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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…

The Red Devils have signed free agent Christian Eriksen to a three-year deal, the club confirmed on July 15. After returning to football following his collapse at the Euro 2020, the 30-year-old spent the second half of last season on a six-month contract with Brentford. https://twitter.com/ChrisEriksen8/status/1547949195197235201 “Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started. I have had the privilege of playing at Old Trafford many times but to do it in the red shirt of United will be an amazing feeling.“I have seen Erik’s work at Ajax and know the level of detail and preparation…

2020-21 Indian Super League champions Mumbai City have confirmed on Thursday they have reached an agreement with Kerala Blasters for the transfer of left-back Sanjeev Stalin. The 21-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Islanders until May 2026. “It’s a big step for me to join Mumbai City at this stage of my career, but it’s one that I am confident about. When the opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in India came knocking, I knew I had to grab it with both hands. I am looking forward to learning from my peers, seniors and coach Des Buckingham,”the…

Speaking to the club’s website during his unveiling, FC Goa signing Iker Guarrotxena has admitted he had multiple offers this summer, including one from his native Spain. The Gaurs have announced the signing of the winger-forward on a two-year contract ahead of the Indian Super League 2022-23 season on July 8. Переглянути цей допис в Instagram Допис, поширений FC Goa (@fcgoaofficial) “It’s an honour to be a part of FC Goa. The Club has only a few foreigner players and I’m proud to be among the chosen few. FC Goa showed confidence in me, and hence, I’ll try my best…

Mumbai City FC have agreement with Odisha FC on extending the loan of 24-year-old midfielder Vinit Rai by another year, the clubs confirmed on July 12. He will continue to represent the Islanders till the end of the upcoming Indian Super League season. 24-year-old midfielder Rai is officially an Odisha player, having joined the club way back in 2017. However, in January 2022, he was sent out on loan to Mumbai City. Переглянути цей допис в Instagram Допис, поширений Vinit (@rai_vinit08) Rai made 10 appearances for the Islanders over the course of the 2021-22 ISL season and was a fundamental part of…

A group of men in the western Indian state of Gujarat hired a field, set up cameras, and asked local labourers to dress up in team uniforms and play cricket, similar to the popular Indian Premier League. Credit: Facebook / YouthBarodianCo Achal Tyagi, the top police official in Mehsana district, said that the games were then streamed on YouTube to unsuspecting betting operations in Russia, who bet on match outcomes. “They had umpires with walkie-talkie sets to officiate as they have in IPL and international cricket matches. The set-up was good enough to trick unsuspecting people into believing it was…