⚫️ Franco Baresi died today at the age of 66. The former AC Milan captain and legend had been battling a serious illness for some time.
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⚫️ Franco Baresi died today at the age of 66. The former AC Milan captain and legend had been battling a serious illness for some time. @Dimarzio
⚫️ The Rossoneri announced the news in a post on social media: " The history of AC Milan is in tears for the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and his depth will forever be, like his number 6 shirt, an integral and fundamental part of the DNA and journey of the entire Club. The condolences that AC Milan offers to Franco Baresi's entire family are the same that every Rossoneri fan offers themselves in such a difficult hour ."
He holds the record of 719 appearances for the Rossoneri, with whom he won 6 Serie A titles, 3 European Cups, 2 Intercontinental Cups, and 4 Italian Super Cups . The former defender, born in 1960, has been honorary vice-president of AC Milan since 2020. He has made 81 appearances for the national team in all competitions.
8:30 AM - At the end of AC Milan's training session at their retreat in Australia, the team and staff were informed. The players observed a minute of silence in the middle of the pitch, followed by a final round of applause in tribute to Franco Baresi.
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He holds the record of 719 appearances for the Rossoneri, with whom he won 6 Serie A titles, 3 European Cups, 2 Intercontinental Cups, and 4 Italian Super Cups . The former defender, born in 1960, has been honorary vice-president of AC Milan since 2020. He has made 81 appearances for the national team in all competitions.
8:30 AM - At the end of AC Milan's training session at their retreat in Australia, the team and staff were informed. The players observed a minute of silence in the middle of the pitch, followed by a final round of applause in tribute to Franco Baresi.
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⚫️🔴 Bayer Leverkusen is interested in Napoli left-back Miguel Gutierrez.
The German club values the player at €25 million, while Napoli value him at around €30 million.
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The German club values the player at €25 million, while Napoli value him at around €30 million.
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🟣 Fiorentina are also interested in Franco Mastantuono , who will leave Real Madrid on loan, but there are no formal negotiations for the 2007-born player yet.
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🔵Mudryk can return to the field after the anti-doping procedure has been resolved.
The Chelsea player has been out of action since November 28, 2024, when he played and scored against Heidenheim in the Conference League, before a very long layoff. Now, as announced by the Blues , he will return to the squad and be available again.
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The Chelsea player has been out of action since November 28, 2024, when he played and scored against Heidenheim in the Conference League, before a very long layoff. Now, as announced by the Blues , he will return to the squad and be available again.
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⚪️✅ The arrival of Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea has never been so close.
This morning, a final call was held, in which Como offered €28 million plus bonuses for the central defender. The Blues continue to close the deal, and tomorrow, Saturday, August 1st, they will receive a further offer of € 30 million plus bonuses , which will be crucial in reaching an agreement between the clubs after having already reached an agreement with the player some time ago.
But it doesn't end here, because Como is now also closing in on the arrival of Yan Couto from Borussia Dortmund , who will instead strengthen the right lane.
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This morning, a final call was held, in which Como offered €28 million plus bonuses for the central defender. The Blues continue to close the deal, and tomorrow, Saturday, August 1st, they will receive a further offer of € 30 million plus bonuses , which will be crucial in reaching an agreement between the clubs after having already reached an agreement with the player some time ago.
But it doesn't end here, because Como is now also closing in on the arrival of Yan Couto from Borussia Dortmund , who will instead strengthen the right lane.
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Valdepeñas is a new Fiorentina player.
Fiorentina pays 8M€ and Real Madrid keeps 50% of a future sale
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Valdepeñas is a new Fiorentina player.
Fiorentina pays 8M€ and Real Madrid keeps 50% of a future sale
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⚪️🔴 Ajax have officially completed the signing of the 30-year-old attacking midfielder on a free transfer, with Brandt putting pen to paper on a deal running until 2029.
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⚪️⚫️✅ It's now official: Kerim Alajbegovic is a new Juventus player.
The Bianconeri pulled off this move, beating off stiff competition for the Bosnian international, born in 2007. As previously reported , the player arrives on a permanent deal from Bayer Leverkusen for €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses and a 10% interest on any future transfer.
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The Bianconeri pulled off this move, beating off stiff competition for the Bosnian international, born in 2007. As previously reported , the player arrives on a permanent deal from Bayer Leverkusen for €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses and a 10% interest on any future transfer.
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⚪️⚫️✅ It's now official: Randal Kolo Muani is a fully-fledged Juventus player. The striker returns to the Bianconeri, more than a year after leaving the club after a loan spell in the 2024/25 season, under the guidance of Thiago Motta and Igor Tudor.
Kolo Muani moves from PSG to Juventus for 38 million euros plus 12 million in bonuses and returns to Turin after his first stint, during which he scored 10 goals and provided 3 assists in 22 games.
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Kolo Muani moves from PSG to Juventus for 38 million euros plus 12 million in bonuses and returns to Turin after his first stint, during which he scored 10 goals and provided 3 assists in 22 games.
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🟠✅ It's now official: Kostantinos Koulierakis is a new Roma player
Koulierakis arrives from Wolfsburg for €17 million + €1.5 million in bonuses. The Germans will also retain a 20% stake in any future resale.
