Today is February 22Saint Eleonor and Saint Eleonor according to the saints, and it is the day when Villarreal returns to the Champions League against Juventus.

In this daily live we will be summarizing the most important sports news of the day so you do not miss anything and you will be informed up to the minute.

Birthdays of the day in the world of sports.

The February 22 sportsmen and women celebrate their birthdays such as Pablo Fornals (soccer), Rajon Rondo (basketball), Enzo Pérez (soccer), Giorgos Printezis (basketball), Juninho Paulista (soccer), Claudia Pechstein (skating), Michael Chang (tennis), Kazuhiro Sasaki (baseball), Gigi Fernández (tennis), Pedro Jaro (soccer), Niki Lauda (motor racing) and Julius Erving (basketball).

12:44 Inter Milan are keeping a close eye on Gabriel Jesus.

Inter Milan are monitoring Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus. as a possible replacement for Lautaro Martinez according to Calciomercato.

Martinez, 24, has not scored in any of his last eight games for Inter, who are on a three-game winless streak following Sunday’s 2-0 home loss to Sassuolo. However, the Argentina international remains the subject of interest from Premier League and LaLiga clubs.

According to the Italian media outlet, Inter are preparing for his departure in the summer, and the Brazilian international Gabriel Jesus is one of the players they would consider for. make an offer.

12:23 Shelvey and Schar to renew with Newcastle.

Jonjo Shelvey and Fabian Schar are on the verge of signing new contracts with Newcastle, reported the Daily Telegraph .

Schar, 30, has returned to fame under Eddie Howe after playing in most Premier League games since the former Bournemouth manager took over.

Shelvey has made 18 appearances in all competitions this season and has scored two league goals.

12:06 James: “I want to get out of here.”

James Rodriguez is currently playing in Qatar for Al-Rayyan, where he has only been for a few months. But he no longer wants to stay there and wants to return to a more competitive soccer.

“I would like to go somewhere else. Going back to Europe is an option. I think I have the conditions, I’m getting into a rhythm here, but we’ll have to see what happens,” said the Colombian on his Twitch channel.

Another possibility would be to go to the MLS, as he assured that it is another of the great desires in his career.

11:47 Levante close the signing of Marcelo Saracchi

Felipe Miñambres already has his first signing as Levante’s sporting director: Marcelo Saracchi. Uruguayan defender arrives free and takes the free agent that the granota team has on its roster.

Saracchi signs until June 2024, with an option to extend his contract for three more seasons.

11:28 Russian Karasev to referee Napoli-Barcelona.

UEFA has announced the referees who will preside over the second leg of the second round of the Europa League; the Russian Karasev will be in charge of the Naples-BarcelonaEnglish Taylor from Real Sociedad-Leipzig, the Turk Meler from Betis-Zenit and the French Letexier from Dinamo Zagreb-Sevilla.

There will be three Spanish referees in these second leg matches: Carlos del Cerro Grande will referee Olympiacos-Atalanta (1-2) in the first leg. José María Sánchez will referee Braga-Sheriff (0-2 in the first leg). And Antonio Mateu Lahoz will referee Rangers-Dortmund (4-2).

11:09 Bayern join the bidding for Gravenberch.

According to ‘AD.nl’, Bayern Munich want Ryan Gravenberch. The 19-year-old midfielder also Is in the orbit of Real Madrid. The Ajax youngster is one of those most liked at the Santiago Bernabeu to carry out that renovation of the midfield.

However, Bayern Munich have got in the way, which may make his arrival difficult or, at least, for a lower amount than the initial one. Gravenberch is under contract until June 2023, but should he leave before the end of it, Ajax would not let him go for less than 40 million euros..

10:48 Low contract to be offered by Milan to Ibrahimovic.

Milan have decided to offer Zlatan Ibrahimovic a new contract.although the answer will not be forthcoming in the short term. In recent weeks, even before the January transfer window closed, the Rossoneri spoke with the player – who now earns 7 million euros– for a extension until June 30, 2023..

But the offer on the table is low: around 2.5 million.. The charismatic presence of Ibra is something more than what he gives on the pitch, by the rossoneri technicians, so much so that it would not be a question of minutes but of quality. Also because, despite everything, Ibra has also scored eight goals this season, just over half a game considering 15 games.

For Ibra the problem is not so much the economic contribution, but the physical one. Because the many stops, of various kinds, seem almost unmistakable signs. This is the reason for Ibra’s thoughts that will give an answer to Milan only in the last few weeks. The renewal will come only if the striker is physically well, if he is intact to be able to play another season at a good level.

