quarterfinal loss to Denmark in 2025.
The Canadians have some serious talent on their roster, with Sidney Crosby a late add to a roster that already boasts fellow 2026 Olympian Macklin Celebrini and veterans like John Tavares and Ryan O'Reilly.
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IIHF World Championship 2026 schedule, TV channels, live streams, scores, standings for hockey tournament originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Three months after the Winter Olympics, some of the world's best hockey players will be donning their nation's colors once again for the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland.
While the talent pool won't be the same with the Stanley Cup Playoffs still playing out in Canada and the U.S., plenty of marquee names will take to the ice in Zurich and Fribourg for the annual tournament.
Team USA will look to repeat as champion with a roster led by the likes of Matthew Tkachuk, Justin Faulk and Ryan Lindgren, while Canada will try to bounce back after a stunning quarterfinal loss to Denmark in 2025.
The Canadians have some serious talent on their roster, with Sidney Crosby a late add to a roster that already boasts fellow 2026 Olympian Macklin Celebrini and veterans like John Tavares and Ryan O'Reilly.
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