Gianluca Nesci

Toronto

Supervising Editor at TheScore

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Transfer window preview: 50 players who could move this summer

5 days ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

The wheeling and dealing is already in full swing. With FIFA introducing an extraordinary transfer window that's active until June 10 ahead of the Club World Cup, teams across Europe have already started making moves. With that in mind, we're presenting 50 high-profile players - excluding pending free agents - who could switch clubs this summer. Note: Estimated transfer values provided by transfermarkt.
Report: Yamal set to extend Barcelona contract until 2031

1 week ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

Lamine Yamal is on the verge of signing a contract extension with Barcelona that will tie him to the Catalan club until 2031, sources told Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens of ESPN. Club president Joan Laporta and the teenage star's agent, Jorge Mendes, met Monday to go over fine details of the new deal after months of negotiations, according to Marsden and Llorens.
Ronaldo hints at Al-Nassr departure: 'This chapter is over'

1 week ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

Has Cristiano Ronaldo played his final game for Al-Nassr? The Portuguese icon shared a cryptic message Monday after his team's final match of the Saudi Pro League season, leading to renewed suggestions that he could leave the club when his contract expires next month. "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all," Ronaldo wrote on social media. This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.
Report: USMNT star Pulisic won't play in Gold Cup this summer

2 weeks ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

Christian Pulisic will not be included when United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino names his squad for this summer's Gold Cup, sources told Doug McIntyre of FOX Sports. Pulisic, the U.S. men's national team's marquee player and most talented forward, is "beaten up physically" after consecutive grueling seasons with AC Milan, McIntyre adds.
Report: Liverpool signing Frimpong to 5-year contract

3 weeks ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

Liverpool reached an agreement with Jeremie Frimpong over a five-year contract and will activate the €35-million release clause in his Bayer Leverkusen deal, reports David Ornstein of The Athletic. Frimpong, a dynamic wing-back who was instrumental in helping Leverkusen win the Bundesliga title in 2023-24, will undergo a medical to complete the transfer, Ornstein adds. The 24-year-old Dutchman figures to assume the right-back role being vacated by the departing Trent Alexander-Arnold.
4 questions that will decide who wins Champions League final

1 month ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

The matchup is set for this season's Champions League final, with Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain set to meet at the Allianz Arena. Much can change between now and the kickoff May 31, but it's never too early to get excited about the biggest game on the European club calendar. Here are four questions that'll determine who wins the famous big-eared trophy.
Biggest takeaways, questions after 1st leg of Champions League semis

1 month ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

We're at halftime of each Champions League semifinal tie. Here's what we've learned from the first legs - and what each team must do to book their ticket to the final in Munich. PSG lead 1-0 on aggregateSecond leg: May 7 (Parc des Princes)Key takeaway from 1st legLuis Enrique's PSG are unlike any other we've seen in the Qatari era. There's complete buy-in from every player and a wholehearted commitment to pressing the opponent.
Inter captain Martinez doubtful for 2nd leg vs. Barca due to injury

1 month ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi says that captain Lautaro Martinez is at risk of missing the club's Champions League semifinal second-leg clash against Barcelona next week because of a leg injury he suffered in Wednesday's draw. The Argentine striker pulled up favoring his leg late in the opening half of the first-leg affair. He briefly left the pitch for treatment before finishing the half but didn't return after the interval.
Ballon d'Or Rankings: Can anyone challenge the Barcelona boys?

1 month ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

The race for soccer's top individual accolade has never been more open. With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's duopoly well and truly over - neither was nominated for the Ballon d'Or last year - opportunity beckons. Rodri took full advantage in 2024. Who will do the same this year? Each month until the award is presented in October, we'll publish fresh rankings looking at the top contenders. Here are the 10 leading candidates to win the trophy right now.
Report: Real Madrid blocking Ancelotti's deal with Brazil

1 month ago | thescore.com | Gianluca Nesci

Real Madrid are blocking the proposed deal that would see manager Carlo Ancelotti depart the club in order to take over the Brazilian national team, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported Tuesday. It was reported Monday that an agreement was reached in principle between the Italian bench boss and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) for Ancelotti to start his role as Selecao coach in June.