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Living the dream
Ibrahima Konate is still coming to terms with the fact he will play in the Champions League final on Saturday.
The Liverpool defender, who has already savoured Carabao Cup and FA Cup success this term, will tackle Real Madrid in hometown Paris.
And he will have to pinch himself when he walks out at the Stade de France. Konate, 23, said: “It’s unimaginable.
“If you’d asked me what I wanted, I don’t think I could’ve dreamt of anything better.
“That said, we know that we’ll be playing against a very good Real Madrid team, so we’ll need to prepare well.
“Certainly, when you talk about the Champions League [final] being in my city, I’m honestly speechless.”
Gunner stay
Eddie Nketiah is reportedly set to sign a new contract at Arsenal — ending months of speculation about his future.
The striker’s current deal is due to expire at the end of next month and he was widely expected to seek pastures new this summer after rejecting numerous offers from the Gunners.
But more game time towards the end of the season appears to have convinced Nketiah he has a major part to play in MIkel Arteta’s first-team plans.
And having bagged five goals in his last seven Premier League games, the Londoner is now set to commit his future to Arsenal.
New balls please
LaLiga have unveiled a new match ball for next season.
The ORBITA, from sports brand PUMA, will be used throughout the 2022-23 campaign in the Spanish top flight.
It is inspired by the hypnotic effect of a kaleidoscope and reflects the healthy obsession football provokes in supporters.
Palace land new shirt sponsor
Crystal Palace have signed a new shirt sponsorship deal with online car marketplace cinch.
The multi-year contract covers both the men’s and women’s teams, as well as the club’s training wear.
Palace commercial director Barry Webber said: “This landmark partnership is yet another statement of progress at the club, both on and off the field.
“This is an incredibly exciting time for our partnership to begin as we enter our 10th successive season in the Premier League with a squad packed full of international talent.”
