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Galatasaray to pay €75m for Osimhen, but there's a catch

Victor Osimhen has once again found himself at the centre of intense transfer speculation this summer, with Turkish champions Galatasaray making a bold attempt to sign the prolific Nigerian forward. Antonio Conte has underlined the club’s stance by insisting that any departure must align with the financial terms outlined in Osimhen’s contract.

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Ronaldo enjoys quiet holiday on huge yacht in Mallocra with Georgina

Cristiano Ronaldo has been pictured enjoying a peaceful holiday with partner Georgina Rodriguez aboard a luxury yacht in Mallorca, just days after extending his contract with Al-Nassr. The Portugal captain opted to skip Diogo Jota’s funeral for personal reasons, and is now spending time away from the spotlight ahead of linking up with his Saudi Pro League side.

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Al-Hilal relaunch battle to convince Osimhen to make transfer

Al-Hilal have once again rekindled their interest in signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli this summer. Osimhen, who spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, has returned to his parent club, but is unlikely to stay in Italy for much longer. Galatasaray are pushing for a permanent transfer but will face stiff competition from the Saudi Pro League giants.

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Why Ronaldo didn't attend Jota's funeral

Cristiano Ronaldo opted not to attend the funeral of fellow national team player Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. His absence sparked headlines and speculation, and it has been reported that the Al-Nassr forward chose to grieve in private, reaching out personally to the bereaved family.

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Duran to leave Al-Nassr just six months after making £70m move

Jhon Duran is set to leave Al-Nassr only six months after joining the Saudi Pro League club in a blockbuster £70 million move from Aston Villa. Despite scoring goals and linking up with Cristiano Ronaldo, the Colombian striker is now poised to join Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce on loan, as Al-Nassr undergo major summer changes following their trophyless season.

Frequently asked questions

Columbus Crew, Cruz Azul, Leon, and Inter Miami are the most successful sides in the Leagues Cup, having won one title each.

As of 2024, there are 45 teams in the Leagues Cup, from both the MLS and the Liga MX. They are divided into 15 groups of three teams each. The inaugural edition in 2019, in contrast, featured just 16 teams.

Andre Blake, Jack Elliott, Jacob Glesnes, Kai Wagner, and Mikael Uhre – all of them players of Philadelphia Union – share the record for most appearances in Leagues Cup, making 14 appearances each.

Gabonese forward Denis Bouanga is the all-time topscorer in Leagues Cup history, scoring 12 goals in 10 games for Los Angeles FC. Lionel Messi is close in second place with 10 goals.

Tijuana goalkeeper Jesus Corona is the oldest player to ever feature in a Leagues Cup game. Corona was 43 years and 191 days old when he played against Vancouver Whitecaps in August 2024.

Axel Kei is the youngest player to feature in Leagues Cup. Kei was just 14 years and 267 days when he achieved the feat during Real Salt Lake City's 2-1 loss against Atlas Guadalajara in 2022.

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