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Asharq Al-Awsat
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
In-Form Kolo Muani Wants to Stay at Juventus After Club World Cup
On-loan France striker Randal Kolo Muani said he would like to stay at Juventus next season after a Man of the Match performance for the Italian team in their impressive Club World Cup opener. Kolo Muani, who arrived at the club from Paris Saint Germain on a short-term deal in January, scored two goals as Juventus hammered Al-Ain 5-0 on Wednesday, taking his tally to five goals in his last six matches for the Italian club. "Honestly, I feel very good here," the 26-year-old told Mediaset after the Group G match in Washington D.C. "I can play well and score goals. I am happy, I hope to stay." General manager Damien Comolli told reporters last week that Juventus had discussed another loan with PSG when negotiating an extension to Kolo Muani's existing deal for the Club World Cup. "I'm optimistic that we can come to an agreement with PSG regarding a loan for the entire 25-26 season," he said. "Paris Saint Germain have certainly not closed the door to a loan, and they know the player wants to stay with us." Juventus coach Igor Tudor's optimistic response to Wednesday's victory might have been tempered by the knowledge that the two best performers in the game are only at the club on deals which expire after the tournament. Portuguese winger Francisco Conceicao, who is on loan from Porto, also grabbed a brace of goals after terrorizing the Al-Ain defense from both flanks at Audi Field. Tudor has used the 22-year-old sparingly since taking over from Thiago Motta in March, suggesting Juventus might not be ready to trigger the 30 million euros ($34.57 million) buyout clause in his contract and keep him in Turin. In the short term, however, Tudor has both players at his disposal for the Club World Cup, which continues for Juventus with games against Wydad Casablanca on Sunday and Manchester City next Thursday. Kolo Muani for one is certainly buying into the Croatian's program. "He trusts me, he wants to attack and he wants to keep the defense strong," he told the post-match press conference. "I'm very happy to play with my teammates, we are very happy and we play very strong."
CNA
12 hours ago
- Sport
- CNA
In-form Kolo Muani wants to stay at Juventus after Club World Cup
On-loan France striker Randal Kolo Muani said he would like to stay at Juventus next season after a Man of the Match performance for the Italian team in their impressive Club World Cup opener. Kolo Muani, who arrived at the club from Paris Saint Germain on a short-term deal in January, scored two goals as Juventus hammered Al-Ain 5-0 on Wednesday, taking his tally to five goals in his last six matches for the Italian club. "Honestly, I feel very good here," the 26-year-old told Mediaset after the Group G match in Washington D.C. "I can play well and score goals. I am happy, I hope to stay." General manager Damien Comolli told reporters last week that Juventus had discussed another loan with PSG when negotiating an extension to Kolo Muani's existing deal for the Club World Cup. "I'm optimistic that we can come to an agreement with PSG regarding a loan for the entire 25-26 season," he said. "Paris Saint Germain have certainly not closed the door to a loan, and they know the player wants to stay with us." Juventus coach Igor Tudor's optimistic response to Wednesday's victory might have been tempered by the knowledge that the two best performers in the game are only at the club on deals which expire after the tournament. Portuguese winger Francisco Conceicao, who is on loan from Porto, also grabbed a brace of goals after terrorising the Al-Ain defence from both flanks at Audi Field. Tudor has used the 22-year-old sparingly since taking over from Thiago Motta in March, suggesting Juventus might not be ready to trigger the 30 million euros ($34.57 million) buyout clause in his contract and keep him in Turin. In the short term, however, Tudor has both players at his disposal for the Club World Cup, which continues for Juventus with games against Wydad Casablanca on Sunday and Manchester City next Thursday. Kolo Muani for one is certainly buying into the Croatian's programme. "He trusts me, he wants to attack and he wants to keep the defence strong," he told the post-match press conference.
Reuters
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Reuters
In-form Kolo Muani wants to stay at Juventus after Club World Cup
June 20 (Reuters) - On-loan France striker Randal Kolo Muani said he would like to stay at Juventus next season after a Man of the Match performance for the Italian team in their impressive Club World Cup opener. Kolo Muani, who arrived at the club from Paris Saint Germain on a short-term deal in January, scored two goals as Juventus hammered Al-Ain 5-0 on Wednesday, taking his tally to five goals in his last six matches for the Italian club. "Honestly, I feel very good here," the 26-year-old told Mediaset after the Group G match in Washington D.C. "I can play well and score goals. I am happy, I hope to stay." General manager Damien Comolli told reporters last week that Juventus had discussed another loan with PSG when negotiating an extension to Kolo Muani's existing deal for the Club World Cup. "I'm optimistic that we can come to an agreement with PSG regarding a loan for the entire 25-26 season," he said. "Paris Saint Germain have certainly not closed the door to a loan, and they know the player wants to stay with us." Juventus coach Igor Tudor's optimistic response to Wednesday's victory might have been tempered by the knowledge that the two best performers in the game are only at the club on deals which expire after the tournament. Portuguese winger Francisco Conceicao, who is on loan from Porto, also grabbed a brace of goals after terrorising the Al-Ain defence from both flanks at Audi Field. Tudor has used the 22-year-old sparingly since taking over from Thiago Motta in March, suggesting Juventus might not be ready to trigger the 30 million euros ($34.57 million) buyout clause in his contract and keep him in Turin. In the short term, however, Tudor has both players at his disposal for the Club World Cup, which continues for Juventus with games against Wydad Casablanca on Sunday and Manchester City next Thursday. Kolo Muani for one is certainly buying into the Croatian's programme. "He trusts me, he wants to attack and he wants to keep the defence strong," he told the post-match press conference. "I'm very happy to play with my teammates, we are very happy and we play very strong." ($1 = 0.8679 euros)
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump's Soccer Faux Pas Leaves Juventus Players Speechless
Trump's Soccer Faux Pas Leaves Juventus Players Speechless originally appeared on Athlon Sports. President Donald Trump's recent Oval Office meeting with Juventus FC turned into a comedic spectacle when he lobbed an ill-informed hand grenade of a question at the Italian players. 'Could a woman make your team, fellas?' he asked, leaving players visibly stunned. The room froze, jaws dropped, and awkward silence reigned. Advertisement Clearly unbriefed, Trump's query showed his trademark flair for diving headfirst into topics he barely grasps. Juventus, in town for the 2025 Club World Cup, didn't expect a gender debate with the Commander-in-Chief. Players exchanged glances, unsure whether to laugh or bolt for the exit according to Sky Sports. Thankfully, Juventus General Manager Damien Comolli swooped in with a diplomatic save. 'We have a very good women's team,' he replied, deftly sidestepping Trump's ill-informed gaffe. Comolli's response highlighted Juventus Women, a powerhouse that's clinched multiple Serie A titles. Trump, undeterred, pressed on, audibly muttering gibberish about women playing with other women. Social media erupted with reactions. Fans on X called Trump's question 'clueless' and 'cringe-worthy,' with one user joking, 'Does he think soccer's like his golf game, make up rules as you go?' (X posts). The internet feasted on the gaffe, memeing Trump as a bumbling coach. Juventus players, known for their on-field poise, stayed silent, likely baffled by the President's soccer ignorance. UEFA's official site confirms Juventus Women compete separately, a fact Trump could've googled in seconds or been briefed by his team. His off-the-cuff style, while entertaining, missed the mark entirely per Trump: 'Could a woman make your team, fellas?' - cue crickets!Photographer: Ken Cedeno/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images This isn't Trump's first rodeo with sports blunders. From botching athlete names to claiming he could outplay pros, his track record screams unprepared according to Yet, the Juventus encounter stands out for its sheer awkwardness, a masterclass in how not to host world-class athletes in the most powerful office in any town, anywhere. Advertisement The meeting wasn't all laughs. Juventus, focused on their Club World Cup opener, deserved a spotlight on their achievements, not Trump's tangent. Still, the President's gaffe gave fans a moment to chuckle at his expense . In true Trump fashion, he left the room oblivious to the chaos he'd sparked. Juventus, ever professional, moved on to dominate their match. Meanwhile, the world's left wondering: will Trump ever do his homework? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Juventus squad caught in awkward interaction with Donald Trump at White House
As the squad posed for photos with the president, Trump asked them for their thoughts on transgender women competing in sport. Trump, who signed an executive order back in February banning transgender participants from women's sports, addressed the Juventus players lining up behind him and asked: 'Could a woman make your team fellas?' The players refused to answer the question and remained silent as photographers snapped pictures of the awkward encounter. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content When Trump repeated his question, Juventus general manager Damien Comolli replied that the club 'have a very good women's team' but that didn't satisfy the president. 'But they should be playing with women,' Trump responded as Comolli deflected the question. 'He's being very diplomatic.' Debate continues to grow over the rights of trans people in the United States as the US Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a Tennessee state law banning gender-affirming care for minors would be allowed to stand. The ruling could set a precedent for other lawsuits involving the rights of transgender children. Meanwhile, Juventus will be back in action on Sunday when they face Wydad AC in Philadelphia. The Italian giants won their opening Club World Cup match 5-0 against Saudi Pro League side Al-Ain thanks to goals from Randal Kolo Muani (x2), Francisco Conceicao (x2) and Kenan Yildiz. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Of that win Juventus coach, Igor Tudor, said: 'There was lovely energy between the players. That desire to work hard for one another, to run for one another. We are going in the right direction.'
