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Inaugural Marta Award goes to, who else, Marta
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Tuesday, 17 December 2024 14:20
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMarta won the inaugural FIFA award for the best goal in women's soccer -- named after the Brazil great herself.The 38-year-old was given the Marta Award at The Best FIFA Football Awards on Tuesday for her goal for Brazil in an international friendly against Jamaica in June.Prior to this year, the FIFA Puskas Award covered all of soccer…
Rashford ready for 'challenge' away from Man Utd
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Tuesday, 17 December 2024 14:20
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMarcus Rashford has hinted at a move away from Manchester United by saying he is "ready for a new challenge" after admitting it was "disheartening" to be dropped from manager Ruben Amorim's squad for Sunday's derby win against Manchester City.Rashford, 27, and winger Alejandro Garnacho were left out of the squad for the 2-1 victory at the Etihad.…
How set piece specialists are thriving in the Premier League
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Tuesday, 17 December 2024 10:08
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAndré Onana, the Manchester United goalkeeper, was preparing to defend against a free kick in a Premier League game last December when he realized someone was behind him. It was Leon Bailey, the Aston Villa winger. Onana regarded Bailey with confusion. How could Bailey be standing there, between him and the goal, during a free kick?Then Bailey began…
Source: Man Utd, Amad in advanced contract talks
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Tuesday, 17 December 2024 06:16
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsManchester United are in advanced negotiations to renew Amad Diallo's contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.The young Ivory Coast winger's contract expires on June 30, 2025 but United have an option to extend it for a further season. However, the two sides have been in talks for weeks to try to reach a long-term deal and the source…
Mendes: Yamal wants Barça contract through 2030
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Tuesday, 17 December 2024 06:16
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAgent Jorge Mendes has said Lamine Yamal will sign a new contract with Barcelona as the forward targets winning the World Cup and the Champions League over the Ballon d'Or.The 17-year-old's current deal with Barça expires in 2026 but sources explained to ESPN when he signed those terms there was a rough agreement for him to eventually extend…
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