There are important qualifications. This was merely the Community Shield, a trophy whose winners have not gone on to claim the league title since 2018. The opposition were the reigning champions, and their pre-season schedule involved considerably less demanding travel. The picture in central midfield should also become clearer once Rodri completes his expected transfer […]
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A little more than a month after ending his professional tennis career, Roberto Bautista Agut has begun competing in another sport, swapping the court for the football field. The 38-year-old, who previously reached the Wimbledon semi-finals, joined Spanish seventh-division club CD Els Ibarsos and marked his pre-season debut by scoring twice in a 4-2 victory. […]
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The familiar signs came first: a broad grin, a roar of emotion, a raised fist and teammates rushing over to celebrate. Then 17-year-old Brian Madjo revealed the deeper meaning behind the moment. Having scored his first Aston Villa goal 45 minutes into a remarkable debut, he placed his hands behind his back before forcefully breaking […]
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Bruno Guimaraes delivered a composed display on his Arsenal debut as the north London side drew 1-1 with Como in a friendly at Emirates Stadium. The £75m arrival from Newcastle United was officially confirmed on Saturday before being presented to supporters ahead of Sunday’s friendly against Dortmund. Supporters came to Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening […]
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Carrick has confirmed that Marcus Rashford will return to the Manchester United squad for the team’s visit to the Republic of Ireland. Rashford, fellow England international Kobbie Mainoo and Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez are the last three United players to report back following the World Cup. Rashford had not been expected to come back after […]
Continue ReadingAndrey Santos impressed on his debut for Manchester United, but the side fell 1-0 to Wrexham in a pre-season friendly in Helsinki. Sam Smith grabbed the only goal with a straightforward finish six minutes before the interval, shortly after heading the ball against his own crossbar while defending a corner. United were without the players […]
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