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Koulierakis arrives from Wolfsburg for €17 million + €1.5 million in bonuses. The Germans will also retain a 20% stake in any future resale.
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🔵🔴 Ferran Torres remains one of the hottest names on the Paris Saint-Germain transfer market. now Barcelona is awaiting PSG 's official offer for the Spanish striker.
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🔵⚫️ Inter's transfer market moves have entered a new chapter. In the last few hours, the Nerazzurri management has re-established contact with Moussa Diaby , once again exploring the prospect of the attacking winger currently playing for Al Ittihad.
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🔵🔴 Zion Suzuki 's future remains a hot topic in the goalkeeping market. Paris Saint-Germain is currently ahead of Juventus in the race for Parma's 2002-born player, with the French club having expressed a strong desire to complete the deal.
The Japanese goalkeeper is expensive, and Parma is carefully evaluating every offer. PSG, however, has taken concrete steps, submitting an offer of approximately €28 million plus bonuses to try to convince the Emilian club.
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The Japanese goalkeeper is expensive, and Parma is carefully evaluating every offer. PSG, however, has taken concrete steps, submitting an offer of approximately €28 million plus bonuses to try to convince the Emilian club.
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🟢✅ Sassuolo-Adzic, an agreement has been reached: only the signatures are missing.
it's a loan deal with an option to buy
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it's a loan deal with an option to buy
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🔵 Lindstrøm is very close to joining Schalke 04 The Dane, who has turned down several opportunities to wear the Schalke shirt, arrives on a free transfer with his salary covered by the club. @Dimarzio
🔵✅ Lindstrøm joins Schalke 04 on a free loan, with his entire salary covered by the German club . The agreement also includes a buy-out option set at €5 million.
🔵✅ The transfer of Miguel Gutierrez to Bayer Leverkusen is nearing completion . The German club has gone so far as to offer Napoli the €30 million requested by the Azzurri for his departure.
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🔵✅ The transfer of Miguel Gutierrez to Bayer Leverkusen is nearing completion . The German club has gone so far as to offer Napoli the €30 million requested by the Azzurri for his departure.
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⚫️⚪️ Juventus continues to work on the incoming market on other fronts as well, with Guglielmo Vicario remaining the strong name for the Bianconeri goal, especially if Tottenham were to open up to a loan.
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⚪️✅ The arrival of Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea has never been so close. This morning, a final call was held, in which Como offered €28 million plus bonuses for the central defender. The Blues continue to close the deal, and tomorrow, Saturday, August 1st…
⚪️✅ Trevoh Chalobah's transfer to Como is a done deal.
The English defender arrives permanently from Chelsea for €30 million plus €3 million in bonuses and is expected in Italy between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning for a medical.
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The English defender arrives permanently from Chelsea for €30 million plus €3 million in bonuses and is expected in Italy between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning for a medical.
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⚪️✅ Angelino's spell with Roma has come to an end after two and a half seasons. Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4th, he will undergo a medical with Deportivo A Coruña , a newly promoted La Liga team.
The loan deal has an obligation to buy set at €2.5 million. The player will arrive in Florence this evening, where the Spanish team is playing a friendly against Fiorentina, and will undergo a medical there tomorrow.
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The loan deal has an obligation to buy set at €2.5 million. The player will arrive in Florence this evening, where the Spanish team is playing a friendly against Fiorentina, and will undergo a medical there tomorrow.
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🌐 Wales is the first nation to withdraw its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election for the 2027-2031 term.
Today, Monday, August 3rd, comes the first official statement against FIFA's president, that of Wales. The Welsh FA has announced it will withdraw its support for his bid for the 2027-2031 term, becoming the first nation to do so.
WALES ANNOUNCEMENT - This is the announcement from the Welsh FA, reported by Sky UK : " The Football Association of Wales hereby confirms the withdrawal of its support for the candidacy of Mr Gianni Infantino for re-election as FIFA President for the period 2027–2031 . Recent failures in good governance, processes, leadership, values, stakeholder management, communications and sound judgement have brought us to a position where Mr Infantino has lost the trust of the FAW to remain at the helm of world football. Failure to put the best interests of the game first is a failure we cannot accept ."
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Today, Monday, August 3rd, comes the first official statement against FIFA's president, that of Wales. The Welsh FA has announced it will withdraw its support for his bid for the 2027-2031 term, becoming the first nation to do so.
WALES ANNOUNCEMENT - This is the announcement from the Welsh FA, reported by Sky UK : " The Football Association of Wales hereby confirms the withdrawal of its support for the candidacy of Mr Gianni Infantino for re-election as FIFA President for the period 2027–2031 . Recent failures in good governance, processes, leadership, values, stakeholder management, communications and sound judgement have brought us to a position where Mr Infantino has lost the trust of the FAW to remain at the helm of world football. Failure to put the best interests of the game first is a failure we cannot accept ."
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🔵✅ Dani Welbeck(35 y.o) and Jordan Henderson(36 y.o) joins Chelsea with 2 years contracts
Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson were teammates at Sunderland in the 2010/11 season.
15 years later, they're teammates once again at Chelsea.
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Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson were teammates at Sunderland in the 2010/11 season.
15 years later, they're teammates once again at Chelsea.
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