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Die Nationalelf carried their strong group stage form into the knockout round, defeating Austria 2-0 in the Euro 2022 quarterfinal. Germany, like England, had not conceded a goal in the group stage, but unlike the hosts, they maintained their record with an impressive performance in Brentford. Despite being heavy favourites, Austria had the first shot on goal when Julia Hickelsberger-Fuller was played in behind the German defence, but her low drive was saved by Merle Frohms. Credit: UEFA Shortly after, Alexandra Popp was played into the centre of the box by Germany, but her shot sailed over the bar almost immediately. Austria appeared to be…

Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest have announced on Thursday that they have signed former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard on a free transfer. The Englishman, a United academy graduate, ended his 22-year association with the club last month when his contract expired. Forest, who are keen to do well in the top tier this term after winning back the promotion to the Premier League, have come to terms with Lingard on a one-year deal worth close to 200,000 pounds per week. The 29-year-old, who left United last month as a free agent, underwent a medical on Wednesday night. Переглянути цей…

After speaking with Cristiano Ronaldo this week, acclaimed British journalist Piers Morgan is convinced the striker will leave Manchester United and believes he will join a ”surprising” club. Morgan claims to have spoken to Ronaldo in recent days and believes the Portuguese has “mentally left” Old Trafford. The Portuguese informed the club’s management earlier this month that he wanted to leave, but the Red Devils are adamant that he is not for sale. When asked about the situation, United’s new manager Erik ten Hag stated that he intends to work with Ronaldo throughout the 2022-23 season and that the five-time Ballon d’…

Mumbai City FC have announced the signing of former Kerala Blasters FC forward Jorge Pereyra Diaz for the upcoming season in the Indian Super League. The 31-year-old Argentine player refused to consider offers from former club Kerala Blasters, citing his desire to play elsewhere. However, the former Yellow Tuskers player will now face his former team in light blue. Diaz appeared 21 times during his one-year stay at KBFC, scoring eight goals. He is known for his off-the-ball movements and ability to support creativity in both the middle and final thirds. His partnership with former Jamshedpur star Greg Stewart is expected to energise Des Buckingham’s attacking…

FC Goa have completed the signing of winger Noah Sadaoui, the Indian Super League club announced on July 20. The Moroccan international has signed a two-year contract with the Gaurs and will represent them until the summer of 2024. https://twitter.com/FCGoaOfficial/status/1549352652701839360 “I’m pleased to begin the next phase of my career with FC Goa. The club are not new to me, we’ve been speaking to each other for nearly two years now, and I’ve used this time to follow them and their performances in the ISL, Durand Cup and so on,”the player told fcgoa.in after signing on the dotted line. “What…

Borussia Dortmund on Monday announced that striker Sebastien Haller had left their pre-season training camp in Switzerland due to a testicular tumour. The Ivory Coast international has joined the German club on July 6 from AFC Ajax as a replacement for Erling Haaland, who has joined Manchester City. https://twitter.com/BlackYellow/status/1549350864757858312 The 28-year-old felt ill on Monday morning, missing 3-1 friendly defeat to Valencia later that day, and a series of medical tests were performed for the proper diagnosis of the player’s illness. After the confirmation of the tumour, further tests in a specialised facility are scheduled for the coming days. Tumours can be…

With three months until the start of the 2022-23 Indian Super League, ATKMB are making moves in the transfer market. Their latest acquisition is Australian forward Dimitrios Petratos, the Mariners have confirmed via their official Twitter handle on July 18. https://twitter.com/Socceroos/status/1282999532800765954 Petratos is the third overseas signing of the summer after Brendan Hamill and Florentin Pogba. The 29-year-old has played for Australia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and also has the experience of playing extensively in Asia. “I am very excited to join the club, very excited to play in front of new fans and I am going to do…

Two men who jumped the barricade at the Singapore National Stadium following an exhibition football match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on July 15 are cooperating with police investigations. In response to inquiries, a police spokesman stated that on Friday night, they received a call for assistance at the National Stadium in Kallang. The crime of wilful trespass is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000. “Two men, aged 17 and 41, will be assisting in investigations for the offence of wilful trespass under Section 21(1) of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906,”he was quoted as…

Defending Indian Super League champions Hyderabad FC have announced the signing of 22-year-old central defender Alex Saji from Gokulam Kerala on a three-year contract. “Hyderabad FC is a team that gives a lot of opportunities to the young players in the country and I am very much excited to be a part of this club. It is a great platform for a player like me.””I am looking forward to playing under coach Manolo and learning more to improve my game. It will be an exciting season, my first in the ISL, and I can’t wait to get started,” Saji told…

The Blaugrana have finally reached an agreement with Bayern Munich to sign Robert Lewandowski for a reported 50 million euro fee, reports renowned journalist Gianluca di Marzio. The Poland international has remained one of Barcelona’s top targets ever since it was revealed that the prolific striker was considering leaving the German champions. Переглянути цей допис в Instagram Допис, поширений Bleacher Report Football (@brfootball) However, Bayern remained firm in their demands for the two-time FIFA The Best award winner, despite the fact that he still had a year left on his contract at the Allianz Arena, but a deal has now…