News about George Weah

TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Tottenham consider late bid for Conor Gallagher, Miguel Almiron will stay at Newcastle and Juventus forward turns down Everton move

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 30, 2024
In the January transfer window, only two days remain for clubs to do business, and late fireworks remain elusive. This winter, Premier League clubs have cut back on spending, but a number of clubs may have to loosen the purse strings before the deadline is set. Tottenham Hotspur is one of those clubs considering a late bid for Connor Gallagher, according to reports. Chelsea midfielder Chelsea has long been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this month, as the Blues continue to balance the books in order to comply with Financial Fairplay legislation.

Tim Weah, a member of the United StatesMNT, breaks his Juventus duck with a spectacular long-range strike in their Italian Cup match against Salernitana

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 4, 2024
Tim Weah's first goal with Juventus lasted more than five months, but the USMNT star finally broke his duck with a world-class strike on Thursday night. Weah dribbled into open space after Juventus' Coppa Italia Round of 16 tie against Salernitana, with no Salernitana defender closing him down in stoppage time. He lined up the ball and fired an unleased shot from about 30 yards out, which took the ball over the crossbar's top-right corner.

Serie A is back! With top clubs making moves in Italy, the new players to watch as club football returns in Italy

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 19, 2023
ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Every year, the number of new players in the league has risen dramatically due to the increasing number of international players who want to play in Europe's best selling league. Many clubs have taken a gamble on a number of young players this season, rather than just the present, whether it's on the pitch or from a financial standpoint. Others have invested in what they believe to be a natural performer.

Juventus has agreed to an American forward Timothy Weah's transfer to Lille for $13.2 million.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 27, 2023
According to Fabrizio Romano, Timothy Weah is expected to become the second American to play for Juventus after both teams agreed to a transfer. Weah will play for Turin-based next season as Juventus undergoes a squad change this summer. The Lille forward appears to be headed to Serie A, the league his father, George Weah, dominated when he joined AC Milan in 1995 as he captained a Ballon d'Or winning season.

Victor Osimhen, the premier League's 'STRUGGLE' Napoli player, has been warned by Jaap Stam

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 17, 2023
According to a recent interview, former Manchester United and AC Milan striker Jaap Stam has warned that the club should consider the 'risk' involved with making a transfer for Napoli's star striker Victor Osimhen during the upcoming transfer window. The former defender argued that although the forward, who became Serie A's highest-scoring African player after beating George Weah's record in May, was a good pick as the club's search for a versatile target man, Osimhen's lacks the necessary competition nous for success in England. Stam, on the other hand, argued that Harry Kane, United's top pick, has more than 'proven himself' to be able to perform at the highest level for the Red Devils.

After enthraging Napoli triumph, Victor Osimhen is on hot property as Man United, Chelsea, and Co circle

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 14, 2023
Victor Osimhen, the Napoli's top scoring African footballer in Serie A history, led by netting the only goal in their win over Fiorentina last week. Napoli's first Scudetto since 1990 was goal No. 47 in Italy's top flight, beating former AC Milan goal George Weah, a Ballon d'Or champion in the 90s, in the history books. Weah had a total of 46 Serie A goals from 1995 to 2000, but Osimhen has set a new record for African players in two years fewer.

Fatma Samoura, FIFA's foreign minister, discusses football ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 1, 2023
Football can, quite properly, be a matter of life and death: as long as football was on, FIFA's Secretary General said that the only time child soldiers in war-torn African countries were allowed to lay down their guns was when football was on. Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura is the company's second-highest ranked individual behind president Gianni Infantino, and Forbes has recently ranked her as the second most influential woman in world sport.

You won't believe which Premier League cult hero has traded his boots for the Bible to be a pastor

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 29, 2023
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: This cult hero may be the most unique and enjoyable pre and post player careers, but it may not be the only one. On the touchline, behind a camera, or on film, footballers are often on a streamlined path back to football. It's rare, nearly unheard of, that one would stand in front of the masses seated in pews rather than in the plush lounges in a pub or house.

