England's Ollie Robinson is set for the Kiwi challenge. The medium-pacer said he knew how to dismiss New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson ahead of the first Test between the two teams on June 2 at Lord's.

Robinson is expected to walk out in the whites later this week after several impressive runs in county cricket. He remarked there were plans in place to send Kane Williamson back to the pavilion as early as possible.

Ahead of the series, Robinson said: "Swinging it away from him, setting him up, pulling him across the crease, and then using the crease with the nip backer to get him lbw looks like a solid option".

"That will be Plan A, but if he gets a few more we have got a few Plans Bs and Cs in the background," he added.

"I will use all my attributes - my height, my skill - and I hope it will stand me in good stead. I feel like if I get my chance I am ready. I don't feel too nervous at the moment. I feel I should take to it fairly well."

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Ollie Robinson has had a brilliant couple of seasons&nbsp;in his First-Class career with 195 wickets at an average of 17.29 since 2018. With a solid England bowling setup, a Test debut was consistently a test.

One quality Robinson is prestigious for is the homework he does on contradicting batting line-ups. He has shown the very application to that as he has in turning around his profession subsequent to being sacked by Yorkshire when he was 20 in 2014 due to off-pitch issues.

“I do feel like if I get my chance I am ready. I don’t feel too nervous at the moment and I feel like I should take to it fairly well," the England pacer said.&nbsp;

“Any game of cricket that I play, I always play at 110 percent. I call it ‘white line fever’ where I’m a changed character when I go on the field. It just gives me that little extra boost when I’m able to go at players and bowl at better players and go at them,"&nbsp;he added

Robinson isn't honored with the express speed of his injured Sussex teammate Jofra Archer however accepts he has the quality to prevail at Test level.

"I definitely feel like I've got different gears that I can step up to in Test cricket" - he signed off. 
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England's Ollie Robinson is set for the Kiwi challenge. The medium-pacer said he knew how to dismiss New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson ahead of the first Test between the two teams on June 2 at Lord's.

England's Ollie Robinson is set for the Kiwi challenge. The medium-pacer said he knew how to dismiss New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson ahead of the first Test between the two teams on June 2 at Lord's. Robinson is expected to walk out in the whites later this week after several impressive runs in county cricket. He remarked there were plans in place to send Kane Williamson back to the pavilion as early as possible. Ahead of the series, Robinson said: "Swinging it away from him, setting him up, pulling him across the crease, and then using the crease with the nip backer to get him lbw looks like a solid option". "That will be Plan A, but if he gets a few more we have got a few Plans Bs and Cs in the background," he added. "I will use all my attributes - my height, my skill - and I hope it will stand me in good stead. I feel like if I get my chance I am ready. I don't feel too nervous at the moment. I feel I should take to it fairly well." ALSO READ: Cricket: Aakash Chopra names 'X-factor' for Team India in the tour of England Ollie Robinson has had a brilliant couple of seasons in his First-Class career with 195 wickets at an average of 17.29 since 2018. With a solid England bowling setup, a Test debut was consistently a test. One quality Robinson is prestigious for is the homework he does on contradicting batting line-ups. He has shown the very application to that as he has in turning around his profession subsequent to being sacked by Yorkshire when he was 20 in 2014 due to off-pitch issues. “I do feel like if I get my chance I am ready. I don’t feel too nervous at the moment and I feel like I should take to it fairly well," the England pacer said. “Any game of cricket that I play, I always play at 110 percent. I call it ‘white line fever’ where I’m a changed character when I go on the field. It just gives me that little extra boost when I’m able to go at players and bowl at better players and go at them," he added Robinson isn't honored with the express speed of his injured Sussex teammate Jofra Archer however accepts he has the quality to prevail at Test level. "I definitely feel like I've got different gears that I can step up to in Test cricket" - he signed off.

Cricket: 'Swing it away from him": Ollie Robinson reveals plan to dismiss Kane Williamson

Stuart Broad says he is enjoying cricket like never before and is anticipating having a major impact in England's Test group post the Ashes tour Down Under, which completes in January one year from now.&nbsp;

The English seamer accentuated how there has been a difference in mentality for veteran entertainers like him across different sports.

