Modric wants to stay at Real Madrid despite Jude Bellingham’s links

Veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric wants to stay at Real Madrid despite his side’s links to Borussia Dortmund wonder kid Jude Bellingham. The 37-year-old, who has won five Champions League trophies and three Spanish league titles since joining Real Madrid from Tottenham eleven years ago, signed a one-year extension with the Spanish champions at the end of last season. But he is approaching the end of his contract and still needs to determine whether this will be his last season with the La Liga club, especially considering his age.  Read more: Manchester United want to sell Scott McTominay Speaking about his future, the veteran midfielder revealed he hasn’t spoken to Madrid about an extension, even if he wants to remain at the club.  “About my new contract, I can’t tell you anything about it as I’ve not spoken to the club yet,” said the Croatia international. “You don’t have these conversations mid-season. I’m very relaxed. I’m not annoyed by it whatsoever. “It’s a bit boring getting asked that question because it’s the same answer. I want to carry on here, I want to stay, I feel good, and I want to continue as part of Real Madrid. “I’d like to deserve to stay on my own merit, not that someone gives it on a freebie. “No one has given me anything for free in my career, and I don’t want that to happen now.

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AC Milan target Reims loanee Florian Balogun after an impressive spell in France

Florian Balogun is subject to strong interest from Serie A champions AC Milan this summer after his impressive loan spell in Ligue 1. The forward joined French side Reims on loan from Arsenal and has impressed throughout the campaign. He currently sits top of Ligue 1’s goal charts with 14 goals from 21 appearances, which has attracted AC Milan’s interest. Read more: Tottenham and Manchester United target Bastoni According to the Daily Mail, the Serie A giants may attempt to land him in the summer to strengthen their attack. Milan previously wanted to sign Balogun while he was still in the Arsenal youth academy but couldn’t land him then, as Arsenal were unwilling to sell. But with his performance in France, Milan’s interest has been strengthened. However, the Rossoneri are not the only team credited with an interest, with Marseille and Villarreal also monitoring him.

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Bernado Silva eager to leave Manchester City this summer

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has reportedly asked his club to allow him to leave this summer. The Portugal international has been the subject of speculation since last July and could have joined Barcelona last summer. But City were not interested in selling the player and held firm despite strong pressure from Barcelona. However, according to reports in Spain, the 28-year-old will ask to leave this summer and is prepared to listen to approaches from Barcelona or Real Madrid. Pep Guardiola loves the player and wants him to stay. But as seen with the loan departure of João Cancelo, Guardiola isn’t one who will keep a player against their wish. Should the player insist on leaving and the right offer comes, City will be open to selling. Should Silva leave, City will speed up their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. The Premier League giants are also interested in Leicester City’s James Madison, while a move for Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell has also been mooted as a cover for Cancelo.

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Manchester United want to sign Federico Valverde in the summer

Manchester United reportedly want to sign Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde this summer. According to reports in South America, the Red Devils will make a fresh bid for the Uruguayan in the summer after failing to sign him in the January transfer window. Manchester United lost influential midfielder Christian Eriksen to a three-month injury just before the winter window closed. To cover for the Danish international, they approached Real Madrid for the 24-year-old, but Los Blancos were uninterested in parting ways with the player, who is a vital part of the team.  Read more: PSG blame Chelsea for Hakim Ziyech’s failed loan deal However, according to El Nacional, Erik ten Hag’s side will return for Valverde in the summer,  with an €80m bid on the table for the player. United and Real Madrid did business last summer when the Spanish side sold long-time midfielder Casemiro to them. But it appears that another deal is imminent this summer if El Nacional is to be believed.

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PSG blame Chelsea for Hakim Ziyech’s failed loan deal

Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has blamed Chelsea for his side’s failure to sign Hakim Ziyech on loan on the last day of the January transfer window. The French giants moved to sign Ziyech from Chelsea but failed at the last minute due to paperwork issues. However, the PSG coach has absolved his side of blame in the failed move, maintaining that the ‘responsibility’ did not lie with his side as they have a ‘quality workforce’.  Read more: Thiago Silva disappointed about Jorginho’s decision to join Arsenal Speaking about the situation after the French side’s win over Montpellier on Wednesday, Galtier said: “From the moment we released Pablo Sarabia to join England, we targeted players who could play on the right side. For various reasons, which I won’t go into, we couldn’t make the player we had targeted. “I have a quality workforce. The young people will have their say. Obviously, in a very busy schedule, you have to be careful with injuries and fatigue, but there you go. I’m satisfied with the squad I have.  “Unfortunately, we could have reinforced it following the departure of Pablo, but we couldn’t. I believe that the responsibility does not lie with our club. That’s how we move forward. That’s how it is. That’s life; we look ahead.  “We wanted to replace Sarabia with a player able to evolve on the right side. Unfortunately, Ziyech was not done, and these are the hazards of the transfer window. It must be accepted. The responsibility does not lie with PSG, as I know.”