Pele, George Weah and Andriy Shevchenko among political footballers

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 29, 2022
While there are certain stereotypes of footballers, a substantial number of them are civic-minded and keen to make a difference in society. A few years ago, many of whom have gone to politics in an attempt to change the world around them. A huge following from exploits on the football field will obviously contribute to winning seats. Any players have risen to lead their countries, but others didn't have enough headway to make any. Here's what happens when footballers get political…

After the United States' AGONIZING 3-1 loss to Holland, heartbroken Tim Weah accepts coach Gregg Berhalter

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 3, 2022
After being barred from the World Cup by Holland on Saturday in Doha, Qatar, a visibly tearful Tim Weah joined United States men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter on the field. In the 3-1 loss, Weah was pushed back in the second half as Team USA struggled to produce offense. The son of former Ballon d'Or winner and Liberian President George Weah scored Team USA's first goal of the season against Wales, but was rendered ineffective against the Dutch defense. Berhalter was seen hugging multiple players, including team captain Tyler Adams, who later told Fox Sports that the coach simply told him to keep his 'head up.'

After the United States defeated Iran 1-0, Tim Weah is hugged by his father and Liberian President George Weah

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 30, 2022
After the United States' vital 1-0 victory over Iran on Tuesday, Liberian President George Weah was seen embracing his son and USMNT winger Tim Weah as the Americans advanced to the World Cup's Round of 16. After being subbed in the 82nd minute for center-back Walker Zimmerman, the 22-year-old was seen wearing a FIFA-sponsored orange bib when he met his father and mother, Clar. 'The final comeback,' George told his son when he thanked him with a hug and a pat in the back for his service in leading the US to finish second place in Group B's second division.'

In the countdown to England's match against the United States, fans hit the bars

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 25, 2022
Fans are selling out pubs around the country as Gareth Southgate's Three Lions prepare to face the United States in their second World Cup match in Qatar, which will take place at 7 p.m. tonight. After being slashed Iran to pieces in a 6-2 defeat, backers are hoping that England will trounce the Americans decisively. However, Harry Kane is facing a British side starring Brenden Aaronson and Tyler Adams, not to mention former PSG and AC Milan striker George Weah. Fans who had either bunked or threatened managers that they should leave work early packed out pubs or purchased alcohol at home were causing a lot of excitement.

Timothy Weah needs for his future in the World Cup with the United States, which may be the case

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 1, 2022
Timothy Weah's season has come to an end. Arguably representative of his work so far. With pressure firmly on his shoulders, the 22-year-old burst onto the scene for Paris Saint-Germain's youth. George Weah (inset), the son of 1995 Ballon d'Or champion George Weah (inset), was swept into the spotlight shortly. Following the former Monaco, PSG, and AC Milan striker's path, it was always going to be a challenge.

From Cambridge to Qatar: How Herve Renard went from League Two to the World Cup

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 12, 2022
Hervé Renard, the Saudi Arabian government's president, is about to face the biggest stage in football in a matter of months; the FIFA World Cup. It's a long way from his time in League Two with Cambridge United or his playing career that kept him in the Côte D'Azur for more than 15 years, but it's certainly a challenge he's up for. Sportsmail provides you with a backstory to one of the most interesting and well-revered football managers you might have never heard of ahead of his 'Green Falcons' match against Argentina, Poland, and Mexico in Group C later this year.

In Qatar, young USA stars are set to take the World Cup by storm

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 11, 2022
A number of young Americans have made a name for themselves in some of Europe's top leagues as the 2022 Qatar World Cup approaches. Here we take a look at some of the ones that have made the most buzz for their club teams. Any player on this list should play a significant role in how the United States does or does not advance in the World Cup as long as they are healthy.

During the Liberian Civil War, a Newcastle-based man was arrested by police for suspected war crimes

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 7, 2022
The Metropolitan Police's War Crimes Team made the arrest today after receiving a warning in January 2021 and subsequently establishing a case against the man, who is thought to be in his 40s, in collaboration with Counter Terrorism Policing North East (Newcastle). In addition, officers searched the suspect's house in the hopes of finding new evidence of his suspected crimes. Up to a quarter of a million people in the West African nation were killed in a civil war, though thousands more were wounded and disfigured, transforming into guerilla armies from 1989 to 2003.

NO Salah! On the year's shortlist, Liverpool's hero is omitted

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 12, 2022
Despite winning the PFA Player of the Year award at the end of last season, Premier League golden boot winner Mo Salah (right) was left out of UEFA's top male of the year shortlist. With Kevin de Bruyn the Premier League's only inclusion alongside Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Thibaut Courtois, an initial shortlist of 15 players has been narrowed down to just three.