10:34 Brozovic wants to leave Inter Milan.

Marcelo Brozovic looks set to leave Inter Milan in the summer. Talks have yet to reach an agreement on a new contract, with Jurgen Klopp monitoring the situation of a player he is said to be a “big fan” of. Come on, who Liverpool are awaiting developments.

10:23 De Gea sees himself staying at Manchester United

David de Gea says he can’t imagine playing for any club other than Manchester United. De Gea, 31, is under contract at Old Trafford until 2023, and United have the option to extend that contract for a further year.

The Spain international, who has been at United since 2011, said ahead of the Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid that. does not want to leave. “I like the fact that I was born in Madrid, but in the end, it’s just a city.” he said. “Now I feel like I’m from Manchester; I feel like anyone else here. Where you are loved and welcome is your home.”

“I’ve been here for many years and obviously in life, in the world of soccer, anything can happen but I honestly don’t see myself leaving Manchester United“.

“Of course, I’m going back home. [para esta eliminatoria], I’m going back to the club that gave me the opportunity to be who I am today.. But this is just another game. Everyone wants to play well, we want to win, it’s a Champions League match.

“Obviously, I wish Atlético the bestbut I don’t know if the fact that we’re playing against them is a good or a bad omen. Everyone is going to win there, especially me.”

10:12 Roma are interested in Sergiño Dest

According to Calicomercato, Roma wants to acquire the services of Sergiño Dest and that Barcelona are ready to let the United States international go in the summer, despite Xavi Hernandez praising the right-back’s “spectacularly good” performance against Valencia on Sunday.

Barca are said to value the 21-year-old in. 18 million euroshaving signed him for approximately €21 million from Ajax Amsterdam in 2020. Dest has made 16 league appearances so far this season, 14 of them starts in the previous part of the campaign under Ronald Koeman.

09:00 Brazil’s Botafogo want Edison Cavani (Manchester United)

Brazilian newspaper ‘O Globo’ reports that the Botafogo is interested in signing Edison Cavani35-year-old Uruguayan striker who is finishing his contract with Manchester United.

As published by ‘Lance’O Globo’ confirms that Botafogo’s owner has already had a first contact with the Uruguayan’s entourage to present his project and the club.

Another name that interested Botafogo was that of Everton Cebolinha (Benfica).

08:00 Pablo Carreño beats Oscar Otte and qualifies for the round of 16 of the Mexican Open.

The Spaniard Pablo Carreño defeated the German Oscar Otte 6-2, 6-4 and qualified for the round of 16 at the Mexican Tennis Open.

With a couple of early breaks of serve in both sets, 70 percent effectiveness in first serves and cold blood to save the three break points against, Carreño won in one hour and 16 minutes in the first day of the tournament, with ATP 500 category.

07:00 Rafa Nadal to play Denis Kudla, not Reilly Opelka in Acapulco

Rafael Nadal will reappear against the American Denis Kudla100 in the world, in the Mexican Tennis Openin Acapulco.

Nadal was to face the American Reilly Opelka18th in the ranking, but the player was fatigued after losing the final of the Delray Beach Open and was replaced by Kudla, a less demanding opponent for the Spaniard.

06:30 F.C. Barcelona look to Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) to reinforce their midfield.

‘Fichajes.net’ publishes that the F.C. Barcelona is set at Martín Zubimendi to reinforce his midfield.

Javier Parra Peña reports that the first name Barça had on the table was that of Marcel Brozovic (Inter Milan)but, given the difficulty of signing him, the club’s sporting management suggested the name of the 23-year-old midfielder from Real Sociedad.

Zubimendi finishes contract with Real Sociedad in 2025 and has a termination clause of 60 million euros.

06:00 “Manchester United face battle with Real Madrid to sign Pochettino.”

The ‘Daily Mail’ opens sports section highlighting information from ‘Sportsmail’ that “Manchester United face a battle with Real Madrid to sign Mauricio Pochettino”.

The British newspaper highlights that “the Argentine is expected to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this season” and that “doubts surround the future of current Bernabeu boss Carlo Ancelotti.”

05:00 Concern at Real Madrid and Barcelona over Haaland: Why is he injured so much?

The program ‘El Chiringuito’ on Mega which presents Josep Pedrerol report that “Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are wondering why Erling Haaland, the highly-rated Borussia Dortmund striker for whom the European giants are bidding, is injured so much”.

“There is concern from both clubs,” notes Josep Pedrerol.

Óscar Pereiro, Tour de France winner and commentator for ‘El Chiringuito’, stated that “I’m surprised that Haaland has been injured so much being so young. It seems like too many to me.