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ESPNcricinfo has learned that Richard Illingworth told Mathews he had 30 seconds left to be ready to face when he walked in to bat

Nagraj Gollapudi08-Nov-2023Angelo Mathews was aware he was in danger of being timed out when he walked in to bat in Sri Lanka’s World Cup game against Bangladesh on Monday in Delhi.ESPNcricinfo has learned that as soon as Mathews, who replaced Sadeera Samarawickrama, walked onto the field, he was told by Richard Illingworth, one of the on-field umpires, that he had 30 seconds left to be ready to face the bowler.Related

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Eventually, with a broken chin strap on his helmet also causing a delay, Mathews was not ready to face up within the stipulated two minutes and consequently became the first international batter to be timed out. Immediately after Sri Lanka’s defeat, Mathews said he had done nothing “wrong” and suggested the match officials could have used “common sense” to account for the equipment malfunction.The ICC’s playing conditions for World Cups stipulate that the new batter must be ready to face the bowler within two minutes of the fall of the previous wicket. Within those two minutes, the batter needs to be ready to face the ball and not just have taken guard. As per protocol the TV umpire starts the clock immediately at the fall of the previous wicket.Mathews entered to bat on Monday evening a minute and 10 seconds after Samarawickrama’s was caught. He walked to the crease and met the non-striker Charith Asalanka near the batting crease, exchanging a quick word and a glove bump, after being told he had 30 seconds left by Illingworth.Approximately one minute and 55 seconds had lapsed since the dismissal and Mathews had not yet taken guard. As he was adjusting his chin strap, it came off in his hand.Instead of informing the on-field umpires – Marais Erasmus at the bowler’s end, and Illingworth at square leg – Mathews was seen signaling to the Sri Lanka dugout for a replacement helmet. The norm is that a player informs the on-field umpires before seeking replacement gear, as a matter of respect but also to ensure that match officials can manage time.By the time Mathews got a fresh helmet, it was nearly two-and-a-half minutes since the wicket had fallen. At this point, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, who happened to be bowling at the time, prompted by an unnamed teammate, appealed to Erasmus. As per protocol, Erasmus ruled Mathews out, albeit having checked with Shakib if he wanted to go ahead with the appeal.Mathews pleaded and argued he could not be ready to face Shakib because of the helmet malfunction. And post-match he expanded on it by arguing that it was a safety issue, that he couldn’t have faced up without a new helmet.Both Erasmus and Illingworth were informed by Nitin Menon, the TV umpire, when the two minutes had lapsed. As per protocol, on-field umpires only note that the time has passed without enforcing the timed-out rule unless the fielding captain appeals. The umpires do not tell the fielding team how much time has elapsed.Mathews has suggested that what happens after the strap comes off, which occurs shortly before the two minutes elapses, should be treated as a separate equipment malfunction delay, and not as part of the time he required to ready himself to receive the ball, vis-a-vis a timed out dismissal.

Juventus are going to prepare a new proposal to ensure Randal Kolo Muani stays with them, but Paris Saint-Germain are against another loan deal.

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Juve intend to keep Kolo Muani next seasonWill prepare new proposal for the FrenchmanPSG want to permanent sale for a certain feeFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Juventus are determined to bolster their attack ahead of the 2025-26 and are keen on retaining Kolo Muani for another season. claims that the Italian outfit will prepare a new proposal for the Frenchman — a loan deal for another year with a substantial fee with the obligation to buy next summer — which does not match the requirements of PSG.

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Juve's new general manager Damien Comolli is working on a revised loan deal for Kolo Muani. Talks have been ongoing, with Juve aiming for a costly loan worth €10m including an obligation to buy should he meet certain criteria based on performances throughout the season. PSG, who paid €90m (£77m/$96m) for him in 2023, are reluctant to accept anything without guaranteed terms. However, the player’s desire to stay in Turin and PSG head coach Luis Enrique's lack of interest in his return could play in Juve’s favor as they seek to strengthen Igor Tudor’s attacking options.

