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Serie A

Ranieri: Rejecting Italy supply ‘my resolution’

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Claudio Ranieri thanks FIGC President Gabriele Gravina for the chance to teach the Italy nationwide crew: ‘The Friedkins gave me full help, this resolution is mine.’

Claudio Ranieri has to change into the brand new Italy nationwide crew coach, changing Luciano Spalletti.

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Ranieri is presently working as an advisor to Roma house owners after a six-month spell because the Giallorossi coach and would have continued masking the identical function additionally because the Nationwide crew coach.

Ranieri explains Italy refusal

epa12073558 Roma’s coach Claudio Ranieri gestures throughout the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina, in Rome, Italy, 04 Could 2025. EPA-EFE/ANGELO CARCONI

The 73-year-old defined his resolution with a quick assertion launched to

“I thank President Gravina for the chance; it’s a fantastic honour. Nevertheless, I’ve mirrored and determined to stay absolutely dedicated to my new function at Roma,” Ranieri mentioned.

“The Friedkins gave me full help, backing me no matter any resolution I might make in regards to the nationwide crew; this resolution is mine.”

ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 20: Claudio Ranieri, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between AS Roma and FC Porto at Stadio Olimpico on February 20, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 20: Claudio Ranieri, Head Coach of AS Roma, seems to be on previous to the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between AS Roma and FC Porto at Stadio Olimpico on February 20, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)

Spalletti was sacked earlier than a World Cup qualifying match in opposition to Moldova, however nonetheless led the crew on Monday night time, securing a

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The ex-Azzurri boss received 12 video games from 24, drew six and misplaced as many.

The Italian Federation stays looking out for a brand new coach to switch Spalletti, and ex-Milan boss Pioli seems to be amongst their major choices after Ranieri’s refusal.

What Spalletti mentioned after final recreation as Italy coachREGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY - JUNE 9: Luciano Spalletti head coach of Italy gestures during the FIFA 2026 Qualifier between Italy and Moldova at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on June 09, 2025 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – JUNE 9: Luciano Spalletti head coach of Italy gestures throughout the FIFA 2026 Qualifier between Italy and Moldova at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on June 09, 2025 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)

“I reside with difficulties, I’ve carried out so my entire life. When somebody tries to indicate pity for me, I really feel like headbutting them, I react to that each time

“I admit that I’m not abandoning a fantastic Italy squad to my successor, as a result of tonight once more it was not an excellent efficiency. I used to be given the chance to work. I attempted, I made errors, and I staged some experiments. In no matter I do, I attempt to study, I’m not satisfied that I do know greater than anybody else.”

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Serie A

Buongiorno on Napoli ardour, rejecting Juventus and Atalanta

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Alessandro Buongiorno explains why he turned down approaches from Juventus and Atalanta, as a result of he was gained over by the ‘ardour for soccer’ he feels at Napoli.

The Italy worldwide made his mark at Torino, developing via their youth academy to put on the captain’s armband.

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He had a number of alternatives to go away the Granata earlier than lastly accepting the transfer to Napoli for €35m plus bonuses in the summertime of 2024.

“The town is gorgeous, joyful and passionate. You may really feel the eagerness for soccer the second you set foot on the road,”

“Once I stroll out onto my terrace and look over the view, that panorama takes your breath away.”

Buongiorno rejected others earlier than selecting Napoli

ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Giacomo Raspadori of Napoli celebrates scoring his staff’s first objective with teammate Alessandro Buongiorno in the course of the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on February 15, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)

There had been different alternate options too for the centre-back, who had been linked with Atalanta in addition to , the place he’d reunite with former Granata teammate Gleison Bremer.

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“It’s true, there was curiosity from Juventus earlier than Napoli stepped ahead. I spoke to Juve, however I additionally spoke to myself. I couldn’t betray my historical past, as I used to be born and raised a Granata,” confessed Buongiorno.

“I defined that to Thiago Motta, who in my opinion is a superb coach. When Atalanta stepped up, I had determined to stay at Toro after discussing it with my household and mates. Nevertheless, when Juventus made the supply, I had already made that call myself.”

How Conte satisfied BuongiornoLECCE, ITALY - MAY 03: Giacomo Raspadori of Napoli celebrates with their teammates after scoring his team's opening goal during the Serie A match between Lecce and Napoli at Stadio Via del Mare on May 03, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

LECCE, ITALY – MAY 03: Giacomo Raspadori of Napoli celebrates with their teammates after scoring his staff’s opening objective in the course of the Serie A match between Lecce and Napoli at Stadio Through del Mare on Could 03, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photograph by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Photos)

It was to chop the umbilical wire with Torino and check out a brand new expertise with Napoli.

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“I bumped into Conte solely accidentally, however one thing simply clicked. I do know, it’s tough to consider, however it’s true.

“Luciano Spalletti had given the Italy squad a day without work earlier than the Euros, so I went out to a restaurant in Turin and the waiter mentioned ‘your new coach is over there.’

“It was no secret that Napoli wished me, however it was the primary time I had spoken to Conte. It’s all true, he actually does get into your head with the way in which he works, the recommendation he offers, the motivation that he evokes.”

