La Liga

Subterms

    More stories

    • 238 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Atletico Madrid ‘slap £30m price tag on Kieran Trippier’ as Man Utd line up transfer swoop for England defender

      by

      ATLETICO MADRID will demand £30million for right-back Kieran Trippier, according to reports.Manchester United are believed to be interested in the England star, who started at left-back in England’s 1-0 win against Croatia at Euro 2020.
      WIN £50,000! Play Dream Team Euros – our FREE fantasy football game
      Atletico Madrid star Kieran Trippier, 30, is reportedly wanted by Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      According to The Mirror, Atletico will not let Trippier leave the Spanish capital unless a potential suitor bids £30m.
      Reports claim United have offered £10m for the ex-Tottenham defender – around half of what Atletico paid for him two years ago.
      The Old Trafford club are said to be willing to offer up to £20m for Trippier, who helped his current employers win LaLiga last season.
      He’s also been linked with Arsenal, with rumours suggesting they may agree a swap deal with Atletico for Spanish defender Hector Bellerin.
      But, as SunSport revealed earlier this month, Trippier is keen on a move to Manchester – telling his England colleagues he wants to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team.
      The 30-year-old is from nearby Bury and spent four seasons at Lancashire side Burnley before moving to Spurs in June 2015.
      BETTING OFFERS – CLAIM OVER £2000 IN FREE BETS
      WIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!
      The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
      And you can play absolutely FREE for your chance to win the £50,000 jackpot.
      CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
      Dream Team Euros

      £50,000 jackpot
      The best fantasy football game this summer
      Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
      FREE to play

      Man Utd’s biggest transfers ever, both in and out, including Ronaldo
      And reports suggest Trippier has been looking at houses in the Greater Manchester area.
      One United legend that isn’t in favour of signing the Manchester City academy graduate is Rio Ferdinand, who believes the club should keep their faith in current right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      The Red Devils have been linked with a number of players in the last few days, with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho believed to be top of their shortlist.
      Another attacking threat they’re rumoured to be keen on is Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman – and he is said to want out of the German club.
      And there is speculation about a second Atletico player – Saul Niguez – with United, Chelsea, Bayern, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain all believed to be interested in the Spain international.
      ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds

      Kieran Trippier in training drills with Atletico Madrid More

    • 175 Shares129 Views

      in Soccer

      Leicester consider shock £20m Philippe Coutinho transfer offer as Barcelona look to offload flop

      by

      LEICESTER CITY are considering a shock move for Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho, according to reports.The ex-Liverpool playmaker has struggled in Spain and the Foxes are rumoured to be thinking of making a £20million bid – around a fifth of what Barca paid for the player in 2018.
      WIN £50,000! Play Dream Team Euros – our FREE fantasy football game
      Philippe Coutinho, 29, worked under current Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers at LiverpoolCredit: Bradley Ormesher – The Times
      According to Mundo Deportivo, the 29-year-old is likely to leave Barcelona this summer.
      And the report claims Premier League side Leicester are one of the clubs interested in signing him.
      Current Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers worked with Coutinho during his spell in charge of Liverpool and the Brazilian midfielder was part of the team that nearly won the Prem in 2013-14.
      Leicester are rumoured to be considering a £20m offer, although Barcelona will want to recuperate much of the reported £105m they paid for Coutinho three-and-a-half years ago.
      But the Spanish giants reportedly want to get the former Inter Milan star off their wage bill, which may help potential suitors get him on the cheap.
      Coutinho has failed to live up to his billing in Spain, scoring just 15 LaLiga goals.
      He managed just 12 league appearances last term due to injury and lack of form and spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Bayern Munich.
      That said, the playmaker has still managed to win the Champions League, Bundesliga, German Cup, Spanish Cup and LaLiga twice since leaving Anfield in January 2018.
      BETTING OFFERS – CLAIM OVER £2000 IN FREE BETS
      WIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!
      The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
      And you can play absolutely FREE for your chance to win the £50,000 jackpot.
      CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
      Dream Team Euros

