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Roma are also looking to the Premier League to strengthen their midfield.
The latest name on Tony D'Amico's radar is Yasin Ayari, a 2003-born player from Brighton, who Borussia Dortmund have also been interested in.
The news comes from Germany, specifically from the portal fussballdaten.de.
The Swedish midfielder has a contract with the English club until June 30, 2027, and with his expiration date rapidly approaching, his future has become a subject of interest for several clubs.
Roma and Dortmund are moving on two different fronts. The Germans have initiated initial contact with Ayari's entourage, while D'Amico has chosen to speak directly with Brighton and is preparing a proposal to try to open negotiations.
#roma #yasin
The latest name on Tony D'Amico's radar is Yasin Ayari, a 2003-born player from Brighton, who Borussia Dortmund have also been interested in.
The news comes from Germany, specifically from the portal fussballdaten.de.
The Swedish midfielder has a contract with the English club until June 30, 2027, and with his expiration date rapidly approaching, his future has become a subject of interest for several clubs.
Roma and Dortmund are moving on two different fronts. The Germans have initiated initial contact with Ayari's entourage, while D'Amico has chosen to speak directly with Brighton and is preparing a proposal to try to open negotiations.
#roma #yasin
2 months ago
By Uditha Jayasinghe
COLOMBO, July 8 (Reuters) - Dularika Perera, 38, only found out her cousin was among 26 people killed in the worst Sri Lankan prison riot in years when his photo was sent to her on WhatsApp.
The seven prison officials and 19 prisoners died in two days of fighting between two groups of inmates at the prison in the coastal town of Negombo, about 35 km (20 miles) north of the commercial capital, Colombo, authorities said.
Clad in white and holding onto her four-year-old son, Perera was among the grieving relatives and friends waiting on Wednesday morning for the bodies of the prison officials to be brought to the Welikada Prison in Colombo.
Sergeant S.D.S Abeywardana, 41, had spent a dozen years in Sri Lanka's navy before joining a special unit under the prison's department tasked with tackling corruption, drug trafficking and misconduct.
COLOMBO, July 8 (Reuters) - Dularika Perera, 38, only found out her cousin was among 26 people killed in the worst Sri Lankan prison riot in years when his photo was sent to her on WhatsApp.
The seven prison officials and 19 prisoners died in two days of fighting between two groups of inmates at the prison in the coastal town of Negombo, about 35 km (20 miles) north of the commercial capital, Colombo, authorities said.
Clad in white and holding onto her four-year-old son, Perera was among the grieving relatives and friends waiting on Wednesday morning for the bodies of the prison officials to be brought to the Welikada Prison in Colombo.
Sergeant S.D.S Abeywardana, 41, had spent a dozen years in Sri Lanka's navy before joining a special unit under the prison's department tasked with tackling corruption, drug trafficking and misconduct.
2 months ago
When Sweden's Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from.
The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for multiple nations via birth or ancestral roots.
"It was a special game for me, that's why I didn't celebrate in the first goal because I feel a lot for the country (of Tunisia), I love this country," said Swedish-born Ayari, who could also have represented his mother's nation Morocco.
Scouting and recruiting dual-national players has become vital to achieving success on the global stage.
Nearly a quarter of the 1,248 players selected for the 2026 World Cup represent a country other than their birthplace.
The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for multiple nations via birth or ancestral roots.
"It was a special game for me, that's why I didn't celebrate in the first goal because I feel a lot for the country (of Tunisia), I love this country," said Swedish-born Ayari, who could also have represented his mother's nation Morocco.
Scouting and recruiting dual-national players has become vital to achieving success on the global stage.
Nearly a quarter of the 1,248 players selected for the 2026 World Cup represent a country other than their birthplace.
2 months ago
Marcus Rashford might still join Barcelona, Paris St-Germain join the race for Crysencio Summerville and Manchester United have no interest in selling Benjamin Sesko.
