🚨 Manchester United confirm they have secured the majority of the land required to build a new 100,000-seater stadium.
The club acquired the 25-acre site located approximately 350m north-west of Old Trafford from Indurent.
🚨🇯🇵 Ayase Ueda could leave Feyenoord this summer with attention growing also after World Cup impact.
Approaches already taking place from Premier League and Bundesliga clubs.
🚨 Aston Villa and Leeds United are leading the race among English clubs to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
Villa were the first club to scout the Japan international, while Leeds have now made initial enquiries as they search for a potential replacement for Illan Meslier.
Parma are expected to demand around €40M (£34.5M) for the 23-year-old amid growing interest in his signature.
(Source: @Glongari)
Wesley Sneijder on Japan's dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia at the World Cup:
🗣️ “People might look at the Netherlands drawing 2-2 with Japan earlier in the tournament and only focus on the result. But after watching them destroy Tunisia 4-0, I can tell you that draw looks more impressive with every passing day.”
“When we faced Japan, you could immediately feel how organized they were. They never stopped running, never stopped pressing, and never gave you a second to relax on the ball.”
“A lot of teams have talented players, but Japan have something even more dangerous right now complete belief. Every player understands his role and every player is willing to sacrifice for the team.”
“This 4-0 victory wasn't just a win. It was a statement to the rest of the World Cup. Tunisia simply could not live with the speed, movement, and intensity that Japan brought to the match.”
“What impressed me most is that Japan don't play like outsiders anymore. They play like a team that genuinely believes it belongs among the best nations in the tournament.”
“When the Netherlands played them, there were moments where they caused us serious problems. They were fearless. They attacked with confidence and defended with incredible discipline.”
“That's why I'm not surprised by what happened against Tunisia. The signs were already there. Japan have been building towards a performance like this.”
“If they continue playing with this level of confidence and organization, they will become one of the most dangerous teams in the knockout rounds. Nobody will be excited to face them.”
“Before the tournament started, people talked about Japan as a dark horse. After performances like this, they're forcing people to have a completely different conversation.”
“And trust me, after seeing them up close and watching them dismantle Tunisia 4-0, I can say with confidence that Japan are becoming one of the teams capable of shocking the entire football world.”
Zlatan Ibrahimović on Japan's dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia at the World Cup:
🗣️ “People need to stop calling Japan a surprise package. At some point, when you keep producing performances like this, you're no longer a surprise you're a serious contender.”
“A 4-0 win at the World Cup is not normal. You don't destroy teams by accident. You do it because you have quality, organization, confidence, and players who know exactly what they're doing.”
“What impresses me most is the way they play. There is no fear, no hesitation, no respect for reputations. They attack with intensity, defend as a unit, and make life miserable for every opponent.”
“Before the tournament started, everyone was talking about the traditional favourites. But match after match, Japan are quietly forcing their way into that conversation.”
“If I'm one of the big nations watching this performance, I'm worried. Very worried. Because Japan look like a team that is improving with every game they play.”
“The scary thing is that they don't look satisfied. Even at 3-0, even at 4-0, they keep pressing, keep running, and keep searching for more. That's the mentality of a team that believes it can achieve something special.”
“You can have all the star players in the world, but if you come up against a team playing with this level of discipline and confidence, you're going to suffer.”
“Right now, Japan are slowly becoming one of the favourites to win this World Cup. Some people won't like hearing that, but football doesn't care about reputations it cares about performances.”
“And trust me, any team that gets drawn against Japan in the next round won't be celebrating. They'll be wondering how they're supposed to stop them.”