Manchester United 'target Barcelona star' and more transfer rumours
Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move for Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen.
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Brighton recall Sarmiento from West Brom loan spell
Brighton & Hove Albion have recalled winger Jeremy Sarmiento from his loan spell at West Bromwich Albion.
Southampton assures Joe Aribo’s release for AFCON
HARRISON, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 02: Moises Caicedo #23 of Ecuador and Joe Aribo #10 of Nigeria challenge for the ball during the first half at Red Bull Arena on June 02, 2022 in Harrison, New Jersey. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Resurgent Fluminense, the former Rio aristocrats with Manchester connections
In 1998, both Fluminense and Manchester City experienced relegation to the third tier of domestic football for the first and only time. It’s considered the lowest point in the history of both clubs, even if both were promoted back to the second tier at the first attempt.
British millionaire kidnapped in Ecuador is rescued
A British millionaire who was kidnapped form his home in Ecuador last weekend has been rescued by police.
World Cup 2022: 1 Year On
The tournament began with a stunning opening ceremony at the Al Bayt Stadium, setting the stage for a competition that will live long in the memories of football fans worldwide. However, for hosts Qatar, a double from Ecuador's Enner Valencia spoiled the party in the opening match.
11 tonnes of Albanian mafia cocaine seized on Spanish coast
Eleven tonnes of cocaine imported by Albanian criminal organisations have been seized in Spain in two operations, the Spanish police announced on Tuesday, highlighting the importance of Balkan mafias in drug trafficking.
Lionel Messi, Argentina To Face Old Foe Chile In Copa America
Lionel Messi and Argentina will get the chance to avenge their defeats to Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals after being grouped with their old rivals in the draw for next year's tournament on Thursday. Reigning Copa America champions Argentina will defend their title in the United States next summer in an expanded 16-team tournament which features 10 South American teams and six qualifiers from the CONCACAF region. Argentina, winners of last year's World Cup, will kick off the tournament on June 20 in Atlanta against either Canada or Trinidad & Tobago, who meet in a playoff next year to determine one of two remaining CONCACAF slots.