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Lens' owner and president Joseph Oughourlian

Lens President Slams Ligue 1 Leadership and Rejects Premier League-Style Multi-Club Ownership Bid

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Joseph Oughourlian revealed that RC Lens turned down a proposal from a “major” Premier League club regarding a multi-club ownership model Oughourlian strongly... Read more
Andoni Iraola during his presentation as new Liverpool head coach

Liverpool Face Transfer Conundrums Amid Injuries and Departures, Says Iraola

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Andoni Iraola stated that Liverpool must address several squad gaps after key departures and injuries Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz have joined the Reds... Read more
Jhon Lucumi

Bologna Open to Lucumi Sale Amid Interest From European Giants

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Claudio Fenucci confirmed Bologna agreed last year to allow Jhon Lucumi to leave if they received a suitable offer Lucumi’s €28m release... Read more
Pep Guardiola clapping hands

Guardiola Weighs Up Italy Role After Maldini and Leonardo Talks in Barcelona

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Paolo Maldini, Italy’s new technical director, and Leonardo met Pep Guardiola in Barcelona last weekend to offer him the national team role... Read more
Lionel Messi after losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain

Messi Reflects on World Cup Final Defeat: “The Pain is Immense”

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final through Ferran Torres’ extra-time goal Lionel Messi, now 39... Read more
Jhon Duran posing with Benfica's shirt

Benfica Sign Jhon Duran on Loan from Al Nassr with Conditional €30 Million Purchase Clause

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Benfica have signed Jhon Duran on loan from Al Nassr, with an option to make the move permanent If specific conditions are fulfilled, the... Read more
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick

Michael Carrich Happy with Andrey Santos in First Manchester United Appearance

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Andrey Santos made his Manchester United debut on Saturday in a 1-0 pre-season loss to Wrexham in Helsinki The 22-year-old... Read more
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni

Argentina Head Coach Scaloni Leaves Press Conference in Tears

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain at the MetLife Stadium, failing to register a shot on target in 120 minutes Ferran Torres... Read more
Rodri holding the World Cup Golden Ball trophy

Rodri Named World Cup’s Best Player as Mbappe Clinches Golden Boot

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Spain secured individual honours as Rodri, Pau Cubarsi, and Unai Simon each received prestigious awards after their World Cup triumph over Argentina Kylian Mbappe... Read more
Mohamed Salah

Beşiktaş Edges Closer to Landing Mohamed Salah in Sensational Transfer Push

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Beşiktaş has presented Mohamed Salah with a €12 million per year offer on a 1+1 year contract Salah’s lawyer has... Read more
Zeki Celik

How Juventus Beat Roma to Çelik After Flights and Medical Were Arranged

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Roma had arranged flights and a medical for Zeki Celik before Juventus intervened to secure his signing Negotiations between Roma and Celik had centred... Read more
Gianluca Mancini

Gianluca Mancini and Roma Agree to Extend Contract to 2029

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Gianluca Mancini has agreed to a contract extension with Roma until 30 June 2029, including a club option for an additional year Inter’... Read more
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise

Michael Olise Wants Real Madrid Move

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Michael Olise has reportedly communicated to his French international teammates and close associates his aspiration to sign for Real Madrid Bayern Munich currently intend... Read more
Pervis Estupinan

Aston Villa Closing in on Estupinan Transfer as Milan Negotiations Reach Final Stages

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Talks between Aston Villa and Milan over Pervis Estupinan have progressed to advanced stages Aston Villa see Estupinan as the primary candidate to fill... Read more
Zeki Celik

Juventus Pounce on Roma Delay to Hijack Zeki Celik Deal

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Zeki Celik is poised to join Juventus on a free transfer following the collapse of his contract extension with Roma The Turkish defender has... Read more
England manager Thomas Tuchel

Tuchel Questions England Players’ Mindset After Argentina Semifinal Loss

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: England were defeated 2-1 by Argentina in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, despite holding a second-half lead Thomas Tuchel attributed the... Read more
Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring against Norway

France Players Annoyed by Dembélé’s Half-Time Criticism

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: On Tuesday, France suffered a 2-0 defeat against Spain, ending their hopes of a third consecutive World Cup final appearance Ousmane Dembél... Read more
Craig Gordon

Scotland Goalkeeper Craig Gordon Calls Time on Illustrious 25-Year Career

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Craig Gordon announced his retirement today at age 43, concluding a 25-year playing career Gordon accumulated 682 club appearances and earned 84 international... Read more
Zinedine Zidane

Zinédine Zidane to Sign as France’s Head Coach Next Week

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Zinédine Zidane is set to sign his contract to manage France next week, with the deal expected to be finalised by 21st July... Read more
Andrea Pirlo

Maldini Endorses Pirlo for Italy Head Coach Role as Malagò Schedules Meeting

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Paolo Maldini has selected Andrea Pirlo as his preferred candidate to become the Italy head coach FIGC President Giovanni Malagò is anticipated to meet... Read more
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