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      Luton in transfer race for £10m Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez but move faces being scuppered – by Lionel Messi

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      LIONEL MESSI has hit Luton’s hopes of signing Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez.The Hatters are trying for Inter Miami hitman Martinez but fell short of the £10million valuation —  so need the South American to push to leave.
      Luton want to sign MartinezCredit: Getty
      However, the move could be scuppered by MessiCredit: Reuters
      But Martinez, 30, has hit it off with Messi since the Argentine arrived in the MLS last week.
      The pair have been close in training and Martinez even jokingly called him his “new best friend”.
      Luton’s other hope is that David Beckham’s Inter also sign former Liverpool star Luis Suarez — which could edge Martinez closer to an exit.
      Messi agreed to join Inter Miami on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last month.
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      He was officially unveiled as an Inter player earlier this week after arriving in the US to an overwhelming reception.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner made his debut on Friday evening and announced himself to fans by scoring an outstanding free kick.
      Inter Miami won the match 2-1 thanks to Messi’s late contribution, which left Beckham and his family stunned.
      The Herons also completed the signing of former Barcelona star Sergio Busquets this week, who joined Messi in making his debut on Friday.
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      The Spaniard became the third ex-Barcelona star to join the club this summer.
      Jordi Alba made the switch earlier this week to become the fourth.
      And Spain legend Andres Iniesta is expected to join his former teammates at the DRV PNK Stadium before the summer concludes. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star, 36, likened to World Cup legend retires with heartfelt message saying: ‘My dreams have come true’

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      GIUSEPPE ROSSI has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36 with a touching message.Rossi started out at Manchester United’s academy in 2004 and his talent led to comparisons to Italian legend Alessandro Del Piero thanks to his speed, technique, passing, dribbling and shooting.
      Ex-Manchester United ace Giuseppe Rossi announced his retirementCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Rossi has been previously compared to Alessandro Del PieroCredit: AFP
      The striker spent three years in United’s books but only managed a mere total of four goals and one assist in 14 appearances.
      The ex-Italy international was sent out on loan to Newcastle and Parma before his departure in 2007 when he joined Villarreal.
      Rossi went on to play for Fiorentina, Levante, Celta Vigo, Genoa, Real Salt Lake and SPAL, where he ended his career.
      Pepito issued a touching farewell message to fans stating his “dreams came true”.
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      Rossi posted on Instagram: “Today I announce my retirement from the beautiful game. It’s been an unforgettable journey!
      “From running around the backyard as a kid with a ball at my feet and having my father as a coach, to playing at the highest level of football possible, in the most beautiful stadiums football can offer and playing with/against the best players and clubs in the world….
      “I’m eternally grateful to have been a part of this game. My dreams came true. My life is fulfilled.
      “All I ever wanted was to be the best player I could be. I dedicated every ounce of me, shedded blood, sweat and tears for this game. I can leave the game peacefully, knowing I did all I can possibly do to achieve my goals.
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      “My journey is unique. A lot of ups but also some downs. Those down moments (mostly injuries) never defined me. My purpose was stronger than any obstacle that was in front of me.
      “I never stopped dreaming when things I couldn’t control got in my way. I love the game so much that I could’ve never given up.
      “That is why I’m writing this with a heavy heart but a big smile on face – I’m proud of what I accomplished!
      “To my family…your sacrifices and endless support gave me the strength and courage to achieve things I thought were unreachable. Thank you.
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      Rossi stated his “dreams came true” during a heartfelt farewell messageCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      “To my clubs…it was an honor being by your side and representing your shirt! I wore it proudly and gave it my all each and every game. Thank you for your trust in me.
      “To my teammates…so many battles on the field together, so many amazing moments shared off the field. Thank you for being important figures during my career that challenged me to be the best player I could be.
      “To the fans…the game wouldn’t be the beautiful game without you. You have all been by my side throughout my 19 year career. We shared some moments that will last a lifetime! Thank you.
      “I will truly miss the game but I know it’s time. On to the next chapter.. #PepitoOut.” More

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      Ex-Chelsea star and free agent shows off incredible body transformation as fans of former club say ‘bring him home’

