Liverpool sign Japan midfielder Endo from Stuttgart
Liverpool have signed Japanese midfielder Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Friday.
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Salma Paralluelo, 19, emerges as star in Spain's run to Women's World Cup final
Salma Paralluelo could have been preparing for next year's Olympics if she'd decided to stick with track and not make the switch to soccer.
Ireland coach Farrell defends son Owen after disciplinary 'circus'
Ireland manager Andy Farrell described the current disciplinary process involving his son Owen, the England flyhalf, as a "disgusting circus" on Thursday.
Wataru Endo Set For 'Dream' Move To Liverpool, Stuttgart Confirm
Stuttgart's Japan midfielder Wataru Endo is completing a "dream" move to Liverpool, the Bundesliga club revealed on Thursday. Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness said that the defensive midfielder "had been cleared by the club for (contract) talks". "He flew to England for a medical check and wasn't in training today. At the age of 30 he now has the opportunity to join Liverpool in the Premier League. It's a dream of his," Hoeness added.
The Hearts scouting mission from inside Rosenborg dressing room as 3 players given danger man status
It's do-or-die for Hearts in the Europa Conference League as they prepare to do battle with Rosenborg at Tynecastle, but the Norwegians have come prepared.
Italy's Capuozzo returns for World Cup warm-up clash with Romania
Italy full-back Ange Capuozzo has been named in the team for their World Cup warm-up game with Romania on Saturday after a six month injury layoff.
'How To Win Graciously': Sportsmanship Melts Hearts At World Cup
Unless there is an uncharacteristic outbreak of hostility and flurry of red cards in Sunday's final, opposing players consoling each other after games will be among the enduring images of the Women's World Cup. England, who face Spain in the final in Sydney, have been notably quick to approach their emotional opponents after the final whistle to offer a heartwarming hug and words of sympathy. The European champions dealt out some rough treatment to Australia's skipper Sam Kerr in defeating the co-hosts 3-1 in their semi-final on Wednesday in front of 75,000 in Sydney.
Coach Spoelstra excited to merge USA Basketball with Filipino roots
ABU DHABI: Erik Spoelstra, the assistant head coach of the men’s USA Basketball national team, has expressed his excitement about the USA Basketball Showcase, part of International Basketball Week and tipping off on Thursday at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena.