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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Sport
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Gasperini to make decision on Pellegrini, Dybala's future
Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma era has kicked off with the recent appointment of Frederic Massara as the club's new sporting director. With preseason set to begin on 13 July, Gasperini as well as his close collaborators will be called upon to evaluate the situation surrounding Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala, both of whom suffered season-ending injuries. Advertisement In fact, both have a contract worth over 6 million euros expiring in June 2026 and signing their replacements while keeping them in the squad is not recommended due to the club's salary budget constraints. When it comes to Pellegrini, it cannot be ruled out that Gasperini could try to restore his confidence by deploying him in a different role: mezzala or close to the attack, leaving the Argentine in the position of trequartista.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
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Paulo Dybala rejects mega offer from Al Hilal
Paulo Dybala has reportedly rejected a very important offer from Saudi Arabia. After turning down the opportunity to move to Al Qadsiah a year ago, Dybala is now reported to have said No to Al Hilal. According to Argentine network Tyc Sport, the Roma star rejected a proposal from Al Hilal worth around 10 million dollars to play only in the Club World Cup. Advertisement An incredible fee considering the short duration of the contract and the few games to play (only three in case of elimination in the group stage). Paulo thanked Simone Inzaghi for his interest but preferred to decline the offer. He wants to think about recovering for the new season after the injury in March. These days he is training in Miami to be available to Gasperini on July 13 for the start of Roma's preseason.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Ex-Arsenal star called out for having a big mouth and picking on young players by rival after heated on-pitch exchange last season
Paulo Dybala has reignited his war of words with a former Arsenal player - stating that his rival 'talks too much' among his flaws. Dybala and the player in question have had a simmering dispute since April 2024 when the two went head-to-head in a bitter local derby. The quarrelling duo had to be separated by team-mates after a heated confrontation on the pitch. Dybala's recent nemesis? Matteo Guendouzi. The ex-Arsenal midfielder currently plies his trade at Lazio and it was last year's Rome derby against eternal foes Roma - whom Dybala plays for - where the sparks first flew. And recalling the incident, Dybala told Sergio Aguero 's podcast La Casa del Kun: 'That guy talks too much and picks on the youngsters.' Expanding further, the Argentina forward revealed that Guendouzi tried to belittle Roma team-mate Matias Soule - dating back to Lazio clashes against Frosinone, the latter's former club. 'That Frenchman has a big mouth and he annoys the youngsters in particular, he always takes it out on them. 'He would tell them: "I'll buy you a ticket, I'll send you home", he always did that to the youngsters. For example, Soule played for Frosinone the year before and he told us that he always told him: "I'll buy you one".' That example angered Dybala who sought to silence his opponent during the derby, which Roma won 1-0, in more ways than one. 'It made me really angry, so I went to the pitch to look for him. We said everything. 'Then I remembered that they had just given me the shin guard with the photo of the World Cup [won against France in 2022], and I showed it to him. He didn't say anything.' The already-explosive Rome derby next season is bound to have some added spice next season.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Dybala's move, Arthur Fils shines, Madrid want CR7 back 👀
A banner that doesn't go unnoticed in Madrid 👀 In search of a new challenge, CR7 is being courted all over the world. This Thursday, a banner appeared right in front of the Merengue club's training center. "Florentino, bring us Ronaldo back!" What do you think, is CR7's return to Madrid a good or bad idea? Dybala excels at chess ♟ Kingsley Coman, Mohamed Salah, N'Golo Kanté... Chess is all the rage among football players. During his vacation, Paulo Dybala was spotted in New York playing against an amateur player in the street. Guess who won! Arthur Fils already fired up for the C1 🔥 After an incredible match in the second round of Roland Garros, the French tennis player woke up the PSG supporters present at the Porte d'Auteuil. The essentials from yesterday 🍿 - Champions League: Top scorers 2024-25 before the final Advertisement - F1 stars support PSG for the final - PSG - Inter: Good news for Luis Enrique before the final TV Schedule 📺 8:00 PM: Al Ittihad - Al Qadsiah (Canal+ Sport 360) 9:10 PM: France (F) - Switzerland (F) (France 3) This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 Alessandro Sabattini - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
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❗️Baldanzi: Joined Roma for DDR, thoughts on Ranieri and Italy
