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World Cup deal turned into employment: Touré to work with Lijnders and Guardiola
Kolo Touré remains connected to Manchester City. The Ivorian, who played for the club between 2009 and 2013, will start the new season as assistant coach to manager Pep Guardiola. Earlier, Pepijn Lijnders had already been brought in for the same role.
Arsenal opens their wallet for Gyökeres and secures their desired striker
Arsenal are set to strengthen their squad with Viktor Gyökeres. The 27-year-old striker is making the move from Sporting Portugal to the Premier League. According to several leading international media outlets, the two clubs have reached an agreement in principle.
Bologna director explains the high-profile transfer of Beukema to Napoli
Bologna actually didn’t want to let Sam Beukema go this summer, but after the defender repeatedly requested to be sold to Napoli, the club eventually decided to cooperate. Club director Claudio Fenucci said this on Monday during the presentation of Ciro Immobile.
Frimpong and Kerkez make their debuts, Gakpo scores: Liverpool wins emotional friendly match
On Sunday, Liverpool began their preparations for the new season with a friendly win away against Preston North End. In the first (unofficial) match since the passing of player Diogo Jota, the game ended in a 1-3 victory.
FIFA innovations prove their worth at the Club World Cup: 'That was one hundred percent successful'
The Club World Cup has been a great success in terms of refereeing innovation, according to Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee. For the first time, referees wore bodycams, a new eight-second rule for goalkeepers was introduced, and an advanced version of the semi-automated offside technology was applied.
Frustration gives way to pride at PSG after 'best season in club history'
The defeat against Chelsea (3-0) in the Club World Cup final does little to diminish Paris Saint-Germain's sublime season, but the way coach Luis Enrique's team expressed their frustration is a slight blemish on an otherwise historic year of success.
Chelsea defender promotes: 'Club World Cup will be bigger than the Champions League'
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill believes that winning the Club World Cup with Chelsea was a statement to the outside world and could serve as a springboard towards success in the Premier League and Champions League. However, the Englishman views the Club World Cup as something bigger than the Champions League.
Manchester City signs record-breaking sponsorship deal worth over one billion euros
Manchester City has extended its partnership with Puma. The kit sponsor has been secured for at least ten years. Reportedly, the deal is worth more than one billion euros.
Liverpool reject massive Bayern bid for Luis Díaz
According to foreign media, Liverpool’s management has firmly rejected a high offer from Bayern Munich for Luis Díaz. The bid was reportedly around 67.5 million euros, which apparently falls well short of the club’s asking price.
Move to Eindhoven complete: Kovar leaves Bayer
Matej Kovar rose to become the Czech national goalkeeper at Leverkusen, but not the number one at Bayer 04. Now the 25-year-old is moving on loan with an obligation to buy to PSV Eindhoven, where he aims to become the first-choice keeper.