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17Jul

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Mexico beats Panama 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup final as Giménez scores 88th-minute goal

Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico lifts the CONCACAF Gold Cup Trophy after defeating Panama 1-0 during the Concacaf Gold Cup final match between Mexico and Panama at SoFi Stadium on July 16, 2023 in Inglewood, California.Eight months and two coaches after Mexico crashed out of an embarrassing World Cup, most of the same players triumphantly raised the CONCACAF Gold Cup amid confetti and raucous cheers Sunday night. El Tri has reversed its fortunes with stunning speed, and its winning goal at SoFi Stadium came on an end-to-end play that was every bit as dramatic. Late substitute Santiago Giménez scored after an electrifying sprint in the 88th minute, and Mexico won the Gold Cup for the record ninth time with a 1-0 victory over Panama. After Edson Álvarez slid to block Iván Anderson’s cross in...

14Jul

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Former Man City footballer Benjamin Mendy cleared of sex attacks on two women

Former Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy gestures as he leaves Chester Crown Court after being found not guilty on July 14, 2023 in Chester, England. Ex-Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of sexually attacking two women. The 28-year-old stood trial at Chester Crown Court where he claimed the two incidents were both consensual encounters. The French international, who was under contract to Manchester City until July 1, has been cleared of the attempted rape of woman A, aged 29 at the time, at his £4 million mansion in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, in October 2018. He has also been cleared of raping woman B, aged 24 at the time, at his home two years later. Mendy is alleged to have told the second woman “it’s fine, I’ve had sex with 10,000 w...

14Jul

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Pulisic: I had limited playing time at Chelsea

Christian Pulisic of AC Milan during AC Milan training session at Milanello on July 13, 2023 in Cairate, Italy.Christian Pulisic was frustrated at Chelsea for lack of playing time, the USA forward told a news conference after he completed his £20m move from Chelsea to Italian club AC Milan. “It was a difficult last few season with Chelsea. For whatever reason I wasn’t getting the opportunities I wanted,” he told a news conference for his unveiling. The USA captain who scored 26 goals in 145 games for the blues, signed a four-year deal with AC Milan, with the option of a further year. “For me it’s a brilliant opportunity to step away, get a fresh start and play for a big team like this.” Pulisic’s move to Italy continues the mass exodus at the club that has already seen more than seve...

13Jul

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Al Nassr handed signings ban over Leicester debt

Ahmed Musa of Fatih Karagumruk SK during the Turkish Super Lig match between Fatih Karagumruk SK and Alanyaspor at Ataturk Olimpiyat stadium on August 7, 2022 in Istanbul, Turkey. Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr have been banned from signing players until they pay money owed to Leicester City for Ahmed Musa, Fifa has ruled.Leicester, who sold the Nigeria winger in 2018, have lodged a claim for an outstanding £390,000 payment. Al Nassr made headlines by signing Cristiano Ronaldo last year. “The relevant bans will be lifted immediately upon the settlement of the debts being confirmed by the creditors concerned,” Fifa said. Al Nassr added Croatia star Marcelo Brozovic to their squad this summer, and have been linked with a big-money move for Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech.

13Jul

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Joao Felix, unwanted by Atletico and Chelsea, faces anxious career limbo

Portugal international Joao Felix, brother of Hugo Félix, before the UEFA European Under-19 Championship Finals 2022/23 group A match between Poland and Portugal at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on July 3, 2023 in Paola, Malta.First they took away his favourite jersey. Then he angrily cast off his training bib. The rupture of the relationship between Joao Felix and Atletico Madrid – the club who not so long ago made him the costliest player in their history – is being vividly enacted through garments and gestures. Soon enough, there will be frosty words. The Portuguese playmaker arrived at pre-season training with Atletico this week making clear his intention to be somewhere else as soon as possible. It will not be West London, where he spent most of 2023 on loan at Chelsea, part of a fle...

12Jul

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Lionel Messi excited for fresh challenge at Inter Miami

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina reacts during the international friendly match between Argentina and Australia at Workers Stadium on June 15, 2023 in Beijing, China.Lionel Messi has expressed his enthusiasm for the new challenge that awaits him at Inter Miami and has no regrets about his decision to join the club. The 36-year-old football superstar arrived in the United States on Tuesday, in preparation for his official presentation as an Inter Miami player, which is scheduled to take place at a special event on Sunday. In an interview with Argentinian TV, Messi shared his contentment, saying, “I’m happy with the decision we made. I’m ready and eager to face this new challenge.” He emphasized that his mindset and dedication to the game will remain unaltered, and he will cont...

8Jul

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Inter Miami announce July 16 ‘The Unveil,’ as Lionel Messi’s arrival draws near

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina reacts during the international friendly match between Argentina and Australia at Workers Stadium on June 15, 2023 in Beijing, China.Lionel Messi’s next club, Inter Miami, announced Friday it will hold a presentation event, called ‘The Unveil’, on July 16 at its home stadium. Argentine seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi said last month that he was moving to the Major League Soccer club after allowing his contract at Paris Saint-Germain to run out. “The major unveiling event will include exciting entertainment, speeches on the pitch and more,” the club said in a press release, which did not mention Messi by name. Messi, who won the World Cup with Argentina in December, is expected to be joined at Miami by his former Barcelona teammate and ex-Spain intern...

