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June 2022

Comparing Renato Sanches offers from Milan and PSG
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Renato Sanches seemed destined to join Milan this summer before Paris Saint-Germain swooped in, and the difference can really be seen in their contract offers.

Recent reports suggest that the Rossoneri will lose out on the 24-year-old Portuguese midfielder as they’re refusing to match Lille’s €30m asking price, offering only €10m plus €5m in add-ons. Paris Saint-Germain, in comparison, are offering a flat €20m fee, significantly more attractive for the French side.

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Zaniolo on Roma future
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Nicolò Zaniolo admits he is ‘pleased’ at interest from Milan, Juventus and more, reveals he was too shy to speak with idol Zlatan Ibrahimovic and thanks Jose Mourinho for teaching him to ‘bite my tongue’ at Roma.

The Italy international has repeatedly been linked with a move away from the Stadio Olimpico this summer, as his contract is up in June 2024 and negotiations over a renewal have not progressed.

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AC Milan to listen to offers above EUR 20 mil for Rebic
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Milan would be ready to listen to offers of over €20 million for forward Ante Rebic, according to reports in Italy.

The Croatia international impressed first on loan and then on his initial permanent campaign with the Rossoneri.

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AC Milan set date for Origi medical
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Milan have reportedly set the date for Divock Origi’s medical, as he will fly in next week to complete his free transfer from Liverpool.

The 27-year-old agreed personal terms some weeks ago on a four-year contract worth circa €4m per season including add-ons and performance-related bonuses.

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The Top 3 Clubs in the Serie A 2022
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Since the advent of the sport in the mid-1800s, football has risen in popularity, to become the most popular, beloved, and widely player sport in the entire world. While the game, as we know it now, was invented in England, today, it is played across the world, from its country of origin, throughout Europe, all the way to Asia and Africa. Even in the United States, in recent years, football (or soccer as it is known there) has overtaken hockey, to become the fourth most watched sport in the country.

Among the European countries where football is most beloved, is Italy. The Serie A is one of the top, most watched football leagues in Europe, and more broadly the world. Italians have a great love for this game, and matches played in the Italian league are some of the most popular on betting sites like betstation.com.

The last season, was quite successful for Serie A, and saw some of Italy’s greatest clubs get to shine in a competition that will not soon be forgotten. In this article, we are going to take a look at the top 3 clubs that stood above the competition in the 2021/22 Season.

AC Milan is Ranked Number 1

AC Milan might just be Italy’s best known, and most successful club, though Juventus certainly competes for both of those titles. The club has existed for over 100 years now, and in their time have won 18 FIFA and UEFA trophies, the fourth most amount of trophies won in the history of these competitions. Even more impressive, they’ve spent their entire history playing at the highest tier of Italian football, never dropping in Tier 2.

In the 2021/22 season, they played 38 games in the Serie A. Out of these, they only lost four, and pulled off a tie in 8. The remaining 26 games were all undisputed victories, netting them the number one spot during the season. This victory has garnered them their 19th League title.

Inter Milan is Not Far Behind

Coming in second during this season, Inter Milan is another of Italy’s most reputable clubs. Throughout their history they have won 19 league titles, 8 Coppa Italia and 6 Supercoppa Italiana, for a total of 33 domestic trophies. They have also shown their skills on the international scene, winning the Champions League three times.

In 2022, they came in second at the Serie A, playing a total of 38 games, 25 of which were wins. Much like AC Milan, they only lost 4. However, they managed 9 draws, putting them slightly above their similarly-named competitors.

Napoli Gets the Bronze

Last on the list, coming in at third place with the bronze medal, is the football club Napoli. Out of the 38 games which they played in the 2022 Serie A, they won 24. While this is an admirable achievement, they still lost 7 matches, and managed a tie in another 7. This puts them just below AC Milan and Inter Milan. However, they still managed to outdo Juventus this year, which is a win in-and-of itself.

What are the Biggest Events in Sports?
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Sports has always been a popular pastime in human societies around the world. From the Olympic games in Ancient Greece, all the way to the World Cups in numerous sports today, people just love watching individuals or teams competing against each other. But, the question we ask here is, “What are the biggest events in sports today?” In this article, we are going to answer that question.

FIFA World Cup

There is no denying it, football (or soccer) is the most popular sport in the world. With over 4 billion fans globally, it towers in popularity over any other sports. It is understandable then, that the biggest event in the sport, the FIFA World Cup, is one of the most popular, watched, and beloved sporting events of all time.

Having been played continuously since 1930 (with two exceptions during the Second World War), the World Cup has amassed an audience easily exceeding millions, with the record number of viewers being achieved in 2010 during the match between the USA and Algeria.

The World Cup is also one of the biggest betting events in the world of sports. Online betting sites like novibet.ie offer the option to, not only bet on, but live stream the World Cup matches, which make live betting all the easier. Most wagering sites extensively cover the World Cup matches, as well as, the matches leading up to the World Cup.

In 2022, the World Cup is scheduled to be held in Qatar, and will be played in eight stadiums throughout the country.

The Olympic Games

The Olympic Games have a history that dates back all the way to Ancient Greece. While the games today differ wildly from their Ancient counterparts, there are quite a few aspects of the games which serve as a throwback to the Ancient era.

The Olympics are held every two years, alternating between the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics, and last for two weeks. Some of the most popular sports played on an Olympic level include football, gymnastics, figure skating, skiing, boxing, etc.

The most recent Winter Olympic Games are being held in Beijing, China, and began on Feb 4, 2022. So far, Norway has won the biggest amount of gold medals with 15, followed by Germany, China and the United States.

The Super Bowl

American football is the favorite sport in the United States, in terms of viewership. Governed by the National Football League (NFL), American football consistently draws in the largest amount of fans in the country, and the peak of it is definitely achieved during the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events in American football, being played annually since the 1960s. The first Super Bowl was won by the Green Bay Packers, who are one of America’s most successful football teams.

The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers currently hold the joint record for most Super Bowl wins in history (tied at six), and the most recent Super Bowl was played on Feb 14, 2022, played by the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. The event ended with a score of 23 – 20 in favor of the Rams.