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Arsenal targeting summer move for Chelsea’s Hudson-Odoi 

Premier League leaders, Arsenal are reportedly tracking the progress of Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. The 22-year-old winger left Stamford Bridge on loan last season, but could be finally sold this summer according to the Guardian. Chelsea spent heavily in the January transfer window to recruit players, with the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk and Enzo Fernandez the highlihght of the winter window. Those additions has made space in wide areas very limited and Hudson-Odoi could be the first casualty of the shake-up.  Arsenal are lookingto pounce on that and sign the Englishman once his loan with Bayer Leverkusen comes to an end in the summer.  Read more: Nottingham Forest target free agent Andre Ayew However, the Gunners are strong on the wings position at the moment, with Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and new-signing Leandro Trossard currently the first choice in the wings.  But should an opportunity to sign Hudson-Odoi for cheap arise, Arsenal might be interested. Mikel Arteta’s side recently signed Jorginho from Chelsea. Since his loan move to Leverkusen, Hudson-Odoi is yet to net a league goal for the German side, creating values of just 0.1 Expected Goals and 0.8 Expected Assists. But he has netted just once in the Champions League and created a 12 chances in eleven league games

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Thiago Silva disappointed about Jorginho’s decision to join Arsenal

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has spoken out on the shock exit of Jorginho on deadline day for a £12m deal. The Italian midfielder left Chelsea for London rivals Arsenal on the last day of the January transfer window after spending four and half years at Stamford Bridge. His transfer surprised many, including his Chelsea teammates, who admitted Chelsea’s players did not expect him to leave this winter. Read more: Juventus vs Lazio: Match Preview and Expert Football Predictions Speaking about his departure, Brazil defender Silva outlined his disappointment at Jorginho’s decision but insisted ‘it happens’ in football. “It was for a direct competitor, but these are football things. It happens,” Silva said. “He wanted to stay in England because he has family here. There are things that we have no control over, but we have to understand the player’s side of things. “I know we have a lot of work ahead of us, especially as we have lost one of our great leaders in the dressing room. “Jorginho is a guy who spoke a lot, and this hole will remain, but we have to move on. “We didn’t expect him to leave, but it has happened. We have to make up for his absence in the best possible way.” Read more: Real Madrid vs Valencia: Match Preview and Expert Football Predictions

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Thibaut Courtois cries over his Ballon d’Or placement again

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has again criticised the voters for the Ballon d’Or trophy after he came 7th in its latest ranking. The Belgian was awarded the best goalkeeper of the year and had the highest placement among all the goalies in the world in the award by France Football. He was the Man of the Match in the Champions League final in Paris in May as Madrid secured yet another trophy. However, he feels he deserves a better placement or to even win the awards and insists goalkeepers are not voted for like strikers. He said via Matchplug:  ‘Without a good goalkeeper you don’t win a trophy. And in football awards, sometimes we forget that.  ‘People vote faster for a striker who scores goals than by a goalkeeper. Too bad. But we will continue to show that goalkeepers are really important.’

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Max Allegri refuse to resign as Juventus manager

Juventus suffered a 2-1 loss at home to Benfica last night and they now face the prospect of not qualifying for the knockout round of the Champions League. The Old Lady lost their opening group game of the competition at PSG and they were expected to keep their hopes alive by beating Benfica. Despite taking an early lead in the 4th minute, they allowed the Portuguese side to rally back and beat them 2-1. That was one of the worst performances from them in recent weeks and there have been calls for Allegri to leave the club. He won five consecutive league titles in his first term as its manager, but this second coming has been poorer than expected. However, when asked after the game if he was part of the problem or solution, Allegri said, as quoted by Matchplug: “I feel part of the solution, I must find a solution. “When I returned, I thought it would take time to build. Unfortunately, I didn’t think we could lose two games in a row. The important thing is to do well and remain in the Champions League. These defeats are annoying, but it’s useless to talk too much now.”

