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Atalanta Reject Inter’s €40m Offer as Lookman Pushes for Summer Exit

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Atalanta have rejected Inter Milan’s initial €40 million offer for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano shared that Atalanta are standing firm on their €50 million valuation. Despite Lookman expressing his desire to leave the club this summer, the Serie A side isn’t willing to let him go for anything less.

Inter reportedly reached out to present their opening bid, but Atalanta have made it clear they won’t give the green light at that price, especially to a domestic rival. Lookman played a key role in Atalanta’s Europa League triumph last season, scoring a memorable hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen. Now hoping for a move, the ball is in Inter’s court to return with an improved offer if they truly want the talented winger.


 

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Tinubu Celebrates Super Falcons for Beating Morocco and Winning Their 10th WAFCON Title

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Super Falcons for their remarkable victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. In a gripping final held Saturday night in Rabat, the Nigerian team came from behind to defeat the host nation, Morocco, 3-2.

The Atlas Lionesses had taken an early lead with goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanna Mssoudy, but the Super Falcons showed resilience and turned the game around in the second half.

Esther Okoronkwo sparked the comeback, followed by goals from Folashade Ijamilusi and Jennifer Echegini, who came off the bench to seal the win. This marks the 10th time Nigeria has lifted the WAFCON trophy.

Reacting to the win, President Tinubu commended the team on his official X account, calling them “Superior Super Falcons” and applauding their never-give-up spirit. He noted that the players embraced the challenge and represented the country in true Nigerian fashion.

“They went, they saw, and they conquered again,” he said. Also, Super Falcons is expected to be received by the president when they return home.

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Super Falcons Beat Morocco and Win Their 10th WAFCON Title

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons pulled off a dramatic comeback on Saturday night to defeat Morocco 3-2 and win the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Playing in front of a home crowd in Rabat, the Moroccans took control early with first-half goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy, putting Nigeria under pressure.

But the Falcons refused to back down. Esther Okoronkwo converted a penalty to make the comeback, then set up Folashade Ijamilusi to level the score.

With time running out, Jennifer Echegini connected with a well-placed free-kick to seal the win. The result not only stunned the hosts but also secured Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title, more than any other team in Africa.


 

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Messi and Alba Suspended for Missing MLS All-Star Game

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Major League Soccer has handed one-game suspensions to Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba after they skipped this week’s All-Star events.

Despite being voted into the MLS All-Star Game, both players were absent from the All-Star skills challenge on Tuesday and the match against Mexico’s Liga MX select side on Wednesday. Under league rules, players who miss the All-Star match without prior approval face an automatic suspension.

As a result, Messi and Alba will sit out Inter Miami’s upcoming league clash against Cincinnati. Inter Miami’s managing owner, Jorge Mas, shared that Messi is “extremely upset” about the suspension, adding, “I don’t agree with the rule, and I’ve made that very clear to the commissioner.”


 

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