Kaiky Rangers transfer bid 'rejected' as Hamza Igamane debut chances boosted - Ibrox news roundup
Almeria have reportedly booted out a bid from Rangers for centre back Kaiky.
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'Zero Possibility': AC Milan CEO Shuts Down Rafael Leao To Barcelona Transfer Rumour
AC Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani said Thursday that Rafael Leao will not leave the Serie A club for Barcelona as rumours swirled about a possible move for the Portugal winger. Speaking to reporters while leaving Milan's Milanello training ground, Furlani said that there was "zero possibility" that Leao would quit the seven-time European champions. Asked whether Leao might put in a transfer request, Furlani added that he was "sure" that the 25-year-old would not.
Chelsea Win On Europe Return, Enzo Maresca Gets First Win
Chelsea secured their first victory under new coach Enzo Maresca with a 2-0 victory over Servette in their Conference League play-off round first leg on Thursday. The hosts struggled to break down their opponents in the first half at Stamford Bridge before Christopher Nkunku put them in front with a 50th-minute penalty, just his fourth goal for the club. Marc Guiu somehow contrived to miss an open goal a few minutes later, but Noni Madueke moved Chelsea closer to a group-stage place ahead of next week's second leg by firing home from Enzo Fernandez's pass. Tiemoko Ouattara almost pulled one back for Swiss side Servette late on when his deflected strike hit the crossbar.
Kylian Mbappe To Make Bernabeu Debut Against Ronaldo-Owned Real Valladolid
Kylian Mbappe's La Liga debut for Real Madrid did not go as planned as Los Blancos drew at Mallorca last weekend, with coach Carlo Ancelotti believing the Spanish champions lacked "balance". The French superstar striker will make his first home appearance for Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday against promoted side Real Valladolid, owned by former Madrid forward and Brazil great Ronaldo.
Who are the next generation of great coaches? Part 1: Europe
And with other marquee managers such as Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, and Carlo Ancelotti coming towards the close of their careers, who is hot on their heels to become known as a great European coach?
European round-up: Chelsea labour to first leg win over Servette, Larne narrowly beaten as Scots duo lose
Chelsea laboured to an unconvincing 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Stamford Bridge, second-half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke sufficient to give Enzo Maresca's side the lead in the tie.
Lithuania opens first counter-mobility equipment park as part of new Baltic Defence Line
Lithuania has unveiled what it calls its first counter-mobility park in the country's east, part of the Baltic Defence Line slowly taking shape on NATO's eastern frontier.
Verstappen says he is more than halfway through at 200
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands : Max Verstappen is set to start his 200th Formula One race in front of his home Dutch fans on Sunday, at the age of just 26, but Red Bull's triple world champion has no intention of doubling the tally.