Kick Off: Ronaldo’s side earn late equaliser, Bayern close to deal for Kompany

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Match Report

Al-Riyadh 2-2 Al Nassr: Otavio scores, Al Nemer equalizes late, Laporte sent off

Game is over and the final score is Al-Riyadh 2-2 Al Nassr FC. Here is the match report.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Julen Lopetegui has been anounced as new Head Coach of West Ham United

Julen Lopetegui has been anounced as new Head Coach of West Ham United.

Mbappe ‘buys £15m mega-mansion’ ahead of his expected move to Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe has reportedly splashed out more than £15million on a mansion in Madrid.

Here we go! Romano: Thiago Motta will be Juventus’ new manager next season

Romano: “Thiago Motta to Juventus, deal sealed and set to be announced soon — here we go, confirmed!”

Italy squad list for Euro 2024: Jorginho leads, Barella & Chiesa in

Spalletti has announced Italy’s 30 man preliminary squad.

AS: Barcelona reach agreement in principle with Hansi Flick

Hansi Flick will be the next coach of FC Barcelona. The Blaugrana got the yes from the former Bayern Munich coach, after a whirlwind trip on Wednesday by sporting director Deco and Sports Commission member Bojan Krkic to London. At this summit, apart from Flick, there was also his agent, Pini Zahivi. Despite the denials of all the parties involved, the truth is that this meeting finally took place, which also ended satisfactorily, certifying an agreement in principle with Flick, which ‘El Chiringuito’ advanced and AS was able to confirm, for him to be coach of FC Barcelona for the next two seasons.

Forbes: The Worlds’ Most Valuable Soccer Teams 2024

When Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire founder and CEO of the Ineos chemical group, bought 27.7% of Manchester United in February for an enterprise value of $6.5 billion, it was the richest price ever paid for sports team in which the buyer also got operating rights.

OFFICIAL: Paquetá has been charged by English FA with misconduct in relation

Lucas Paqueta is set to be charged by the FA with alleged breaches of betting rules in a dramatic development that is likely to scupper a proposed £80million transfer to Manchester City this summer.

Bellingham shows off his now iconic celebration for their UCL final portraits

Real Madrid go in search of a record-extending 15th Champions League title next month and ahead of the Wembley showpiece, Jude Bellingham and his team-mates have posed for official portraits.

Barcelona reach agreement in principle with Xavi Hernandez replacement

Barcelona have been deliberating over the future of Xavi Hernandez over the last week, and it appears they have taken a firm decision. After a meeting between Sporting Director Deco and Hansi Flick, Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement with the former Bayern Munich manager.

What They Say

Lookman’s emotional youth coach left in tears after Everton reject makes history

Ademola Lookman’s historic hat-trick in the 3-0 Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen triggered a heart-warming response from his mentor and coach of former youth side Waterloo, Felix Emanus.

Xavi told Laporta he could win Champions League with current squad

When Barcelona President Joan Laporta broke down in tears as he explained the decision to continue with Xavi as manager at the start of May, it looked as if that would be the case. Yet just weeks later, all of the reporting coming out of the Catalan capital is that Xavi Hernandez will leave the club.

Romano: Bayern close to deal for Kompany and the board is satisfied with him

According to Romano, Bayern board feels that Vincent Kompany has huge potential to become a top coach, trusting his vision and ideas.

Striker urged to snub Man Utd for Arsenal in transfer battle

Former Netherlands boss Frank de Boer has urged compatriot Joshua Zirkzee to choose Arsenal over Manchester United if he leaves Bologna this summer.

Revealed: Chelsea’s new four-man shortlist to replace Pochettino

Chelsea have narrowed their shortlist to replace Mauricio Pochettino from six names to four two days after the former head coach’s departure.

‘You’re only here because of your t**s’: Karius’ fiancee on sexist comments

Sports presenter Diletta Leotta, fiancee of Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius, has opened up on the sexist comments she has received from her critics.

Premier League star ‘still wants Chelsea move despite Pochettino’s exit’