Stuart Broad wrote in his column for the Daily Mail: "Two years ago, when I set myself some goals on a tour of New Zealand, such as maintaining pace as a bowler, I saw the upcoming Ashes as my Olympics - something I really wanted to peak for. Of course, I still want to peak for it in terms of fitness, bowling rhythm, and wickets. I just don't view it as the end goal as an Olympian might. Often they talk about their 'journey' when they pick up medals as if their job is complete, but I don't want this Ashes to be my final destination in international cricket"

Adding further, the quick bowler called attention to how there is more appreciation for veteran entertainers across different games.

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"I will be helped by what appears to be a recent change in attitude towards more experienced performers. There has been a greater appreciation of those performing at an older age across several sports, such as Jimmy Anderson, Tom Brady, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Phil Mickelson," he further said while adding,&nbsp;"don't even think about me stopping after the Ashes."

Stuart Broad is content with his devising for the impending two-match Test arrangement against New Zealand and uncovered that he has been bowling at Test match level power as indicated by his GPS numbers.&nbsp;

"A month short of my 35th birthday celebration, I am cherishing cricket like never before; considerably more than I was at 25. What's satisfied me most structure up to Wednesday's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's is that I am now bowling at Test match power. I had a message from our wellness mentor Phil Scott, who took a gander at my GPS numbers seven days prior against Worcestershire, and they were straight-up there" - he said.&nbsp;

Stuart Broad has scalped 517 Test wickets in 146 matches at an average of 27.71. The veteran bowler will be hoping to add more scalps to his count, with England set to play their next seven Test matches at home.

Stuart Broad says he is enjoying cricket like never before and is anticipating having a major impact in England's Test group post the Ashes tour Down Under, which completes in January one year from now.

Stuart Broad says he is enjoying cricket like never before and is anticipating having a major impact in England's Test group post the Ashes tour Down Under, which completes in January one year from now. The English seamer accentuated how there has been a difference in mentality for veteran entertainers like him across different sports. Stuart Broad wrote in his column for the Daily Mail: "Two years ago, when I set myself some goals on a tour of New Zealand, such as maintaining pace as a bowler, I saw the upcoming Ashes as my Olympics - something I really wanted to peak for. Of course, I still want to peak for it in terms of fitness, bowling rhythm, and wickets. I just don't view it as the end goal as an Olympian might. Often they talk about their 'journey' when they pick up medals as if their job is complete, but I don't want this Ashes to be my final destination in international cricket" Adding further, the quick bowler called attention to how there is more appreciation for veteran entertainers across different games. ALSO READ: Cricket: Aakash Chopra names 'X-factor' for Team India in the tour of England "I will be helped by what appears to be a recent change in attitude towards more experienced performers. There has been a greater appreciation of those performing at an older age across several sports, such as Jimmy Anderson, Tom Brady, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Phil Mickelson," he further said while adding, "don't even think about me stopping after the Ashes." Stuart Broad is content with his devising for the impending two-match Test arrangement against New Zealand and uncovered that he has been bowling at Test match level power as indicated by his GPS numbers. "A month short of my 35th birthday celebration, I am cherishing cricket like never before; considerably more than I was at 25. What's satisfied me most structure up to Wednesday's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's is that I am now bowling at Test match power. I had a message from our wellness mentor Phil Scott, who took a gander at my GPS numbers seven days prior against Worcestershire, and they were straight-up there" - he said. Stuart Broad has scalped 517 Test wickets in 146 matches at an average of 27.71. The veteran bowler will be hoping to add more scalps to his count, with England set to play their next seven Test matches at home.

Cricket: 'Don't even think about me stopping after the Ashes': Stuart Broad on his retirement plans

South America's largest football tournament, the Copa America, was moved Monday to Brazil after a Covid-19 surge in Argentina and social unrest in Colombia saw the co-hosts stripped of the right to host the event.

With two weeks to kickoff, South America's CONMEBOL football federation tweeted that "The CONMEBOL Copa America 2021 will be played in Brazil!" and the June 13-July 10 dates were maintained.

CONMEBOL is expected to announce the venues and dates of matches in the coming hours.

Brazil hosted the last Copa America, in 2019.

Originally scheduled for last year, the Copa was postponed by 12 months due to the coronavirus epidemic.