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Factors To Consider When Making A Sports Bet

“Are there any factors to consider when making a sports bet?”Sports betting is a popular form of recreation accepted and engaged in by millions of bettors whoplace their money on games occasionally.Thanks to this popularity it rapidly garnered, it is so easy for bettors like you to find anyinformation you require about making bets, bookmakers who are eager to take your wagers, andother resources you require for assistance.However, to answer your question, there are factors to consider when making a sports bet, andknowing what they are will help you make more informed decisions during your wager and alsoavoid certain slip ups other bettors make.10 Factors To Consider When Making A Sports Bet The Odds Choose A Bookmaker With Good Odds Examine The League’s Overall Statistics Current Form Record the Last Three Matches Head to Head Records Bet More on Leagues than Cup Tournaments Overall Team Quality Tournament and Schedule Injuries, Lineups and Motivation Monitor The OddsSports betting odds reflect what a sportsbook predicts will occur in a match. Bookmakers usuallyhave odds for the home team, draw, or away team.There are lots of things you can bet on in one match – total number of points or goals, correctscores, goal scorers, half-time leaders, second half leaders or proposition bets. But, no matterwhat you intend to wager on, always check the odds your sportsbook is giving you.If you feel like your bookmaker is shortchanging you, then you might want to use a predictionsite like MatchPlug for the best odds. Still, try finding valuable odds as bookmakers don’t alwaysprovide you with fair odds. Choose Bookmakers With Good OddsDifferent Bookmakers offer different odds, with slight differences. However, the odds for onebookmaker can be much better than what the others are offering you, which is why you shouldtake the time to research this as it can be worth it.Additionally, find betting sites that offer betting types of live games, especially for a footballgame. These bets can be on goals scored during halftime, first player to score, etc. Not everybookmaker will provide the odds that come with these prop betting types, so find one that will. Examine The League’s Overall StatisticsIn addition to being a factor to consider, this point is also one of the best football betting tips youwill receive. This is because taking time to analyze the numbers, trends, and statistics associatedwith your wagers, can make you a successful bettor.You also need to know information like how well your preferred team and players perform – howdid they do head-to-head against an opponent, last matches’ performance, how do they play onthe road versus at home.A betting site that has insightful statistics on football or even other sports is priceless. Current FormThere are 3 types of teams and players to watch for in every sports competition:● The team’s excellent form that led the divisions in the NBA, NFL or the NHL.● The team whose form is bad, fighting relegation and tournament knockouts.● The inconsistent team that wins one match then experiences a losing streak.Keeping this in mind, you can easily know where a team or player falls short in terms of form.You can find this out by checking logs or the division and conference rankings for a MajorLeague Game.For international football, check the tables. The top teams are the ones in good form and the lastteams have bad form. Record The Recent Matches A team’s recent matches is a good way to gauge their performance in an upcoming game. This isbecause it helps you know which players are playing well and which are not. Similarly, agoalkeeper that lost many goals in previous matches might do the same in a future game.The same way, a player who has been scoring well during recent matches or has been dominantand assisting in goals would likely do the same for the next match.When a team always loses a match, some factors like injuries and slumps might contribute to it,but trends of recent matches can give an accurate report on how they are performing.If there are two teams consistently winning or losing, find out the contributing factors to theseperformances. Checking out both team’s recent matches lets you know how well they playedagainst other teams and how their opponents have been playing too. Head-to-Head RecordsHead-to-head records are another factor to consider when making a sports bet.For instance, if a team wins the home team in the previous ten matches, no matter thetournament, there is a chance they will beat them again. However, because this is not a solidguarantee on how a match will go, experts advise that if you are a beginning bettor, then youshould not pay too much attention to this factor.While a team may have lost to its opponent in the last 4 matches, some things may have changedin that time for the opposition, that puts them at a disadvantage and vulnerable to your team.Maybe they are fielding inexperienced players, or it is the finals and each team will perform at itslevel best.Head-to-head records gives you a faint idea of which team will be a game’s favorite, and helpsyou discover data about the average number of points or goals scored, top scorers or playingstyles.Also, note that if two teams usually score against each other in a match, you can expect a high-scoring game from them. Bet More on Leagues than Cup TournamentsWhile tournaments and leagues are favored by bettors, we suggest that you start betting more onleagues than on tournaments. This is because managers tend to pick their weaker players to compete in the tournaments insteadof on league play. But this does not include major football leagues like Champions League orother prominent knockout contests.League matches carry more importance than tournaments, which is why club managers won’twant to risk their best players who could get injured in what they see as lower priority games.This selection by managers is why you see weaker players playing in tournaments. Placing betson these matches makes it more difficult for you to find out which team may have a winningedge over the other team. Overall

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