Arsenal from London is conducting active negotiations to acquire Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães. This was reported by insider Ben Jacobs.
Arsenal from London is conducting active negotiations to acquire Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães. This was reported by insider Ben Jacobs.
According to available data, the transfer fee could exceed 88 million euros. However, Newcastle is currently rejecting official offers.
Despite this, discussions between the clubs are ongoing and may be concluded in the near future. According to information, Arsenal first makes a verbal offer for the transfer, followed by an official proposal.
Previously, Arsenal used a similar scheme when signing Christos Tsolis. The Greek winger moved to the London club from Belgian club Bruges.
Chelsea's head coach Xabi Alonso commented on the transfer of Maxence Lacroix to the team. He noted that the player is a very reliable footballer and will strengthen the team's defense.
The coach emphasized that Maxence has a direct positive influence on the team due to his self-confidence. Therefore, this transfer is a very good decision not only for today but also for the future.
Alonso added that the player has a strong character, is a mature footballer, and always strives for victory. 'I am particularly attracted by this trait because he embodies a winning mentality,' he said.
As is known, Maxence Lacroix moved from Crystal Palace to Chelsea. Previously, he played for the German club Wolfsburg.
Hugo Broos, the coach of the Bafana Bafana team, announced his departure on Friday following their participation in the FIFA World Cup. He officially concluded his role as the head coach of South Africa during an emotional press conference held at Safa House on Friday.
The 74-year-old Belgian, who managed to qualify South Africa for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2010, also confirmed his decision to leave football, thereby ending a coaching career that spanned over four decades.
Broos, holding back tears, addressed the media representatives, putting an end to months of speculation regarding his future. The experienced mentor stated that the prolonged absence from his family ultimately influenced his decision not to extend his cooperation with the national team.
He said: 'My long absence from my family and the solitary moments in South Africa led me to make this difficult decision.'
Broos added that qualifying for the World Cup 40 years after his own appearance for the Belgian national team in 1986 'closed the circle,' so he would not renew his contract with Bafana Bafana.
During his tenure, Broos led one of the most successful eras in the national team's recent history. Since taking charge in 2021, he restored faith in Bafana Bafana and guided the team through two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments before ending a 16-year wait for the country to appear in the FIFA World Cup.
His last mission was at the 2026 World Cup in North America, where South Africa reached the 32-team stage before losing to Canada, marking the best result for the team at the tournament since 2010.
Beyond sporting results, Broos will be remembered for helping restructure the national team around a younger generation of players while restoring a winning mentality that had been lacking for several years. His willingness to support rising talents contributed to forming the core squad expected to carry Bafana into the next cycle.
Attention has now shifted to the South African Football Association (Safa), which must begin the process of appointing Broos' successor. The new coach will inherit a squad full of potential but will face immediate pressure as the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers are scheduled for September.
However, for Broos himself, Friday marked the end of a remarkable chapter. Having achieved his goal—qualifying Bafana for the World Cup—the Belgian is leaving South African football, knowing he leaves it in a much healthier state than when he arrived five years ago.
The Uzbekistan Boxing Championship for athletes under 17 concluded in the city of Qarshi, located in the Kashkadarya region. These weekly matches not only determined the winners but also reaffirmed the presence of worthy reserves for boxing in the country.
The competitions, held from July 24 to July 31, gathered hundreds of young glove masters from various regions of the country. The bouts, conducted without judges, demonstrated the technical readiness, will, and desire of the athletes to win in each weight category.
According to the final results, the team from the Center for Olympic and Paralympic Sports Training took first place in the overall standings, winning 5 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals, thereby receiving the Uzbekistan Cup. The host province's team from Kashkadarya took second place, collecting 2 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze awards. Representatives of the Bahodir Jalolov School also secured a strong third position, earning 2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medal.
It is worth noting that such prestigious competitions among teenagers play an important role in identifying talented boxers who will in the future represent the country honorably on the international stage. Furthermore, such matches serve as a valuable school of experience for young athletes, contributing to the improvement of their skills.
The conclusion of the boxing matches in Qarshi once again demonstrated the formation of a worthy generation in Uzbek boxing. This serves as a solid foundation for the sustainable development of the national boxing school and future success on the world stage.
