June 2019 – FortuneBet News

Hamilton takes back comments about Wolff for CEO

by LuMi - June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 0163

Lewis Hamilton has rapidly rowed back his comments about Toto Wolff's rumoured candidacy for the top job in Formula 1. Earlier this week, the five time world champion said his boss at Mercedes may not make a good replacement for F1 CEO Chase Carey because he could be "biased". "It would be

Barcelona fans vote for Philippe Coutinho, Ivan Rakitic to leave club

by LuMi - June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 0198

Barcelona's 2018-19 season slumped from a potentially historic campaign to one of disappointment last month as they saw two legs of a possible treble slip out of their grasp. Defeat in the final of the Copa del Rey ended their four-year domination of the tournament, but it was

Brazil need penalty shootout to book semi-final spot

by LuMi - June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 0185

Brazil have booked their spot in the semi-finals of the Copa America courtesy of a penalty-shootout win over Paraguay in Porto Alegre on Thursday night. The Selecao dominated the last-eight contest from start to finish but could not make the breakthrough in normal time, with the host nation needing

FFA HOLD TALKS WITH INDONESIA FOR JOINT 2034 WORLD CUP BID

by Moshood Akinleye - June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 0202

The Australian Football Federation popularly known as the FFA said it has begun talks with Indonesia for the possibility of a joint bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. "Football Federation Australia confirms it has held discussions with the Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) about the possibility to jointly bid for the 2034 FIFA World

Pep Guardiola wants Isco as David Silva replacement

by LuMi - June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 0174

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly identified Real Madrid midfielder Isco as the ideal player to replace David Silva at the Etihad Stadium. Silva confirmed earlier this week that he will leave City at the end of the 2019-20 campaign, calling time on a 10-year stay with the

Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt agrees Juventus terms

by LuMi - June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 0169

Juventus have reportedly been given another boost in their efforts to push through a deal for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt. The Serie A champions are allegedly well placed to edge out Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona in the race for the 19-year-old's signature. The former remain interested in the Netherlands international, although

Mohamed Salah scores to help Egypt into AFCON last 16

by LuMi - June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 0154

Ahmed Elmohamady and Mohamed Salah fired Egypt into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a goal each in a 2-0 win against DR Congo. Aston Villa defender Elmohamady and Liverpool's African Player of the Year Salah both struck first-half goals in Cairo for the Pharaohs who followed Nigeria

Manchester United end interest in Harry Maguire

by LuMi - June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 0165

Manchester United have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Leicester City defender Harry Maguire. The England international has long been on the radar of the North-West giants, who are keen to add another centre-back to their ranks before the start of next season. United have been battling neighbours Manchester City

OFFICIAL: LIVERPOOL COMPLETE SEPP VAN DEN BERG SIGNING

by Moshood Akinleye - June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 0180

Liverpool have confirmed their first signing of the summer, with teenage defender Sepp van den Berg joining from PEC Zwolle. The 17-year-old centre-back arrives at Anfield for an initial fee of £1.3m (€1.5m/$1.7m) after the Reds saw off competition from Bayern Munich, Ajax and PSV to land the highly-rated Dutch under-19 international. Liverpool have also agreed

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang agrees to Manchester United transfer

by LuMi - June 27, 2019June 28, 2019 0183

Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reportedly wants to join Manchester United this summer. Earlier this month, talkSPORT presenter Andy Goldstein claimed that United were interested in a summer deal for the 30-year-old, who scored 31 times in 51 appearances for Arsenal during the 2018-19 campaign. According to Tuttosport, Aubameyang has now said 'yes'