Pepe out of Portugal World Cup qualifier due to COVID
Portugal defender Pepe will miss their World Cup playoff semi-final against Turkey on Thursday after testing positive for COVID-19, the Portuguese Football Federation said.
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Portugal defender Pepe will miss their World Cup playoff semi-final against Turkey on Thursday after testing positive for COVID-19, the Portuguese Football Federation said.
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Hull City are eyeing up a potential transfer move for Mali international midfielder Adama Traore, according to Turkish reporter Ertan Suzgun.
Cristiano Ronaldo y João Félix ya están concentrados desde este lunes en la Ciudad del Fútbol de Lisboa con el papel de líderes de una selección de Portugal que busca el billete que le permita jugar en noviembre el Mundial de Qatar. Pepe, positivo en COVID-19, quedó a última hora fuera de la lista de Portugal, que disputará su primer partido de la repesca el próximo jueves contra Turquía y tendrá a favor la afición de «las quinas», ya que la eliminatoria a partido único se disputará en el Estadio do Dragão de Oporto.
Hull City are interested in a summer move for Adama Traore, who currently plays as a central midfielder for Hatayspor. That name is already a popular one in English football but the Tigers are not looking to bring the former Wolves and now-Barcelona winger to the club.
Newcastle United’s successful January transfer window has proven to be their springboard for success that now gives the Magpies a nine-point cushion on the relegation zone.
England have called up Tyrick Mitchell, Kyle Walker-Peters, Sam Johnstone and Ollie Watkins to their squad for the upcoming friendlies against Ivory Coast and Switzerland. Gareth Southgate’s side will play Switzerland on Saturday and then Ivory Coast on Tuesday, with both games to be played at Wembley.