Erik ten Hag outlines Man United's ideal transfer window approach as Chelsea sent 'mentality' warning
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Rodrygo scores late as Real Madrid beat Rayo amid tributes to Vinicius Junior
MADRID: Rodrygo scored an 89th-minute winner as Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in a Spanish league match marked by tributes to Madrid forward Vinicius Junior on Wednesday.
Italian rider Dainese wins stage 17 as Thomas keeps Giro lead
CAORLE Italy: Italian rider Alberto Dainese edged the sprint on Wednesday’s stage 17 of the Giro d’Italia as Geraint Thomas finished in the pack to keep the leader’s pink jersey. Mark Cavendish, who announced on Tuesday that he would be retiring at the end of the season, made an error a kilometer out from the finish of the flat 197km ride from Pergine Valsugana. The 38-year-old lost his lead-in man and finished well back, most probably ending his record of winning a stage at every Giro he has ridden unless he can survive the mountains over the next three days and take Sunday’s finale in Rome. Dainese’s DSM team led the peloton around the last bend with 400m to go but it was Michael Matthews (Jayco-AlUla) who then came to the front.
Ten Hag: Man United owners need right strategy as club eyes Champions League return
MANCHESTER, England: Erik ten Hag is on the brink of securing a return to the Champions League in his first year in charge of Manchester United.
Lampard admits Mount's Chelsea future far from clear
Frank Lampard said Mason Mount would sign a new contract at Chelsea "in an ideal world" but accepted the situation may not be so straightforward for the England midfielder.
Brighton draw 1-1 with Man City to secure Europa League qualification
BRIGHTON, England: Julio Enciso’s stunning long-range strike secured Brighton’s qualification for the Europa League in a 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Wednesday.
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount's 'transfer preference' amid Manchester United links and more rumours
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is "leaning towards" a summer move to Manchester United, according to reports.
Lautaro Martinez scores 2 as Inter beats Fiorentina 2-1 for Italian Cup title
ROME: Take note, Manchester City: the bigger the match, the bigger the performance from Lautaro Martinez lately. After scoring key goals against Benfica and city rival AC Milan to help secure Inter Milan a spot in the Champions League final, Martinez netted twice as the Nerazzurri produced a 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina to defend the Italian Cup trophy on Wednesday. It’s the second trophy that Inter has won this season after also beating Milan in the Italian Super Cup in January — when Martinez also scored.