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Tottenham Accept Over £95m Offer From Bayern Munich For Harry Kane With The England Captain to Pocket £400k-a-Week

Tottenham have accepted an offer worth over £95m from Bayern Munich for Harry Kane.
The England captain is to earn in the region of £400,000 per week if he decides to leave Spurs for Germany.
Following weeks of talks and failed bids, Bayern have now successfully agreed a deal in principle with Tottenham to sign Kane this summer.
The offer will likely earn Spurs £100 million from the deal.
Levy values the talismanic striker at £120m but well-placed sources have indicated that an offer in the region of £100m would tempt the club into selling a player available for nothing next summer.
Bayern have now met all the conditions required to land Kane, who would be paid in the region of £ 400,000 per week with the German giants.
The decision is now with Kane as to whether he wants to leave for Germany, with indications at the start of the week that the 30-year-old was leaning towards staying with Spurs.
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Transfer: Drama Looms As Mbappe Tells PSG He’ll Not Leave Club Under Any Circumstances

Kylian Mbappe, the world-famous Paris Saint-Germain forward, has told the Parisians he will not leave the club.

 

He said he will not leave the club under any circumstances this summer, Sky Sports News reports.

Mbappe feels let down by PSG’s transfer policy amid reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid.

The France captain will be frozen out of PSG’s squad and will not play for the club until his contract runs out next season.

Meanwhile, PSG is planning for life without Mbappe.

The French Ligue 1 champions also want to set a precedent and send a message to all players, regardless of who they are, that no one is bigger than the club.

Mbappe was recently left out of PSG’s squad for their pre-season as he has so far refused to sign a new contract with the club.

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2023 WWC: We’re Broke – NFF Gives Conditions To Pay Super Falcons Outstanding Monies

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has admitted that it has gone “broke”.

The NFF made this admission as their standoff with the women’s national team over outstanding monies continues.

 

The football house says it could only disburse the funds if they get additional payments from FIFA.

This was revealed by a former media officer of the Super Eagles, Colin Udoh, via his Twitter feed.

According to him, the NFF has already written to the federal government asking for funds to be approved.

Udoh wrote: “Late last week, I had a chat with NFF president @IbrahimMusaGus1. Among the many questions I asked him was the Super Falcons’ outstanding payments.

“He told me the NFF is flat broke, but would pay them from the federation share of the FIFA World Cup funds. He also mentioned that they had requested for funds from the FG, which had been approved, but had not been disbursed yet.

“Btw, anyone who has dealt with the Nigerian govt (state or FG) will know the term “approval is not the same as release”.

“I also spoke with another senior NFF official today after seeing the @FIFPRO statement. And he told me that their involvement changes nothing.

“The players would get paid their outstanding once either of those two monies come in first.

“He explained that the NFF had not received any funding since and their last payment from FIFA was used to settle part of the national teams’ coaches wages (Peseiro and Waldrum). And that the FIFA funds had already been earmarked for paying the players outstandings.”

Randy Waldrum and his ladies have been at odds with the NFF over unpaid salaries and bonuses.

This led to the global players’ union, FIFPRO, releasing a statement on Tuesday in solidarity. The body noted that “it is regrettable that players needed to challenge their own federation at such an important time.” 

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2023 WWC: Atiku, Saraki Praise Super Falcons After They Lost to England Via Penalty Shootout

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki have both praised the Super Falcons even though they lost to England following a penalty shootout at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The match had ended in a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes on Monday.
England won 4-2 via penalty shoot-out as Desire Oparanozie and Michelle Alozie missed their spot-kicks.
Reacting, Atiku, in a tweet, said he had no regret skipping his breakfast to watch the Round of 16 clash between Nigeria and England.
He also insisted that the Super Falcons have every reason to hold their head high.
Atiku tweeted, “We may have lost to England in a penalty shootout, but the @NGSuper_Falcons have every reason to hold their heads high. I still have no regrets about skipping my breakfast for this game. #ENGNGR #FIFAWWC –AA.”
 
Also reacting, former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki tweeted: “Despite the heartbreak of the penalty shootout, I am proud of the Super Falcons for their incredible journey in the #FIFAWWC. And you, @NGSuper_Falcons, should be proud of what you have achieved. #ENGNGA.”
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World Cup: President Tinubu Reacts To Super Falcons Defeat

President Bola Tinubu has reacted after the Super Falcons of Nigeria were knocked out of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

He commended them for their bravery and performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

TORI earlier reported that European champions England defeated nine-time Africa Cup of Nation winners Nigeria on penalties for a place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing tournament.

The Super Falcons held the European champions to a goalless draw for 120 minutes until the Nigerian team lost to the English side 4-2 on penalties.

Reacting in a tweet via his verified Twitter handle on Monday, President Tinubu commended the team for their effort despite crashing out of the Women’s World Cup.

The Nigerian leader said the brilliant performance of the team did not go unnoticed despite the final outcome, adding that the players have made Nigeria proud on the global stage.

He wrote: “I must commend the effort by our Super Falcons @NGSuper_Falcons at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Your brilliant performance did not go unnoticed despite the final outcome. You made Nigeria proud on the global stage!”

