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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.
Top transfer Beukema just a matter of time after agreement
Sam Beukema has secured his top transfer. The 26-year-old central defender is moving to Napoli. The Italian champions have reached an agreement with Bologna for a transfer fee of around thirty million euros. Only the final details still need to be settled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Immobile feels the pressure at Besiktas
Ciro Immobile has explained why he terminated his contract with Besiktas. The 35-year-old Italian striker scored nineteen goals but didn’t enjoy his time in Turkey. Immobile felt there wasn’t enough pressure in Istanbul.