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The playmaker had spectacularly announced months ago that Luis Alberto (31) wanted to leave Lazio. The Spaniard’s objective is now clear. From the Italian capital we head towards Al-Duhail in Qatar. Lazio receives a fee for their midfielder icon that corresponds to his market value. First, the Eagles sold a player over 30 years old for more money.

The Doha club is expected to transfer 11 million euros in line with the market value to Rome. Lazio’s previous best seller, aged 31, is Lucas Biglia (to AC Milan in 2017 for almost 20 million euros, one of Lazio’s most expensive sales). Al-Duhail has only spent more on a player transfer twice, including Toby Alderweireld, who was already 32 years old at the time (2021/22 for 13 million euros).

Luis Alberto is now the third player with the most appearances in the current Lazio squad. “I don’t want to receive one more euro from Lazio. “It’s time for me to leave the club,” he told Italy’s DAZN in April this year, snubbing the club. Club president Claudio Lotito later responded: “He probably wants to leave for free. But no, he has a four-year contract, (…) We don’t throw money out the window. Rules are rules, both civil and criminal, and they must be respected. » In the Al-Duhail team, which also includes Philippe Coutinho (31), no player is currently as highly rated as Luis Alberto.

Obviously still traumatized by the France-Bulgaria fiasco of November 1993, the Blues approached Euro 1996 without reference points. Before meeting up with Hristo Sotichkov and his gang for their third match in Group B, the French team is entitled to a first shock against Romania. We talk about the reverse side of memories in French.

Aimé Jacquet’s men had indeed played a founding match in Romania the previous autumn, already present in; his group during qualifying. In the 3-1 victory in Bucharest, the Blues had undoubtedly saved their coach’s head and ignored the peremptory declarations of Georges Hagi. “ We have a 99% chance of winning,” available to launch the Romanian playing master.

Blue-white-red but in the wrong way.

La Marseillaise also has a clearly visible copy on a banner: “They think we’re gypsies, we’re going to eat cock. » The reunion in front of the 26,000 spectators at Saint-James Park in Newcastle is much more placid. And this despite the absence of David Ginola, the heroes of the Pies will perhaps be remembered by Aimé Jacquet.

However, the meeting starts with an incredible blunder. While the volunteers unfurl the flags for the anthems, it is in fact the Dutch flag that is unfurled. The drape of blue, white and red but the stripes are in the wrong direction. The organizers also confused the two standards, causing some dismay in the French camp.

It will take more to disconcert the Blues, who win 1-0 thanks to a goal from Christophe Dugarry shortly before the half-hour mark after a disagreement between Mihali and his goalkeeper Stelea. Romania tried to react, but in vain, the Blues having little to do to launch their competition with a precious victory.

Did you have your own rear camera that showed this clearly? According to Sky replays, no handball is really visible. When I look at it again, I think I saw it too. But it’s certainly a difficult decision. Overall, the refereeing team seemed overwhelmed. I only saw extra time so I can’t say anything about the other goals, but the referee was quite annoyed with the Hoffenheim team. If the goalkeeper intentionally goes five meters too far after the 3-3 has not been given, and then shows surprise that the handball is not on the 16 and then takes all the time in the world, I just have to show some YELLOW. The penalty for Hoffenheim? Too bad. Yilmaz is completely overmotivated, but Moerstedt seeks contact unilaterally and, in my opinion, comes from him. Is it a mistake then? Difficult.

The fact that TSG players demonstratively run towards the SC fans to celebrate after every goal is not the best thing to have. But of course it’s also stupid if you don’t have your own fans. Where should you go then?

• DATE: 05/24/2024

• Times: 8:30 p.m.

• STADIUM : Geoffroy Guichard Stadium

• REFEREE: T. Leonard

Saint Etienne

(65′) Irvin Charly José Cardona

Rodez

2018 WORLD CUP

Saint Etienne

1–0

Rodez

68′

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Composition

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• TRAINING

  4141

• COACH

  O. Dall’Oglio

• EFFECTIVE

  9I. Sissoko

  11I. Cardona

  3Mr. Nade

  27Y. Mâcon

  19L. Petrot

  21B. Batubinsika

  30G.Larsonneur

  18Mr. Cafaro

  14D. Chambost

  29A. Moueffek

  5F.Tardieu

• Substitutes

  tenN.Mbuku

  23A. Briançon

  13Mr. Bentayg

  8thD.Appiah

  42�. Green

  7T. Monconduit

  6B.Bouchouari

• TRAINING

  352

• COACH

  D Santini

• EFFECTIVE

  T.Arconte22

  K. Corredor12

  S. Raux-Yao15

  L. Buades19

  S. Muzalimoja Mambo4

  B. Hazards14

  R. Lipinski3

  E. Jaouen

  W.Taibiten

  L. Rajot8th

  G. Haag24

• Substitutes

  A. Hountondji17

  Y. Verdier26

  A. Abdallah28

  D.Sylla11

  K.Boma5

  S. Cibois1

  W. Younoussa7

Saint-Etienne-Rodez, the challenges

Winner of Paris FC in the first Ligue 2 play-off (2-2, 3-2 tab), last Tuesday, Rodez meets AS Saint-Etienne this Friday at Geoffroy-Guichard for the final play-off. The Greens, third in L2, have not won in three matches (2 draws, 1 defeat). The big match will be against FC Metz in the barrier match for accession to Ligue 1.

Saint-Etienne-Rodez, the official compositions

The Saint-Etienne coach, Olivier Dall’Oglio, was confirmed at a press conference with the return of Gautier Larsonneur, absent for the placement in Quevilly. Blessed with QRM, Irvin Cardona is present here too.

