Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra has been fined $5500 for umpire contact after a collision during last week's game against Brisbane. The incident was referred directly to the tribunal under the AFL's new measures, making Cerra the first player to face punishment under the new rules. While normally players would accept fines for umpire contact, the AFL is cracking down on the growing prevalence of these collisions. Cerra pleaded guilty and accepted the fine, avoiding a potential suspension. The incident raises concerns about player and umpire safety in the AFL.
In a heated transfer battle, Newcastle United's attempt to secure the signing of Hugo Ekitike has been rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt, who turned down the Magpies' record-breaking bid of £70m. Despite Newcastle's persistence in negotiations, Frankfurt remains firm on their valuation of £85m for the highly sought-after striker. This setback comes after Newcastle held talks with Ekitike's representatives in Austria, signaling their strong interest in bringing him to play alongside Alexander Isak.
As the Premier League transfer window heats up, Liverpool have made a statement by rejecting a big offer from Bayern Munich for Pedro Diaz. Meanwhile, Manchester United are looking to secure a deal for Bryan Mbeumo before next Tuesday, but questions arise about their transfer tactics. Chelsea, Everton, and Brentford have also made recent signings, but clubs like Sunderland and Newcastle are still on the lookout. As fans eagerly anticipate more updates, they can share their thoughts by clicking "Get Involved" at the top of the page.
Markus Babbel, former Liverpool defender, believes that the club's signing of Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz is the best signing of the summer transfer window. Despite the whopping British-record fee of £116 million, Babbel asserts that Wirtz's class justifies the price and that even if rivals Manchester United had signed him, he would hold the same sentiment. Wirtz, who spent five years at Leverkusen, is expected to make a huge impact alongside top players like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah under manager Arne Slot. The 22-year-old has expressed his ambition to win everything with Liverpool every year.
Despite Liverpool's efforts to secure a £120m deal for striker Alexander Isak, Newcastle remains firm on their decision not to sell him. The 25-year-old has gained interest from top Premier League clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal due to his impressive performances for the Magpies. However, Newcastle remains adamant on keeping Isak despite the tempting offer. Liverpool's move to acquire Isak is also seen as an attempt to disrupt his focus, as he has shown no desire to leave St James' Park. The Reds are on the lookout for a new No 9 and are expected to lose Darwin Nunez this summer.
Liverpool has rejected Bayern Munich's first official offer of £58.5m for their star winger Luis Diaz. This comes after earlier reports from Sky Sports News that Liverpool had made it clear that Diaz is not available for sale. However, Bayern are preparing another offer for the player, as they believe he is eager to join the German champions. It remains to be seen if Liverpool will consider a further bid from the Bundesliga side.
After meeting with England's King Charles III, Indian men's Test captain Shubman Gill shared that the monarch had expressed his sympathy towards the unfortunate dismissal of Mohammed Siraj in the Lord's Test. Gill and the King discussed the match and the captain admitted that it was unlucky for India to lose in that manner. The women's team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, also shared her experience meeting the King and talked about the rise of women's cricket.
Liverpool Football Club has shut down Bayern Munich's initial bid of £58.5 million for star winger Luis Diaz, with the club valuing the player at over £86 million. Despite this, Bayern remain determined to secure Diaz's services, with reports stating that the player himself is eager to join the German giants. Sky Sports News has also revealed that Bayern is preparing another offer to bring Diaz to their team, making him a top priority for the club.
Liverpool, fresh off a record-breaking transfer window, are now setting their sights on a top-tier striker and have identified Alexander Isak as their primary target. The club has reportedly made a formal approach to Newcastle United and is prepared to negotiate a deal worth £120 million for the Swedish international. With other potential targets failing to meet expectations, Liverpool is looking to strengthen their squad with Isak, a proven goal-scorer who played a crucial role in Newcastle's success last season.
Arsenal has agreed to terms with Valencia's centre-back Cristhian Mosquera, adding to their competition for Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba. They have also made progress in completing a deal with Sporting for striker Viktor Gyokeres. In other transfer news, Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has reported for training amidst interest from Tottenham, leading Forest to consider legal action over their approach. Additionally, Chelsea has claimed the title of Club World Cup champions with their 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain, with Joao Pedro stating that PSG "lost their heads" during the match.