New host Brazil is one of the countries in the world worst affected by the outbreak, with the second-highest death toll of over 460,000 so far and more than 16.5 million cases.

It was to have been the first time in its history that the tournament would be co-hosted by two countries, Argentina and Colombia.

But ten days ago, CONMEBOL stripped Colombia of its duties amid street protests that were met with a heavy-handed police response that drew international condemnation. More than a month into the unrest, dozens of people have died.

On Sunday, CONMEBOL also stripped Argentina of hosting rights in the context of a record coronavirus surge, with more than 77,000 deaths in the pandemic to date and nearly 3.8 million infections.

South America's largest football tournament, the Copa America, was moved Monday to Brazil after a Covid-19 surge in Argentina and social unrest in Colombia saw the co-hosts stripped of the right to host the event.

South America's largest football tournament, the Copa America, was moved Monday to Brazil after a Covid-19 surge in Argentina and social unrest in Colombia saw the co-hosts stripped of the right to host the event. With two weeks to kickoff, South America's CONMEBOL football federation tweeted that "The CONMEBOL Copa America 2021 will be played in Brazil!" and the June 13-July 10 dates were maintained. CONMEBOL is expected to announce the venues and dates of matches in the coming hours. Brazil hosted the last Copa America, in 2019. Originally scheduled for last year, the Copa was postponed by 12 months due to the coronavirus epidemic. New host Brazil is one of the countries in the world worst affected by the outbreak, with the second-highest death toll of over 460,000 so far and more than 16.5 million cases. It was to have been the first time in its history that the tournament would be co-hosted by two countries, Argentina and Colombia. But ten days ago, CONMEBOL stripped Colombia of its duties amid street protests that were met with a heavy-handed police response that drew international condemnation. More than a month into the unrest, dozens of people have died. On Sunday, CONMEBOL also stripped Argentina of hosting rights in the context of a record coronavirus surge, with more than 77,000 deaths in the pandemic to date and nearly 3.8 million infections.

Football: Copa America 2021 moved to Brazil - CONMEBOL

Messi gets his eighth trophy as the top scorer in LaLiga. A look at the legends who have won LaLiga’s top scorer award in the 21st century. Many iconic players have won LaLiga’s top scorer award – often known as the ‘Pichichi’ – during their careers.