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Saint Etienne : Larsonneur – Mason, Batubinsika, Nadé, Pétrot – Tardieu, Moueffek, Chambost – Cafaro, Cardona, Sissoko.

Rodez: JJaouen – Danger, Raux-Yao, Mambo – Abdallah, Rajot, Haag – Sylla, Houtondji, Corredor, Taibi.

Saint-Etienne-Rodez, it’s the match

The match between AS Saint-Etienne and Rodez will kick off this Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The match will be followed live with commentary on our site and will be broadcast on beIN Sports1.

beIN SPORTS: how to subscribe to the channel?

The subscription to beIN Sports is €15 per month. This non-binding offer allows you to watch matches from the FA Cup, also the Champions League, Ligue 2 and even the Liga SüperLig. Registration can be found on your TV box, it is also possible to switch to beIN SportsConnect (same price). Access to channels as well as replay made from the myCANAL application.

The beIN SPORTS offer in summary:

• A subscription of €15 per month and without commitment;
• Allows you to watch a very wide range of matches from the FA Cup, also the Champions League, Ligue 2 and the Liga SüperLig.

The years pass, the statutes remain. Once again, Cristiano Ronaldo sits at the top of the hierarchy of the highest paid athletes in the world. In 2023, the Portuguese will arrive in the first promotion of Forbes magazine, published this week. A “performance” all the more remarkable given that at now 39 years old, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has seen his income double in one year!

While it had received 136 million dollars during the last financial year, “CR7” saw its emoluments increase to 260 million dollars (or approximately 239 million euros). The consequence of his arrival in Saudi was that the Al-Nassr club also offered him a salary of 200 million dollars. This summer will cost 60 million dollars in collaborations with different sponsors like Nike or Herbalife.

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Ronaldo has a double comeback!

It’s no big deal for Cristiano Ronaldo, who is still in Riyadh, but he also has Lionel Messi, away from MLS at Inter Miami, continuing his good fortune. Forbes estimates he would earn a total of $135 million this year (€124 million), but not a single coin on top of the money brought in by his names on the field, which include Adidas, Apple and Konami.

This is the best for the Argentine world champion: it is not a second-class plus. The eight-time Ballon d’Or (36 years old) was in fact the opportunity to benefit from Spanish golfer Jon Rahm, who won $218 million on the Saudi LIV Golf circuit, alongside the PGA Tour. But “the second Pulga” still remains the highest paid (Site notre bureau spécialisé)er on the planet, no offense to his former teammate Kylian Mbappé.

Mbappé still behind Messi

Despite a 90 million dollar contract at PSG, which he is preparing to leave to sign for Real Madrid, and ever more sponsors from names like Nike, Hublot or Oakley, the French international (25 years old) must be content of 110 million dollars (101 million euros). The return is still there in the top 5 of global NBA stars, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, ahead of him.

The White House now offers first-rate jute in the signature, which poses no problem in measuring the aligner on the Parisian salary. For now, “Kyky” comes like Neymar Jr and Karim Benzema, seventh and eighth respectively with 108 and 106 million dollars, which is a delight in Saudi Arabia. On a financial level anyway.

The top 10 best sports in 2024 according to Forbes

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, (Site notre blog d’information), Al-Nassr): $260 million (€239 million)
2. Jon Rahm (Spain, Golf): $218 million (€200 million)
3. Lionel Messi (Argentinian, (Site notre blog d’information), Inter Miami): $135 million (€124 million)
4. LeBron James (United States, NBA, Los Angeles Lakers): $128.2 million (€118 million)
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece, NBA, Milwaukee Bucks): $111 million (€102 million)
6. Kylian Mbappé (France, (Site notre blog d’information), PSG): $110 million (€101 million)
7. Neymar Jr (Brazil, (Site notre blog d’information), Al-Hilal): $108 million (€99 million)
8th. Karim Benzema (France, (Site notre blog d’information), Al-Ittihad): $106 million (€97 million)
9. Stephen Curry (United States, NBA, Golden State Warriors): $102 million (€93 million)
ten. Lamar Jackson (United States, American (Site notre blog d’information), Baltimore Ravens): $100.5 million (€92 million)

Massimiliano Allegri is also the coach of Juventus. In the final of the Italian Cup, won by the Old Lady against Atalanta Bergamo (1-0), the transalpine coach completely lost his temper following an arbitration decision. A stroke of blood which pushed the Turin conductors to take a radical decision.

“The license (of Massimiliano Allegri) suits certain behaviors while waiting for and after the Italian Cup final that the youth of the club is incompatible with the values ​​of Juventus and with the behavior that does not have access to the representative” , thus explained Juve in a press release

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“You deserve another goodbye”

Part of the small port that Adrien Rabiot regrets. Surrounded by sociable people, the international tricolor receives a tribute to 56 years of technology. “You will be remembered as one of the most successful coaches in Juventus history. You deserve a different goodbye. Thank you for all ‘Sir’ and good luck”thus writes the former Parisian.

As a reminder, Adrien Rabiot sees his lease in Piedmont end on June 30. The Old Lady will continue to extend the land from 29 to 29 years without having a choice. This means that there is no need for dispute, this is the current regulation on the side of Manchester United, PSG or the FC Barcelona club.

After the departures of Lallana and (probably) Groß, it is important to keep at least both of them, especially for the team structure. If Steele really leaves (he will become Arsenal’s new replacement), an experienced player will definitely have to arrive. Dunk, Milner, Veltman and Welbeck being the only players over 30 would be a little too little for me