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Last week, Gianluca Di Marzio reported that PSG wanted Juventus to pay €45m (£39m/$53m) if they wished to keep Kolo Muani. Les Parisiens have absolutely no desire of wasting more time before permanently offloading the 26-year-old. As such, the French international has been offered to a number of clubs across Europe in an attempt to drive up the price of the player.

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Juve have already signed Jonathan David as a free agent on a five-year contract and have been keeping tabs on Victor Osimhen's situation at Napoli. It is likely that the Nigerian will complete a permanent move to Galatasaray. However, there is still hope for the Serie A giants. If they can successfully offload Dusan Vlahovic, who seems to have no suitors at the moment, then they could reignite their pursuit of the wantaway Napoli striker.

The legspinner claimed nine wickets in nine matches last season

ESPNcricinfo staff01-Dec-2023Sydney Sixers have brought back Afghanistan legspinner Izharulhaq Naveed for this season’s BBL after England’s Rehan Ahmed withdrew from the tournament following selection in both white-ball formats for the tour of West Indies.Naveed was a surprising pick by Sixers at the inaugural BBL draft last year but went on to claim nine wickets in nine games with an economy rate of 7.37 and impressed enough to be top of the list when the club were looking for a replacement.Related

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He will now form Sixers’ spin options alongside veteran Steve O’Keefe, Test offspinner Todd Murphy and 20-year allrounder Joel Davies.”We are not going to get to see Rehan Ahmed this season but we wish him well, and at the same time welcome Naveed back to the club,” Sixers coach Greg Shipperd said. “We are fortunate to have been able to bring back a player of Naveed’s talent and we know he will fit in with our group.”Our spinning group is building nicely with SOK [O’Keefe], Todd and young Joel Davies, whose left arm offies complement his strong batting and fielding.”Sixers did not re-sign Nathan Lyon who has instead moved to Melbourne Renegades and is set to face his former club in their opening game of the season at the SCG before heading off for Test duty.Sixers will have Steven Smith available for that game, and hope to also see him for the derby against Sydney Thunder on January 12. Murphy won’t be part of the opening match as he has been selected for the Prime Minister’s XI to face Pakistan.Rehan joins Harry Brook as England players to withdraw from the BBL. Zak Crawley, who has signed with Perth Scorchers, will also have a delayed arrival after he was included for the ODI leg of the West Indies tour which finishes on December 10.Meanwhile, Davies is currently with the Australia T20I squad in India as part of a learning and development opportunity. He is not officially part of the tour but will act as a net bowler for the final days of the trip.Other recent overseas signings confirmed for the BBL include England left-armer David Payne joining Adelaide Strikes as Rashid Khan’s replacement and allrounder Liam Dawson signing with Melbourne Stars for the first three games of the campaign.Payne was part of Perth Scorchers’ title-winning side last season and Strikers’ head coach Jason Gillespie was pleased to lure him across.”He is a proven performer at the highest level and will bring a wealth of experience to our team,” Gillespie said. “His wicket-taking ability, skills in the field and positivity around the group will all be invaluable to our outfit.”A number of clubs are expected to confirm further overseas additions in the coming days ahead of the start of the tournament on December 7.

Mark Flekken had already picked Leverkusen before Xabi Alonso’s exit, but his move also ends an 11-year wait to finally play under Erik ten Hag.

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Flekken officially joined Bayer Leverkusen in the beginning of July from Brentford. Although Ten Hag has now taken over as head coach at Leverkusen, Flekken clarified that he had already agreed to the transfer before Alonso’s departure. Interestingly, the Dutch goalkeeper revealed he had been on his compatriot's radar for over a decade, dating back to their time in Germany's lower leagues.