An offer from Saudi Arabia for Barcelona'sBrazil winger Raphinha, 29, might boost 28-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford'shopes of joining the La Liga club from Manchester United.(Talksport)
Crysencio Summerville's impressive World Cup performances for the Netherlands are affecting Manchester United's hopes of signing him, with Paris St-Germain now also interested in the 24-year-old West Ham winger. (Mirror)
Manchester United have no interest in selling 23-year-old Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko this summer, despite interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. (Teamtalk)
Brighton are weighing up whether to hand Yasin Ayari a new contract or allow the Sweden midfielder, 22, to leave amid growing interest from Newcastle. (Football Insider)
An offer from Saudi Arabia for Barcelona'sBrazil winger Raphinha, 29, might boost 28-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford'shopes of joining the La Liga club from Manchester United.(Talksport)
Crysencio Summerville's impressive World Cup performances for the Netherlands are affecting Manchester United's hopes of signing him, with Paris St-Germain now also interested in the 24-year-old West Ham winger. (Mirror)
Manchester United have no interest in selling 23-year-old Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko this summer, despite interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. (Teamtalk)
Brighton are weighing up whether to hand Yasin Ayari a new contract or allow the Sweden midfielder, 22, to leave amid growing interest from Newcastle. (Football Insider)
2 months ago
Alexander Isak has reminded everyone why Sweden still look dangerous at this World Cup. In a commanding 5-1 win over Tunisia, the Liverpool striker scored once, provided two **** ists and delivered the kind of all-round centre-forward display that can change the mood around both player and nation.
For Sweden, it was exactly the kind of performance they needed. Yasin Ayari opened the scoring before Isak doubled the lead, driving at the Tunisian defence, shifting the ball onto his right foot and finishing with control from the edge of the box.
Tunisia responded through Omar Rekik before half-time, but Sweden’s authority returned after the interval. Isak pressed high, won possession and created the third goal for Viktor Gyokeres, giving Sweden the breathing **** e their performance deserved.
For Liverpool supporters, this was a significant watch. Isak scored only four goals for Liverpool last season, a return that reflected a campaign of limited rhythm rather than a lack of quality. He started just 13 times in 22 appearances and rarely looked fully settled into a consistent run.
Photo: IMAGO
For Sweden, it was exactly the kind of performance they needed. Yasin Ayari opened the scoring before Isak doubled the lead, driving at the Tunisian defence, shifting the ball onto his right foot and finishing with control from the edge of the box.
Tunisia responded through Omar Rekik before half-time, but Sweden’s authority returned after the interval. Isak pressed high, won possession and created the third goal for Viktor Gyokeres, giving Sweden the breathing **** e their performance deserved.
For Liverpool supporters, this was a significant watch. Isak scored only four goals for Liverpool last season, a return that reflected a campaign of limited rhythm rather than a lack of quality. He started just 13 times in 22 appearances and rarely looked fully settled into a consistent run.
Photo: IMAGO
2 months ago
Sweden boss Graham Potter was delighted as his side opened their World Cup campaign with a 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia at the Estadio Monterrey on Sunday night.
They appeared a world away from their dismal qualifying performances with an **** ured win over error-strewn Tunisia, with Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari bookending the scoring, Mattias Svanberg finding the net and the star pairing of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also on the scoresheet.
Potter was jubilant afterwards but also appeared to have picked up an injury over the course of the match, as he was pictured bleeding from his right ear.
“I don’t know what happened. Someone scratched me, or bit me. I’ll have to **** yse the video footage,” he joked, via Swedish publication Sportbladet.
Sweden still have to face **** an and the Netherlands in a difficult Group F, with the two sides playing out a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
They appeared a world away from their dismal qualifying performances with an **** ured win over error-strewn Tunisia, with Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari bookending the scoring, Mattias Svanberg finding the net and the star pairing of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also on the scoresheet.
Potter was jubilant afterwards but also appeared to have picked up an injury over the course of the match, as he was pictured bleeding from his right ear.
“I don’t know what happened. Someone scratched me, or bit me. I’ll have to **** yse the video footage,” he joked, via Swedish publication Sportbladet.
Sweden still have to face **** an and the Netherlands in a difficult Group F, with the two sides playing out a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
2 months ago
Yasin Ayari played a key role in Sweden’s 5-1 rout of Tunisia in their opening game of the World Cup - but after scoring the first goal he chose not to celebrate.
