Several Saudi teams want to sign Spanish winger Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao. The 21-year-old player caught their attention after great games with his club and country. Williams plays amazing football that impressed Saudi officials for months. The young star could help teams score more goals next season. His speed and skills make him perfect for attacking plays.
Williams has a contract with Bilbao until 2027 that costs 60 million euros to break. Saudi clubs think they can afford the high price with help from rich backers. Barcelona and Arsenal also want the talented winger on their teams. His agent visited Barcelona recently to talk about possible deals. The Spanish player must choose between Europe and Saudi Arabia.
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Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes turned down a massive offer from Saudi Arabia. The Brazilian wants to stay with European football for another season. He hopes playing for Newcastle will help him make Brazil's starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup. Al-Ittihad came closest to signing the 26-year-old player. The Saudi club never made an official bid after learning about his plans.
Brazilian newspaper UOL reported the transfer news about Guimaraes. The midfielder played 45 games for Newcastle during the current season. He scored five goals and helped teammates score eight more times. Guimaraes believes staying at Newcastle gives him the best chance to impress Brazil's coaches. The World Cup happens in just two years and he...
Italy hired Gennaro Gattuso as their new national team coach. The Italian Football Federation made the announcement Sunday. Gattuso takes over after Luciano Spalletti left the job. Spalletti quit because of poor results with the team. Italy lost badly to Norway during World Cup qualifying matches.
Gattuso won the World Cup with Italy as a player back in 2006. He recently worked as head coach for Croatian club Hajduk Split. That job lasted only a few months before he left. Gattuso has coached many different teams during his career. AC Milan stands out as his most famous coaching position.
Former Zamalek player Khaled Al-Ghandour shared his thoughts about Al Ahly's match against Inter Miami. The Club World Cup game happened early Sunday morning and ended without any goals scored. Al-Ghandour posted his comments on Facebook after watching the teams play. He said Al Ahly wasted their best chances to win the match. The Egyptian team could not score against the American club.
Al-Ghandour praised three Al Ahly players for their strong performances during the game. He named goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy as one of the match stars. Yasser and Marwan also played well according to the former Egyptian striker. These three players stood out during the disappointing draw for Al Ahly fans. The team moves forward to face Brazilian team...
Fenerbahce wants to sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Al Hilal. The Turkish club started talks with his agent Mateja Kezman. Al Hilal wants 15 million euros for the Serbian midfielder. Milinkovic-Savic makes 25 million euros per year at his current team. The high salary makes the deal very hard to complete.
Jose Mourinho coaches Fenerbahce and needs new players at many positions. He wants a midfielder who can help Brazilian player Fred. Milinkovic-Savic plays well at different spots on the field. Mourinho thinks the Serbian star could be perfect for his team. The Portuguese manager keeps asking his bosses to sign better players.
Fenerbahce offered a three-year contract worth 10 million euros total. The Turkish team hopes this lower...
Al Hilal wants to sign Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri during the summer transfer window. The Saudi club made a 30 million euro bid for the 28-year-old player. Fenerbahce turned down the offer and wants 40 million euros instead. En-Nesyri plays for the Turkish team after moving from Spanish club Sevilla. Africa Foot reported the transfer talks between the clubs.
En-Nesyri once said no to playing for Saudi teams like Al Nassr. He changed his mind after Al Hilal hired Italian coach Simone Inzaghi to replace Jorge Jesus. The striker likes the idea of working with the new manager. Al Hilal offers huge money to bring top players to their team. En-Nesyri thinks about leaving Turkey for Saudi Arabia because of the financial benefits.
Al Ahly star Imam Ashour broke his collarbone during the Club World Cup opener against Inter Miami. The injury happened early after he entered the Sunday morning match that ended 0-0. Medical tests confirmed the fracture would require surgery. Ashour posted on Instagram about accepting what God planned for him. He thanked fans for their support during this difficult time.
The midfielder said he wanted to help his teammates fight on the field. Surgery will happen soon and he hopes to return stronger than before. Ashour asked supporters to stand behind every player on the team. He believes fan support makes a huge difference for all the players. The injury crushed him but faith and prayers from supporters keep him going.
Luis Suarez praised Mohamed El Shenawy after their scoreless match Sunday morning. The Inter Miami forward said the Al Ahly keeper made great saves during the FIFA Club World Cup opener. El Shenawy and Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari both played well according to Suarez. The former Barcelona player called both goalkeepers the stars of the game. Al Ahly held Inter Miami to a 0-0 draw during the first round match.
Suarez wants his team to focus on their next opponent FC Porto. He said Inter Miami will work hard to win that upcoming match. The team needs to earn points from their next Club World Cup game. Suarez believes his squad can bounce back from the tie against Al Ahly. Inter Miami hopes to advance past the group stage of the...
Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi has changed his team's training time ahead of their big game against Real Madrid. The Italian manager asked team officials to move practice sessions to 3 PM during their stay in the United States. He wants his players to practice at exactly the same time they will face Real Madrid next Wednesday. This smart move helps the squad adjust to match conditions before kickoff.
The decision shows how much attention Inzaghi pays to small details that could make a difference. Sports reporter Hamad Al-Suwailhi travels with the Al Hilal team and praised the coach's careful planning. The highly anticipated match opens the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup for both teams. Al Hilal and Real Madrid will compete in Group H's first...
