Barcelona Interested in Signing Malen from Borussia Dortmund

Barcelona Interested in Signing Malen from Borussia Dortmund

Spanish media reports indicate that FC Barcelona is interested in signing Dutch international Donyell Malen, the forward from Borussia Dortmund. According to “Sport,” Barcelona attempted to sign Malen when Ronald Koeman was the coach, but financial fair play issues prevented the deal from going through.

Malen, 25, has a contract with Borussia Dortmund until the summer of 2026. The report also mentions that the Dutch star is keen on moving to either the Premier League or La Liga. Borussia Dortmund is expected to be open to selling Malen in the summer of 2025, as he will have just one year remaining on his contract.

Malen has participated in 14 matches for Borussia Dortmund across all competitions this season, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist.

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Toni Kroos Does Not Rule Out Return to Real Madrid

Toni Kroos Does Not Rule Out Return to Real Madrid

Toni Kroos, the legendary German midfielder of Real Madrid, has not ruled out the possibility of returning to the club in the future. In an interview with the Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo,” Kroos emphasized that Real Madrid will always hold a special place in his heart.

Kroos stated, “The meaning of Real Madrid will always be the same for me. It was a long, wonderful, successful, and enjoyable period with the Merengues.” He added, “I will always be close to Real Madrid, without a doubt, and I will always defend the club. This will never change; the relationship between us is simply very close.”

Although Kroos is currently busy with his own projects, he did not dismiss the idea of returning to Real Madrid in the future. He said, “Right now, I am fully occupied with my projects, but I would never rule out doing something at the club at some point in the future.” He concluded, “I am not saying that I will never be involved with Real Madrid again in my life. Of course, I would not rule that out, in any role, I cannot know.”

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Juventus Focuses on Signing Leverkusen Star in January

Juventus Focuses on Signing Leverkusen Star in January

Juventus has faced several setbacks in the first half of the season, with injuries to Gleison Bremer and Kabal, making the need to add an experienced defender a necessity in the winter transfer market.

According to Tutto Mercato, Juventus is considering signing a player from Serie A or someone who has previously played in Italy, such as Milan Skriniar. Alternatively, the club might look to sign a young player to gradually integrate into Thiago Motta’s squad.

Targeting Jonathan Tah

Another option is targeting Jonathan Tah, Bayer Leverkusen’s defender, whose contract expires next June. Giuntoli, Juventus’ sporting director, has been following Tah since his time at Napoli.

Challenges and Competition

Signing Jonathan Tah won’t cost Juventus much in January, with an estimated fee of around €10 million. However, Juventus faces strong competition from clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and major Premier League clubs.

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Zamalek Star Supports Taher After His Stellar Performance with the Egyptian National Team

Zamalek Star Supports Taher After His Stellar Performance with the Egyptian National Team

Ahmed Sayed Zizo, the star of Zamalek, has shown his support for his fellow Egyptian national team player and Al Ahly star, Taher Mohamed Taher, following his impressive performances with the Pharaohs.

Taher has been delivering outstanding performances for Al Ahly since the beginning of the season, scoring and assisting in various local and continental competitions, and he has continued this form internationally.

Zizo to Taher: “Mashallah”

Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Pharaohs, included Taher in the national team squad following his remarkable performances with Al Ahly. Taher continued to shine, scoring the only goal for the Pharaohs in their 1-1 draw with Cape Verde in the fifth round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Zizo posted a picture of Taher’s goal on his Instagram account and commented: “Mashallah.”

Taher led the national team to secure a valuable point and avoid defeat, bringing the Pharaohs’ total to 13 points at the top of the group standings. The Egyptian national team will conclude their qualifying campaign, having already secured their spot in the tournament, with a match against Botswana next Tuesday.

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Intense Competition in the Saudi League: Best Saves of Round 10

 

Intense Competition in the Saudi League: Best Saves of Round 10

The 10th round of the Saudi Professional League witnessed fierce competition among goalkeepers for the Best Save award. Many goalkeepers showcased outstanding performances, making it difficult to choose the best among them. Let’s take a look at the most eye-catching saves:

Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal)

Yassine Bounou delivered an exceptional performance in Al-Hilal’s recent match, making several crucial saves. His standout moment came in the 75th minute when he stopped a powerful shot from inside the penalty area, helping to keep a clean sheet.

Edouard Mendy (Al-Ahli)

Edouard Mendy was equally impressive, displaying quick reflexes and remarkable saves. In the 60th minute, Mendy saved a rocket shot from outside the penalty area, earning admiration from fans and teammates alike.

Rajković (Al-Ittihad)

Rajković also had his share of brilliance. In the 85th minute, he made a superb save from a dangerous header aimed at the top corner, preserving his team’s lead in the match.

Expectations for the Next Round

As the 11th round approaches, expectations are high for who will continue to shine and who will steal the spotlight with their incredible saves. Fans are eagerly awaiting more excitement and thrill in the Saudi League.

The match against Gabon will be a "very open and offensive" confrontation (Walid Regragui) AFCON 2025 Qualifiers

 AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: The match against Gabon will be a "very open and offensive" confrontation (Walid Regragui) 

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 23:56 Franceville (Gabon) – On Friday, the Moroccan national team will face Gabon in the fifth round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, to be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The match is expected to be "very open and offensive" with both teams free and eager to win, according to the Moroccan coach, Walid Regragui.

"I think both teams will be liberated. I expect a match like the first leg, very open and offensive with two teams that want to win," Regragui said during the pre-match press conference on Thursday evening.

Congratulating the Gabonese team for their qualification to AFCON 2025 and welcoming them to Morocco, Regragui acknowledged the always challenging encounters between the two teams. "We are very happy to be in Gabon and recognize the friendship that binds our two peoples," he said.

"Gabon, which has always had very good players, has a real offensive style of play," he added, noting that the Atlas Lions "will participate in a very good match and under very good conditions."

According to Regragui, this confrontation will be different against a team that will be free and already qualified, which will impact the playing style of both teams. "Our goal is to have a different challenge in each match. Every away match for any team in Africa is difficult, which represents a good challenge for us," he said.

Regarding the physical condition of some players, the national coach mentioned that there "are some issues with players who have been injured, but the majority of our squad is present." "We will wait for the last training session to see how the journey went for some players and the latest physical issues to know if they will participate, since we will play a second match next Monday," the coach of the Atlas Lions explained.

For Regragui, the idea is to review the squad without disrupting the team too much. "We need to have certainties in each match to progress together," he noted, stressing that new players who have joined the national team since the last AFCON need to adapt to the team.

He clarified that the goal of the Atlas Lions is to win this match and have a benchmark away game, highlighting that "it is a match between two great teams, two countries that appreciate each other."

Additionally, the national coach stated that Morocco's goal during the qualifiers was to qualify, despite the fact that the Kingdom is already qualified as the host country, emphasizing that the national team has short, medium, and long-term goals.

The press conference was followed by a training session at the Franceville stadium, open to the press for the first 15 minutes.

Morocco, leading Group B with 12 points, will face Gabon on Friday at 20:00, before hosting Lesotho next Monday at the Stade d'Honneur in Oujda.

Gabon, which holds second place with seven points, qualified for AFCON 2025 before playing the fifth round of qualifiers against Morocco, benefiting from Lesotho's victory over the Central African Republic (1-0).