Manchester United braced for £80m windfall as deal for Casemiro understudy eyed
Manchester United have identified Sofyan Amrabat as a player of interest throughout the summer.
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England star Lauren James gets red card for violent conduct after egregious act vs Nigeria
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Wiegman relieved as England survive "intense" last-16 clash
BRISBANE : England survived the loss of Lauren James to a red card, 120 minutes of pressure from Nigeria, and a penalty shootout in their last 16 victory on Monday, in a game coach Sarina Wiegman said was one of the most "intense" she had experienced.
FIFA Women's World Cup Matildas star Steph Catley displaying 'clutch gene' - ESPN
As the world became enraptured with the 'will she play or won't she play' saga surrounding Sam Kerr's troublesome calf, Steph Catley went about her business for Australia. Without much fanfare, and with even less fuss, the 29-year-old defender stepped up to don the armband and lead the Matildas into the knockout stages of the FIFA Women's World Cup. When the side needed her, she was there.
Man Utd sign Danish striker Hojlund from Atalanta
LONDON: Manchester United sealed their swoop for Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta for a reported fee of £64 million ($82 million) on Saturday. Hojlund agreed a five-year contract with the option of a further season as United manager Erik ten Hag finally got his wish to bring in a striker ahead of the new Premier League campaign. The 20-year-old could cost United a further £8 million if add-on clauses in his contract are met.
Women's World Cup attendance record exceeded in last 16
SYDNEY : The ninth Women's World Cup became the best attended on Sunday, when 27,706 fans packed into Melbourne Rectangular Stadium for Sweden's penalty shootout win over the United States in the last 16 to take the tournament total to 1,367,037.
Dutch ease past South Africa to set up Spain quarter-final clash
South Africa’s defender #14 Tiisetso Makhubela (L) and Netherlands’ forward #11 Lieke Martens fight for the ball during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup round of 16 football match between Netherlands and South Africa at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney on August 6, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
'SA can be very proud of this team,' says Banyana boss Ellis as historic World Cup chapter closes
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says South Africa will be beaming with pride at the national team despite their heartbreaking FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 defeat to the Netherlands on Sunday.