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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 14: Michael Olise #10 of France reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesMichael Olises meteoric rise has transformed him from one of Europes most exciting young wingers into a player that virtually every elite club would love to have. After a spectacular season with Bayern Munich, the French international has become a regular feature in Ballon dOr discussions and is widely regarded as one of the most entertaining players in world football. Despite inevitable transfer speculation, former Chelsea assistant manager Jody Morris believes Olise has found the perfect environment in Munich and sees little reason for the winger to leave anytime soon.When you get to that level, theres no rush to come back for Michael Olise unless he wants to return home. He is suited to the continental style of play. He has already produced in the Premier League and can have his pick of where to go. I imagine Bayern will give him a huge new deal to stave off interest, Morris told BOYLE Sports, who offer the latest football odds. I think everyone in world football would want to sign him. He is the type of player who gets you on the edge of your seat. I havent seen a player open up defenses like that in a long time. Lionel Messi is the only one similar in that regard. He will be disappointed to have missed chances in the tournament. He is my favorite footballer to watch at the moment.Those are lofty comparisons, but they reflect just how highly Olise is regarded after his breakout campaign. His blend of creativity, vision, close control, and end product makes him one of the rare players capable of deciding matches with a single moment of brilliance. Under Vincent Kompany, Olise has flourished into the centerpiece of Bayern Munichs attack while continuing to improve every aspect of his game.Morris also poured cold water on any suggestion that Chelsea could realistically lure Olise back to England.Chelsea would need to make unbelievable strides to even be in the conversation for a player like Michael Olise. We tried to get him from Palace before, and not getting him is what led us to signing Cole Palmer. Michael Olise plays in any World XI for me right now. The signing of Eden Hazard at the time was huge, and he went on to be a great, Morris said. For me, Hazard is the greatest individual player to ever play for Chelsea in terms of talent, though hes third on the overall list behind John Terry and Frank Lampard. Olise is the closest we would get to someone who can entertain the Stamford Bridge crowd while also producing numbers. He has a great balance of being great to watch with flair, but he doesnt shirk his production in the final third. He still manages goals and assists while floating around the pitch. He is a phenomenal player.Whether or not comparisons to Lionel Messi or Eden Hazard prove fair over the long term, one thing is becoming increasingly difficult to dispute: Michael Olise has established himself as one of the most complete and captivating attackers in world football, and Bayern Munich will undoubtedly do everything possible to keep him at the heart of the clubs future.Join the conversation!Sign up for a user accountand get:New, improved notifications system!Fewer adsCreatecommunity postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community posts

Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league titles, has died at the age of 66, the club announced (Piero CRUCIATTI)Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s when they won three European Cups and six Italian league titles, has died at the age of 66, the club announced on Friday."Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will be forever etched into the Club's DNA, just as his iconic number 6 shirt is," AC Milan, of which Baresi became honorary vice-president in 2020, wrote on X."We must be strong and gather every bit of energy, even at this saddest of times."We lost Franco only a few months after his last public appearance in a packed San Siro, at the MilanWinter Olympics opening ceremony, an event on the world stage he helped make unforgettable."In memory of Franco, we stand united, knowing he'll guide and push us throughout our Rossoneri journey. Forever. Because Baresi is forever."A World Cup winner with Italy in 1982 and a finalist at the 1994 World Cup, Baresi is regarded as one of the greatest sweepers in football history.AC Milan did not specify the cause of Baresi's death.He had undergone surgery in August 2025 to remove a lung nodule."It will take me a little time to get all my strength back," he said shortly afterwards.Born in Lombardy in May 1960, Baresi joined AC Milan's youth teams in 1974, before moving up to the first team in 1978 ahead of his 18th birthday.He then became a starter at 18 and captain at 22, noticed for his technique, anticipation and tackling skills, as well as his notable leadership qualities.Baresi went on to form, alongside Paolo Maldini, Mauro Tassotti and Alessandro Costacurta, a defence feared by every striker in Europe.He retired in 1997 after 719 matches with the Rossoneri, a record surpassed only by Maldini.In addition to his red and black club jersey, Baresi wore the blue of the Nazionale 81 times.But after a World Cup title from the bench in 1982, he did not make the trip to Mexico in 1986 following a disagreement with the national coach.Penalty shootouts, in the semi-final of the 1990 World Cup and then in the final in 1994, shattered his hopes of another triumph.He performed various roles for Milan in his retirement, the only time he spent away from them was a brief spell as technical director of English club Fulham."Ultimately, it was only a month: before the end of August, I was already back in Milan," he told Gazzetta dello Sport in 2025."I realised it wasn't the place for me, and in the end, I didn't even start working. The umbilical cord with Milan was never broken."However, he was never a man to feature in the gossip pages preferring to spend time abroad for the Milan Foundation which he found educational and rewarding."With Fondazione Milan, I witnessed poverty in Kenya and Morocco," he told Gazzetta."In Lebanon, I played football in the street with children. These are emotions that have completed me."rba/pi/lp

