Galatasaray’s push to land Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal has hit a major setback, as Napoli have reportedly rejected their latest offer; even though it matches the striker’s official release clause. According to Nigerian journalist Buchi Laba, Napoli turned down Galatasaray’s third bid of €75 million, the exact amount in Osimhen’s contract clause.

The rejection has sparked fresh tension, with Laba claiming the Italian club is deliberately blocking the deal in a bid to pressure Osimhen into accepting a move to Saudi side Al Hilal. However, the Nigerian forward has made his stance crystal clear; he has no interest in moving to Saudi Arabia and is only focused on joining Galatasaray.

To further stress his position, Osimhen has reportedly informed Napoli that he won’t be returning for pre-season, showing his determination to leave the club and avoid playing under new manager Antonio Conte. The 26-year-old Super Eagles star appears to be standing firm in his decision, and with Galatasaray eager to sign him, all eyes are now on how Napoli will handle the standoff.

Lionel Messi continues to break new ground in Major League Soccer, netting two goals in Inter Miami’s away win over New England at the Gillette Stadium early this morning. The Argentine legend scored both goals in the first half, helping his side to a comfortable victory.

With this performance, Messi has now become the first player in MLS history to score at least two goals in four straight regular-season matches. Since joining Inter Miami as a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, the former Barcelona star has been rewriting records and showing no signs of slowing down, even at 38.

Inter Miami will now shift focus to their next game against Nashville this Sunday, with Messi once again expected to lead from the front.

Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has praised his squad after their stunning 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the semi-final of the Club World Cup on Wednesday. The Spanish coach said his players gave everything on the pitch, describing the performance as a “great, great match” against one of Europe’s top teams. Despite playing under intense heat, Enrique said the team kept their focus and fought hard till the final whistle.

PSG’s goals came from Fabian Ruiz, Ousmane Dembele, and Goncalo Ramos, sealing a dominant win over Real Madrid, coached by Xabi Alonso. Speaking to PSG TV after the game, Enrique said, “It’s a special moment for us, for the players, the fans, and the entire club. We’ve worked hard all season and now we’re in the final. We want to go all the way and win this.”

He added that while the heat was tough on both teams, PSG pushed through and maintained control. With this win, PSG are set to face Chelsea in the final this Sunday at the MetLife Stadium, and they’ll be hoping to end their impressive run in the tournament with the trophy.