      £50,000 jackpot
      The best fantasy football game this summer
      Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
      FREE to play

      Coutinho was one of Liverpool’s best players before his departure, scoring 41 goals in 152 Premier League appearances during a five-year spell.
      And he’s recently been linked with a return to England as both Arsenal and Everton are believed to be interested in acquiring his services.
      Barcelona reportedly want to get rid of EIGHTEEN players this summer, including World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann and club legend Sergio Busquets.
      ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds

      Philippe Coutinho shows of his skills in Barcelona training More

    • 275 Shares179 Views

      in Soccer

      Eden Hazard ‘100 per cent sure’ he will stay at Real Madrid and not ‘leave as a failure’ amid Chelsea return talk

      by

      EDEN HAZARD has distanced himself from rumours of a shock move to Chelsea after vowing to hit form for Real Madrid.After two years in Spain, the winger is still yet to shine despite initially costing his team around £100million.
      Eden Hazard is aiming for Euro 2020 glory with BelgiumCredit: AFP
      Talk has even emerged that he wants to rejoin Chelsea, with Roma also interested, but the 30-year-old is desperate to prove himself to the Bernabeu faithful.
      He told Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad: “It didn’t even occur to me for a second that it would be better if I left.
      “I’m not going to leave a failure. I want to show that I am made for Real Madrid.
      “The last two years have been difficult. I was in Madrid without actually being in Madrid, you know? And if I played, it was difficult because of Covid.
      “We played in a stadium without fans – I had just signed to play football in a full Bernabeu.
      “I hope that the construction of our stadium will be finished soon and that the stands will be full again. I need that.”
      I’m only myself when I can have fun on the pitch. That has not happened in the last two years at Madrid.Eden Hazard
      EURO 2020 BETTING SPECIAL – NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS

       Hazard has played 43 times for Los Blancos, scoring five goals, yet has been unable to string a long run of games together due to multiple injury issues.
      And he has admitted that he is feeling the mental effects of his absences.
      The Belgian continued: “I’m still the same – I still have fun. But I can’t say I’m happy.
      “I’m only myself when I can have fun on the pitch. That has not happened in the last two years at Madrid.
      WIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!
      The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
      And you can play absolutely FREE for your chance to win the £50,000 jackpot.
      CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
      Dream Team Euros

      £50,000 jackpot
      The best fantasy football game this summer
      Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
      FREE to play

      “You rehabilitate to come back stronger but if there are five, six, seven injuries, it is much more difficult mentally.
      “But I carry on. It’s not like I’m 36 and can say enough is enough. I also get a lot of support during those periods.”
      Hazard is not expecting to start in Belgium’s Euro 2020 opener against Russia on Saturday but could feature off the bench.
      ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds
      Atletico Madrid star Yannick Carrasco gatecrashes Real ace Eden Hazard’s interview and boasts about LaLiga title win More

    • 175 Shares129 Views

      in Soccer

      Real Madrid starlet Takefusa Kubo scores outrageous quadruple nutmeg goal for Japan against Jamaica

      by

      REAL MADRID star Takefusa Kubo nutmegged FOUR players to score a wonderful goal against Jamaica on Saturday.Kubo, 20, was featuring for the Japan Olympic team, made up of mostly under-23s players.
      WIN £50,000! Play Dream Team Euros – our FREE fantasy football game
      Takefusa Kubo signed for Real Madrid in 2019 but is yet to make an appearance for the club
      The winger opened the scoring in the first half, cutting in from the right flank to fire low into the goal.
      Remarkably, the ball flew through the legs of three defenders and goalkeeper Dillion Barnes, who also plays for QPR.
      The stunning strike sent Japan on their way to comfortable win.
      Wataru Endo, Ayase Ueda and Ritsu Doan added a further three goals to see off the Reggae Boys in a comfortable 4-0 win.
      But Kubo’s brilliant effort is what the match will be remembered for, and should have impressed the Madrid hierachy.
      Kubo signed for Los Blancos in 2019 but is yet to make a first-team appearance at the Bernabeu.
      He joined Mallorca on loan for the 2019/20 season when he first signed for Madrid, scoring four goals in 35 La Liga games.
      His form led to a bigger move last summer, joining Villereal on a temporary basis before making yet another loan switch to Getafe.