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Leverkusen are undergoing a notable shift both on and off the pitch. With Alonso departing for Real Madrid, new boss Ten Hag is now tasked with sustaining the club’s upward momentum. In goal, the arrival of Dutch international Flekken signals the start of a new chapter, as he is expected to compete with, and potentially succeed, long-time captain Lukas Hradecky. Although Flekken had already agreed to join Leverkusen before Alonso’s exit, his connection with Ten Hag adds extra narrative weight. The Dutch coach wrote to him after the deal was finalised: “Now the time has finally come for us to work together after 11 years.” Flekken had long hoped to play under Ten Hag, with past opportunities at Utrecht and Ajax falling through, making their long-overdue link-up at the BayArena a personal milestone.

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Flekken told : "My agent had been in contact with Erik several times before. He discussed opportunities to sign me, for example, when he was at Utrecht or Ajax. But it just never worked out."

He added: "I first played against Erik when he was still coach of Bayern Munich II. I played for Greuther Furth II. So, we had known each other from a distance for a while. We had never spoken in person, but we had played against each other several times."

Despite the strong ties, Flekken clarified that Ten Hag’s arrival wasn’t the reason for his move: "I had already reached a verbal agreement before Xabi Alonso made his decision to leave."

On replacing Hradecky, he stressed mutual respect and healthy competition: "We get along well, we can laugh together, we can work together seriously and that is the be-all and end-all for me."

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All eyes will be on how the Dutch pair reshape Leverkusen’s defensive setup. Hradecky, though now second-choice, is expected to push hard for his spot, adding healthy competition. For Ten Hag, blending his philosophy into an already well-drilled title-winning side will be a delicate but fascinating challenge in 2025-26.

Travis Head has been rested by Cricket Australia ahead of the West Indies Test series

ESPNcricinfo staff08-Jan-2024Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey have been made available for their club’s next BBL matches in the small window between the Pakistan and West Indies Test series but ODI World Cup final hero Travis Head has been rested.Khawaja and Labuschagne are both set to feature for the undefeated Brisbane Heat against Perth Scorchers at the Gabba on Wednesday while Carey will line up for Adelaide Strikers against Hobart Hurricanes the day before.Steven Smith is also expected to feature for Sydney Sixers against Sydney Thunder on Friday with David Warner planning to helicopter to the game after his brother’s wedding.Related

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The availability of Khawaja and Labuschagne, who featured in the first game of the season against Melbourne Stars, will lead to some tricky selection decisions for Heat who have been the standout team so far this season with six wins in eight matches and are already assured of at least a top-three finish in the regular season.Their remaining two games are against defending champions Scorchers with those fixtures likely to determine who will finish top and host the Qualifier final on January 19.”It will be good for the group to have Usman and Marnus back around the team, especially as we get into the business end of the competition,” Heat coach Wade Seccombe said.Carey’s return is a boost for the struggling Strikers who are currently sixth with just two wins and will likely need to win their remaining three games to stand a chance of progressing.A Strikers statement added: “In consultation with Cricket Australia medical staff, Travis Head will not be available for Big Bash selection during the break between international Test series”Steven Smith was in spectacular form for Sydney Sixers last season•Getty ImagesIt has yet to be confirmed whether Carey will be available for the return fixture against Hurricanes in Hobart on Thursday. Mitchell Marsh won’t be available for Scorchers against Heat in Brisbane on Wednesday.Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc signed as marquee supplementary players with Thunder and Sixers respectively this season so they can have a role promoting the competition but have never been in line to play. Cameron Green does not have a BBL deal having opted not to take one this season due to a combination of the schedule and to focus on red-ball cricket.Lance Morris (Scorchers) and Scott Boland (Stars) have previously been released from the Test squad to play in the BBL.Nathan Lyon won’t be able to debut for Melbourne Renegades this season with their next game on Saturday, the day the Test squad is due to gather in Adelaide ahead of the first Test against West Indies from January 17.There is set to be a far larger window for Australia’s Test players to feature in the BBL next season with the Sydney Test against India in the first week of January to be the last of the home summer. This season’s schedule was pushed to a later start due to the ODI World Cup.

