Auger-Aliassime bumps slump to beat qualifier at Barcelona Open
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Manchester United cruised into the final of the Carabao Cup after completing a 5-0 aggregate victory over Nottingham Forest with a 2-0 victory in Wednesday’s semifinal second leg at Old Trafford. Substitute Anthony Martial and midfielder Fred scored quick-fire second-half goals to…
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While Canada may be diving into the deep end versus No. 2 Belgium on Wednesday at the World Cup, the team belief appears strong on the eve of its plunge. “We don’t hope no more,…
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France midfielder Paul Pogba will miss the World Cup in Qatar after failing to recover from knee surgery, his agent said on Monday. Pogba underwent an operation in September, but his agent said that, after a medical review,…
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Manchester United have made contact with Juventus regarding signing midfielder Adrien Rabiot, sources told ESPN. United believe the Serie A side are willing to let Rabiot leave and sources told ESPN the France international would be keen to move to Old…
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Manchester United have made a breakthrough in their bid to sign Frenkie de Jong, with an initial fee now agreed with Barcelona, sources have told ESPN. United are set to pay €65 million up front for the midfielder,…
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Erik ten Hag has prioritized the signing of a central midfielder as the first step in his rebuilding programme as Manchester United manager, sources have told ESPN, with the club focusing on that position rather than engaging…
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An injury has kept Toronto FC’s Jonathan Osorio from joining Canada in Vancouver this week. The 29-year-old midfielder was forced to leave Toronto’s 3-2 victory over Chicago in the 13th minute Saturday. Coach Bob Bradley…
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Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona until the end of the season, the Premier League club revealed on Friday. The agreement, which is subject to the player completing a medical and…
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Aston Villa have appointed Steven Gerrard as the club’s new manager, the Premier League side revealed on Thursday. The former Liverpool and England midfielder takes over from Dean Smith, who was sacked on Nov. 7 following a run of five consecutive defeats in the…
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Manchester United have been informed Paul Pogba could be out for two months with a thigh injury ahead of performing their own assessments on the midfielder, sources have told ESPN. Pogba has withdrawn from the France squad after suffering a thigh…
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Canadian midfielder Jonathan Osorio isn’t interested in getting to the World Cup via the back door, as co-host in 2026. “I want to be part of a team that’s able to say that we qualified…
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Manchester United remain keen on West Ham United’s Declan Rice despite deciding against investing in a midfielder this summer, sources have told ESPN. Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward were aware of the clamour among supporters…
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Arsenal are closing in on a deal worth around €40 million for Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard, sources have told ESPN. Personal terms are yet to be finalized but no issues are expected and Arsenal are now confident of…
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Arsenal have revealed the signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht on a long-term contract. ESPN reported that Arsenal were close to agreeing a deal to sign the 21-year-old midfielder last month. Lokonga made his senior debut for Anderlecht…
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Bayern Munich teenager Jamal Musiala has decided to play for the Germany national team instead of England after a talk with head coach Joachim Low, he stated on Wednesday. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder became the youngest English scorer in the Champions League…
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Toronto FC midfielder Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty has been summoned by Canada, making the 16 year-old the youngest-ever call-up by the national men’s team. Marshall-Rutty turned 16 on June 16. The previous youngest men’s call-up was Alphonso…
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Toronto attacking midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo has been named Major League Soccer’s 2020 Most Valuable Player. Pozuelo had nine goals and 10 assists during the coronavirus-shortened regular campaign, even while the Reds played part of the…
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Liverpool have crushed off rival interest from Manchester United to seal a deal worth an initial £20 million for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara. Thiago, 29, whose deal with the Champions League winners was due to expire next summer, has agreed…
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The Portugal international midfielder has made a bright start to life at Old Trafford and now wants to follow in some illustrious footsteps. Bruno Fernandes is setting lofty goals at Manchester United, with the Portugal…