      EURO 2020 BETTING SPECIAL – NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS

      WIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!
      The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
      And you can play absolutely FREE for your chance to win the £50,000 jackpot.
      CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
      Dream Team Euros

      £50,000 jackpot
      The best fantasy football game this summer
      Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
      FREE to play

      Kubo scored just one goal this term in 31 games, although many of his appearances came from the substitute’s bench.
      However, five appearances in the Europa League for Villareal means he won a medal.
      It is now up to new Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti to decide whether to keep Kubo in and around the first team or loan him out for a fourth time.
      ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds
      Footy-mad Brits pack pubs and fan parks to watch Italy take on Turkey to kick off long-awaited Euro 2020 More

    • 175 Shares169 Views

      in Soccer

      Man Utd told NOT to seal Kieran Trippier transfer by legendary defender Rio Ferdinand

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand has told his former club NOT to sign England right-back Kieran Trippier.Ferdinand, 42, believes that the LaLiga winner doesn’t fit the profile of right-back that Man Utd should be looking to sign this summer.
      Rio Ferdinand feels Trippier isn’t the man for Man UtdCredit: AP
      Kieran Trippier had a successful season in Spain, helping Atletico Madrid win LaLigaCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      But admits that he sees the quality the 30-year-old has and what he brings to the table.
      Speaking to Metro, he said: “I don’t think they’d buy someone to come in and play [every week], I think whoever’s coming in there is going to be playing backup.
      “They spent £50m on Wan-Bissaka, not to be a backup or No2.
      “He [Trippier] wouldn’t be my choice if I’m honest, but I see the qualities he has.
      “But Trippier definitely wouldn’t be my choice in terms of the profile of player that I’d be bringing in to play as a No2 right-back.”
      Ferdinand made 455 appearances for the Red Devils, winning 16 major honours whilst at the club.
      The 42-year-old has taken a step back from football since retiring in 2015, and it doesn’t look like he’ll be stepping into the coaching or managerial arena anytime soon.
      Ferdinand has become a pundit and he is a regular feature for BT Sport.

      EURO 2020 BETTING SPECIAL – NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS

      WIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!
      The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
      And you can play absolutely FREE for your chance to win the £50,000 jackpot.
      CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
      Dream Team Euros

      £50,000 jackpot
      The best fantasy football game this summer
      Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
      FREE to play

      And this summer he’ll be back on TV, this time for the BBC, showcasing his expert analysis throughout this summers Euros.
      Trippier has linked up with the England squad for Euro 2020, and he’ll be hoping to replicate his heroics from the 2018 World Cup.
      Maybe some standout performances will change Ferdinand’s mind.
      According to Spanish outlet  Mundo Deportivo, United have already seen an opening offer of £10million rejected by Atletico Madrid.
      And the LaLiga champions are determined to only let Trippier leave if his £34m release clause is met.

      Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand mocks Europa League final suits and insists he ‘wouldn’t be happy at all’ More