Jose Mourinho plans to return to Portugal but insists that he wants to be at the 'peak' of his career rather than go back for a 'golden retreat'.

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Fenerbahce head coach Mourinho has publicly indicated his intention to coach in Portugal again. In a post-match conference after a friendly win against Portimonense, the Special One clarified that this desire isn't driven by nearing retirement. Instead, Mourinho expressed a strong ambition to make this return when he is at a high point in his career, maintaining excellent physical and mental well-being.

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Mourinho is regarded as one of football's most distinguished strategists. The ex-Chelsea head coach has consistently aimed for top-tier challenges throughout his extensive career. His insistence on returning to Portugal at a "peak" rather than for a "golden retreat" underscores his enduring competitive spirit and belief in his capabilities. This statement further highlights his long-term vision, suggesting he sees many more active years in management before considering a return to his home country.

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Mourinho told : "I'll definitely come to Portugal. It hasn't happened yet, but it will. Not because I feel close to finishing, I feel far from it. I don't want to come to Portugal for a golden retreat or for the final years of my career. I want to come to Portugal at a peak in my career, in good health, and in physical and mental strength. I'll definitely return."

Giving some light-hearted praise to the Portimonense coach, the 62-year-old was asked whether his return would be for the national team or a club: "Club or national team? Anything. Not Portimonense, because they have a good coach."

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Mourinho's immediate future lies in Turkey, where he has a contract with Fenerbahce that runs until 2026. Fans in Portugal will likely eagerly anticipate his return, which could involve either the national team, a position he has been linked with previously, or a prominent club role. However, his public declaration about Portugal reaffirms a deeply held personal ambition that he intends to fulfil on his own terms, at a point where he feels he can contribute at the highest possible level.

Club’s parent company “fully engaged in some detailed negotiations” after Delhi Capitals links

Matt Roller11-Jan-2024Hampshire have confirmed they are “fully engaged in some detailed negotiations” with prospective investors after the reported that GMR Group, the co-owners of Delhi Capitals, are in advanced talks with Rod Bransgrove about buying his share in the club’s parent company.Bransgrove, who saved Hampshire from insolvency in 2000, stood down as chair of the cricket club last year and has been succeeded by Nick Pike. But Bransgrove remains the chair of – and the majority shareholder in – Hampshire Sport & Leisure Holdings Ltd, the club’s parent company.Upon buying the club, Bransgrove turned Hampshire from a members’ club into a public limited company, which is valued at over £100 million but carries a debt of £61 million. In the biography by Ivo Tennant, Bransgrove said that he had turned down a substantial offer for the club in 2022 from “a very successful businessman”.The reported on Wednesday night that Bransgrove is “close to agreeing a deal” to sell his shares to GMR Group, who along with JSW Group run Delhi Capitals. GMR Group also own Dubai Capitals in the UAE’s ILT20 and are part-owners of Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket.”Hampshire Sport & Leisure Holdings Ltd has made no secret of the fact that it has been investigating a number of investment options for some time now and, in the course of these investigations, the Company has engaged with a number of parties under conditions of confidentiality,” a Hampshire spokesperson said.”Whilst it is true that the Company is fully engaged in some detailed negotiations regarding investment, the nature and content of any such investigations are subject to formal Non-Disclosure Agreements which the Company is bound to observe.”To date, we have concluded no formal binding agreements other than NDAs. We repeat, therefore, we can make no further comment about the status of our negotiations until such time as we have something to disclose.”Related