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Premier League

Castro on rejecting Premier League bid, Inter idols, and Bologna keep

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Bologna’s Santiago Castro admitted to idolizing Inter captain Lautaro Martínez and Nerazzurri legend Diego Milito however views hypothesis about curiosity from the Serie A giants purely as ‘motivation, additionally emphasising that he’s ‘very glad’ on the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.

The 20-year-old is already on the radar of a number of European golf equipment, , after recording six objectives and 5 assists in 24 appearances throughout his second Serie A season.

LECCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 09: Santiago Pierotti of Lecce competes for the ball with Santiago Castro of Bologna during the Serie A match between Lecce and Bologna at Stadio Via del Mare on February 09, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

The Rossoblù signed him from Vélez Sarsfield in January 2024, with Castro rejecting gives from a Premier League membership and two different Serie A sides to affix Bologna—repaying the membership’s efforts to persuade him throughout negotiations.

Castro: Inter’s curiosity a ‘motivation’, however Bologna ‘fantastic’

“I had a number of choices, together with Fiorentina, Genoa, and a Premier League membership,” .

“However two issues made the distinction: the chance to play within the Champions League and the best way Bologna welcomed me. Di Vaio, Sartori, and Fenucci known as me typically—to not discuss contracts, however to test how I used to be doing. That made the distinction.”

The striker acknowledged that two of his idols are linked to one of many groups reportedly most desirous about him, however Castro insists he solely desires to ‘concentrate on my workforce’ fairly than listening to switch hypothesis.

“Once I first began following soccer, [my idol] it was Inter’s Milito,” the Argentinean mentioned.

Santiago Castro of Bologna celebrates with teammate Benjamin Dominguez after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Coppa Italia match between Bologna FC and AC Monza at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on December 03, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) (Inter links)

“Then Pratto from Vélez, whom I even acquired to play with. And naturally, Lautaro.

“I don’t give it some thought. I can take it as motivation, certain, however I’ve to focus solely on my workforce and doing effectively right here. The league desk and the Coppa Italia are my solely fastened ideas. I can’t waste vitality on the rest.

“I don’t know [if I will stay], in soccer, you by no means know. What I do know is that I’m very glad right here—with town, with the membership. I like strolling round, followers stopping me. Bologna is actually an exquisite atmosphere.”

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Premier League

Eintracht Frankfurt’s Markus Krösche on rejecting strikes to the Premier League:” …when a coach has the facility to resolve every little thing, these choices are sometimes geared in direction of sporting success within the quick time period”

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Chatting with Eintracht Frankfurt Sporting CEO Markus Krösche defined why he has beforehand rejected strikes to the Premier League.

Since becoming a member of RB Leipzig in 2021, Krösche has been on the coronary heart of Frankfurt moulding into top-of-the-line groups in Germany for youth growth. This success has resulted within the Hannover native attracting curiosity from , earlier than their hiring of Richard Hughes as Sporting director. On why he has rejected strikes to England, Krösche mentioned:

“It’s definitely a unique method within the Premier League. I’m satisfied that the membership is the largest factor and due to this fact has to make the choices. And when a coach has the facility to resolve every little thing, these choices are sometimes geared in direction of sporting success within the quick time period and fewer in direction of the medium and long run. However in soccer, a coach is commonly – and I don’t imply that in a detrimental method – a short lived phenomenon. The membership, then again, stays and will make the choices. However that’s usually one thing completely different in England and never a mannequin that I’d instantly prioritize. Though developments are altering there too.”

Throughout Krösche’s time at Frankfurt, the membership have received the Europa League, reached the DFB Pokal last and are at the moment heading in the right direction to qualify for the Champions League this season. On what makes Frankfurt so successful, the previous midfielder explains:

“Everybody right here has their very own clear space of ​​accountability and the chance to clarify choices – that’s precisely the way it is smart. I don’t consider in large dialogue rounds wherein the choices made throughout the sports activities administration are mentioned once more at the next stage.”

As sporting director at Leipzig, Krösche was concerned within the departure of a number of gamers to Bayern Munich from the membership with Dayot Upamecano and Marcel Sabitzer each leaving, in addition to head coach Julian Nagelsmann. Trying again on the resolution to let the now Germany head coach depart, Krösche believes it was in all probability a mistake:

“Finally, Leipzig was on the best way to changing into Bayern’s hunter. Letting the coach go is all the time a particularly tough resolution. Julian actually wished it. It’s exhausting to say no then – from a aggressive perspective, you in all probability shouldn’t have finished it anyway.”

With the trajectory that Frankfurt are at the moment on, the curiosity round Krösche will possible proceed to develop, however because the membership has proven in current seasons, they won’t make it straightforward to have the ability to half methods with such a key determine.

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LALIGA

Official: La Liga launch assertion, rejecting Barcelona’s Dani Olmo & Pau Víctor efforts

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La Liga giants Barcelona have on Saturday seen their newest efforts to register Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor for the 2nd half of the marketing campaign knocked again.

This comes by means of a joint-statement launched on the a part of each La Liga, and the RFEF.

