Milan Chairman Paolo Scaroni has played down concerns regarding the potential loss of Rafael Leao who has become Real Madrid's focus target to compensate for the Spanish giant's failure to sign French and PSG star Kylian Mbappé. The Spanish newspaper "AS" revealed that Milan chairman Paolo Scaroni left the door open to a possible transfer of Rafael Leao, as Real Madrid is one of the most prominent interested in signing Rafael.AC Milan chairman Paolo Scaroni said: “Leao is, without doubt, a precious gem but Milan has shown itself able to replace the seemingly irreplaceable,” he told the ‘La Politica Nel Pallone’ podcast. Liao grabbed attention during the current season after the impressive levels he made with the Rossoneri, which helped Milan clinch the Serie A title for the first time in 10 years on the final day of the league season.

Barcelona President Joan Laporta confirmed on Tuesday that his team will play the 2023-2024 season at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, during the renovations that will take place at the Camp Nou stadium. Laporta said in a press conference held today said: “Barcelona will play the 2023-24 season at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic due to the planned renovation of the Nou Camp despite the start of renovations." He added, "We will make modifications to our new stadium, Montjuïc, which will cost the club between 15 and 20 million euros."He continued, "There will be a new mobility plan, the promotion of public transport and the funicular service. We want the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium to be the main center for Barcelona fans during the 2023/2024 season." "Barcelona is committed to adapting the Olympic facilities and modernizing services and auxiliary spaces such as the press stand, changing rooms, and indoor parking area," he concluded.

The young Brazilian Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, has vows to stay at Real Madrid as the Brazilian winger expresses a desire not to go out to any other club amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain in obtaining the services of the player, whose contract expires in the summer of 2024. Earlier, Diario AS, the Spanish daily sports newspaper had previously indicated that PSG had lured Vinicius Junior with a salary of 40 million euros annually in order not to extend his contract with Real Madrid. In an interview with the Brazilian "Sport TV" channel, Junior spoke about his future, saying: "I want to continue playing for the best club in the world."He added: "The most united team since I arrived. Celebrations were different this year. We all felt something special. The arrival of the youngsters with Rodrygo, Militao, Camavinga, and I, everyone loves each other and that is important." On the difference between playing for Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team, Vinicius said: “In the national team we play at a higher level, Tite asks us a lot to attack. At Real, I am a little late. I came from behind. In our national team, we play more with the ball. In football today You have to go back to the defense."

Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish nationwide daily sports newspaper published in Barcelona reported that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola opened the door to the departure of his Portuguese star Bernardo Silva, who is a major target for Barcelona during the current summer transfer market. The newspaper added that Guardiola, on the sidelines of presenting the friendly fixture between Barca and Man City, confirmed that he does not want players who do not want to be with his team, referring to Bernardo Silva, who asked to leave the ranks of City. Guardiola had convinced Bernardo Silva to stay with Manchester City last season, after he asked to exit last summer, before returning and asking for the same this summer.

Former Wales and Man United winger Ryan Giggs has announced on Monday he will stand down as coach of the Wales national team, following their qualification for the Qatar 2022. In a public brief statement, Giggs confirmed reports that he has quit the role completely ahead of the World Cup this winter. He said: "It has been an honor and a privilege to manage my country, but it is only right that the Wales FA, the coaching staff and the players prepare for the tournament with certainty, clarification, and without speculation around the position of their head coach. Giggs is accused of controlling and coercive behavior against his former girlfriend.  For its part, the Football Association of Wales issued an official statement saying: "We are grateful to Giggs for his tenure as coach of the Wales national team, and appreciate the decision he has taken, which is in the interest of Welsh football." a statement read on Monday. The statement went on: “The full focus of the FAW and the Cymru Men’s National Team is on the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year.”

The Royal Valladolid presented its new brand identity shield coinciding with the 94th anniversary of the entity.  Former Brazilian striker, Ronaldo Nazario is the club president of the Spanish Segunda side, Real Valladolid. The controversial change was announced by Former Brazilian striker; Ronaldo Nazario the club president of the Real Valladolid almost a month ago at an event with the Sports Press Association of Valladolid. “We return to our blanquivioleta essence,” the club announced on its social networks.  The process of changing the emblem sparked great controversy, as the majority of the fans on social networking sites rejected this change, which spanned over 3 years, during which the club conducted a "deep investigation to lay the foundations and highlight its identity towards the future."Valladolid presented its new brand identity, as it renewed its logo, made changes in its colors, and simplified its shape, which sparked controversy among the club's supporters and fans. The club justifies the new shield as a lap to the origins and highlights the value of the “v“. In the new design there is no trace of the famous bay leaf and the crown is minimized. The “V” is the initial of who we are, present in our shield since 1928

  French press reports revealed on Monday that Paris Saint-Germain has reached an agreement with Nice to sign Christophe Galtier as head coach on personal terms with the Ligue 1 champions during the current summer transfers. The famous French newspaper, L'Equipe, reported that PSG had reached an agreement to sign Nice coach Galtier for 10 million euros .The newspaper added that the official announcement of the French Parc des Princes club with Galtier depends on settling the process of the departure of Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino, explaining that Saint-Germain hopes to finish this by next Thursday. "L'Equipe" had recently revealed that the PSG administration had begun serious negotiations with Nice, in order to obtain coach Christophe Galtier, to train the team during the coming period, as a replacement for Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, whose departure from the Paris team's training was confirmed.

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has reached an agreement with Italian club officials to renew his contract with the Nerazzurri until June 2024. The Italian newspaper, Corriere Dello Sport reported that Inzaghi has agreed to continue to coach Inter Milan in the next two seasons, after meeting with the club’s Board. The newspaper added that the official announcement of Inzaghi’s renewal contract with Inter until 2024 will be on Tuesday or Wednesday. His contract shows an increase in his salary and the option to extend for an additional year. Simone Inzaghi coached Inter Milan in July of the last year 2021, where he led them to crown the Italian Cup and the Italian Super Cup.

Press reports from Italy revealed that AS Roma sources denied Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to the Olympic Stadium in the summer. The former Juventus striker is considering leaving Old Trafford, and both AS Roma and Sporting Lisbon have been linked with the Portuguese star. The former Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo is seeking a Manchester United exit after not feeling ‘involved in Erik ten Hag project at Old Trafford anymore, as both AS Roma and Sporting Lisbon have been linked with the Portuguese star. However, the "Corriere Dello Sport" newspaper quoted sources from AS Roma denying Ronaldo's joining the Giallorossi.