According to Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, American merchant bank Raine Group has identified Middle Eastern buyers willing to meet Suning’s demands, increasing the likelihood of Inter Milan’s sale. Inter’s loan agreement with Oaktree Capital is set to expire in May next year, and failure to sell the club would necessitate further financing with significant interest payments. Steven Zhang will now make the decision on whether to sell the club, and Raine Group is optimistic about completing the deal. Despite Inter reaching the Champions League final last season, which reduced their financial…

According to recent reports from a Saudi Arabian journalist, Al-Qadsiah, a team currently playing in the Saudi First Division League, has set its sights on gaining promotion to the top flight and pursuing a move for Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne in the summer of 2024. The journalist revealed on social media, “Saudi League clubs have set their sights on Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne as their top transfer target in the next summer window, as they look to bolster their squads ahead of the new season.” Al-Qadsiah…

Sergio Busquets, Lionel Messi, and Jordi Alba, all former Barcelona players, were nominated for MLS awards. Busquets and Messi were both nominated for MVP and Newcomer of the Year. Alba was nominated for Defender of the Year. After leaving Barcelona this summer, Busquets, Messi, and Alba joined Inter Miami and immediately helped turn the team’s fortunes around. The trio led Miami to the MLS Cup title and the US Open Cup final. Former Barcelona player Riqui Puig was also nominated for MVP.

China’s U23 men’s football team defeated Qatar’s U23 team 1-0 on 27 September in the Round of 16 of the Asian Games. Fang Hao assisted Tao Qianglong in heading the ball into the net just three minutes into the match. In the second half, Fang Hao missed an open goal opportunity, while Zhang Wei’s shot hit the post. In the injury time, a confrontation between the two teams resulted in red and yellow cards for both sides. Other key moments: 7th minute: Dai Weijun’s shot from outside the box went…

Lionel Messi could make his MLS debut when Miami FC take on the New York Red Bulls on August 27th at 07:30 Beijing time. With the Argentinean star set to feature, tickets for the match have reportedly been sold for over $20,000. Despite Messi leading the team to the League Cup championship and a place in the final of the Open Cup, Miami FC find themselves bottom of the Eastern Conference in MLS and will need to make a strong run if they are to reach the playoffs. However, their…

Manchester United’s potential sale continues to generate interest, with several key questions emerging. Potential Sale Price Potential investors have indicated a willingness to bid over ￡5 billion for the club. However, the final asking price will become clearer later this month when clear frontrunners emerge. The involvement of Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds could significantly impact the upper limit of the sale. Some investors believe a price tag comparable to Chelsea’s ￡2.5 billion sale last summer is realistic. However, others believe ￡5 billion or higher is attainable due to the…

Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal triumphed in the Super Cup final, defeating Al Ittihad 4-1 to extend their winning streak across all competitions to 34 matches. The victory marks a remarkable feat for the Riyadh-based team. Brazilian superstar Neymar played a part in Al Hilal’s impressive run, making two appearances and registering an assist. Despite joining the club in the summer of 2022 for a transfer fee of 90 million and a two-year salary of $300 million, Neymar’s campaign was cut short by a torn cruciate ligament sustained while playing…

According to Mundo Deportivo, online rumors have surfaced suggesting that Piqué’s girlfriend, Clara, may have been unfaithful with Pep Guardiola. However, these rumors appear to be largely unfounded. According to outlets like El Comercio, it was Piqué who initially cheated on Clara with a young lawyer, prompting her to retaliate by allegedly engaging in an affair with Guardiola. It has also been suggested that Clara and Guardiola met through their children, who attend the same school. Mundo Deportivo also reports that there is no evidence of any problems between Piqué…

According to the South Korean media outlet OSEN, there is a widening gap between the strengths of the Chinese and South Korean teams ahead of their upcoming match. Despite the inclusion of naturalized players, the Chinese team is still seen as inferior to the South Korean squad, which boasts stars like Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, Kim Min-jae, and Hwang Hee-chan. The Chinese team’s defense is believed to be a particular weakness. Veteran Zhang Linpeng is expected to start at right-back against South Korea’s potent attack. Known as the “Chinese Ramos”…

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has spoken about the criticism he has faced on international duty with England ahead of his nation’s clash with Australia. “I’m not one to sit here and wait for people to give me a pat on the back and tell me everything’s going to be okay,” Maguire said. “I’m playing for England, I’ve had a great period with England and obviously the last year hasn’t been great for me at club level, but I’ve played consistently well for the last five years. “You can’t play…