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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Memphis the main topic of conversation after Corinthians' defeat
Corinthians suffered a defeat on Sunday night as the Brazilian league resumed. After the lost match against Bragantino, the main focus was on the situation of Memphis Depay, who skipped a training session last week due to unpaid wages.