CHICAGO For Purdue football's quarterbacks, it pays for your head coach to have connections.Barry Odom's longtime friendship with the Manning family allowed the Boilermakers to receive tips from one of the best to ever play the position.In June, Peyton Manning spent a day in West Lafayette, during which he mentored Purdue quarterbacks."Peyton is tremendous and always is a giver back to the game of football," Odom said.Purdue starting quarterback Ryan Browne got extensive experience and has developed a new resource in the Hall of Fame QB, who won Super Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.Last month, Browne attended the Manning Passing Academy.Browne and Manning eventually exchanged phone numbers, and Browne hasn't been shy in relying on having Manning as a resource."Just last week I sent him a text, and he made some time for me, and we spoke about 35 minutes on the phone," Browne said at Big Ten Media Days on July 29.Purdue's quarterback room consists of Bennett Meredith, Evans Chuba, Garyt Odom and Corin Berry, who all are trying to represent a program that has the moniker the Cradle of Quarterbacks for its extensive history of stars at the position, including soon-to-be-inducted Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Brees."He's done a number of phone calls or Zooms with our quarterbacks," Barry Odom said of Manning. "Then he happened to be in a position he could come see us on campus. And we took full advantage of that and spent time with our quarterbacks while he was there. "What a great resource. You've got him. You've got Drew Brees. You've got all the quarterbacks that have poured into our current ones. We're always trying to find a way to move our program forward and give our guys experiences that will help them be the best that they can be."Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking.This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Barry Odoms ties to Mannings open doors for Purdue QBs to gain elite coaching

Manchester United ready to exploit Newcastle uncertainty with Hall bidManchester United are preparing an offer for Lewis Hall as the club look to capitalise on the uncertainty at Newcastle United.Manchester United have a long-standing interest in Hall and are ready to test Newcastles resolve with a bid. Its a summer of transition at Newcastle, with Eddie Howe set to step down from his role as manager after five years, and Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle due to replace him. Newcastle have sold key figures in Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, while Bruno Guimaraes is expected to leave for Arsenal. The Magpies have focused on youthful recruitment, and Manchester United are now seeking to exploit their rebuild with a bid for Hall. The Red Devils view the 21-year-old as a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw and are preparing a proposal for the 60m-rated defender, according to TEAMtalk.Manchester United view Santanders Salinas as Lewis Hall alternativeRacing Santander teenager Jorge Salinas has emerged as one of the leading alternatives, if a deal for Hall cannot be done. The 19-year-old impressed for Spain at the u-19 European Championship over the summer and made 33 first-team appearances last season as Santander secured promotion back to La Liga. However, United face competition from Barcelona who are pushing to sign Salinas.Follow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook|Instagram|Twitter|YouTube|TikTok

Medical booked for Liverpool target ahead of 41m transfer Fabrizio RomanoMamadou Sangare is set to undergo a medical with Brentford today ahead of a potential 41m transfer from RC Lens.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ONAPPLE&GOOGLE PLAYFabrizio Romano reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Bees have secured a verbal agreement with the midfielder.While no explicit links to Liverpool have emerged, it has been previously suggested by the reliable Dominic King that FSG would have been aware of the Ligue 1 stars talents. Particularly so at a time when the Reds are thought to be keen on adding a holding six to the squad.Mamadou Sangare looks off the table for LiverpoolAnd so another one bites the dust for Liverpools recruitment team.Mind, we do want to emphasise that it didnt seem like we were pushing particularly hard, if at all, to bring the 24-year-old to Anfield this summer.Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Add us as apreferred source on Googleto your favourites list for news you can trustOf course, there is some obvious mitigation here in the form of ongoing negotiations with PSG to sign Bradley Barcola. It still remains unclear just how much budget Liverpool will have left to work with should they manage to get a deal over the line.Its still a little concerning, however, to see such names being rapidly picked off in the market while we opt to keep our powder dry heading into August.Trey Nyoni may provide Andoni Iraola with some reliefIt feels a little negligent to suggest that Liverpool dont need to pump serious money into plugging a gap that hasnt been addressed since Fabinhos departure.However, Trey Nyoni has already demonstrated traits that would certainly be of value to us heading into the 2026/27 campaign.By Andoni Iraolas admission, the teenager is good on the ball and can read the game well, but of course will need time to develop the side of his game out of possession.There was a really promising performance too against Sunderland albeit against weakened opposition as Regis Le Bris men rotated their options which points to a player rapidly maturing at Liverpool.* Trey Nyonis stats in pre-season for Liverpool (Fotmob)Sure, theres always the argument that such a player would benefit from consistent minutes away on loan.But really, whos better qualified to oversee Nyonis development than the man Liverpool have brought in to replace Arne Slot a head coach with a reputation for helping players make significant strides forward.We may have missed Sangare, but helping the Englishman reach his potential could be a decision that saves Liverpool millions of pounds this summer.More Stories / Latest NewsMedical booked for Liverpool target ahead of 41m transfer Fabrizio Romano July 31, 2026 9:01He is very good Dominik Szoboszlai blown away by what hes seen from new Liverpool man July 30, 2026 21:34Liverpool target secures verbal agreement ahead of likely 100m-plus transfer July 30, 2026 21:12

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