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In the first part of this series, ABIODUN ADEWALE highlights the standout performers among Nigerian players in the just-concluded 2024/25 season in Europe Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) Osimhen broke new grounds individually and for his club last season, powering Galatasaray to a league and cup double with 37 goals and eight assists in 41 games across all competitions. The 26-year-old’s season was bleak at the start after he was left off Napoli’s new project under Antonio Conte and he also had two failed summer moves to Chelsea and Al-Hilal. When it looked like he would be without a club, at least until January 2025, Galatasaray welcomed him on loan and that proved to be a masterstroke, leading them to their 25th Super Lig title as well as their 19th Turkish Cup triumph. In the process, he became the highest-scoring foreigner in a season in the club and Turkish football history, when he broke Mario Jardel’s 34-goal mark. Although Galata...

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has turned down a renewed mega offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, opting instead to remain in Europe as interest from top sides intensifies, The PUNCH reports. Al Hilal, who recently appointed former Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi as manager, had made Osimhen their top transfer priority ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. In an effort to lure the Nigerian forward who is presently in Nigeria for holiday, the Saudi giants tabled a staggering salary offer worth €120m over three years, roughly €40m annually. However, despite the lucrative nature of the deal, the 26-year-old declined. According to French outlet Foot Mercato, “The offer was quite impressive but ultimately did not convince the player.” The report added that Osimhen “has decided to reject Al Hilal’s offer and now wishes to take his time before choosing his next club.” This marks the third time Osimhen has rejected Al Hilal’s advances. Italian outlet Calciomerca...

Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly rejected a £113million offer from Liverpool for Florian Wirtz. Germany international Wirtz is keen to complete what would be a club-record – and potentially Premier League-record – move to Liverpool . The 22-year-old has established himself as one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe and has the potential to become a Ballon d’Or winner and Premier League superstar. After cruising to the Premier League title, Arne Slot’s side are looking to strengthen further by spending big in the summer transfer window. The Reds have already confirmed the signing of Netherlands right-back Jeremie Frimpong from Leverkusen and are in talks with Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, as well as Wirtz. READ MORE: Five reasons why Florian Wirtz may not actually be a good signing for Liverpool Personal terms are not expected to be an issue for Wirtz, but agreeing a fee with Leverkusen remains th...

The UEFA Nations League comes to a conclusion on Sunday, June 8 when Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal take on Lamine Yamal’s Spain in the final. Hosted at the Allianz Arena in Munich, a legend of the sport meets one of its burgeoning young stars. Portugal were the inaugural champion of the UEFA Nations League in 2019. Spain are the current holders of the trophy defeating Croatia on penalties in 2023. With both teams matching up in the final, we’re guaranteed a repeat winner for the first time in the competition’s history. Alongside storylines of Ronaldo vs. Yamal, Luis de la Fuente’s continued rise after guiding Spain to UEFA Euro glory and Roberto Martínez’s quest to improve a star-studded Portugal, this final is sure to be a blockbuster. Portugal defeated host nation Germany in the semifinals thanks to a second half masterclass from Martínez. Substitutes Francisco Conceição and Vitinha overturned a one-goal deficit to book Portugal’s spot. Spain, on the ot...

The UEFA Nations League comes to a conclusion on Sunday, June 8 when Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal take on Lamine Yamal’s Spain in the final. Hosted at the Allianz Arena in Munich, a legend of the sport meets one of its burgeoning young stars. Portugal were the inaugural champion of the UEFA Nations League in 2019. Spain are the current holders of the trophy defeating Croatia on penalties in 2023. With both teams matching up in the final, we’re guaranteed a repeat winner for the first time in the competition’s history. Alongside storylines of Ronaldo vs. Yamal, Luis de la Fuente’s continued rise after guiding Spain to UEFA Euro glory and Roberto Martínez’s quest to improve a star-studded Portugal, this final is sure to be a blockbuster. Portugal defeated host nation Germany in the semifinals thanks to a second half masterclass from Martínez. Substitutes Francisco Conceição and Vitinha overturned a one-goal deficit to book Portugal’s spot. Spain, on the ot...