Messi gets his eighth trophy as the top scorer in LaLiga. A look at the legends who have won LaLiga’s top scorer award in the 21st century. Many iconic players have won LaLiga’s top scorer award – often known as the ‘Pichichi’ – during their careers. In recent years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo consistently won it while battling it out for FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. But since the Portuguese left Madrid, the '10' Culé has skyrocketed in the ‘Pichichi’ historical ranking, being the only one to earn eight trophies as the top scorer in LaLiga Santander. The last one, this season. Behind the Argentine player we find many of the world game’s most iconic players, who have also taken home the award. Here are just a few of the best in recent years. ALSO READ: LaLiga: Icons between the sticks - Five standout Zamora winners from the modern age Lionel Messi What more can you say about Messi? The legendary Argentinian already has eight top scorer awards to his name, including the last five. His first came in 2009/10, starting a run of three in four seasons which included a historic fifty-goal haul in 2011/12 and a constant striking duel with Cristiano Ronaldo season after season. Messi has been such a dominant goalscoring force that only one player beyond Cristiano has beaten him to the top scorer gong in the past decade: his former FC Barcelona teammate and close friend Luis Suarez, who scored an incredible 40 goals in 2015/16. Cristiano Ronaldo When Cristiano left Real Madrid in 2018, his LaLiga goalscoring record stood at an unbelievable 311 goals in just 292 appearances. Limited to just three Pichichi awards but never dropping below 25 goals per season in Spain’s top flight, there have been few goalscorers quite as iconic as Cristiano. Raúl During his decade and a half as the spearhead of Real Madrid’s attack, Raúl scored goal after goal for Los Blancos. The Spaniard won LaLiga six times, and finished as the league’s top scorer on two occasions, in 1998/99 with 25 goals and then again in 2000/01 with 24 goals. Ronaldo Nazário Like Raúl, the current Real Valladolid president, Ronaldo Nazário, also won the Pichichi twice in his career, but he did so at two different clubs. In 1996/97 he won it with Barcelona by scoring 34 times that campaign, before he claimed the honour again in 2003/04 with 25 goals, this time in the white of Real Madrid after crossing the El Clasico divide. That was Ronaldo’s most prolific campaign in the Spanish capital. Samuel Eto’o When Samuel Eto'o joined Barcelona from RCD Mallorca in the summer of 2004, he hit the ground running by scoring 24 goals in that first season and just missing out on the Pichichi, which went to Diego Forlán. The following year, however, Eto'o upped his game even further and this time netted 26 times to ensure the award was finally his. His goals helped Barcelona win the LaLiga title in each of those campaigns. Ruud van Nistelrooy When Ruud van Nistelrooy arrived at Real Madrid from Manchester United in 2006, he touched down in the Spanish capital having previously won the Premier League’s top scorer award. Then, the Dutch striker set his sights on the Spanish equivalent and he did so with an impressive 25 goals in his debut season as Real Madrid won ‘The League of the Comebacks.’ Diego Forlán Diego Forlán is a two-time Pichichi winner, winning it once with Villarreal and then again with Atlético de Madrid. In his first season in LaLiga, the Uruguyan fired in 25 goals for Villarreal in 2004/05 to pip Eto'o to the honour, netting five goals across the final two matchdays to clinch a memorable goalscoring race. After switching yellow for red and white, Forlan won it again in 2008/09, this time with 32 goals. That made him the first player to win the award with over 30 goals since Ronaldo in 1996/97. Every Pichichi winner of the 21st century Season Winner Club Goals 2000/01 Raúl Real Madrid 24 2001/02 Diego Tristán Deportivo La Coruña 21 2002/03 Roy Makaay Deportivo La Coruña 29 2003/04 Ronaldo Real Madrid 25 2004/05 Diego Forlán Villarreal 25 2005/06 Samuel Eto'o Barcelona 26 2006/07 Ruud van Nistelrooy Real Madrid 25 2007/08 Daniel Güiza RCD Mallorca 27 2008/09 Diego Forlán Atlético Madrid 32 2009/10 Lionel Messi Barcelona 34 2010/11 Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid 41 2011/12 Lionel Messi Barcelona 50 2012/13 Lionel Messi Barcelona 46 2013/14 Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid 31 2014/15 Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid 48 2015/16 Luis Suárez Barcelona 40 2016/17 Lionel Messi Barcelona 37 2017/18 Lionel Messi Barcelona 34 2018/19 Lionel Messi Barcelona 36 2019/20 Lionel Messi Barcelona 25 2020/21 Lionel Messi Barcelona 30

LaLiga: The most iconic ‘Pichichi’ winners in recent history

After Thibaut Courtois, from Real Madrid, Jan Oblak won the trophy this season. The Atletico goalkeeper thus adds his fifth trophy and stands as the goalkeeper with the most Zamoras along with Ramallets and Víctor Valdés. We run through some of the most iconic and unique keepers from all over the world to have won this award in recent years.

<h2>Jan Oblak (Atletico de Madrid)</h2>

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We start with the most recent. Atleti’s Slovenian keeper has cemented his reputation as one of the world’s premier shot stoppers in recent years, taking home five Zamora awards from the last six (2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21). An almost wall-like between the sticks for Los Colchoneros since joining from Portuguese side Benfica in 2014, Oblak is a bona fide star for coach Diego Simeone’s famously defensively tight team.

<h2>Victor Valdes (FC Barcelona)</h2>

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Never recognised at international level to the extent his El Clasico rival Iker Casillas was, Victor Valdes nevertheless wrote his name into both the LaLiga and Barcelona history books by picking up five Zamora awards, including four consecutive gongs between 2008 and 2012. Comfortable with the ball at his feet and with a knack for pulling off incredible saves at big moments, Valdes was in many senses the perfect goalkeeper for the iconic and possession-based Barcelona sides of the mid-00s and 2010s. A true legend of Spanish football.