The Brighton star latched onto the rebound after Viktor Gyokeres had an early attempt blocked and volleyed past Tunisia keeper Abdelmouhib Chamakh in the seventh minute at the Estadio Monterrey.
But having enjoyed a dream start to his World Cup debut, the 22-year-old did not celebrate, instead raising his hands in apology to the opposition fans.
Ayari did so as a way of paying respect to his heritage, having been born in Solna, Sweden to a Tunisian father, Azzouz Ayari.
The younger Ayari, who represented Sweden at the youth level, was given the chance to switch allegiances and play for Tunisia ahead of the 2022 World Cup, but he declined.
The Brighton star latched onto the rebound after Viktor Gyokeres had an early attempt blocked and volleyed past Tunisia keeper Abdelmouhib Chamakh in the seventh minute at the Estadio Monterrey.
But having enjoyed a dream start to his World Cup debut, the 22-year-old did not celebrate, instead raising his hands in apology to the opposition fans.
Ayari did so as a way of paying respect to his heritage, having been born in Solna, Sweden to a Tunisian father, Azzouz Ayari.
The younger Ayari, who represented Sweden at the youth level, was given the chance to switch allegiances and play for Tunisia ahead of the 2022 World Cup, but he declined.
2 months ago
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — After he opened the scoring in Sweden’s 5-1 victory over Tunisia in the World Cup on Sunday night, Yasin Ayari chose not to celebrate. Instead, he raised his hands in apology.
The gesture was a way of paying respect to his heritage.
The 22-year-old Ayari was born in Solna, Sweden, to a Tunisian father, Azzouz Ayari.
Ayari, who represented Sweden at the youth level, was given the chance to switch allegiances and play for Tunisia ahead of the 2022 World Cup, but he declined.
When asked about his son’s choice to represent Sweden, Azzouz Ayari told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet earlier this year that he agreed with the decision.
The gesture was a way of paying respect to his heritage.
The 22-year-old Ayari was born in Solna, Sweden, to a Tunisian father, Azzouz Ayari.
Ayari, who represented Sweden at the youth level, was given the chance to switch allegiances and play for Tunisia ahead of the 2022 World Cup, but he declined.
When asked about his son’s choice to represent Sweden, Azzouz Ayari told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet earlier this year that he agreed with the decision.
2 months ago
Mattias Svanberg capped off Sweden’s comfortable win over Tunisia in his World Cup debut. Wolfsburg’s midfielder scored seconds after coming on as a substitute in a 5-1 victory for Graham Potter’s side. Holstein Kiel’s Alexander Bernhardsson also played his part until Borussia Dortmund’s Daniel Svensson replaced him in injury-time.
At the other end, Ellyes Skhiri, Rani Khedira, and Elias Saad started for Tunisia. Eintracht Frankfurt’s midfielder captained the side, while the German-born Khedira made his competitive debut. Saad’s Augsburg teammate Ismaël Gharbi played the final ten minutes for the Eagles of Carthage.
Sweden opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a memorable goal for Yasin Ayari. Brighton’s midfielder decided to play for his home country after his Tunisian father encouraged him to do so. Similar to the incident in the last World Cup when Switzerland’s Breel Embolo scored against his home country Cameroon, Ayari didn’t celebrate his stunning goal.
Graham Potter’s side doubled their lead in the half-hour mark with Alexander Isak’s first goal in a major tournament. The former Borussia Dortmund striker linked up well with Viktor Gyökeres with a perfect counterattack move.
Tunisia reduced the deficit before the break when Hertha BSC’s academy product Omar Rekik headed home Hannibal Mejbri’s delivery. Isak returned the favor to Gyökeres as Skhiri dispossessed for Sweden’s third goal in the hour mark. The former St. Pauli loanee was instrumental in their qualification with a hat-trick against Poland in the playoff final.
At the other end, Ellyes Skhiri, Rani Khedira, and Elias Saad started for Tunisia. Eintracht Frankfurt’s midfielder captained the side, while the German-born Khedira made his competitive debut. Saad’s Augsburg teammate Ismaël Gharbi played the final ten minutes for the Eagles of Carthage.
