Ronald Koeman claims there is a possibility he could become Barcelona s next coach, but not before presiding over Netherlands Euro 2020 campaign should they qualify.
The 56-year-old spent six years at Barca as a player before later having a spell as Louis van Gaal s assistant from 1998 to 2000 and he has been strongly linked with a return since overseeing an impressive improvement of the Netherlands national team.
Koeman took over the Oranje last year after they had missed out on a spot at the 2018 World Cup, but he has since transformed them into a force, leading the team to the Nations League final and on course to qualify for Euro 2020.
It was recently confirmed Koeman has a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave Netherlands for Camp Nou if the …
Ernesto Valverde accepts the possibility of Neymar returning to Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain is unlikely but refused to rule it out completely.
Neymar left Barca under something of a cloud when PSG activated his €222million release clause in 2017, making him the most expensive player of all time.
The Brazil star has consistently shone since moving, scoring 27 and setting up 16 in 28 Ligue 1 matches, though the player is said to have struggled to settle in the French capital.
Transfer speculation has constantly swirled around the 26-year-old, with a switch to Real Madrid looking a real possibility at times prior to the World Cup.
The latest rumours have suggested Barca are contemplating making a move to bring Neymar back to Camp Nou, and Valverde d…
Jose Mourinho said Friday he would like to accept an invitation to take charge of Portugal s national team for their next two Euro 2012 qualifiers but it depends on Real Madrid giving their blessing.
I don t say no but I am the coach of Real Madrid and I have a contract for the next four years. I was not capable of saying no. I leave it up to Real Madrid to decide, the Portuguese coach told a news conference.
Portuguese national federation president Gilberto Madail met with Mourinho on Thursday in Madrid to try to convince him to take over for the qualifiers at home to Denmark on October 8 and away to Iceland four days later.
Portugal have had a poor start to their qualifying campaign, with a 4-4 home draw against Cyprus and a 1-0 defeat in Norway that have lef…
The two most decorated teams in European football Real Madrid and AC Milan, face off at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday with both teams looking to seize the upper hand in Champions League Group G.
At present record nine-time winners Real are two points ahead of seven-time champions AC Milan having won all three of their matches without conceding a goal and victory would virtually put them in the knockout stage.
The other Group G teams Auxerre and Ajax have just one point between them leaving Real and Milan battling it out for top spot.
Real have plundered 10 goals in their past two league matches to go top of the Spanish first division where they have the best defence and attack, however, Milan defeated Real 3-2 at the Bernabeu in last season s group stage than…
Competition: Premier League
Market: Suarez to join Barcelona
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With Liverpool striker Luis Suarez currently holding talks with La Liga giants Barcelona, the Uruguayan international looks to be on his way out of Anfield this summer.
The infamous bite on Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini in this summer’s World Cup looks to have severed his Liverpool ties for good. The club have stood by him during many incidents since signing him in 2011.
Last season, he was performing on another level in the Premier League, scoring 31 goals in 33 games. Barcelona have long been interested in him, but Liverpool reluctance to sell has been the decisive stumbling block.
However, with the Merseyside outfit looking to cash in on the striker, Barcelona will ha…
Defender Matthias Ostrzolek paid tribute to the spine-tingling atmosphere created by Augsburg s fans for helping the team defeat Bayern Munich.
Augsburg stunned Bundesliga champions Bayern 1-0 on Saturday to end a four-game winless streak and maintain their bid for a spot in the UEFA Europa League next season.
The victory was Augsburg s first ever league triumph over Bayern with the 106-year-old club having only reached the Bundesliga for the first time at the end of the 2010-11 season.
Up against their Bavarian rivals, Augsburg s fans provided the impetus for the small club, which is situated less than 70 kilometres north-west of Munich, to shock their more-fancied opponents at the SGL Arena.
We can be more than proud of ourselves, Ostrzolek said after the game.…
MANCHESTER CITY
Defeats to Crystal Palace and Leicester City without Fernandinho highlighted the Brazilian s importance to the champions. He is 33 and a successor must be a high priority for City, who have used Ilkay Gundogan and John Stones in that role with little success having missed out on Jorginho to Chelsea. City also have a problem position at left-back, where a succession of injuries to Benjamin Mendy have repeatedly left Pep Guardiola using square pegs to fill a round hole.
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Samir Nasri impressed for West Ham as they claimed a 1-0 Premier League victory over his former club Arsenal at London Stadium on Saturday.
Nasri was making his Premier League debut for the club as he continues his comeback from an 18-month ban for receiving an intravenous treatment at a Los Angeles clinic in December 2016, contravening World Anti-Doping Agency rules.
And the former France international was a key figure for West Ham, setting up Declan Rice for the winner early in the second half.
Marko Arnautovic linked with a move to China waved to fans after being replaced in the second half, while Arsenal struggled to truly test goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski in a poor showing.
Mark Noble failed to get enough purchase on a left-footed strike from the edge…
What the papers say
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is heading for the exit door at the Emirates, according to the Daily Telegraph. The Gunners are willing to let the 30-year-old Ghana international leave as they look to reshape their midfield.
Manchester United are looking to make a £45million bid for England’s Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 29, according to the Star on Sunday. The Daily Mail reports United are also expected to increase their bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount to £50m.
Newcastle are poised for a surprise bid for a new goalkeeper, reports The Sun. They say West Brom’s Josh Griffiths, 21, is in the sights of the north-east club.
Burnley are also on the lookout for a goalkeeper with Antwerp’s Jean Butez the latest potential targe…
Superstar 22-year-old Kylian Mbappe is expected to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this season.
Real Madrid have long courted the France international and are expected to secure his signature.
PSG remain hopeful of Mbappe extending his contract but there could be another twist in the transfer saga.
Madrid s LaLiga rivals Barcelona appear ready to make a surprise move.
Barça target audacious Mbappé steal from Madrid
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TOP STORY – BARCELONA READY FOR MBAPPE MOVE
Barcelona believe they can outspend Madrid and land Mbappe from PSG, according to AS.
Despite their financial challenges, the Catalans intend to hijack their rivals move for Mbappe, who will be a free agent in mid-2022.
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