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The discussions coincide with other conversations about the prospect of private investment in English cricket and an ongoing ECB review into the future of the Hundred. “There’s significant money in the game now, particularly in the subcontinent,” Pike told ESPNcricinfo this week. “If we don’t recognise that, then we’re playing with our eyes and ears closed.”One proposal being discussed extensively around the Hundred involves the ECB transferring equity stakes in the eight teams to the clubs that play at their host venues. If that proposal is approved, Hampshire’s parent company would then take control of Southern Brave, who are based at the Ageas Bowl.Hampshire were previously linked with Rajasthan Royals as part of a commercial tie-in named ‘Royals2020′ which launched in 2010 but proved short-lived. They spent four seasons playing as Hampshire Royals in T20 cricket but dropped the name in 2013 and have since reverted to being Hampshire Hawks.Gordon Hollins, Somerset’s departing chief executive, outlined the background to support for private investment among several counties at a members’ forum late last year. “The big question that’s being asked around the [English] game is: in a world of flat income, high inflation and growing costs, how do we generate more investment in the game?” Hollins said.GMR Group were contacted for comment, while Bransgrove declined to comment.

New Zealand still have 227 runs to get with two days left to take the series

Srinidhi Ramanujam15-Feb-2024Stumps Will O’Rourke’s five-wicket haul on Test debut helped New Zealand come roaring back into the contest after David Bedingham’s classy hundred on day three of the second Test in Hamilton. From 202 for 4, South Africa lost the last six wickets for just 33 runs in the final session to set New Zealand a target of 267.At stumps, New Zealand were 40 for 1, having lost Devon Conway off what turned out to be the last ball of the day, from Dane Piedt. With New Zealand needing a further 227 runs and South Africa nine wickets to win, the contest is evenly poised heading into day four.Related

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If New Zealand do chase this down, it will become the highest successful chase at Seddon Park, eclipsing the 210-run target mowed down by Australia in 2000.New Zealand began the day well by striking early, two falling to O’Rourke in his morning spell and one to Rachin Ravindra – Neil Brand hung around for a bit before falling for a 60-ball 34 in South Africa’s 39 for 3 at that point. From there, Bedingham and Zubayr Hamza gave South Africa much-needed momentum. Bedingham, in particular, targeted Ravindra’s poor deliveries as South Africa scored 30 off his three overs before lunch. The two, who started aggressively in the morning, switched gears to play cautiously after lunch when Matt Henry and O’Rourke were making the ball nip around a fair bit.Surprisingly, Tim Southee took 36 overs to hand the ball to Neil Wagner, who was playing his first Test in almost a year. And Wagner took just five balls to end the 65-run partnership as an impatient Hamza holed out to deep square-leg off a short delivery. However, from that point, again, South Africa were in control, with Bedingham and Keegan Petersen stitching together a healthy partnership.Though this is only Bedingham’s fourth Test, the clarity in his thinking and approach – perhaps the experience of playing close to 90 first-class matches helped – stood out. He played aggressively when necessary and scored at a good pace. In his 141-ball stay, he hit 12 fours and two sixes, playing almost a faultless innings.Will O’Rourke claimed the best match figures on Test debut by a New Zealand bowler•Hannah Peters / GettyPetersen, at the other end, was good against spin and pace and ticked along nicely in the middle session. They put on 98 runs together for the fifth wicket, putting South Africa in a strong position at tea.But, just when it looked like South Africa were going to put the game beyond New Zealand, Henry triggered a collapse, Glenn Phillips’ stunning catch at gully to send back Petersen for 43 starting things off.Not long after, Phillips, with his offspin, cleaned up Ruan de Swardt when he exposed his stumps attempting a sweep. But it was O’Rourke who delivered the key wicket once again when he dismissed Bedingham for 110, Phillips figuring in the script again. It was a back-of-a-length delivery that Bedingham cut but Phillips was waiting at gully for just that shot.The extra bounce on offer and O’Rourke’s pace and accuracy meant New Zealand wiped out South Africa one hour into the final session.By finishing with an overall match haul of 9 for 93, O’Rourke registered the best bowling figures on Test debut for a New Zealand bowler.

