Troyes Prodigy Christ Batola Links Up with Manchester City Academy
French teenage striker Christ Batola joins Manchester City’s youth sides for a training spell, strengthening ties between the City Football Group sister clubs.
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Marseille Challenge Nice in Race to Sign Stade Brestois Director Lorenzi
Stade Brestois are set to lose sporting director Grégory Lorenzi this summer, with Olympique de Marseille now rivalling OGC Nice for his signature amid uncertainty over the latter’s ownership.
Sarr Breaks Record as Crystal Palace Seize 3-1 Semi-Final Lead Against Shakhtar
Crystal Palace claimed a commanding 3-1 advantage over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Conference League semi-final first leg, driven by a historic strike from Ismaila Sarr and a disciplined tactical masterclass from Oliver Glasner.
Late Atubolu Error Gifts Braga Dramatic Europa League Semi-Final Win Over Freiburg
SC Freiburg suffered a painful last-gasp defeat to SC Braga in the Europa League semi-final first leg after goalkeeper Noah Atubolu’s late hesitation allowed a dramatic winning goal.
Noah Atubolu Owns Up to Costly Error in SC Freiburg’s Defeat to Sporting Braga
SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has taken responsibility for his stoppage-time mistake that gifted Sporting Braga a last-gasp victory in the first leg of their European knockout tie.
Serie A Referee Chief Rocchi Suspends Himself Amid Fraud Probe, Claims ‘Total Transparency’
Gianluca Rocchi has stepped down as Serie A refereeing designator while facing sporting fraud allegations, insisting he has always operated with complete transparency.
Malagò to Confirm Italian Football Federation Bid by Weekend
Former Italian Olympic Committee president Giovanni Malagò will announce whether he will run for the Italian Football Federation presidency by the end of next week, despite gaining support from major football bodies.
Dybala’s Mother-in-Law Reveals Emotional Boca Promise as Roma Contract Nears End
Paulo Dybala faces a difficult choice between renewing with AS Roma and fulfilling a childhood promise to his late father by joining Boca Juniors, according to his mother-in-law Catherine Fulop.
Gila’s Agent Denies Milan and Juventus Deals: ‘Negotiate with Lazio’
Alejandro Camano, representative of Lazio defender Mario Gila, has dismissed reports linking his client with moves to AC Milan and Juventus, insisting any transfer talks must go through the Roman club.
AC Milan Revive Pursuit of Arsenal Striker Gabriel Jesus
AC Milan are weighing up a summer approach for Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus as Max Allegri searches for a new centre-forward to solve the club’s scoring problems.