Badosa withdraws from US Open as injury woes continue
Spaniard Paula Badosa has withdrawn from the U.S. Open as she recovers from a back injury, tournament organisers announced on Friday.
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Barcelona's goal machine adds Rashford firepower for LaLiga defence
MADRID :Barcelona are set to defend their LaLiga crown with even more attacking ammunition after adding England forward Marcus Rashford to a goalscoring juggernaut that netted an eye-watering 174 goals in 60 matches last season.
Simeone's Atletico empire under scrutiny after trophy drought
MADRID :Diego Simeone's once untouchable reign at Atletico Madrid faces its biggest crisis as the club great starts his 14th season amid mounting pressure after four trophy-less campaigns and a growing disconnect between his measured ambitions and the board's aims.
Ter Stegen defends surgery timeline as Barcelona face player registration woes
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen hit back at suggestions he is to blame for the club's inability to register new players, insisting on Friday that his back surgery and recovery timeline were fully approved by the Spanish champions.
Villarreal sign Thomas Partey and condemn ‘violence in all its forms’
Villarreal have condemned “violence in all its forms” after signing former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey.
Lewandowski a doubt for Barca’s season opener after thigh issue
BARCELONA: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has suffered a hamstring injury and may miss the start of the La Liga season, the Catalan club announced on Friday. “The first team player Robert Lewandowski has a hamstring problem in his left thigh,” Barcelona said in a statement, without specifying how long the Polish striker would be out of action. The 36-year-old is “unavailable” for Sunday’s friendly match against Como, which casts doubt on his presence in the matchday squad for Barcelona’s La Liga opener against Mallorca on August 16. Lewandowski netted 42 times in 52 appearances in all competitions for the Catalan club last season as Hansi Flick’s side won the Spanish league, cup and super cup.
U.S. Women's Team Knocked Off No. 1 Spot By Spain In FIFA's Latest Rankings
The U.S. was knocked off the top spot in FIFA's latest women's rankings by world champion Spain.
Ballon d'Or Nominees: Ousmane Dembélé, Chloe Kelly Among Top Players
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé and England forward Chloe Kelly are among the contenders to win the men's and women's Ballon d'Or award.