‘Insulting’ Greenwood one of three sent off for Getafe

3Jan

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‘Insulting’ Greenwood one of three sent off for Getafe

Mason Greenwood of Getafe CF reacts as he is sent off by referee Jorge Figueroa Vazquez during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and Rayo Vallecano at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on January 02, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Troubled England international Mason Greenwood has been accused of insulting a referee on his way to becoming one of three Getafe players sent off in a 2-0 La Liga loss to Rayo Vallecano.Referee Jorge Figueroa Vazquez said in his post-match report that Greenwood insulted him in the 50th minute with an expletive in English, something the player and his club denied."He doesn't speak Spanish very well, he told me he was saying something else," Getafe coach Jose Bordalas said."He was frustrated because the referee was not calling any fouls on him, but he ne...

3Jan

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‘Smart’ Brighton earn first clean sheet of season

Brighton's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi (L) shakes hands with Brighton's English midfielder #41 Jack Hinshelwood at the end of the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Brighton and Hove Albion at the London Stadium, in London, on January 2, 2024. Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi praised his side's "very smart game" after they kept their first Premier League clean sheet of the season at West Ham.It was the first time in 24 league matches Brighton have not conceded a goal, ending a club-record run.Brighton had more possession and better chances in a largely dour game to open 2024 for both sides at London Stadium.But they were unable to break through a West Ham defence which in contrast has now kept four consecutive clean sheets.De Zerbi said the f...

2Jan

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Reguilon returns to Spurs as Man Utd end loan deal

Manchester United's Sergio Reguilon during the pre-match warm-up ahead of the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at City Ground on December 30, 2023 in Nottingham, England. Manchester United have triggered a break clause in Sergio Reguilon's loan move, allowing the defender to return to Tottenham.Reguilon was signed by United in August following injuries to the club's left-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.The 27-year-old made 12 appearances, most recently as a late substitute at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.He started on seven occasions, most recently in the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth on 9 December.With Shaw and Malacia expected to return to action this month, United have opted to let Reguilon return to Premier League rivals Tottenham.Spu...

2Jan

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Stunning Sima strike helps Rangers beat Kilmarnock

Rangers' Ross McCausland (left) celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's first goal of the game during the cinch Premiership match at the Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Picture date: Tuesday January 2, 2024. Rangers manager Philippe Clement vowed to do "more business" after heading into the Scottish Premiership break with victory over Kilmarnock.Ross McCausland fired the hosts in front after Kyle Vassell was denied when clean through on the Rangers goal, and Abdallah Sima's stunning chest touch and volley added a quick second before the break.Danny Armstrong converted a VAR-awarded penalty following John Souttar's handball - the first Rangers have conceded in 75 league games - but Todd Cantwell restored the two-goal advantage.Rangers, beaten by Celtic on Saturday, are eigh...

2Jan

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Tomas Soucek signs new West Ham United contract until 2027

West Ham United's Tomas Soucek during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Crystal Palace at London Stadium on December 3, 2023 in London, England.West Ham United have announced that midfielder Tomas Soucek has extended his contract with the club until June 2027.The 28-year-old initially joining the Hammers on loan from Slavia Prague in January 2020 before making his move to the London Stadium permanent the following summer.Soucek has since established himself as a key cog in David Moyes's machine, scoring 30 goals in 182 appearances across all competitions.The Czech Republic international chipped in with three goals and six assists in 50 games last season and helped the Hammers win the Europa Conference League – the club's first European trophy for 58 years.Soucek, w...

1Jan

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TRANSFERS

PSG sign Beraldo from São Paulo in €20m deal

Lucas Beraldo of Sao Paulo looks on during Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A match between Santos and São Paulo at Vila Belmiro Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Santos, Brazil.Paris Saint-Germain have signed defender Lucas Beraldo from São Paulo, the French club announced on Monday.Beraldo, 20, was also linked with a move to Liverpool, but sources told ESPN that PSG agreed a €20 million ($22.1m) deal last week.The Brazil under-20 international will bolster head coach Luis Enrique's defensive options as PSG look to secure their third Ligue 1 title in a row.Beraldo has signed a five-year deal and will wear the No. 35 shirt for his new club."I'm really happy to be joining a club as ambitious as Paris Saint-Germain. This is an important step in my career and one that will help me to move forw...

1Jan

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Donny van de Beek leaves Man United

Donny van de Beek of Manchester United looks on during a training session at Carrington Training Ground on December 11, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has joined Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt on loan until the end of the season.The 26-year-old Netherlands international has made just six Premier League starts for United since moving from Ajax for a reported £35 million (€40 million) in 2020.His only top-flight appearance this term came as an 88th-minute substitute in a 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace at the end of September.United boss Erik ten Hag recently said countryman Van de Beek needed a move to revive his career.Frankfurt sports director Markus Krosche told his club’s website: “Donny van de Beek fits our game idea perfectly and is a...

1Jan

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Man City agree Echeverri deal – Monday’s gossip

Claudio Echeverri of River Plate controls the ball during a semifinal match of Copa de la Liga Profesional 2023 between River Plate and Rosario Central at Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium on December 09, 2023 in Cordoba, Argentina.Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign River Plate's Argentina Under-17 midfielder Claudio Echeverri on a six-year contract, with the 17-year-old set to remain with the South American club until December 2024. (Fabrizio Romano)Manchester United have decided against activating the option to extend Raphael Varane's contract by a further 12 months, meaning the 30-year-old France defender can hold talks with overseas clubs over a summer free transfer move from 1 January. (Mail)Leicester want to sign Liverpool winger Fabio Carvalho on loan after the 21-year-old ...