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      FORMER Chelsea and Everton star Ross Barkley has shown off his impressive body transformation ahead of the 2023-24 season.The 29-year-old midfielder took to Instagram to share three topless pictures of himself working out in the gym.
      Barkley shared three pictures of himself in the gym on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu4rbR9swej/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA
      He captioned the post with ‘Preparing for the new season, feeling strong and ready.’Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu4rbR9swej/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA
      The midfielder is currently a free agentCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu4rbR9swej/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA
      He paired the images with a caption that read: “Preparing for the new season, feeling strong and ready.”
      Some of his former team-mates were quick to comment on the picture, with Davide Zappacosta writing: “Beast.”
      Danny Drinkwater added: “Geez!! Absolute machine”
      While Mario Lemina wrote: “Damn!!!!!”
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      Lifelong Everton fan and professional boxer Tony Bellew also took to the comments to beg the Toffees to re-sign Barkley.
      He wrote: “Bring him home @everton.”
      Barkley joined Everton’s academy at the age of 11 in 2005 and climbed up through the ranks before making his professional debut six years later.
      The midfielder went on to make 179 appearances for the Toffees, scoring 27 goals and providing 28 assists.
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      He left to join Chelsea in a £15million transfer in 2018 and made 100 appearances for the Blues during his four-year spell.
      Barkley became a free agent last summer when his contract at Stamford Bridge came to an end.
      He spent last season in France with Nice, but he was limited to just 28 outings.
      The former England international left the Ligue 1 side last month, meaning he is now without a club again.
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      Fuming Postecoglou asks ‘you flew all the way for that?’ after journalist’s cheeky stunt at Tottenham press conference

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU did not see the funny side after a German reporter held up a Bayern Munich shirt with Harry Kane on the back in his Tottenham press conference.The Spurs boss was speaking to the media ahead of his side’s friendly with Leicester on Sunday in Bangkok when the Bild journalist pulled off the stunt.
      Postecoglou was unimpressed with the journalist’s stuntCredit: EPA
      The reporter who brought the Kane Bayern shirt to Postecoglou’s press conference was BILD’s Max Schrader. Postecoglou was angry when he saw the shirt and said: “What can I say about that? Nothing!” – Spurs press officer then wanted to intervene, but the coach continued [@BILD] pic.twitter.com/rrVWt505ch— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) July 22, 2023

      He lifted a new Bayern kit with the name ‘Kane’ and the No9 on the back and asked Postecoglou what he thought of it, cheekily adding: “It looks quite good, no?”
      Safe to say the Spurs boss was deeply unimpressed by the hack’s antics.
      Postecoglou, sporting a face like thunder, replied: “I don’t know what you’re talking about.
      “Did you get a good laugh for it? Got what you came to get? Maybe? Very good. You came a long way for that, thank you.”
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      It comes after Bayern had two approaches, believed to be £60million and £70m, turned down for Spurs legend Kane.
      The German giants believe the England captain, who has a year remaining on his contract, wants to join them.
      Postecoglou then moved on to answer other questions but was clearly still annoyed and made a thinly-veiled dig back at the reporter in a reply about his ambitions at Spurs.
      The Australian, 57, said: “All I can do is just try to work hard like I have everywhere else. We’re in the early part of it. As I said, it’s a massive football club, a massive opportunity and a massive challenge here. 
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      “That’s what we’ll try to do, bring success to one of the biggest football clubs in the world, big enough to make up fake jumpers to be a presence.”
      Postecoglou said earlier this week that “it was fair to say I’m not relaxed about” the situation involving Kane and that it did no one any favours for the situation to drag on.
      The German reporter’s first question before his skit was whether the Spurs boss still felt that way, to which Postecoglou simply replied: “That was two days ago and nothing has changed.” More

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      Saudi government launch transfer bid for Kylian Mbappe after PSG star is left out of club tour and put up for sale

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      SAUDI ARABIA have launched a stunning bid to bring Kylian Mbappe to the Saudi Pro-League.The news comes after Kylian Mbappe was left out of PSG’s squad for their pre-season tour of Japan.
      Kylian Mbappe could join Al-HilalCredit: AFP
      Mbappe, 24, is refusing to extend his deal in Paris and has just a year left to run on his contract.
      And PSG are keen to sort his future before the season starts, with the club unwilling to lose him on a free next year.
      PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has set an internal deadline on the forward’s future, with the club keen to have things decided before the season starts.
      Khelaifi said during manager Luis Enrique’s unveiling: “We want him [Mbappe] to stay but he can’t leave for free.”
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      The prospect of Mbappe leaving for free would cause significant financial fair play issues for PSG – given the amount of transfer outlay and wages they have forked out for the forward.
      Reports suggest that were Mbappe to walk away from the club at the end of his contract, PSG would have to let as many as four other stars go to fill the financial hole left by the Frenchman.

