Gianni Infantino claims Cristiano Ronaldo could play in Club World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has claimed “there are discussions” over a move that could see Cristiano Ronaldo play at the Club World Cup this summer.
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Ange Postecoglou yet to have ‘any discussions’ with Tottenham on his future
Ange Postecoglou is yet to discuss his Tottenham future with key figures at the club, but joked he will turn up next season anyway.
Ruben Amorim refuses to discuss future of Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho
Ruben Amorim refused to be drawn on the Manchester United futures of Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho as he said all his focus is on Sunday’s final game of the season against Aston Villa.
Liverpool make approach for Bayer Leverkusen forward Florian Wirtz
Liverpool’s pursuit of Florian Wirtz has taken a significant step forward after the club approached Bayer Leverkusen, the PA news agency understands.
Arne Slot says Liverpool need ‘elite mentality’ to retain Premier League title
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes he will only know if his Premier League champions have the serial winner mentality when they return after their summer holidays.
McTominay and Lukaku goals lead Napoli to Serie A title and Conte’s ‘most unexpected’ trophy
ROME: The two players who Antonio Conte wanted more than any others secured Napoli its second Serie A title in three years on Friday. Scott McTominay scored with an acrobatic bicycle kick before halftime and Romelu Lukaku doubled the lead with a solo goal after the break in the decisive 2-0 home win over Cagliari. Conte became the first coach to win the Italian championship with three different teams. “Everyone contributed to this — but the coach most of all,” Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo said. “Napoli needed him to get back on top.
Ben Griffin, Matti Schmid share lead after going low at Charles Schwab
Ben Griffin and Germany’s Matti Schmid share the 36-hole lead at the Charles Schwab Challenge after they each posted 7-under-par rounds of 63 on Friday in Fort Worth, Texas. Griffin and Schmid stand at 11-under 129 through two rounds at Colonial Country Club. They take a two-shot lead into the weekend over John Pak (68), who was the first-round leader. Chris Gotterup had a bogey-free 65 to move to fourth place at 8 under, and Akshay Bhatia (66) is tied for fifth at 7 under with Japan’s Ryo Hizatsune (67). Griffin set the early pace by zipping around the course with eight birdies and one bogey, capped by a near-eagle at his final hole, the par-4 ninth.
Three clubs fighting relegation in SPL Roshn League’s final round
RIYADH: Three clubs — Al-Wehda, Al-Akhdood and Al-Orobah — will be fighting relegation during the Saudi Pro League (Roshn League) final round on Monday with matches being played simultaneously.