AC Milan announced the transfer of its ownership to the American company Red Bird for $1.2 billion. Milan said in an official statement: “Red Bear’s priority will be to continue to work with the pitch and club management to ensure the continuity of Milan’s path to return to the top of world football. Combining success on the field, acquisition of new players, global development strategy and world-class commercial management.”

Bale says goodbye to Real Madrid

Wales striker Gareth Bale has announced his departure from Real Madrid following the expiration of his contract. In a message on the club’s official website, Bale said: “I am writing this letter to thank all my teammates, past and present, coaches, dressing room staff and fans who have supported me. I arrived here 9 years ago when I was a young man and wanted my dream to play for Real Madrid.

Pogba out of United

On the official page of the Manchester United team on the social network “Twitter”, a message was published about the departure of the midfielder of the team and the French national team Paul Pogba from the Red Devils in the current summer transfer period.

Al-Khelaifi tempts Zidane

Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo gave a big surprise: Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane met with Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain, in the French capital Paris to discuss the possibility of Parisians next season, and the newspaper confirmed that at the meeting there have been talks on some issues but there are still things to be finalized before a possible agreement can be reached between the two sides, adding that Al-Khelaifi made it tempting to offer Zidane a €25m salary to become the highest paid manager in the world .

Miscellaneous international and local:

Brazilian international Neymar da Silva, the French star of Paris Saint-Germain, left his country’s training session on the eve of a friendly match between Brazil and South Korea after suffering an injury to his right leg, the nature of which is not yet known.

Al Ahed Club announced through their Facebook account the signing of Al Najma striker Mahmoud Sablini.

Sky Sports reports that player Kurt Zouma has been sentenced to 180 hours of community service after he admitted to kicking and spanking a cat.
The West Ham United defender was also banned from breeding cats for five years. This comes after footage shot at Zuma’s home and posted on Snapchat by his brother Yuan surfaced in February.