Bernardeschi's renaissance points to a similar trajectory for Toronto, whose game Saturday night at home against worst-to-first Cincinnati squad could accelerate it.
Lazio are reportedly working on a new contract for their young goalkeeper Christos Mandas which will include a pay rise. The 22-year-old joined the club last summer, completing a transfer from Crete FC.
Real Madrid’s summer signing Endrick Felipe will arrive with relatively little fanfare at the Santiago Bernabeu, given he will cost in excess of €50m, possibly rising to €60m.
"Well, I hope so," Lee Sharpe says with a big grin, when Tribalfootball put it to him that the Manchester City players might be hung over when they face Manchester United on Saturday in the FA Cup final.
Roma will qualify for the Champions League if Atalanta finish outside the top four in the Serie A ranking, so the Giallorossi must also keep a close eye on Bologna and Juventus.
England coach Gareth Southgate insists he won't pigeonhole Phil Foden into one position at the Euros. Southgate says he plans to hand the Manchester City star freedom in midfield.
Mauricio Pochettino is keen to hear from Manchester United. The Argentine is a free agent after leaving Chelsea by mutual consent on Tuesday. Pochettino had guided Chelsea to a sixth place and Europa League qualification, but a difference in opinion on several issues saw him and Chelsea's owners agree to part ways.
Robin van Persie is convinced Arne Slot can be a success with Liverpool. Having just been named coach of Heerenveen, Van Persie worked with Slot at Feyenoord.
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini is unsure about his future after winning the Europa League final. La Dea thumped Bayer 3-0 in Dublin last night. Gasperini said: "I have taken some criticism, at times we are a little exposed, but the game is worth the candle, because I want to see my teams always attacking.
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini enjoyed a couple of digs at rivals as he celebrated winning the Europa League last night. The first target for the veteran coach was former club Inter Milan.
Davide Zappcosta is floating after helping Atalanta win the Europa League final last night. The 3-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen marks a second Europa League title for Zappacosta, who also lifted the trophy as a Chelsea player.
Manchester City returned to training yesterday ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester United. The clash at Wembley will be City’s final game of the 23/24 season.
Luka Modric is set to sign a new contract with Real Madrid. The veteran midfielder, 38, is set to be handed a new 12 month contract. Real have acted after Toni Kroos announced his retirement this week.
Milan and Stuttgart had a summit on Wednesday to discuss Serhou Guirassy and more. The striker has a low release clause. The Rossoneri tested the waters about whether his team is open to negotiating the payment structure and the deal in general, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed (via Mediaset).
As the 23/24 season draws to a close, there will be a host of players returning to Manchester City after loan spells this season. One such player is young playmaker James McAtee.
Roberto De Zerbi and Brighton agreed to part ways in recent days, but the coach remains under contract for the team. His deal lasts until 2026. The fact that he stepped down made him a candidate for several openings.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has revealed that there is a deadline to sign Timo Werner. The winger is on loan from RB Leipzig since January, while Spurs have an option to buy him within the agreement.
Chelsea are confident of conducting a thorough but quick process to find a new manager. The Blues parted company with head coach Mauricio Pochettino this week.
Mauricio Pochettino left Chelsea on Tuesday after only one season in charge but it has already been briefed – presumably from the Argentinian’s camp – that he is interested in talking to Manchester United if they decide to sack Erik ten Hag this summer.
Aaron Ramsdale has been linked with a move to Chelsea after losing his first-team place at Arsenal. The Englishman was an undisputed first choice at the Emirates until the Gunners signed David Raya at the beginning of this season.
Europa League fever is taking hold in Dublin tonight. Atalanta lead Xabi Alonso’s yet-to-be-beaten Bayern Leverkusen side. More interestingly, the game kicked off after Manchester United legend John O’Shea presented the trophy as part of the opening ceremony.
Angel Reese may have just begun her professional career, but she is already getting involved on the ownership side of things.
Manchester City clinched a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title Sunday, continuing a dynasty that has seen them win six of the last seven English top flight titles. But all good things come to an end, and there are signs City is approaching that inevitable conclusion. So who is waiting in the wings to claim the throne?
Manchester United have been given a slight boost ahead of the FA Cup final with trio Mason Mount, Anthony Martial and Victor Lindelof returning to first-team training this week.
Arsenal are on the hunt for a new backup goalkeeper, with Feyenoord’s Justin Bijlow emerging as a top candidate according to John Cross of The Mirror. As Mikel Arteta plans for the summer transfer window, the Dutchman’s potential move to North London could be pivotal for the Gunners’ squad depth.
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