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Rangers and Fenerbahce Knocked Out of Champions League
Rangers were eliminated from the Champions League after a 2-0 defeat to Dynamo Kyiv in the second leg of the third qualifying round. The loss was compounded by a controversial second yellow card given to Rangers’ defender Jefte, leading to late goals from Dynamo substitutes Oleksandr Pikhalonok and Nazar Voloshyn. Rangers coach Philippe Clement criticized the referee’s decision, noting its significant impact on the team’s performance and finances. Dynamo Kyiv advanced with a 3-1 aggregate and will face Salzburg in the next round.
Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce was also knocked out, losing to Lille 3-2 on aggregate. Lille secured their spot with a penalty from Jonathan David after a dramatic extra time. Fenerbahce had lost the first leg 2-1 but managed to force extra time with a late own goal. Lille’s next opponents will be Slavia Prague, who defeated Union Saint-Gilloise. Other notable results include Slovan Bratislava’s win over APOEL Nicosia and Bodo/Glimt’s aggregate victory over Jagiellonia Bialystok. Malmo overcame PAOK in a thrilling tie, while Qarabag achieved a stunning win over Ludogorets with a remarkable 8-4 aggregate score.
Liverpool have officially stepped into the race to sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo. As reported by ESPN Brasil, the Premier League side is pushing to bring in the Brazilian forward this summer.
Rodrygo had limited playing time during the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S., which has caused questions about his future at Madrid. With the new season approaching, a final decision from the player is expected soon.
In a separate update, Manchester City are closing in on the signing of young attacking midfielder Dexter Oliver from Tottenham. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano revealed that the deal is expected to be finalized within the next two days. Oliver will be a fresh addition to Man City’s Academy setup as the club continues its focus on grooming top young talent.
There’s been a breakthrough in the ongoing transfer talks between Napoli and Galatasaray over Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. Sports presenter Volkan Kılıç shared on Wednesday night that both clubs have finally reached an agreement, and the official announcement is expected before the weekend.
“A middle ground has been found in the Osimhen transfer. An agreement has been reached,” Kılıç posted on X. “I expect the Osimhen transfer to be announced by the weekend at the latest. Congratulations in advance.”
This marks a huge shift from just a week ago when Kılıç had reported that the deal was still uncertain due to Napoli’s financial demands. Back then, he explained that Galatasaray’s top official, Abdullah Kavukcu, was working hard behind the scenes to seal the deal. Napoli reportedly wanted most of the payment upfront along with extra financial guarantees.
At one point, Kılıç even claimed that Galatasaray were prepared to switch their focus to Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak if talks with Napoli collapsed. But with the latest agreement now in place, the Turkish club has no reason to explore that option anymore.
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has shared his thoughts after officially taking over the iconic number 10 jersey, once worn by club legend Lionel Messi. The young Spanish star made the remarks on Wednesday following the signing of a new long-term contract that ties him to the club until 2031.
During a special presentation led by club president Joan Laporta, Yamal expressed his pride in carrying on a legacy worn by greats like Messi, Ronaldinho, and Maradona.
“Messi laid the foundation with this shirt,” he said. “Now it’s my time. Every kid dreams of having something from players like Messi and Ronaldinho. I’ll do my best to keep that legacy going.” He also made it clear that he’s not feeling any pressure. “It’s just a new number,” he said, “but my goal remains the same.”
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