7Jul

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USMNT striker Pepi completes transfer to PSV

Ricardo Pepi of FC Groningen looks on while suffering a blood nose during the Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and N.E.C. Nijmegen at the Euroborg on April 25, 2023 in Groningen, Netherlands The match is a continuation of the match abandoned on April 22nd when a fan threw a beer cup and hit an assistant referee.Ricardo Pepi is making his stay in the Netherlands permanent. After impressing on loan with Groningen last season, the U.S. national team striker has completed a transfer to PSV from German outfit Augsburg. Pepi will wear the No. 14 at PSV and has signed a five-year contract. ESPN reported last month that the Dutch club will pay $9.8 million for the striker. “I am incredibly happy and excited to be here,” Pepi told PSV’s website. “I believe this is the right step for my career....

4Jul

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Reece Burke commits to long-term stay at Luton Town

Reece Burke of Luton Town is challenged by Viktor Gyokeres of Coventry City during the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final between Coventry City and Luton Town at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2023 in London, England. Luton Town defender Reece Burke has signed a contract extension, committing his long-term future to the club. The 26-year-old joined the Hatters in June 2021 from Hull City, where he played a role in securing promotion to League One. Before moving to Hull City in 2018, Burke spent a significant part of his career at West Ham, signing for the Hammers at just nine years old and making 15 appearances for the team. Since his arrival at Kenilworth Road, Burke has played in 57 matches for Luton Town, scoring four goals, including a memorable one in the Emirates FA Cup fifth...

2Jul

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Cesc Fabregas Hangs up His Boots, Leaving a Legacy for the Ages

Cesc Fabregas of Como 1907 celebrates during the Como 1907 v AC Pisa - Serie B match during the Serie B match between Como 1907 and AC Pisa at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on January 21, 2023 in Como, Italy.on January 21, 2023 in Como, Italy. Cesc Fabregas, has chosen to draw the curtain on his illustrious footballing career at the age of 36. With countless trophies, mesmerizing assists, and unrivaled creativity in his repertoire, Fabregas leaves behind an indelible mark on the beautiful game. The 2010 World Cup winner made the announcement on Twitter, one year into a two-year contract he signed last summer with Italian second-division team Como. “It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots,” Fabregas said. A product of Barcelona’s famed La M...

30Jun

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Martino : Messi and Busquets Joining Inter Miami to Create a Trophy-Seeking Legacy

Gerardo Martino former coach of Mexico looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.In the sizzling world of football transfers, two giants of the game, Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets, have shocked the global football community by making their way to Inter Miami. While some skeptics argue that these legendary players may just be looking for a sunny holiday in South Florida. New Inter Miami manager Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino insisted Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets are joining the club to win trophies, and not for a holiday. “Sometimes in our world you associate United States and Miami with holidays. And it’s not that. They are coming to compete,” he told a press conference on T...

29Jun

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Antonio starts as Jamaica defeat Trinidad and Tobago

Michail Antonio #18 of Jamaica controls the ball against Shannon Gomez #14 of Trinidad & Tobago in the first half during the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup at Citypark on June 28, 2023 in St Louis, Missouri. Michail Antonio was in action for Jamaica on Wednesday night as the Reggae Boyz took a step towards qualification from the CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage. Having drawn with the United States of America in their tournament opener, Jamaica eased to a 4-1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in St Louis. Antonio started up front and assisted Damarai Gray’s goal which made it 3-0 with just 29 minutes played, unselfishly squaring for the Everton forward to tap home. Gray had earlier opened the scoring, before Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey added a second. While Trinidad and Tobago’s Andre Ramp...

29Jun

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Wolverhampton: South Korea Trip Nixed as Promoters ‘Fail to Deliver’

The official Wolverhampton Wanderers FC club badge on a home shirt on May 3, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. In a surprising turn of events, the much-anticipated pre-season trip of the Wolves, a prominent football club, to South Korea has been canceled. Club officials expressed disappointment with the promoters, citing their failure to meet required deliverables. The unexpected cancellation has left players and fans alike questioning what lies ahead for their upcoming season. “With great regret, Wolves can confirm that it has been forced to withdraw from its pre-season fixtures and tour to South Korea next month,” Wolverhampton said in a statement Wednesday. “The withdrawal from the scheduled matches, which were set to take place at the end of July, comes after numerous...

29Jun

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Inter Miami reunites Messi with former mentor Gerardo Martino

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona listens his Head coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino of FC Barcelona during the Copa del Rey round of 16 first leg match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Camp Nou on January 8, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain.In the wake of Lionel Messi’s star-studded arrival, Inter Miami CF has announced the hiring of Gerardo “Tata” Martino as their new head coach. This comes as a reunion for Messi, who has been under Martino’s leadership previously at both Barcelona and the Argentina national team. Inter Miami confirmed Martino’s appointment on Wednesday, a decision welcomed enthusiastically by Jorge Mas, Inter Miami managing owner. “Tata has coached at the highest levels and we believe that experience will be hugely beneficial to us as we aim to compete for titles here,” Mas st...