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2023 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Super Falcons To Face England In Round of 16

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will clash with England in the round of 16 at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Recall that the Super Falcons finished runners-up in Group B to set up the clash with England.
England in their last group match thrashed China 6-1,
England, the European champions, finished winners of Group D with nine points while Denmark got six points to come second on the log.
Nigeria’s round of 16 games against the Lionesses is billed hold on Monday, August 7th, 2023.
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EPL: Supercomputer Predicts Positions Man Utd, Arsenal, City, Others Will Finish Next Season

The positions that some of the top clubs in the Premier League will finish next season have been predicted by a Supercomputer.

The 2023/24 Premier League season will commence next Friday, with Manchester City taking on Burnley.

Recall that Manchester City won the Premier League last season ahead of Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Tottenham and others.

However, Bettingexperts’ Supercomputer has now predicted the campaign by taking a whole range of data and seeing where clubs finish.

It simulated the 2023/24 Premier League season out 100,000 times to find an average of where teams would most likely end up.

According to the Supercomputer, there will be a four-team title race including Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.

But Pep Guardiola’s side will win the league again.

Man City are given a 68.7% chance to win the English top-flight league.

It predicted Arsenal to finish second with 13.2%, Liverpool in third place with 10.1% and Man United ranking in at 5%.

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Liverpool’s Henderson Completes Move To Saudi Club Al-Ettifaq

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has signed for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.
The announcement was made by both clubs announced on Thursday.
The England midfielder is the latest big-name player to move from the Premier League to Saudi Arabia after 12 years at Anfield.
 
“We can confirm @JHenderson has completed a transfer to Al-Ettifaq,” Liverpool said on their social media channels.
Al-Ettifaq posted: “A leader. A warrior. We’re simply thrilled to have him.”
The 33-year-old has finalised a deal with reported wages of up to £700,000-a-week.
Liverpool are due to receive an initial £12 million ($15.5 million) from the Saudi club.
“As his Anfield chapter now comes to a close, everyone at the club wishes to place on record their thanks and gratitude for everything Jordan did for us during his 12 years as a Red,”Liverpool said in a statement.
Henderson said his goodbyes to the club’s fans on Wednesday.
“It’s hard to put these last 12 years into words and it’s even harder to say goodbye,” he said in an Instagram post. “I will always be a Red. Until the day I die.
 
“Thank you for everything. You’ll never walk alone.”
Henderson led the Reds to their first English league title for 30 years in 2020, a year after lifting the Champions League.
The England international will be reunited with former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard, who is Al-Ettifaq manager.
Henderson joined Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011 and succeeded Gerrard as skipper at Anfield in 2015.
France striker Karim Benzema quit Real Madrid to join Al-Ittihad, following his former Real team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr.
Other Premier League players who have moved to Saudi Arabia include Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante and Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino.
Henderson’s move has attracted criticism due to his long-time support of LGBT+ issues.
Saudi Arabia’s lavish spending on sport is often criticised as “sportswashing” — an attempt to shift the focus from its record on human rights.
The conservative monarchy executed 81 people in a single day last year, outlaws homosexuality and triggered international condemnation when journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018.
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Chukwueze Undergoes Medicals At AC Milan As He Nears Dream Move

Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze has undergone medicals with Italian giant, AC Milan.
This is as the Villarreal and the Nigeria international landed in Italy on Wednesday.
Sky Sport Italia reports that the deal is all but finalised, with only minor administrative formalities remaining to be resolved within the next few hours.
Milan are set to confirm the signing of Chukwueze soon and he will become the seventh player that Milan have signed this summer.
He will be the fifth of those seven that the club have spent a transfer fee on. The first payment will be €20m, and then there is another €8m of bonuses.
After completing his medical on Wednesday, Chukwueze will sign a five-year contract with the Serie A side, which will see him earn €4m per season.
Chukwueze’s current contract with Villarreal was due to expire at the end of the ongoing season, adding further motivation to finalise the deal swiftly.
Once all of the paperwork has been completed for Chukwueze, he will fly out to the United States of America, where he can join up with the rest of Stefano Pioli’s squad on their pre-season tour.
As excitement builds within the Milan fan base, all eyes are now on the official announcement, eagerly awaiting Chukwueze’s debut in the iconic red and black jersey.
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Wild Jubilation As Lionel Messi Scores Late Winner On Inter Miami Debut (Video)

Lionel Messi, the world-famous Argentina football superstar, has has hit the round running in the USA.

The World Cup winner curled in a stunning stoppage-time free-kick on his Inter Miami debut to clinch a 2-1 victory against Mexican side Cruz Azul.

Messi, 36, struck in the fourth minute of added time as his Major League Soccer side won the Leagues Cup tie.

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The 20,000-capacity crowd included celebrities such as basketball’s LeBron James, tennis legend Serena Williams and US TV star Kim Kardashian.

“We wanted to start like this by giving these people a victory,” said Messi.

“We knew that it was very important for us to start this championship in winning fashion. Luckily we were able to do it in the end, and I am very happy.”

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