<h2>Roberto Abbondanzieri (Getafe CF)</h2>

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The long-time Argentina number one picked up the Zamora trophy in 2006/07 against all the odds as part of an unfancied but remarkable Getafe side which ended the season with the best defensive record in the whole of LaLiga Santander. El Pato – ‘The Duck’ – became a fan favourite in his three seasons at the suburban Madrid side, sandwiched between over a decade at Argentinian side Boca Juniors. It’s easy to forget just how good Abbondanzieri actually was; he was named among the top 10 goalkeepers in the world of the 2000s by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHHS).

<h2>Santiago Cañizares (RC Celta, Valencia CF)</h2>

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Remembered across Europe for his bleach blond hair and fast reflexes, Cañizares won four Zamora titles with two different sides throughout his career. His first came at RC Celta in 1992/93, sharing the award with Francisco Liaño over at local rivals RC Deportivo. By the late 1990s, he’d made his way to Valencia CF via hometown club Real Madrid. At Mestalla he won three more, becoming an icon of the club’s late-90s and early 00s success: 2000/01, 2001/02 and 2003/04, the final two coming in LaLiga title-winning seasons.

<h2>Jacques Songo’o (RC Deportivo)</h2>

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The only African to ever win the Zamora and one of the most loved foreign imports to LaLiga over the last few decades, Cameroon international Songo’o won the award in 1996/97 – his first ever season in Spanish football – as RC Deportivo finished third behind champions Real Madrid and a Ronaldo Nazario led Barcelona side. Famously a fan of playing in long trousers, the Yaoundé-born shot stopper would go on to win a LaLiga title in 1999/00 and settle in the area after retirement.&nbsp;

After Thibaut Courtois, from Real Madrid, Jan Oblak won the trophy this season. The Atletico goalkeeper thus adds his fifth trophy and stands as the goalkeeper with the most Zamoras along with Ramallets and Víctor Valdés.

After Thibaut Courtois, from Real Madrid, Jan Oblak won the trophy this season. The Atletico goalkeeper thus adds his fifth trophy and stands as the goalkeeper with the most Zamoras along with Ramallets and Víctor Valdés. We run through some of the most iconic and unique keepers from all over the world to have won this award in recent years. Jan Oblak (Atletico de Madrid) We start with the most recent. Atleti’s Slovenian keeper has cemented his reputation as one of the world’s premier shot stoppers in recent years, taking home five Zamora awards from the last six (2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21). An almost wall-like between the sticks for Los Colchoneros since joining from Portuguese side Benfica in 2014, Oblak is a bona fide star for coach Diego Simeone’s famously defensively tight team. Victor Valdes (FC Barcelona) Never recognised at international level to the extent his El Clasico rival Iker Casillas was, Victor Valdes nevertheless wrote his name into both the LaLiga and Barcelona history books by picking up five Zamora awards, including four consecutive gongs between 2008 and 2012. Comfortable with the ball at his feet and with a knack for pulling off incredible saves at big moments, Valdes was in many senses the perfect goalkeeper for the iconic and possession-based Barcelona sides of the mid-00s and 2010s. A true legend of Spanish football. Roberto Abbondanzieri (Getafe CF) The long-time Argentina number one picked up the Zamora trophy in 2006/07 against all the odds as part of an unfancied but remarkable Getafe side which ended the season with the best defensive record in the whole of LaLiga Santander. El Pato – ‘The Duck’ – became a fan favourite in his three seasons at the suburban Madrid side, sandwiched between over a decade at Argentinian side Boca Juniors. It’s easy to forget just how good Abbondanzieri actually was; he was named among the top 10 goalkeepers in the world of the 2000s by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHHS). Santiago Cañizares (RC Celta, Valencia CF) Remembered across Europe for his bleach blond hair and fast reflexes, Cañizares won four Zamora titles with two different sides throughout his career. His first came at RC Celta in 1992/93, sharing the award with Francisco Liaño over at local rivals RC Deportivo. By the late 1990s, he’d made his way to Valencia CF via hometown club Real Madrid. At Mestalla he won three more, becoming an icon of the club’s late-90s and early 00s success: 2000/01, 2001/02 and 2003/04, the final two coming in LaLiga title-winning seasons. Jacques Songo’o (RC Deportivo) The only African to ever win the Zamora and one of the most loved foreign imports to LaLiga over the last few decades, Cameroon international Songo’o won the award in 1996/97 – his first ever season in Spanish football – as RC Deportivo finished third behind champions Real Madrid and a Ronaldo Nazario led Barcelona side. Famously a fan of playing in long trousers, the Yaoundé-born shot stopper would go on to win a LaLiga title in 1999/00 and settle in the area after retirement.

