Harry Redknapp nearly signed Luis Suarez and Eden Hazard for Tottenham
Harry Redknapp claims that he nearly signed Luis Suarez and Eden Hazard when he was Tottenham manager, which could have made them title contenders.
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Harry Redknapp claims that he nearly signed Luis Suarez and Eden Hazard when he was Tottenham manager, which could have made them title contenders.
Liverpool and Chelsea face off with different line-ups, but Chelsea's lack of goalscorers could be a problem. The past four meetings have ended in draws, making a draw a likely outcome. Erling Haaland is a strong contender for the Golden Boot race. Tottenham and Brentford's match is unpredictable, but betting on Christian Romero receiving a card is a good option. Julen Lopetegui's departure from Wolves was unexpected, while Manchester United is expected to win without conceding goals. Barcelona is likely to keep a clean sheet against Getafe.
Chelsea is set to lose goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to Real Madrid on a season-long loan due to Thibaut Courtois' injury.
Cristiano Ronaldo will play in a yellow outfit as Al Nassr faces Al Hilal in the Arab Club Champions Cup final.
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness is confident that Harry Kane will switch to the club from Tottenham this summer.
Sadio Mane wins penalty converted by Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr reaches final of King Salman Cup.
Young defenders Tino Livramento and Micky van de Ven complete big-money transfers in the English Premier League. Newcastle signs Livramento from Southampton for £30 million ($38 million), while Tottenham buys Van de Ven from Wolfsburg for £34 million ($43 million). Livramento cites the opportunity to be mentored by Kieran Trippier as a key factor in his decision.
Liverpool prepares for their final pre-season friendly against Darmstadt, addressing defensive frailties before the upcoming season.
LeBron James shows support for USWNT ahead of knockout-stage match, wearing their jersey in Canada.
Sadio Mane is set to earn a staggering £650,000 per week in his move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel expressed sadness over Sadio Mane's departure but believes it is for the best. Mane is set to join Al Nassr in a reported $45 million deal. Tuchel also hinted at Bayern's interest in Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) expects Real Madrid to make a "low and insulting" offer for Kylian Mbappe, who has informed the club he will not extend his contract. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has given Mbappe an ultimatum to either sign a new deal or accept a transfer. Real Madrid cannot meet PSG's asking price, leading to speculation that Mbappe may join Liverpool on loan before moving to Madrid next year.
Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal has made a record €300m ($332m) bid for French striker Kylian Mbappe, according to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which has given Al-Hilal permission to negotiate directly with the player. The bid would make Mbappe the most expensive soccer player in history, surpassing the €222m PSG paid for Neymar in 2017. Al-Hilal's bid is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to attract high-profile players to the country, following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr in 2021.
Fernando Morientes, former Real Madrid star and La Liga ambassador, visited Hong Kong where he played in a friendly match in 2003. Morientes expressed his support for players moving to Saudi Arabia at the end of their careers, saying it is not unhealthy. He also emphasized the importance of adapting to the local culture and demands of fans for players to succeed at Real Madrid.
Liverpool face Karlsruher in preseason friendly at BBBank Wildpark stadium.