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Arezo: “Vivo del gol, pero lo más importante es ganar”

El Granada presentó a Matías Arezo como jugador rojiblanco. El delantero ya tuvo su bautismo futbolístico en el Bernabéu y fue titular ante la Real Sociedad, pero no ha sido cuando hasta este martes cuando se ha puesto de largo ante los medios. El uruguayo habló de su adaptación al equipo y se refirió a su gran virtud, el gol: “Mis cualidades son convertir, pero para mí lo más importante es ganar. Me entrego al equipo al máximo. Sumo desde donde me toque. Soy un nueve que vivo del gol y eso también me caracteriza”.

Barcelona confirm injury blow, Xavi facing defensive crisis ahead of crucial games

Barcelona are suddenly facing a defensive crisis ahead of their upcoming games against Napoli in the Europa League and Valencia in La Liga. Ronald Araujo was replaced midway through the Derbi Barceloni with a suspected injury to his left foot and was replaced by Eric Garcia.

Teen Alcaraz into round of 16 at Rio Open

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain has beaten countryman Jaume Munar 2-6 6-2 6-1, advancing to the round of 16 of the Rio Open clay court tournament.

Transfer rumours: Rudiger, Carlos, Pogba, Nkunku, Gonzalez, Icardi

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, 28, says the club will decide whether he stays or goes when his present deal ends in the summer. The Germany international has already received offers to join Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain. (Athletic — subscription)external-link

FIFA rule that the abandoned Brazil vs Argentina clash be replayed and four players receive two-match bans

The abandoned World Cup qualifying fixture between Brazil and Argentina will be replayed, FIFA has ruled. The fixture was called off soon after kick-off on 5 September 2021 after Brazilian health officials stormed the pitch and attempted to detain four British-based Argentina players.

Transfer rumours: Kounde, Rice, Tielemans, Broja, Leao, Sterling, Araujo

Chelsea have made signing Sevilla and France defender Jules Kounde, 23, a priority for the summer, with the Blues also interested in West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, 23, plus Monaco's 22-year-old France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. (Telegraph — subscription required)external-link

‘How many English players were playing?’ – Abel Ferreira has a dig at Chelsea after CWC final defeat

Palmeiras head coach Abel Ferreira had a dig at Chelsea for the lack of English players in their side following his team’s 2-1 defeat in the Club World Cup final. Kai Havertz 117th-minute penalty in extra time was enough to give Thomas Tuchel’s side a dramatic victory, after Romelu Lukaku’s opener was cancelled out by Cavalcante Veiga’s penalty.

Transfer rumours: Haaland, Azpilicueta, Cavani, Ten Hag, Rodgers, Firmino

Manchester City are in pole position to sign Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland — thanks to his father and former City player Alf Inge Haaland — when the Norway striker, 21, becomes available for £68m in the summer. (Football Insider)external-link

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Arezo: “Vivo del gol, pero lo más importante es ganar”

Barcelona confirm injury blow, Xavi facing defensive crisis ahead of crucial games

Teen Alcaraz into round of 16 at Rio Open

Transfer rumours: Rudiger, Carlos, Pogba, Nkunku, Gonzalez, Icardi

FIFA rule that the abandoned Brazil vs Argentina clash be replayed and four players receive two-match bans

Transfer rumours: Kounde, Rice, Tielemans, Broja, Leao, Sterling, Araujo

‘How many English players were playing?’ – Abel Ferreira has a dig at Chelsea after CWC final defeat

Transfer rumours: Haaland, Azpilicueta, Cavani, Ten Hag, Rodgers, Firmino