28Jun

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Late own goal lets Guadeloupe tie Canada

Thierry Ambrose #9 of Guadeloupe heads the ball during the first half of a 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup match against Canada at BMO Field on June 27, 2023 in Toronto, Canada.Thanks to a stoppage-time own goal, Guadeloupe – a French overseas territory without FIFA membership – stunned Canada 2-2 in their opening match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Tuesday night in Toronto.Guadeloupe’s Thierry Ambrose scored in the 23rd minute of the Group D match before the highly favored Canadians moved ahead 2-1 in the 70th.In the third minute of second-half stoppage time, Ambrose tried a low pass in the box and Canada’s Jacen Russel-Rowe, a forward with the Columbus Crew, accidentally kicked the ball into his own net while trying to block it. The Canadians faced a 1-0 deficit at halftime before Lucas Caval...

26Jun

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Inter Miami set date to unveil Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets as new arrivals

Farewell ceremony for Sergio Busquets after having played 722 games during the 15 seasons he has played for FC Barcelona, in Barcelona, on 31th May 2023.For the first time in almost 20 years, neither Lionel Messi nor Sergio Busquets will be playing for Barcelona next season, with both having agreed to sign for MLS side Inter Miami. Messi recently turned down the chance to return to the club he left two years ago in favour of the move stateside, while Busquets departed Barcelona at the end of the 2022-23 season in favour of a new challenge. ❗️El Inter Miami presentará a Messi y Busquets juntos➡️ El club americano planea que sea el 16 de julio y trabaja para que tenga un gran impacto mundial✒️ @gbsans pic.twitter.com/x6lcXgQtjq— Mundo Deportivo (@mundodeportivo) June 25, 2023 Busquets...

25Jun

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Neymar to be handed second fine over unlicensed construction project in Brazil

Neymar is seen in attendance during Game Four of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on June 09, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Environmental authorities in Brazil fined footballer Neymar a second time on Saturday after their orders to halt an unlicensed construction project at his mansion outside Rio de Janeiro were ignored, officials said. The Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain star was already facing a fine of at least 5 million reais ($1 million) after authorities said they had found “various environmental infractions” on Thursday at his luxury property in the resort town of Mangaratiba, where workers were building an artificial lake and beach. The authorities cordoned off the site and ordered a halt to all activity, but Brazilian media re...

19Jun

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Nigeria, Cape Verde and Mali qualify for TotalEnergies CAF AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire

A brace by in-form striker Victor Osimhen helped the Super Eagles to the important awa victory that helped the Super Eagles to win the match and secure their qualification for the tournament to be played in Cote d’Ivoire Nigeria dominated the early exchanges and in the 19th minute, Osimhen lobbed the ball past Sierra Leone goalkeeper Ibrahim Sessay, igniting jubilation among the Super Eagles contingent. Just three minutes later, Samuel Chukwueze came close to extending the lead, but his shot veered off target. With a well-executed assist from Ahmed Musa, Osimhen capitalized on the defense’s neglect and unleashed a magnificent left-footed strike, further cementing the Super Eagles’ advantage. Osimhen’s brace also propelled him to the top of the scorer rankings with seven goals, surpas...

19Jun

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Spain win Nations League final on penalties

Coach Luis de la Fuente of Spain, Kepa Arrizabalaga of Spain, Dani Carvajal of Spain, Robin Le Normand of Spain, Nacho of Spain, Martin Zubimendi of Spain, Mikel Merino of Spain, Alvaro Morata of Spain, Fabian Ruiz of Spain, Gavi of Spain, Marco Asensio of Spain, Sergio Canales of Spain, Ansu Fati of Spain, David Raya of Spain, Aymeric Laporte of Spain, Yeremy Pino of Spain, Rodri of Spain, Fran Garcia of Spain, Jordi Alba of Spain, Rodrigo of Spain, Joselu of Spain, Dani Olmo of Spain, Jesus Navas of Spain and Unai Simon of Spain celebrate their victory during the UEFA Nations League 2022/23 Final match between Croatia and Spain at the De Kuip on June 18, 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Croatia missed out on their first international trophy after losing on penalties to Spain in the ...

18Jun

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Italy third in Nations League after 3-2 win over Dutch

Federico Dimarco of Italy celebrates with team-mates after scoring the goal during the UEFA Nations League 2022/23 third-place match between Netherlands and Italy at FC Twente Stadium on June 18, 2023 in Enschede, Netherlands.Italy have claimed the consolation bronze medals at the Nations League finals, and added to a disappointing week for their Dutch hosts , as they edged the Dutch 3-2 in the third place play-off at the Twente Stadium. Federico Dimarco thrashed the ball home at the far post in the sixth minute and Davide Frattesi doubled the score from in front of goal in the 20th minute to give Italy a comfortable halftime lead in Sunday’s clash. But the Dutch launched a concerted second half comeback, making three attacking changes at the break and laying siege to Italy’s goal be...