No Italian coaches at Barcelona, and De Jong is leaving.

On February 9th, a relatively quiet day in the world of sports brought forth a few noteworthy developments, which we’ll summarize in our customary 24hscore.

• Barcelona, anticipating Xavi’s departure, explores coaching successors, ruling out Italian coaches Antonio Conte and Thiago Motta, while eyeing Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi.
• Bayern Munich values forward Jamal Musiala at €100 million, amidst Liverpool’s potential interest in him as a replacement for Mohamed Salah.
• Huddersfield player Kian Harratt receives a four-month ban and a £3,200 fine for 484 bets made on matches between June 30, 2020, and June 3, 2023.
• Bayern Munich expresses interest in Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, amid uncertainty over his contract renewal.
• Friendly matches between China and Argentina may be canceled due to China’s discontent over Lionel Messi’s absence from a match in Hong Kong.
• Beşiktaş efficiently concludes transfer business on the final day of the Turkish transfer window, securing deals for Ernest Muci from Legia and El-Musrati from Braga, with the latter joining on loan initially.

Real-time Football scores and highlights.

No Italians for Barcelona:

As Barcelona braces for Xavi’s potential departure, negotiations for his successor have begun. Despite initial speculations linking three Italian coaches to the role, namely Antonio Conte and Thiago Motta, it seems they will remain in Italy. However, there’s intrigue surrounding Brighton’s head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, whose buyout clause could make him an attractive option for Barcelona.

Bayern values Musiala at €100 million:

Liverpool is contemplating contingencies for Mohamed Salah’s possible exit, with Bayern Munich’s forward Jamal Musiala emerging as a potential target. However, Bayern’s steep valuation of €100 million for the 20-year-old forward could pose a significant financial hurdle for Liverpool.

Huddersfield player disqualified for gambling:

In an unfortunate turn of events, Huddersfield player Kian Harratt has been disqualified for engaging in gambling activities. The English Football Association revealed that Harratt placed 484 bets on matches spanning from June 30, 2020, to June 3, 2023. As a result, Harratt faces a four-month ban and a £3,200 fine.

Bayern eyeing Rabiot from Juventus:

While Juventus aims to retain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, Bayern Munich has expressed interest in acquiring the French midfielder. Negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, as Rabiot’s future hangs in the balance.

China might cancel friendly matches with Argentina. The reason is Messi:

In a surprising development, friendly matches involving the Argentina national team in China could be called off due to Lionel Messi’s absence. Reports suggest that China is displeased with Messi’s no-show for a friendly match in Hong Kong, prompting the government to demand explanations from the organizers.

Beşiktaş efficiently stocked up on the last day of the transfer window:

The closing day of the transfer window in Turkey saw Beşiktaş making significant moves to bolster their squad. Under the stewardship of Fernando Santos, Beşiktaş completed the signings of Ernest Muci from Legia and El-Musrati from Braga. While Muci’s transfer is permanent, El-Musrati will spend the remainder of the season on loan, with Beşiktaş poised to secure his services permanently in the summer.

In summary, February 9th witnessed a variety of developments across different leagues and clubs, showcasing the dynamic nature of the sports landscape. From transfer speculations to disciplinary actions, the day provided ample fodder for sports enthusiasts and analysts alike to dissect and discuss.