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.
Defeated presidential candidate Victor Font remains a critical voice against Barcelona’s struggling incumbent Joan Laporta, and has written an open letter to him with three demands.
Former Everton defender Michael Ball hopes Jarrad Branthwaite isn't sold. The defender is seen as Everton's most valued playing asset. Ball wrote for the Liverpool Echo: "Kevin Thelwell has said Everton players will be sold this season but the prospect of Jarrad Branthwaite being one of them is a very big concern for me.
AC Milan are negotiating with Stuttgart to sign in-form striker Serhou Guirassy but there are release clauses and player swaps to factor into the discussion. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Milan News), Milan are trying hard to sign Guirassy in a way that suits them.
Arnaut Danjuma has confirmed his departure from Everton. The Villarreal winger spent part of the season on-loan at Goodison Park. Everton will not be seeking a permanent deal and Danjuma posted to social media yesterday: To the incredible Everton fans, thank you for the unforgettable memories and unwavering support.
Former Chelsea fullback Scott Minto says ambitious young managers should avoid Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are seeking another new manager after this week's departure of Mauricio Pochettino.
Multiple reports in Italy claim Giorgio Chiellini is set to return to the club as a director, but how closely he will work with the first team is still unclear.
England coach Gareth Southgate has explained naming Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton in his provisional Euros squad. Despite less than six months of Premier League football under his belt, Southgate says Wharton deserves his selection.
Atletico Madrid forward Memphis Depay looks as if he will be on his way out of the club this summer, just 18 months after joining Los Colchoneros. It was reported on Wednesday that Atletico and Memphis would part ways with the Dutchman as a free agent this summer, despite an automatic extension clause in his contract for another year.
Roma have joined the list of teams watching closely what’s going on between Lazio and Daichi Kamada, who’s been very solid with Igor Tudor at the helm.
Girona FC are a Champions League team. And, for most fans of Los Blanquivermells, it still hasn't sunk in yet that the biggest clubs from across Europe will be visiting the Estadi Montilivi next season.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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 has been linked with a move for Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso as the Gunners make plans to strengthen their squad. Cambiaso has been a standout performer for the Italians this season, even though they have been underwhelming for much of the campaign.
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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