The names of summer season signings Olmo and Víctor have in fact dominated the headlines throughout all of Spain over the course of the week up to now.

This comes after the deadline for each to be registered for the brand new 12 months got here and handed with out information.

Late final evening, phrase stemming from the media in Catalunya’s capital appeared to counsel that Joan Laporta and co. had managed to get the job finished, with a return to the 1:1 rule having opened the door for fast registration for Olmo and Víctor alike.

However, as alluded to above, on Saturday afternoon, such claims have been definitively shut down.

As per a press release throughout La Liga’s web site and social media channels:

‘The Monitoring Committee of the LALIGA-RFEF Coordination Settlement has met to deal with the request for a previous visa and processing of the federation licenses of the gamers Mr. Daniel Olmo Carvajal and Mr. Pau Víctor Delgado, issued by FC Barcelona.

‘Following compliance by FCB with the necessities concerning LALIGA’s monetary management on 3 January 2025 and the Membership finishing the related documentation, LALIGA’s Price range Validation Physique has determined to increase the FCB Sports activities Squad Value Restrict from the aforementioned date.

‘On this regard, having been requested the licenses for the referred gamers by FC Barcelona, ​​after evaluation of the relevant federation rules, the Monitoring Committee agrees to not grant the prior visa, nor the definitive license requested by FC Barcelona for the gamers Mr. Daniel Olmo Carvajal and Mr. Pau Víctor Delgado in accordance with the literal interpretation of articles 130.2 and 141.5 of the Basic Laws of the RFEF that forestall a participant whose license is cancelled, from having the ability to get hold of a license in the identical membership workforce to which he was already linked, throughout the course of the identical season.’

Barcelona will now be pressured to take the matter to court docket.

Conor Laird – GSFN

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Premier League

Why Chelsea are rejecting Premier League provides for thriving mortgage expertise who will get large transfer this summer season

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As Chelsea followers, we’ve seen our justifiable share of mortgage strikes over time. They’re so onerous to foretell – some that look excellent don’t work out, and a few that appear to be a possible catastrophe go nicely. Within the case of Alfie Gilchrist’s change to Sheffield United nevertheless,

A giant, sturdy dedicated defender who had already proven he had loads of potential in his cameos for Chelsea final season, heading to a Blades workforce trying able to dominate within the Championship.

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It’s no shock that at present we heard Fabrizio Romano claiming that Premier League groups are sniffing round him forward of a January window the place they’d like to purchase him completely. A workforce like Wolves, desperately battling relegation and in want of some solidity on the again, can be an ideal candidate.

A little bit endurance will do wonders for Gilchrist’s prospectsAlfie Gilchrist celebrates with fans after a win. (Photo by Ed Sykes/Getty Images)

However in keeping with Romano, it’s no cube for any of those provides. Chelsea and Gilchrist each assume that he’s greatest served staying put within the Metal Metropolis till the top of the season. To us, that makes whole sense. He’s enjoying nicely and enjoying often, he’s on the right track for maybe the Championship title, automated promotion, or no less than the playoffs.

By staying put, he doubtless solely improves the provides that he and Chelsea get in the summertime. Which means larger groups,

We shall be unhappy to see him go, however with no apparent hole within the first workforce in the mean time, cashing in whereas his inventory is excessive appears the plain transfer for the sporting construction to make right here.

It additionally saves Gilchrist the potential of making the transfer to a workforce like Wolves, solely to be relegated and find yourself again within the Championship subsequent yr. By staying put, he ought to have a couple of extra tempting choices to choose from in the summertime.

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LALIGA

La Liga starlet confirms rejecting Barcelona for his or her bitter rivals – ‘I feel I made the fitting selection’

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In a latest interview with AS (h/t ), RCD Espanyol teenager Omar El Hilali revealed that he had an opportunity to affix FC Barcelona however opted for the Parakeets as a substitute.

El Hilali, 21, has been a standout for Espanyol upon their return to La Liga this season, turning into a key participant within the squad.

The Moroccan defender, who’s primarily a right-back however can play wherever throughout the backline, has earned reward for his versatility and expertise, with some massive groups being attentive to his improvement.

El Hilali may have been at Barcelona

A product of the Espanyol academy, El Hilali has admitted that he had the chance to decide on to affix Barcelona’s La Masiaa however opted to signal for his or her native rivals’ youth setup.

“I had the chance to decide on between Barça and Espanyol, and I selected Espanyol as a result of I felt that it needed to be that means, and my household additionally thought it was one of the best factor for me,” mentioned the 21-year-old.

Omar El Hilali could have joined Barcelona. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

“It was the sporting venture I needed. And I feel I made the fitting selection, as a result of now I’m dwelling a dream,” he added.

El Hilali additional revealed that at a later stage whereas Manchester United too confirmed an curiosity, just for him to stay with Espanyol.

“They [Manchester United] needed me, simply as Barça tried to signal me once more, however I used to be very clear that I needed to remain at Espanyol,” mentioned El Hilali.

“Generally cash could make you doubt, however that was not the case for me, as a result of I knew what I needed. I most popular to observe my coronary heart, I felt that I needed to keep right here,” he defined.

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