Kick Off: Portugal win by a big margin, Dani Alves primed to remain in prison

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Match Reports

Portugal 5-2 Sweden: Leao, Bruno & co. score, hosts ease to victory

Portugal breeze past Sweden 5-2 in Euros warm up

Venezuela 1-2 Italy: Retegui’s double proves decisive, Azzurri win in Florida

Mateo Retegui’s double proves decisive as Italy edge out Venezuela in Florida.

These Things Happen

Alves primed to remain in prison - €1m bail won’t be made by previous benefactor

On Wednesday, Dani Alves’ hopes of securing his temporary release from prison were given a major boost, as he was granted bail for the very first time since being arrested on sexual assault charges back in January 2023.

Robinho 'will serve 9-year jail sentence' after conviction of gang rape in 2017

Former Manchester City winger Robinho 'will serve a nine-year jail sentence' after he was found guilty in 2017 for gang rape.

OFFICIAL: French top flight rebranded as Ligue 1 McDonald’s from next season

From July 2024, the French top flight will be officially rebranded as Ligue 1 McDonald’s after the LFP came to an agreement with the American fast food empire for the naming rights of the league for the next three seasons.

Man United 'line up move for £40m-rated midfield star to replace Casemiro'

Manchester United are reportedly lining up a move for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes in the summer transfer window.

Barcelona working on deal for 17-year-old Chelsea and Bayern Munich target

Barcelona have increased their efforts to recruit the best and the brightest teenagers across the globe over the past 12 months, and it looks as if Ghanaian left-back David Oduro will be the focus of their attentions in coming months.

Barcelona willing to offer Fermin Lopez in exchange for top EPL transfer target

Barcelona know that they will have a tough time of securing the pieces they want in the summer, so far declared to be a pivot in midfield, a left winger and the continuity of Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo. However one of the avenues that they will explore, in addition to making major sales is bringing down the price of targets by offering players.

<a href="allfootball:///news/3331900" target="_self" style=">Bayern name Kimmich’s crazy price: Barcelona & Real Madrid interested

The German club have named the price of their midfielder, Joshua Kimmich. Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are said to be interested.

What They Say

Bellingham argues with teammate 'over Mbappe' & goes against Real Madrid plan

Jude Bellingham has risked upsetting future Real Madrid team-mate Kylian Mbappe by appearing to claim that Erling Haaland is "better" than him.

Fans BAFFLED by Florian Wirtz after he reveals who his footballing idol is

Football fans have been left stunned by Florian Wirtz after the Bayer Leverkusen and Germany star revealed who his footballing idol was.

Ex-chairman Bernstein urges EPL to conclude charges against Manchester City

Former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein has urged the Premier League to “get a move on” regarding a conclusion to the club’s alleged breaches of financial rules.

‘Bellingham & I were speaking about Dier & Upamecano’ – Tchouaméni reveals

A viral video of a discussion between Real Madrid teammates Aurélien Tchouaméni and Jude Bellingham went viral earlier this week. In it, the pair can be heard discussing two players, whose names have been bleeped out, with Bellingham asserting that one is better than the other. Tchouaméni disagrees.

Jurgen Klopp's record at Liverpool 'isn't that good', claims Danny Mills

Danny Mills has hit out at Jurgen Klopp and claimed the Liverpool boss is overrated as a coach.

Bruno risks wrath of Man Utd fans amid praise for Guardiola & Klopp

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has been very complimentary towards two rival managers in Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp.

Former Barcelona star admits he moved to club ‘for a woman’

World Cup-winner Emmanuel Petit has admitted that the reason he joined Barcelona was for love, but not of the club, rather a romantic interest.

‘We’ll try to plead our case’ – Henry hoping to overturn Real Madrid’s veto

Thierry Henry, who will manage the France U23 side in this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris, has said that he is hoping to get Real Madrid to change their stance on releasing players for the tournament.

Barca President Laporta says Mbappe will “distort” the Real Madrid dressing room

Real Madrid are increasingly confident of finally landing Kylian Mbappe this summer. The 24-year-old has already notified Paris Saint-Germain of his decision to depart at the end of the season, and an agreement on personal terms with Los Blancos is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks.

One of Barcelona’s pivot targets doesn’t believe they have the money to sign him

Barcelona have been linked to Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich for some time, after it became clear that Sergio Busquets would be moving on, as one of the few players with the techical quality to match up to Busquets. However Barcelona’s finances have prevented any real pursuit, and now that Kimmich could be available, it looks as if it will get in the way of a major opportunity. At least Kimmich thinks so.

‘I’ve only seen this seriousness in Ronaldo & Messi’ – Pastore on Mbappé

Javier Pastore (34) has praised former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappé (25) for his mentality, which he compared to that of Lionel Messi (36) and Cristiano Ronaldo (39) during an interview with La Nación.

Roy Keane and Gary Neville believe Gareth Southgate could be Man Utd manager

Roy Keane and Gary Neville have said they can envisage England boss Gareth Southgate succeeding Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager.

In Depth

Shock as best-paid player in La Liga is revealed to be veteran defender

Real Madrid will likely bring in the best-paid player in Europe this summer, with Kylian Mbappe set to sit right at the top of the wage structure at the Santiago Bernabeu. However the deputy to the throne is somewhat surprising.

Robinho, Alves & Antony - Brazilians who made headlines for wrong reasons

The allure of the Brazil team, with their iconic yellow shirts and samba football, remains powerful.

Fixtures of the Day

Friendly

Netherlands VS Scotland 2024/3/22 19:45 UTC

Spain VS Colombia 2024/3/22 20:30 UTC

Argentina VS EL Salvador 2024/3/23 00:00 UTC