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Liverpool started their pre-season campaign with a pair of 1-1 draws in mini-games against Wacker Innsbruck and Stuttgart in Salzburg. The Reds are currently based in Austria for a training camp and the intensified preparations with two friendly matches in 30 minutes. The XIs for the games were a mixture of youthful experience. Debut ?? #YNWA pic.twitter.com/aaa81FfVw3- Ibrahima Konate (@IbrahimaKonate_) July 20, 2021Trent Alexander-Arnold continued his recovery from the injury that excludes him from Euro 2020, while the…

Arsenal have canceled their pre-season tour to the United States after a number of positive Covid-19 cases at the club.In the USA, the Gunners planned to compete in the Florida Cup, together with Inter, Everton and Colombian Millonarios FC. ? EXCL: Arsenal pre-season tour to the US was canceled due to # COVID19 fall in #AFC camp. Small number of positives in traveling party, all asymptomatic. Club working on alternative plans when virus increases devastation ahead of new PL season @TheAthleticUK https://t.co/vUi7ElyuYZ-…

Everton have confirmed both Andros Townsend and Asmir Begovic, who will be the first arrivals in the Rafa Benitez era. Townsend joins after his Crystal Palace contract expired at the end of last season. During the previous promotion, he played in all but the Eagles' Premier League matches, but did only once. Townsend said after the move was confirmed on Tuesday to Townsend to Everton TV: "I think everyone knows what Everton is. It is a massive football club, it is very ambitious, a club that has tried to get back to where…

Striker Rubio Rubin has signed a multi-year contract extension with Major League Soccer team Real Salt Lake, which will keep him at the club until 2024 with a club option for the 2025 season. The club rewarded the player after a phenomenal first season and scored four goals and two assists in twelve games. Rubio started his professional career in 2014 with the Eredivisie team FC Utrecht, where he scored four goals in 43 matches with the senior team. He bounced around Europe and played for Silkeborg IF in Denmark and Stabæk…

After eight years, it finally seems that Erik Lamela's ballad at Tottenham Hotspur is coming to an end. It has not always been good - in fact, it rarely needs to be honest - but Lamela has never failed to keep things interesting in north London. Whether it's a bit of magic in the field, some satisfying sh * thousandery or some silky skills, the Argentine should say goodbye to most Spurs fans when he flies to Sevilla. Here are eight of the most memorable moments from his time at Tottenham ...Erik Lamela has played in many…

Bayern Munich want to secure the loan signing of Barcelona right-back Sergi Roberto.Die Roten are keen to strengthen their options on the back this summer and after welcoming left-back Omar Richards to the club, they now want to bring in a new right-back.Sergi Roberto may have played his last game for Barcelona / Alex Caparros / Getty ImagesBayern have drawn up a shortlist including Sergino Dest and Chelsea's Emerson, but Goal reports that Roberto has emerged as his main target after the club contacted Barça with a view to a…

Chelsea star Lewis Bate is approaching a move to Leeds after rejecting the Blues' latest contract offer.The 18-year-old is widely regarded as one of the most promising youngsters at Chelsea Academy, although the club recently received a hammer blow when he rejected their offer of a new deal.Bate's clear talent has seen him overseen by a number of Premier League clubs recently, with both Liverpool and Southampton keen to secure their services.Leeds have also developed an interest in the teenager, and it seems that Marcelo…

Major League Soccer side Atlanta United announced Rob Valentino as interim manager after leaving Gabriel Heinze on Monday. After only 13 games, the Argentine manager left Atlanta behind with two league wins and a very public dispute with star striker Josef Martinez.The club promoted former assistant coach Rob Valentino to take over when the search for a new coach begins. Despite the sudden shift to the spotlight, Valentino is no stranger to high-pressure situations. He now has a day before he was on the side as Atlanta…

Brentford has become one of the clubs that is annoyingly good when it comes to transfer deals.Just 12 years ago, they found themselves moving from the fourth tier, to now proudly calling themselves a Premier League outfit.Frank Onyeka in action against Ajax / ANP Sport / Getty ImagesOf course, there have been several factors behind the bees' growth, although their fantastic work in the transfer market has undoubtedly been the catalyst for their success.The club recently announced the arrival of midfielder Frank Onyeka -…

Liga MX has revealed its list ahead of the All-Star match 2021 against Major League Soccer on August 25 at the Banc of California Stadium. LIGA BBVA MX All-Star Team consists of 25 players, with one more not yet announced by President Mikel Arriola for a total of 26. The first 14 players were selected based on the Balon de Oro award, where athletes were winners or nominated in the categories of best goalkeeper, fullback, defender, defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder, rookie and forward. Cruz Azul head coach and leader…