LaLiga: Icons between the sticks - Five standout Zamora winners from the modern age

Barcelona on Monday completed the signing of Argentine forward Sergio Aguero on a free transfer after he left Manchester City upon expiry of his contract with the Premier League giants. Aguero is set to be unveiled as a Barcelona player on Monday evening. <o:p></o:p>

The Argentine forward was spotted in Barcelona over the weekend. The official Barcelona website has included a link to the presentation of the former Man City striker, due to take place at 6:15pm Central European Time on Monday.<o:p></o:p>

Aguero has been handed a two-year contract with the Spanish giants where he will play with his Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi. <o:p></o:p>

Barcelona took to Twitter to announce the deal.

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The 32-year-old forward completed his 10-year-long stay at the Etihad Stadium with Manchester City wherein he finished as the club’s highest goal-scorer in the history while breaking a plethora of records in the English top-flight including most goals for a single club and most hat-tricks. He scored 260 goals in 390 matches while assisting a further 73. <o:p></o:p>

In what was a trophy-laden stay in Manchester for Aguero, he lifted a staggering 15 trophies with the Cityzens and has been hailed as one of the finest foreigners to have graced the Premier League.<o:p></o:p>

Aguero had a fitting farewell to his Premier League career as he netted twice in his last-ever league game for Man City, against Everton, before lifting the coveted Premier League trophy. <o:p></o:p>

However, the dream of lifting the Champions League trophy with Man City remained unfulfilled as the Blues were defeated 1-0 by Chelsea in the final of UCL in Porto. <o:p></o:p>

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Barcelona on Monday completed the signing of Argentine forward Sergio Aguero on a free transfer after he left Manchester City upon expiry of his contract with the Premier League giants.

Barcelona on Monday completed the signing of Argentine forward Sergio Aguero on a free transfer after he left Manchester City upon expiry of his contract with the Premier League giants. Aguero is set to be unveiled as a Barcelona player on Monday evening. The Argentine forward was spotted in Barcelona over the weekend. The official Barcelona website has included a link to the presentation of the former Man City striker, due to take place at 6:15pm Central European Time on Monday. Aguero has been handed a two-year contract with the Spanish giants where he will play with his Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi. Barcelona took to Twitter to announce the deal. ALSO READ: Football: 'Leaving because Real Madrid no longer has faith in me' - Zinedine Zidane pens open letter to fans AGÜEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/iebAeYtjLp — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 31, 2021 × The 32-year-old forward completed his 10-year-long stay at the Etihad Stadium with Manchester City wherein he finished as the club’s highest goal-scorer in the history while breaking a plethora of records in the English top-flight including most goals for a single club and most hat-tricks. He scored 260 goals in 390 matches while assisting a further 73. In what was a trophy-laden stay in Manchester for Aguero, he lifted a staggering 15 trophies with the Cityzens and has been hailed as one of the finest foreigners to have graced the Premier League. Aguero had a fitting farewell to his Premier League career as he netted twice in his last-ever league game for Man City, against Everton, before lifting the coveted Premier League trophy. However, the dream of lifting the Champions League trophy with Man City remained unfulfilled as the Blues were defeated 1-0 by Chelsea in the final of UCL in Porto. Barcelona are also to set to sign Man City midfielder Eric Garcia, who also joins the Spanish club on a free transfer.

Football: Sergio Aguero signs for Barcelona on a free transfer

The coach of Naomi Osaka says she is using her superstar status to force change with her controversial media boycott at the French Open.

"Naomi has the opportunity to use her status to address problems and to initiate things," Osaka's Belgian coach Wim Fissette told German magazine Der Spiegel.

"In the United States, the subject is very topical at the moment, as athletes want more freedom in dealing with the press.

"So that they are simply not threatened right away with punishment if they don't feel well for a day."&nbsp;

On Sunday, officials at Roland Garros threatened Osaka, the world number two, with disqualification if she persists in boycotting media press conferences, which she claims are detrimental to her mental health.&nbsp;

The 23-year-old was fined $15,000 for refusing to attend a press conference after her opening 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Romanian world number 63 Patricia Maria Tig.