      The expectation throughout the Mbappe saga has been that the forward would sign for Real Madrid – whether that be this summer or on a free next year.
      But it appears that the Saudi league are now willing to test both Kylian Mbappe and PSG’s resolve with a transfer offer.
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      Foot Mercato report that the Saudi government have begun the internal process of putting a deal in place.
      The state are willing to offer the forward a lucrative deal having failed in the race for Lionel Messi.
      The outlet reports that any move would see Mbappe jettisoned onto the side of Al-Hilal, who the Saudi government see as the league’s premium side.
      So far this window, Al-Hilal have signed Ruben Neves from Wolves, Kalidou Koulibaly from Chelsea and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio.
      While no details have been given regarding the wage Mbappe would be offered – it’s safe to assume that the deal would be eye watering.
      Jordan Henderson’s move to Al-Ettifaq – a side not directly owned by the Saudi government – will see him earn £700,000-a-week.
      It’s likely that anything Mbappe is offered would dwarf that figure. More

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      Dimitri Payet breaks down in tears as Marseille contract RIPPED UP with ex-West Ham and France icon now a free agent

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      FORMER West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet has left Marseille as a free agent.The 36-year-old broke down in tears as he announced his departure in a press conference in France.
      Payet has left Marseille as a free agentCredit: AFP
      Payet broke down in tears after announcing his departureCredit: Twitter

      Speaking about Payet’s departure, Marseille president Pablo Longoria said: “I would like to thank Dimitri for everything he has brought to Olympique de Marseille over all these years.
      “Beyond an exceptional talent, I also want to salute his love for the club, for the supporters and for the city. He is a symbol of this strong connection between OM and Marseille.
      “I wish him the best for his next stage of life. Dimitri will always be at home here.”
      Payet did not travel to Germany with his Marseille teammates for pre-season this week due to “personal reasons”.
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      His contract was set to expire in June 2024, but club officials suddenly decided to terminate his agreement one year early.
      Just a few weeks ago, the Frenchman revealed that he did not want to leave Marseille this summer.
      He said: “I want to leave through the front door and, even at 36, I still have goals that keep me awake. I tell myself that I can’t stop until I win something with the club.”
      However, his unexpected departure means he is now a free agent.
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      Payet joined Marseille in a £25million transfer from West Ham in January 2017.
      He scored 78 goals and assisted 95 in 326 appearances for the club during his time at the Stade Velodrome.
      Prior to his spell in France, he spent two years at West Ham.
      He was a fan favourite in East London until he began refusing to play for the Hammers in a bid to force a move away.
      Last year, Payet revealed that he turned down several big clubs, including Manchester United, after leaving West Ham so that he could join Marseille. More

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      Fulham boss Marco Silva’s agents meet Saudis in London over £400,000-a-week Al Ahli deal with Mitrovic wanting out

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      FULHAM face a Saudi double blow with Al-Ahly offering boss Marco Silva a £40MILLION deal.The Portuguese has been offered a two-year contract to manage in   the mega-rich Saudi Pro League.
      Marco Silva has held talks over becoming Al Ahli managerCredit: Getty
      Aleksandar Mitrovic has said he will never play for Fulham againCredit: Getty
      It is another major setback for Fulham who are already battling to keep Aleksandar Mitrovic.
      Al-Ahly have offered Silva £400,000 A WEEK and want a swift deal to get him on board for their Austrian training camp.
      Silva’s agents are said to be in London for talks with Saudi officials.
      Serbian striker Mitrovic, 28, has told relatives he will never play for the Cottagers again after the club valued him at £52m.
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      Mitrovic is angry at being priced out of a move after two failed bids from Al-Hilal.
      The forward is understood to be furious at the club’s valuation of him as he prepares to jet out for their pre-season tour of the USA.
      Fulham will take on Brentford, Aston Villa and Chelsea during the trip as part of the Premier League Summer Series.
      Silva and Mitrovic’s potential departures come as Fulham continue to chase their first signing of the summer.
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      The club have been able to tie down Willian to a new contract, though.
      Willian had looked set to leave Craven Cottage after his one-year deal expired before he penned an extension through to next summer. More

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      Arsenal ready to hijack Tottenham’s Douglas Luiz transfer as Spurs line up Chelsea ace as backup

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      TOTTENHAM and Arsenal poised to tussle it out to land midfield ace Douglas Luiz.Spurs will target the Aston Villa man if they sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
      Arsenal are ready to hijack Tottenham’s move for Douglas LuizCredit: Rex
      But they face competition from North London rivals the Gunners, who are eyeing a a fresh move for the Brazilian.
      They were keen on Luiz last summer but the 25-year-old signed a new contract at Villa Park.
      Hojbjerg, 27, is not a natural fit for new boss Ange Postecoglou’s attacking style and looks likely to leave Spurs.
      Talks with Atletico Madrid are ongoing, while his old club Bayern Munich have shown an interest.
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      Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, 23, is also in Postecoglou’s sights.
      But the chances of landing him may hinge on the Blues’ pursuit of 21-year-old Brighton wonderkid Moises Caicedo.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s side have been chasing a deal for Caicedo throughout the transfer window.
      However, they have so far had two bids rejected, including a £70million offer earlier this week.
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      Brighton are understood to value the Ecuadorian midfielder at £100million this summer.
      Caicedo has also attracted interest from Liverpool as a potential replacement for Fabinho. More