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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Konaté’s numbers that surpass Militao, Rüdiger, and Alaba
The Liverpool centre-back is on Real Madrid’s radar, especially after the club’s poor defensive display at the Club World Cup, particularly in the semi-final against PSG.
Arsenal ends up in Valencia in their search for defensive reinforcements
Arsenal were outpaced in the title race last season and are determined not to let that happen again. The Premier League runners-up are making strong moves in the transfer market and appear set to strengthen their squad with Cristhian Mosquera.