Jorginho offered new Chelsea contract amid Barcelona and Juventus links, says agent

Jorginho has been offered a new contract by Chelsea amid speculation he is wanted by a number of clubs, according to the midfielder s agent.

The Italy international, who has been a regular for Chelsea for the past five seasons, is due to become a free agent at the end of the current campaign.

Barcelona and Juventus are reportedly eager to open talks with Jorginho in January, while Chelsea s Premier League rivals Newcastle United have also been linked with the former Napoli man.

However, Jorginho s agent Joao Santos has revealed the 31-year-old will first discuss fresh terms with Chelsea over prolonging his stay at Stamford Bridge.

His contract expires on June 30, Santos told Tuttomercato. We have a renewal proposal from Chelsea and we will give them prio…

France, Spain and Nigeria players showed ´character´ in Women´s World Cup disputes, says Stokes

England s Euro 2022-winning defender Demi Stokes respects players from France, Spain and Nigeria for taking a stance on conditions in women s football ahead of the World Cup.

The preparations of several teams for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand – which begins on July 20 – have been impacted by disputes between players and coaches or federations.

Earlier this year, France dismissed head coach Corinne Diacre after a group of players – including captain Wendie Renard – refused to represent Les Bleues under her.

The Lyon skipper has since been recalled by Diacre s successor, two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Herve Renard.

Meanwhile, 15 players told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) they would no longer play under Roja boss Jorge …

Premier League data dive: Man City move closer to title, Arsenal leave Leeds in the mire

Manchester City edged closer to the Premier League title, while there was significant change at the bottom of the table on Sunday.

City were eliminated from the Champions League semi-finals in dramatic fashion by Real Madrid in midweek, but saw their domestic hopes boosted when Liverpool dropped points against Tottenham on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola s side subsequently breezed past Newcastle United to move three points clear of the Reds with three games remaining, while West Ham hit relegated Norwich City for four.

Elsewhere, Arsenal continued their charge for Champions League qualification with a narrow victory over 10-man Leeds United, who ended the day in the relegation zone after Everton triumphed at Leicester City.

Here, Stats Perform takes a look at th…

England goalkeeper Earps leaves Man Utd ahead of anticipated PSG switch

Mary Earps has left Manchester United ahead of her anticipated switch to Paris Saint-Germain.

Reports emerged earlier this week that the England goalkeeper, who won FIFA Best awards in 2022 and 2023, would be joining PSG upon the expiration of her contract with United.

Earps joined United in 2019 and has played a key role in their rise up to the upper echelons of the women s game, and helped the club win their first piece of silverware when they thrashed Tottenham in the women s FA Cup final in May.

However, the 31-year-old has turned down a contract offer from United and is now destined to head to France.

What a player. What a person. What a journey.

We ll see you soon, Mearps

— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen)

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