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[ad_1] July 23 – Four-time Olympic women’s champions, the United States have put their disastrous World Cup campaign behind them and are ready to go again, says captain Lindsey Horan. The Americans settled for bronze at the COVID-delayed Tokyo Games three years ago and captured their last gold in 2012. But after their worst showing at a Women’s World Cup – …

[ad_1] Valencia put two straight years of European heartbreak behind them by clinching their first Liga title in 31 years at the end of the 2001-02 season. After losing the 2000 and 2001 Champions League finals to Real Madrid and Bayern Munich respectively, Los Che stifled their way to the title under the pragmatism of new manager Rafa Benitez. Despite …

[ad_1] Juventus have reportedly refused to negotiate the transfer of Fabio Miretti with Como, prompting the newly-promoted club to inquire about another two Bianconeri midfielders. The 20-year-old is a youth product of the club. He represented all age classes before earning a promotion to the first team in the second half of the 2022/23 campaign. The Italian made an immediate …

[ad_1] July 22 – Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is looking for another buyer for the club after the Friedkin Group pulled out of a £400 million deal agreed in principle in June. The US investors, who also own Serie A club Roma, had entered a period of exclusivity with Moshiri, but are understood to have become concerned over the complications …

[ad_1] While efforts continue to be made to sign Nico Williams, FC Barcelona are simultaneously working on other deals as well, as they intend to strengthen their squad before the new season. Pau Victor of Girona was one such player who had been very much on the club’s agenda after spending the last season on loan with Barça Atletic. Agreement …

[ad_1] July 23 – The AFC’s Referees Committee has raised the entry age of its Referee Academy and lengthened the ‘retention’ period of graduates to two years to ensure ongoing monitoring and mentoring of its top officials. The committee, meeting virtually, said it was encouraged by the ‘consistent rise of Asian refereeing in the global context”, with AFC officials increasingly …

[ad_1] While Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi were heralded as the top breakout stars for Barcelona last season, a certain Fermin Lopez also enjoyed an excellent debut season with the Catalan heavyweights. The 21-year-old midfield prospect ended the campaign with a return of 11 goals and an assist from 42 games, showcasing his potential and quality. Based on his exploits …

[ad_1] Eddie Howe has offered a positive update on “massive player” Sandro Tonali as the midfielder nears the end of his 10-month ban which began all the way back in October last year. Speaking to BBC Newcastle, the boss revealed that he’s in a good place, looks fit and has added an extra edge to his game now we’re close …

[ad_1] The 1996-97 English Premier League title was won by Manchester United, holding off a trio of challengers in the form of Newcastle United, Arsenal and Liverpool, to collect the trophy with games to spare. Despite a shaky mid-season spell, United were deserved champions, ending on 75 points for their fourth league in the space of five years. CHANGES One …

[ad_1] Wojciech Szczesny is on his way out of Juventus, but his next career step remains shrouded in mystery. So what would be his most likely destination? The Bianconeri have recently signed Michele Di Gregorio from Monza and will hand him the starting gloves, while Mattia Perin will be his backup. Therefore, Szczesny now finds himself outside of Thiago Motta’s …