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Salah says "had to do it" after coolest of penalties in World Cup win
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (360+ words) ARLINGTON, July 4 "A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 yesterday. The former Liverpool superstar and Egypt captain stepped up…...
Egypt sweat on Salah's fitness ahead of World Cup clash with Australia
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (330+ words) ARLINGTON, July 3 " Egypt coach Hossam Hassan cast doubt on whether talisman Mohamed Salah will start their World Cup last-32 showdown with Australia tomorrow'in Texas following a hamstring problem. Salah took part in training with the rest of the squad in…...
PSG plot swoop for Ivory Coast sensation Diomande as Ramos heads for AC Milan
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (297+ words) PARIS, June 29 " Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande, a source close to the dossier told AFP. The 19-year-old has told the German club he wants to join the French…...
World Cup star Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn son
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (250+ words) KANSAS CITY, June 28 " Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for "privacy and space" following the announcement by his partner Noa van der Bij that they had lost their unborn son. Van der Bij posted a picture on Instagram of the…...
Real Madrid seal "51. 8m deal for Cucurella in six'year move from Chelsea, their first transfer since Mourinho's return
2+ week, 4+ day ago (341+ words) Malay Mail MADRID, June 15 " Real Madrid signed Spanish left back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on a six-year contract today, marking the La Liga club's first acquisition since Jose Mourinho was reappointed as manager. The clubs did not disclose financial terms,…...
Japan captain Wataru Endo ruled out of World Cup, retires from international football
3+ week, 1+ day ago (485+ words) NASHVILLE, June 12 " Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement yesterday'three days before his team's opener against the Netherlands. The Liverpool midfielder pulled out of the tournament after failing to…...
Japan captain Wataru Endo in race to be fit for World Cup opener against Netherlands
3+ week, 3+ day ago (296+ words) NASHVILLE, June 9 " Japan captain Wataru Endo is in a race to be fit for their World Cup opener against the Netherlands on Sunday, leaving coach Hajime Moriyasu "praying" he makes it. The Liverpool midfielder is struggling with a foot injury…...
James Milner retires at 40 after record 658 Premier League appearances
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (326+ words) LONDON, June 2 " Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after 24 seasons in the Premier League. The Brighton player began his career at boyhood club Leeds and went on to win three Premier…...
Konate to leave Liverpool on free transfer after failing to agree new deal
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (331+ words) LIVERPOOL, June 1 " Ibrahima Konate's five-year stay at Liverpool will end when his contract expires next month after failing to agree a new deal, the club confirmed yesterday." The France international said last month he was confident of agreeing terms with…...
Small dream: Bernardo Silva refuses to give up on Premier League after Citys FA Cup triumph
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (32+ words) LONDON, May 17 " Bernardo Silva said Manchester City still had a "small dream" of winning the Premier League after beating Chelsea 1-0 in Saturday's FA Cup final to seal a. .....