Sweden opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a memorable goal for Yasin Ayari. Brighton’s midfielder decided to play for his home country after his Tunisian father encouraged him to do so. Similar to the incident in the last World Cup when Switzerland’s Breel Embolo scored against his home country Cameroon, Ayari didn’t celebrate his stunning goal.
Graham Potter’s side doubled their lead in the half-hour mark with Alexander Isak’s first goal in a major tournament. The former Borussia Dortmund striker linked up well with Viktor Gyökeres with a perfect counterattack move.
Tunisia reduced the deficit before the break when Hertha BSC’s academy product Omar Rekik headed home Hannibal Mejbri’s delivery. Isak returned the favor to Gyökeres as Skhiri dispossessed for Sweden’s third goal in the hour mark. The former St. Pauli loanee was instrumental in their qualification with a hat-trick against Poland in the playoff final.
2 months ago
Sweden moved to the top of Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by claiming a 5-1 win against Tunisia in Monterrey.
Yasin Ayari and Alexander Isak put the Blågult – led by former Brighton boss Graham Potter – into a seemingly comfortable lead within the opening 30 minutes, but Tunisia were able to clinch a goal back and bring the dynamic of the game into question just before the break thanks to Omar Rekik.
Having been teed up by Viktor Gyökeres in the first half, Isak returned the favour and selflessly played the ******* nal frontman through on goal with an hour played in Mexico.
And there was late VAR drama as Mattias Svanberg saw his goal disallowed by VAR for offside, before an in-depth review overturned the decision after spotting a slight touch from Isak had kept the 27-year-old onside.
Deep inside stoppage time, Ayari added his second – and Sweden’s fifth – to bolster the Blågult’s goal difference, which could prove decisive given the competitive nature of Group F.
Yasin Ayari and Alexander Isak put the Blågult – led by former Brighton boss Graham Potter – into a seemingly comfortable lead within the opening 30 minutes, but Tunisia were able to clinch a goal back and bring the dynamic of the game into question just before the break thanks to Omar Rekik.
Having been teed up by Viktor Gyökeres in the first half, Isak returned the favour and selflessly played the ******* nal frontman through on goal with an hour played in Mexico.
And there was late VAR drama as Mattias Svanberg saw his goal disallowed by VAR for offside, before an in-depth review overturned the decision after spotting a slight touch from Isak had kept the 27-year-old onside.
Deep inside stoppage time, Ayari added his second – and Sweden’s fifth – to bolster the Blågult’s goal difference, which could prove decisive given the competitive nature of Group F.
2 months ago
Just one game into the World Cup, and Sweden is now in full control of Group F.
Sweden rolled to a commanding 5-1 win over Tunisia on Sunday night in Monterrey Stadium in Mexico to open the World Cup. That, thanks to a draw on the other side of the group earlier in the day, has given Sweden the early lead in the group.
The blowout win, thanks to two goals from Yasin Ayari, marked the first time since the 1938 tournament that Sweden managed five goals in a World Cup match.
Sweden wasted little time the match on Sunday night. They jumped out to a 2-0 lead after a dominant 30 minutes or so in the first half while controlling the pace completely.
Ayari got them on the board first with a deep shot in just the seventh minute. He could have suited up for Tunisia, too, as his father is from the African nation. But he opted to stick with Sweden, where he was born.
Sweden rolled to a commanding 5-1 win over Tunisia on Sunday night in Monterrey Stadium in Mexico to open the World Cup. That, thanks to a draw on the other side of the group earlier in the day, has given Sweden the early lead in the group.
The blowout win, thanks to two goals from Yasin Ayari, marked the first time since the 1938 tournament that Sweden managed five goals in a World Cup match.
Sweden wasted little time the match on Sunday night. They jumped out to a 2-0 lead after a dominant 30 minutes or so in the first half while controlling the pace completely.
Ayari got them on the board first with a deep shot in just the seventh minute. He could have suited up for Tunisia, too, as his father is from the African nation. But he opted to stick with Sweden, where he was born.