Mauricio Pochettino oversaw a third consecutive defeat for the United States men as they fell 2-1 to Turkey in a rain-filled friendly from Hartford on Saturday. The USMNT was largely the better team throughout much of the match, largely in the second half, but were turned away time and time again in the attacking third. Jack McGlynn's first-minute stunner gave the U.S. an exciting early advantage, and was the first of many quality moves forward. Yet a mistake-filled 15-minute stretch midway through the first half proved their ultimate demise, as Johnny Cardoso's awful possessional error saw Arda Guler equalize while Kerem Akturkoglu put Turkey in front three minutes later. From there, the U.S. improved, especially as Tyler Adams came on after the break to replace Cardoso. Yet they struggled to profit in front of goal, as Patrick Agyemang and Malik Tillman both missed huge chances while others also came up empty on various occasions. With the Gold Cup to come shor...

Mauricio Pochettino oversaw a third consecutive defeat for the United States men as they fell 2-1 to Turkey in a rain-filled friendly from Hartford on Saturday. The USMNT was largely the better team throughout much of the match, largely in the second half, but were turned away time and time again in the attacking third. Jack McGlynn's first-minute stunner gave the U.S. an exciting early advantage, and was the first of many quality moves forward. Yet a mistake-filled 15-minute stretch midway through the first half proved their ultimate demise, as Johnny Cardoso's awful possessional error saw Arda Guler equalize while Kerem Akturkoglu put Turkey in front three minutes later. From there, the U.S. improved, especially as Tyler Adams came on after the break to replace Cardoso. Yet they struggled to profit in front of goal, as Patrick Agyemang and Malik Tillman both missed huge chances while others also came up empty on various occasions. With the Gold Cup to come shor...

RUMOR transfer Jay Idzes ke Inter Milan semakin ramai diperbincangkan. Bukan Juventus atau AC Milan yang jadi tim anyar kapten Timnas Indonesia itu. Rumor terbaru, Jaz Idzes lebih dekat ke tim yang baru saja kalah 5-0 di final liga Champions atas PSG, yakni Inter Milan. Jay Idzes dinilai cocok sebagai suksesor dari bek andalan Inter Milan, Franscesco Acerbi yang sudah menua. Isu ini kembali berhembus, usai muncul video Joey Pelupessy, saat Timnas Indonesia menjalani pemusatan latihan (TC) di Gianyar, Bali beberapa hari lalu. Dalam video singkat yang beredar di media sosial, Joey meneriakkan “Serie A Boy! Inter, Inter!” usai Jay Idzes mencetak gol ke gawang dalam sesi latihan Timnas Indonesia. “Cuma candaan aja, dari Fabrizio Romano belum ada kabar,”tulis @andrian_pr2 di akun Instagram @teransfers. Momen itu langsung menyulut spekulasi warganet soal masa depan Jay Idzes apalagi bek andalan Indonesia itu saat ini masih berstatus pemain Venezia, klub Serie B Ita...

.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Winger Paris Saint-Germain Germin (PSG) Ousmane Dembele dinobatkan sebagai pemain terbaik Liga Champions 2024/2025, setelah unggul dalam pemilihan oleh panel pengamat teknis UEFA pada Ahad (1/6/2025). "Selain mencetak delapan gol, Dembele mengambil peran sebagai pemimpin di tim Paris Saint-Germain team, yang diperlihatkan saat dia bekerja keras di final dengan terus memberi tekanan kepada pemain-pemain lawan," jelas panel pengamat teknis UEFA di situs resmi UEFA. Pemain berusia 28 tahun itu tampil luar biasa sepanjang musim ini dan mencetak delapan gol, yang terbanyak untuk PSG di Liga Champions musim 2024/2025. Dia mencetak gol krusial yang memulai proses comeback 4-2 PSG melawan Manchester City di matchday ke-7 fase liga. Dembele juga mencetak tiga gol lawan Stuttgart pada matchday ke-8 dan mencetak gol penting saat menyingkirkan Liverpool dan Arsenal di babak penyisihan. Dalam wawancara dengan UEFA usai pertandingan, Dembele bangga dengan ...