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. The Roma playmaker Tommaso Baldanzi gave an exclusive interview to Cronache di Spogliatoio, where he reflected on the incredible season experienced by the Giallorossi. Many topics were discussed. "I don't know what magic pill he used on us, but he hit the right notes. He brought back calm and play: he was a very important figure. I don't think there was a specific key, and maybe that's the beauty of it. We knew we had to wake up. We told ourselves, 'We have to win as many matches as possible to save the season,' we didn't have a specific goal. And then we ended up playing for the Champions League. Before, there was a lot of sadness and anger. In this locker room, there are really strong players. If the results don't come, you're already unconsciously angry, let alone when you're aware of your strength. We needed to make a change. We succeeded, I don't know if it was more thanks to the coach, the training, or the hard work. Ranieri gave me many opportunities, I always felt his trust: even when not starting, I played significant parts of games, useful for the team and to show my qualities." "I was very sorry about De Rossi's dismissal. He was the one who brought me here, he made it clear right away how much he wanted me. He gave a young guy the opportunity to move from Empoli to a big team like Roma. We worked a lot together, I felt how much he believed in me. He had worked hard to bring me to Roma. And then he was the first person I met here. Coming from a small place like Empoli, the first day I entered Trigoria, I said, 'Oh my God, 400 people. Do they all work here?'. It took me a moment, I felt disoriented. And he was there for me." "Dybala is a golden person, really, besides being the strongest I've played with. I would like to see! In the past, I had said that, compared to Dybala, on a scale from 1 to 10 I wasn't even there: now maybe I've made some progress, maybe we're at two! Making my debut by replacing him was magical. I had already played at the Olimpico against Roma, but when those people are on your side, it's even more impressive. In September, I scored my first goal in the Giallorossi jersey against Udinese: I wanted to explode all my joy under the curve, but the moment was a bit particular. I thought: 'Maybe it's better not to'. However, goals and assists have been my weak point this year: I have made good performances, but on a personal level, I would have liked to do more." "We joke about it, but the Empoli youth academy is like an oven: every year, very strong guys come out. Even there, I don't know what the right pill is, but the work they do with the youth sector is incredible. Empoli is a perfect place for a young person: they give you the opportunity to grow, to make mistakes. Elsewhere it would be much harder to emerge, and in the long run, it could penalize you. It was 13 years of pure joy. Some were like second fathers to me, I will thank them forever. At Empoli, they called me 'the Little Buddha'. It was a nickname given to me by coach Buscé in the Primavera. I never managed to give myself an explanation. I keep asking myself too. Actually, there is a reason, but I never understood it. With the coach, I always had a great relationship, we still talk very often. Together we won two championships: the first with the U16. I still remember one of his speeches: 'Tommy, you need to believe more in yourself and your abilities because you are really strong'. From there, I exploded, those words helped me a lot. And then also with the Primavera where I scored a double in the final against Atalanta: a cycle was closed. At Empoli, I shared the room with Asllani: we have a beautiful relationship, we talk often, but I still haven't written to him for the Champions League final. I didn't want to bother him." "When I scored at San Siro against Inter, I really didn't understand anything anymore. Scoring in such a stadium is every kid's dream. And then it's priceless: that goal won us the match, bringing us closer to our goal. The number 35 jersey? I'm very attached to it now, but at first, there wasn't a real reason. I was with the Empoli kit men, we had to hurry and quickly choose the number because I had to go on the bench. There were 32, 33, and 35. I was undecided: 'I don't know, whatever'. And one of them said: 'Come on, I'll put 35'. The following year, when I was permanently in the first team, I told them: 'Well, you've decided, put 35'. Number 10, my favorite number as a child, was also available, but I was sure: 'No, we've decided on 35. Let's go with that'. And so, in Rome, it came naturally to take it. On my left arm, I have my grandfather tattooed and the phrase 'You'll never walk alone'. It has nothing to do with Liverpool, but it's a dedication to him. He was the only one a bit passionate about football. My father played basketball, my mother never understood anything about it. Every day he took me to play, then unfortunately he passed away. I have incredible memories with him, which is why I decided to tattoo him." "Edoardo and I are friends off the field as well. He helped me a lot from the first moment I set foot in Rome. He took care of everything. He would say: 'Do you need someone to find a house? Call here. Or do you want a restaurant? Go here, trust me'. I came from a small village, with two restaurants. Imagine. EURO2025 will be a tough tournament, after a heavy season and against very prepared teams. Even here, we are at the end of a cycle: from next year we won't be there anymore. Provided, of course, that the senior National team doesn't call us: I was called up by coach Mancini for the training camp, it was very nice and exciting. We are keen to do well: we have always played great friendlies or excellent matches in the qualifying phase. Now we want to go as far as possible, I won't say more. With the U20, we reached the final in the 2023 World Cup against Uruguay: I would like to erase that match from my mind. It was a pity because we were a group that no one believed in: with the championship still ongoing, many couldn't come. Yet we did very well, we had fun, we were very united because we grew up together. Only the final was really missing." 📸 Michael Campanella - 2024 Getty Images
