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The Valencia goalkeeper won a €50 bet with Vinicius after saving a penalty.
Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili added an unexpected layer of intrigue to his team’s recent 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, revealing a pre-match bet with Vinícius Júnior concerning the Brazilian’s first-half penalty.
Following the penalty awarded to Real Madrid in the 13th minute, Mamardashvili proposed a wager of €50 to Vinícius, predicting he would save the spot-kick. The Georgian goalkeeper subsequently fulfilled his prediction, diving to his right to deny Vinícius the opening goal.
While Vinícius did find the net later in the match, Valencia ultimately secured the win thanks to a late goal from Hugo Duro. Post-match, Mamardashvili humorously noted, “I had a conversation with Vinicius, and I won €50. He ought to pay me, but he hasn’t yet.”
Beyond the lighthearted wager, Mamardashvili’s performance was a crucial factor in Valencia’s triumph, with several key saves contributing significantly to their victory. The penalty save, however, adds a memorable anecdote to a game already rich in narrative.
Former Al Nassr forward Anderson Talisca has publicly shared his positive experiences playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. In a recent interview with Globo, Talisca expressed his admiration for Ronaldo’s professionalism and the positive impact he had on his own development.
Talisca emphasized that Ronaldo taught him valuable lessons about maintaining a high level of professionalism, self-care, and focus. He described Ronaldo as a straightforward individual and expressed that working with him was a dream come true.
The pair played 49 matches together, with their combined efforts resulting in seven goals. Talisca concluded by stating that the experience of leading Al Nassr’s attack with Ronaldo is something he will cherish for the rest of his life.
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Inter Miami, led by Messi, were unable to secure a victory against Al Ahly in their initial match.
Inter Miami and Al Ahly played to a scoreless draw in the opening match of the 2025 Club World Cup. The match, held at Hard Rock Stadium, saw Al Ahly begin strongly, but Inter Miami’s goalkeeper, Oscar Ustari, proved to be a formidable barrier. Ustari notably saved Trezeguet’s first-half penalty, denying the Egyptian side an early lead. Lionel Messi showed flashes of brilliance in the second half, but Al Ahly’s goalkeeper, El Shenawy, thwarted Inter Miami’s attempts to score. Both teams will continue their Club World Cup campaign on June 19, with Inter Miami facing Porto and Al Ahly playing against Palmeiras.
Recent reports from within Galatasaray, courtesy of Ali Naci Küçük, shed light on the conditions set by Victor Osimhen regarding his potential continued presence at the club. Apparently, Osimhen seeks assurance of a strengthened squad, exemplified by the acquisition of high-caliber players.
Küçük revealed that the recent signing of Leroy Sané from Bayern Munich was, in fact, a strategic move to satisfy Osimhen’s demands. Sané’s imminent arrival, on a 3-year deal, underscores Galatasaray’s ambition to build a competitive team. The club has reportedly offered Osimhen a substantial €14 million salary, inclusive of bonuses, as they endeavor to retain the prolific striker who previously scored 37 goals in 41 appearances during a loan spell.
Osimhen, however, remains deliberate in his decision-making process, urging patience. Galatasaray’s management is seemingly amenable to Osimhen’s requests, acknowledging the necessity of a strong team to secure his commitment.
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