June 19, 2025. Sports news round-up / last 24 hours
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Soccer dominates the sports agenda. Superleague clubs are preparing for the European season, while internationally, the Club World Cup and the debuts of new coaches at Europe's top teams are attracting attention. In parallel, administrative controversies, moves in the transfer market and tennis news complete a dynamic and exciting sporting landscape.
HOME FOOTBALL
FCSB: Florin Prunea praises FCSB's transfers and believes they are very close to the UEFA Champions League group stage this time. In the first two preliminary rounds, FCSB do not look to have a difficult task. In the first round they will face Andorran champions Inter Club d'Escaldes, and if they get past them in the second round they will face the winner of the double-header between The New Saints FC (Wales) and KF Shkendija (North Macedonia).
FOTBALL International
- Cristian Chivu: Inter Milan drew 1-1 with Monterrey in the Club World Cup and the media speculate the moment: Cristian Chivu, the first coach in the last 9 years not to make his Inter debut with a win.
- Real Madrid: Real Madrid debuted with a draw at the Club World Cup in the Xabi Alonso era. Madrid failed to beat Al Hilal 1-1 in their first Group H match.
Transfers
- Ronaldo Deaconu: Ronaldo Deaconu has signed with Unirea Slobozia and returns to Romania's Superliga. The attacking midfielder returned to Romania after spending 6 months with Hungarian side Nyiregyhaza.
- Genoa: The Italians are very close to signing French Rennes midfielder Albert Gronaek, for whom they will shell out €11 million.
TENIS
- Emma Răducanu: The man who received a restraining order for the pursuit of Emma Răducanu was caught trying to buy tickets for the Wimbledon tournament.
- Carlos Alcaraz: Carlos Alcaraz is excited about the new mixed doubles formula at the US Open: "My first thought was Emma". The mixed doubles event at the US Open will take place before the singles matches begin.
Top Athletes and Teams
- FCSB
- Inter Milan/Cristian Chivu
- CFR Cluj
- Carlos Alcaraz/Emma Răducanu
- FCU Craiova