Barca to cash in on Tello

The defeated Croatian squad will be get a 6.25 million-euro (9.7 million-dollar) bonus for reaching the Euro 2008 quarter-finals, the country s football association said Monday.

Depending on the number of matches played and minutes in the field, each player will be awarded up to 300,000 euros (465,000 dollars), the same sum that will be given to coach Slaven Bilic, said the association.

The other half of the 12.5 million-euro bonus to be allocated by European football s governing body UEFA will be kept by the football association.

On Friday, Turkey equalised with the last kick of the match Croatia had scored a minute from the end of extra-time and then won 3-1 on penalties.

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Italian press, Corriere dello Sport, have reported that Juventus are set to offer cash plus Tiago Mendes to Bayern Munich in the hope of signing German winger, Bastian Schweinsteiger

The Bianconeri are working feverishly in the hope of signing a top class midfielder ahead of next season with Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso, Inter’s Dejan Stankovic and Roma’s Alberto Aquilani all being linked with the club in recent reports.

However, the Corriere says that Juve have now stepped up their efforts to sign 23 year old Schweinsteiger who has hugely impressed for Germany at Euro 2008, scoring in both the quarter final and semi final.

However, Juventus face quite a battle as Schweinsteiger is also wanted by Milan and a host of …

Robert Lewandowski made his debut for Barcelona as they defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in their pre-season friendly in Las Vegas on Saturday.

The 33-year-old had to share the spotlight with Raphinha however, with the latter s lone goal ultimately proving the difference in the 27th minute.

With Xavi also able to take his place on the touchlines after he was allowed entry into the United States, the Blaugrana started close to what could be considered a full-strength starting XI, with Andreas Christensen starting ahead of Gerard Pique.

Carlo Ancelotti kept a number of starters on the bench to begin the match, with the trio of Luka Modric, Casemiro and Toni Kroos eased in along with Ferland Mendy, while Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga were paired in midfield to…

Croatian striker Ivan Klasnic has agreed a four-year contract with promoted French side Nantes, club officials said on Tuesday, after his contract with German club Werder Bremen expired.

Klasnic, 28, scored twice at Euro 2008 for his country before they were knocked out on penalties by Turkey in the second round.

He had played for Werder since 2001 but played only 16 matches last season, scoring seven times, having last year undergone a kidney transplant operation after his father acted as donor.

A kidney donated earlier from his mother failed.

At Euro 2008, Klasnic became the first kidney transplant patient to play in a major finals but has sought damages from Werder club doctors for not diagnosing his condition over a period of five years.

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It looks like Paris Saint-Germain have a clear pattern of where to look for players when you lose to a team in the Champions League knockout rounds, you try and get that team s players. And it worked with Neymar couple years ago after that historic 6-1 defeat at Camp Nou and it could be working now at Old Trafford.

Man United defeated them in round of 16 of the current season and already it looks like Ander Herrera will leaving the Devils on a free transfer to move to Paris. But PSG could be interested in another player David De Gea!

Manchester United may be forced to part with the goalkeeper this summer or lose him for nothing. PSG  are prepared to offer him a £450,000-a-week contract in an attempt to lure him to the Parc des Princes. The Daily Star reports …

Alisson labelled Liverpool s incredible Champions League comeback a dream after contributing to Barcelona s capitulation for the second time in just over a year.

Liverpool reached back-to-back Champions League finals in sensational fashion, stunning Barca 4-0 at Anfield on Tuesday to overturn a 3-0 first-leg deficit.

It was another forgettable European night for Barca, who were remarkably eliminated by Roma in last season s quarter-finals after surrendering a 4-1 lead following the opening leg.

Alisson was part of the Roma side that shocked Barca 3-0 in the return fixture to advance on away goals in April 2018 and the Brazil international – now preparing for a European decider with the Reds – revelled in Liverpool s achievement.

WHAT A SPECIAL NIGHT!!…

Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Ayoze Perez from Tenerife on a long-term contract.

The club had been strongly linked with the 20-year-old in recent weeks, and officially announced the deal on Friday.

Ayoze came through the ranks at hometown club Tenerife, breaking into the first team in the 2012-13 season, scoring once in eight appearances in the Segunda B.

Last season, Ayoze played a more prominent role, netting 16 times in 34 Segunda Division appearances as Tenerife finished 11th.

I m very happy to be here to start this new adventure, the striker told nufcTV.

I m very eager for it to begin and I m very pleased to play for this magnificent club.

Any football player would be interested in playing for such a club and I will earn my posit…

European champions Chelsea and French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain have both been in hot pursuit of Achraf Hakimi.

Morocco international Hakimi, 22, helped Inter win the Serie A title.

The former Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid full-back is a star on the rise.

TOP STORY – HAKIMI AGREES TO CHELSEA MOVE

Chelsea appear to have won the race for Inter defender Hakimi after he verbally agreed to join the European champions, according to Calcio in Pillole journalist Ekrem Konur.

Konur claims Inter want £43million (€50m) and full-back Marcos Alonso from Chelsea as part of the deal.

Footmercato reports PSG will table a second bid for Hakimi worth €70m.

Chelsea agreed verbally with the Hakimi. Talks with Inter continue…

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks is on the radar of Spanish clubs, according to . recently reported that Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho could tell the England international to leave if he wants regular playing time, and clubs in La Liga are claimed to be interested in him.

Winks has been on the books of Tottenham his entire professional club football career so far. The 24-year-old established himself as an important player in the team under former head coach Mauricio Pochettino, but the midfielder is struggling for playing time under current manager Jose Mourinho.

According to , Winks has made three starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League for Tottenham so far this season. The England international midfielder has scored one goal in four Eu…

Mauro Icardi s wife and agent Wanda Nara has revealed Inter have put the Argentine forward up for sale.

Following reports in AS that Atletico Madrid had agreed a deal for the 23-year-old, Nara has spoken of the Italian club s intention to transfer her husband.

Icardi was appointed as Inter s captain at the start of the 2015-16 season, but their relationship has seemingly now soured.

From what I can see, Inter have put Icardi up for sale, Nara told calciomercato.com. There are many clubs interested. We will evaluate the situation with all due respect for everyone.

Mauro would be very sad to leave Inter, but we ve understood the club s economic situation and evidently they cannot hold Icardi back.

There is no release clause in his contract and we…