31-year-old coach refuses to succeed Zidane at Real; MU recruits star worth 500 million euros?
(Baonghean.vn) - Pavard won the award for the best goal of the 2018 World Cup; 31-year-old coach refused to succeed Zidane at Real; MU recruited a star worth 500 million euros?... are the attractive international sports news today.
Pavard wins best goal award of World Cup 2018
French defender Benjamin Pavard's volley against Argentina in the round of 16 was voted the best goal of the 2018 World Cup.
At that time, France was trailing Argentina by 1-2. In the 57th minute, left-back Lucas Hernandez crossed the ball to the right corner of Argentina's penalty area and Benjamin Pavard quickly ran up to volley the ball into the opponent's net, thereby equalizing for the home team.
Following Pavard's goal was Joaquin Quintero's (Colombia) dangerous low free kick in the loss to Japan in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup. Coming in third was midfielder Luka Modric's dangerous long-range shot against Argentina, also in the group stage.Pavard also became the first European player to receive the Best Goal award since its inception in 2006. Previously, the honorees were all from South America with the cases of Maxi Rodriguez (Argentina - World Cup 2006), Diego Forlan (Uruguay - World Cup 2010) and James Rodriguez (Colombia - World Cup 2014).
31-year-old coach refuses to succeed Zidane at Real
Julian Nagelsmann is proud to be linked with Real, but has no desire to leave Germany in the near future.
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Coach Nagelsmann represents the trend of using young and ambitious strategists. |
Nagelmann, born in 1987, is a name that is being watched in Europe. He has proven his ability by helping the average team Hoffenheim to qualify for the Champions League in the last two seasons. Real Madrid contacted Nagelsmann after Zidane left, but he decided to continue working in the Bundesliga.
"Madrid called me," the coach, who turned 31 on July 23, told11Freunde"I can't turn down this call. There is no other football league in the galaxy, and Real is the biggest club I know. However, I'm only 31 years old and have many opportunities. At the moment, I don't want to work in another country."
MU plans to recruit star worth 500 million euros
In an effort to upgrade the midfield, MU's board of directors has unexpectedly targeted midfielder Toni Kroos - the star who is the heart of Real Madrid's midfield. It is known that the German star has a contract termination clause of up to 500 million euros.
Today’s AS newspaper revealed that Kroos will become the second heart in the “Red Devils” midfield, alongside Paul Pogba. The “Special One” hopes that the appearance of the 28-year-old star will help the French midfielder to maximize his potential, thereby making the best use of what he possesses.
Currently, Kroos' contract with Real is still valid until June 2022. Besides, the contract release fee of up to 500 million euros is also a big challenge for MU's ambition to own the German midfielder.
MU can exchange Martial for Toby Alderweireld
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MU can exchange Martial for Toby Alderweireld |
The Sun reported that MU are willing to listen to offers for Martial, but Mourinho does not want the French star to move to a rival Premier League team. That means he wants MU to sell Martial to teams outside the Premier League.
However, Martial wants to "resist" MU's wishes, to continue playing in the Premier League. Therefore, the above source confirmed, this striker asked MU to let him negotiate with Chelsea and Tottenham, while he only has 1 year left on his contract and has no intention of signing a new one.
In the context of wanting Toby Alderweireld in the squad but still unable to negotiate, Mourinho and MU can accept Martial's request but with the option of exchanging players.
Michael Bridge said: "Chelsea are interested in Martial but have not made an official offer. Bayern will only make a move if MU lowers the price. Tottenham have been interested in the French star for a long time. It is not impossible that there will be an exchange on transfer deadline day, Martial going to Tottenham, and Toby Alderweireld joining MU."
Chelsea accept Eden Hazard to Real Madrid
Chelsea want to keep Eden Hazard but once the Belgian midfielder is determined to leave, the Stamford Bridge team is ready to sell as long as the price is right. And according to Football London, the number that Chelsea is asking for Real Madrid or Barca to have Hazard is 178 million pounds (200 million euros).
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Eden Hazard has reportedly agreed personal terms with Real Madrid |
Don Balon announced that President Florentino Petez believes that a deal between Real Madrid and Chelsea will be done and that blockbuster Eden Hazard will "explode" this summer. However, the amount the White House is offering is still over 50 million euros away.
French newspaper Le 10 Sport added that Real have reached personal terms with Eden Hazard. Meanwhile, Diario Gol announced that Hazard is expected to move to Cristiano Ronaldo's mansion, after the Portuguese superstar put him up for sale as soon as he left Real Madrid and Spanish football to move to Juventus.
Andrea Pirlo ready to be assistant head coach of Italy national team
News agencyANSAconfirmed that the meeting between Pirlo and officials of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had a good result. Pirlo will almost certainly become assistant to head coach Roberto Mancini at the Italian national team.
The final hurdle to the appointment is that the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) must guarantee Pirlo the position of TV pundit.Sky Italyin the Champions League matches. However, ANSA believes that FIGC, Pirlo andSky Italywill soon give the most beneficial solution for all three.
The appointment of Pirlo as assistant coach to Roberto Mancini is another step by the FIGC in reviving the Italian team after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup when losing to Sweden in the play-off match in October 2017.
Andrea Pirlo will become assistant head coach of the Italian national team. Photo:Telegraph |
The midfielder, born in 1979, retired at the end of last year while playing for New York City FC in the MLS. At his peak, Pirlo was one of the best midfielders in the world thanks to his vision and superb ball handling and passing skills.
During his club career, Pirlo won 2 Champions League titles with AC Milan, 6 Serie A titles with Milan and Juventus. At international level, Pirlo and the Italian national team won the 2006 World Cup and finished second at EURO 2012.
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