    • 188 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      Juan Foyth completes permanent Villarreal transfer from Tottenham as LaLiga club exercise option to buy

      by

      JUAN FOYTH has completed a £13million permanent transfer to Villarreal from Tottenham Hotspur.The Argentine initially joined the Spanish side on a season-long loan last summer after being frozen out by former Spurs manager Jose Mourinho.
      Juan Foyth has joined Villarreal permanentlyCredit: AP
      Foyth, 23, impressed for the Yellow Submarine – making 32 appearances for Unai Emery’s side.
      He showed his versatility for his new side, featuring regularly at centre-back, right-back and in midfield.
      His loan spell culminated in playing 88 minutes of Villarreal’s Europa League final win over Manchester United.
      A £13m option to buy clause was inserted into the initial loan deal.
      And Villarreal saw enough quality to trigger it.
      Foyth joined Spurs from Estudiantes as a talented teenager in 2017.
      It took time for him to break into Mauricio Pochettino’s first-team, and he was limited to just eight appearances during his maiden campaign – with none coming in the Premier League.
      He was more involved during the following season, making 17 outings during 2018-19.
      Juan Foyth was frozen out at Spurs in 2020Credit: Getty
      EURO 2020 BETTING SPECIAL – GET £1 FREE BET FOR EVERY SHOT ON TARGET YOUR GOLDEN BOOT SELECTION HAS

      Two of these came in crunch Champions League clashes with Borussia Dortmund and Ajax as Spurs blazed their way to the final.
      Foyth unfortunately began the 2019-20 season out with an ankle injury.
      His 32nd and final Spurs appearance came against Norwich in December 2019, during which he was substituted at half-time after making a mistake in the build-up to a Canaries goal.
      The youngster was frozen out after this point, only once even appearing on the substitutes’ bench in the Premier League before being shipped off.
      Foyth’s talent has been recognised by Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni, with the defender having won 12 caps for his country alongside Lionel Messi and Co.
      Foyth, 23, lifted the Europa League with the Yellow SubmarineCredit: APWIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!

      The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
      And you can play absolutely FREE for your chance to win the £50,000 jackpot.
      CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
      Dream Team Euros

      £50,000 jackpot
      The best fantasy football game this summer
      Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
      FREE to play

      ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds
      Gabriel Jesus and Juan Foyth pull out incredible skills as bitter rivals Argentina and Brazil battle in Copa America final More

    • 213 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      Lautaro Martinez ‘puts Inter Milan contract talks on hold with striker keen on Barcelona transfer this summer’

      by

      LAUTARO MARTINEZ has reportedly put his contract talks with Inter Milan on hold as his agent threw open the door to a move to Barcelona.The 23-year-old forward was heavily linked with a switch from the San Siro to the Nou Camp 12 months ago but the transfer failed to materialise.

      WIN £50,000! Play Dream Team Euros – our FREE fantasy football game

      Lautaro Martinez’s agent has been fuelling speculation the star could join BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      SPORT claim he has put contract extension talks with Inter on holdCredit: SPORT
      WIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!
      The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
      And you can play absolutely FREE for your chance to win the £50,000 jackpot.
      CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
      Dream Team Euros

      £50,000 jackpot
      The best fantasy football game this summer
      Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
      FREE to play

      That resulted in him producing 19 goals as the Nerazzurri romped to the Serie A title under Antonio Conte.
      But Inter’s much-publicised financial problems, which have already led to the departure of Conte, have led to speculation over the future of several star men.
      And the arrival of Joan Laporta as president of Barcelona has led to new reports that the Argentine could head to Spain this summer.
      Now SPORT claims Martinez wants to join them and his representative has poured further fuel on the fire.
      His agent, Alejandro Camano, told Diario Sport: “We are very calm, we have to resolve the Inter situation first, but of course he would like it.
      “Who would not like to play for Barcelona? It is one of the biggest clubs in the world.”
      He added: “No one from Barcelona has called me.
      “I have a good relationship with Mateu [Alemany], but there is nothing, so we are not thinking about it now.

      EURO 2020 BETTING SPECIAL

      “He is prepared for any challenge. Lautaro is a player who does not go unnoticed and can face any responsibility.”
      Martinez is believed to currently earn £1.7m a-year at Inter.
      He is still contracted to the Serie A giants until 2023.
      It is understood Inter wanted at least £73m for their striker
      ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds
      Inter star Lautaro Martinez’s stunning Wag Agustina Gandolfo glows as she cuddles with new born baby More