* U17 Korea defeated U17 Uzbekistan 1-0 in the second semi-final of the 2023 AFC U17 Championship. U17 Korea played patiently, at times controlling the ball much less than U17 Uzbekistan. In the 31st minute, U17 Korea took the lead with a goal by Back In-woo. In the remaining minutes, both teams played evenly, creating many dangerous opportunities but could not score. In the end, U17 Korea won 1-0. In the final, U17 Korea will face U17 Japan, the team that defeated U17 Iran 3-0 in the previous semi-final. Thus, U17 Korea will face U17 Japan in the final at 7:00 p.m. on July 2, in Thailand.

The joy of the Korean U17 players when scoring against Uzbekistan U17. Photo: AFC

* According to the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, after a period of negotiation, Arsenal has convinced Ajax to sell Timber for 40 million pounds. Of which, the Emirates team paid 36 million pounds in advance plus 4 million pounds in additional fees. Timber is expected to join Arsenal under a 5-year contract. His salary is 8 million euros/year, double his income at Ajax. Previously, Arsenal recruited Kai Havertz from Chelsea for 65 million pounds.

* Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano used the familiar phrase "Here we go" to announce the transfer of Lucas Hernandez from Bayern to PSG. Accordingly, Romano said: "Lucas Hernandez joins PSG. Personal agreements were reached last week. The deal will be worth a total of 50 million euros. Hernandez is in Paris and will sign the contract today".

* According to Fabrizio Romano - the world's leading source of football transfer news, MU has reached an agreement on the price with Chelsea in the deal to recruit Mason Mount. The Old Trafford team agreed to pay Chelsea 60 million pounds in transfer fees to have the services of the midfielder born in 1999. According to Daily Mail, Mason Mount will sign a 5-year contract with MU in the next few days. If the deal is completed, Mason Mount will become the first new player of the "Red Devils" in the summer transfer window of 2023.

Midfielder Mason Mount is close to completing his move to Manchester United. Photo: Fabrizio Romano

* Mbappe's future is in the spotlight as the striker has announced that he will not renew his contract with PSG next year and will leave on a free transfer. Mbappe is waiting until next year to leave because he wants to receive the full amount of his loyalty bonus from PSG, worth 150 million euros. According to Spanish newspaper Diario, Mbappe wants a clause similar to Messi's to Inter Miami in his new contract, whether it is with Real Madrid, PSG or any other club.

* Real Madrid's homepage confirmed the identities of the four captains for the 2023-2024 season in order of priority: Nacho, Luka Modric, Dani Carvajal and Toni Kroos. Of these, Nacho is the most senior with 14 years of playing for Real. He played his first match for the B team in 2009. Nacho joined Real's academy team at the age of 11. Real Madrid will tour the US this summer and play friendly matches with the following opponents: AC Milan (July 23), MU (July 27), Barcelona (July 29) and Juventus (August 2).

* Striker Harry Kane is being closely watched by Bayern. After the first offer worth 60 million pounds was rejected by Tottenham, the "Gray Tigers" returned with a second offer worth 80 million pounds. The German team hopes that this new amount can sway Spurs. However, compared to the initial price that Tottenham offered, the latest figure that Bayern offered is still 20 million pounds less. Previously, Tottenham also officially introduced new player James Maddison from Leicester City. The English attacking midfielder signed a 5-year contract with the "Rooster", receiving a salary of 170,000 pounds/week. The total value of this deal is up to 45 million pounds.

* According to Gianluca Di Marzio, negotiations between Brozovic and Al Nassr have broken down despite Inter agreeing to sell the Croatian player for 35 million euros. Currently, Brozovic is ready to move to Barcelona.

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