Joao Felix has been heavily criticised for agreeing to join Al-Nassr from Chelsea, with an agent labelling the attacker a "money-printing machine".

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Felix is on the verge of joining Al-Nassr from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £43.7 million (€51m/$56m), linking up with superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League. However, FIFA-licensed agent Jen Mendelewitsch has sharply criticised the transfer, accusing Felix of surrendering control of his career and branding the Portuguese forward a “money-printing machine” who prioritised profit over purpose.

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Speaking to , she suggested the forward has prioritised financial gain over footballing ambition and failed to take control of his own path: “Joao Felix hasn't played football for a long time. He's a printer. He's a money-printing machine, and with his own approval, since he doesn't rebel. He should have been in charge of his career a long time ago, not allowing people to decide for him and send him to projects he doesn't like. When you know his potential, it's sad. But he's an example of what not to do when you're a young player with potential."

Reflecting on Felix's failure to settle at top European clubs, Mendelewitsch said: “We can ask all the questions possible. It's everyone's fault, really. In other words, the player decided to indulge in projects he doesn't like. I'm trying to defend him a bit, but Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Milan, he tried to relaunch himself at Barcelona. He had a good time with Xavi. What I mean is that these are attractive clubs for him to recover.”

And while rumours had linked the Portuguese forward with a return to his boyhood club, Benfica, the agent believes money played a decisive role: “Some people talk about football mercenaries, others talk about victims of the business. In either case, he's the perfect example of the traps many talented young players can fall into. There were rumours that he would return to Benfica. It would have made a little more sense, but I think he didn't want to make that financial sacrifice."

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Once hailed as one of Europe’s brightest prospects, Felix has endured a nomadic few years. Since his €126m (£106m/$137m) move to Atletico Madrid in 2019, the forward has struggled for consistency across spells at Chelsea, Barcelona and AC Milan. Now at just 25, his decision to move to Saudi Arabia rather than reignite his career at a club like Benfica has drawn heavy scrutiny. For Chelsea, the deal is another part of a fire-sale aimed at easing financial pressure and meeting UEFA’s squad registration rules after heavy spending this summer.

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Felix will travel to Riyadh for a medical and is expected to sign imminently with Al-Nassr. The move pairs him with CR7, offering a chance to rediscover form under a mentor he grew up idolising. But with his European journey now on pause, the pressure is on to prove he’s more than just a costly journeyman. Whether this is a career revival or another detour remains to be seen.

Adriano Galliani is set for a return to AC Milan with Zlatan Ibrahimovic's backing, over eight years since he left the Serie A club.

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According to , Galliani could return to Milan as head of football, a role separate from current president Paolo Scaroni, who will continue representing the club at institutional levels and Italian Football Federation (FIGC) meetings. Galliani was convinced to return after meeting Milan owner Gerry Cardinale, following advice from CEO Giorgio Furlani, a strong admirer of his work. Ibrahimovic, a Galliani protege, has also endorsed the move to bring him back..

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When Italian media mogul Silvio Berlusconi bought Milan in 1986, Galliani joined as his right hand man and CEO. Renowned for iconic signings such as Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, Andriy Shevchenko and even current RedBird advisor Ibrahimovic, Galliani served as Milan’s CEO for 31 years. During his tenure he built a dynasty winning 29 trophies including five Champions League titles and establishing Milan as one of the most successful clubs in the world. Galliani left in 2017 following Berlusconi’s sale of the club to Chinese investor Yonghong Li. 

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In 2018 Galliani became CEO of Italian club Monza following Berlusconi’s purchase of the club. With Berlusconi’s passing in 2023, Fininvest are close to selling Monza to American fund Beckett Layne Ventures who will complete the purchase in September making Galliani a free agent.

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Milan fans hope Galliani returns to the club, believing his experience could guide the relatively inexperienced management to make better decisions. For Galliani, it would be an emotional homecoming, as his 31 years at the club made him one of Italian football’s most recognisable figures.

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