Following her win, Osaka agreed only to a cursory on-court TV interview.

Osaka has likened traditional post-match press conferences to&nbsp;"kicking people when they're down", but French Tennis Federation president Gilles Moretton has described her vow of silence as "a phenomenal error".

However, following her win over Tig, Osaka stood firm by tweeting: "Anger is a lack of understanding. Change makes people uncomfortable."

In the Spiegel interview, Fissette also insisted Osaka "knows it's important to talk to the press" and is not boycotting the media "for herself alone", but is "concerned with fundamental issues -- she wants to bring about change".

Earlier this year, the Japanese superstar won the fourth Grand Slam title of her career at the Australian Open, but has never got past the third round of the French Open.&nbsp;

The coach of Naomi Osaka says she is using her superstar status to force change with her controversial media boycott at the French Open. "Naomi has the opportunity to use her status to address problems and to initiate things," Osaka's Belgian coach Wim Fissette told German magazine Der Spiegel.

The coach of Naomi Osaka says she is using her superstar status to force change with her controversial media boycott at the French Open. "Naomi has the opportunity to use her status to address problems and to initiate things," Osaka's Belgian coach Wim Fissette told German magazine Der Spiegel. "In the United States, the subject is very topical at the moment, as athletes want more freedom in dealing with the press. "So that they are simply not threatened right away with punishment if they don't feel well for a day." On Sunday, officials at Roland Garros threatened Osaka, the world number two, with disqualification if she persists in boycotting media press conferences, which she claims are detrimental to her mental health. The 23-year-old was fined $15,000 for refusing to attend a press conference after her opening 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Romanian world number 63 Patricia Maria Tig. Following her win, Osaka agreed only to a cursory on-court TV interview. Osaka has likened traditional post-match press conferences to "kicking people when they're down", but French Tennis Federation president Gilles Moretton has described her vow of silence as "a phenomenal error". However, following her win over Tig, Osaka stood firm by tweeting: "Anger is a lack of understanding. Change makes people uncomfortable." In the Spiegel interview, Fissette also insisted Osaka "knows it's important to talk to the press" and is not boycotting the media "for herself alone", but is "concerned with fundamental issues -- she wants to bring about change". Earlier this year, the Japanese superstar won the fourth Grand Slam title of her career at the Australian Open, but has never got past the third round of the French Open.

Tennis: Osaka wants to use French Open media boycott 'to bring about change', says coach

The remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, set to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the September 15-October 10 window, is going to witness crowds in stands. <o:p></o:p>

According to Cricbuzz, the UAE government has the policy to permit crowds for sporting events on the condition that they have been vaccinated. Additionally, most of the UAE population have received their vaccines for the dreaded COVID-19<o:p></o:p>

The current policy can allow up to 50 per cent of the stadium capacity crowd during the IPL 2021 unless the local government comes up with an event-specific rule.<o:p></o:p>

"The vaccinated fans can be allowed up to 50 per cent of the [stadium] capacity," a UAE board official was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz.

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Meanwhile, some of the office-bearers of the BCCI have left for Dubai in a bid to finalise arrangements with the ECB and UAE government. Board secretary Jay Shah, treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal, vice-president Rajeev Shukla and joint secretary Jayesh George have reportedly landed in Dubai on Monday and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is due to land on Wednesday. <o:p></o:p>

The purpose of the visit to the UAE is to chalk out the logistical and operational issues of IPL 2021.

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According to the report, the ECB officials feel that hosting 31 games in three venues won’t be difficult due to the experience of hosting IPL 2020. However, the main issue for ECB will be to decide on organising the T20 World Cup if and when the ICC takes a final call.<o:p></o:p>

The remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, set to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the September 15-October 10 window, is going to witness crowds in stands.

The remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, set to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the September 15-October 10 window, is going to witness crowds in stands. According to Cricbuzz, the UAE government has the policy to permit crowds for sporting events on the condition that they have been vaccinated. Additionally, most of the UAE population have received their vaccines for the dreaded COVID-19 The current policy can allow up to 50 per cent of the stadium capacity crowd during the IPL 2021 unless the local government comes up with an event-specific rule. "The vaccinated fans can be allowed up to 50 per cent of the [stadium] capacity," a UAE board official was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz. ALSO READ: IPL 2021 - Absence of overseas players not going to affect IPL 2021: Rajeev Shukla Meanwhile, some of the office-bearers of the BCCI have left for Dubai in a bid to finalise arrangements with the ECB and UAE government. Board secretary Jay Shah, treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal, vice-president Rajeev Shukla and joint secretary Jayesh George have reportedly landed in Dubai on Monday and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is due to land on Wednesday. The purpose of the visit to the UAE is to chalk out the logistical and operational issues of IPL 2021. ALSO READ: Cricket: ICC Board Meet - Outcomes unlikely on T20 World Cup hosting, FTP 2023-31 cycle to be discussed According to the report, the ECB officials feel that hosting 31 games in three venues won’t be difficult due to the experience of hosting IPL 2020. However, the main issue for ECB will be to decide on organising the T20 World Cup if and when the ICC takes a final call.

Cricket: Crowds likely at IPL 2021 matches in UAE - Report

IPL 2021 was indefinitely postponed due to the rise in COVID-19 cases within the franchises. The BCCI confirmed that the second half of IPL will take place in the United Arab Emirates. Although there is a possibility of missing few overseas players, however, the Board of Control for Cricket in India&nbsp; (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla affirmed the league will go on in any case.&nbsp;

The excess 31 matches of IPL 2021 are likely to be held from September 15&nbsp;to October 10&nbsp;in the UAE. Notwithstanding, few of the boards aim to keep their players afresh for T20 World Cup in October, certain franchises may miss their overseas players' services.&nbsp;

Rajeev Shukla, however, guaranteed that the IPL 2021 will be completed with the accessible players and that the franchises would likewise be permitted to rope in substitutions.

Rajeev Shukla in an interaction told Khaleej Times: “We have discussed that [foreign players] issue also. Our main focus is on completing this edition of the IPL. It should not be left halfway through. So, whichever foreign players are available is fine. Whoever is not available, it is not going to stop us from hosting the tournament.

“The Indian players are there, foreign players are there, but few foreign players will not be available. As I said, we have to complete our tournament. So the franchises will definitely look for other players. Whoever is available, we are going to have the tournament with them. That’s our policy”

As of now, there are questions over the support of players from England and Australia. While Team England is scheduled to play two T20Is in Pakistan on October 14 and 15, Cricket Australia may very well need to deal with their players' responsibility in front of the World Cup and Ashes toward the year's end.&nbsp;

Rajeev Shukla is as of now in the UAE for a meeting with the Emirates Cricket Board and government experts on the coordinations of arranging the excess matches of IPL 2021. He will be joined by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah, and &nbsp;Brijesh Patel.&nbsp;

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“I am already here. Now a team of office-bearers, president, secretary, and the IPL chairman will be coming here in a couple of days. We will be having discussions with the cricket board here and the other authorities. And accordingly, the schedule will be made, so the tournament happens in a very smooth manner as it happened here last year” - he added.

Rajeev Shukla indicated that the UAE was ultimately picked in light of the conceivable harsh climate in the UK. The authorities, in any case, will accept an approach permitting spectators in the stands.&nbsp;

“The only issue about the spectators, whether they will allow the spectators or not. So we will talk to them about that. We will go by whatever UAE authorities decide. If they say it’s with spectators, and a certain percentage of spectators, we are fine. Or if they say without spectators, that is also fine with us," he said.

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“They are all very happy. From day one, they have been backing the UAE. There were some media reports about England [hosting the remaining matches], but there’s a weather problem in England where it rains a lot,” Shukla, who held the post of IPL" - he signed off. 
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IPL 2021 was indefinitely postponed due to the rise in COVID-19 cases within the franchises. The BCCI confirmed that the second half of IPL will take place in the United Arab Emirates.

IPL 2021 was indefinitely postponed due to the rise in COVID-19 cases within the franchises. The BCCI confirmed that the second half of IPL will take place in the United Arab Emirates. Although there is a possibility of missing few overseas players, however, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla affirmed the league will go on in any case. The excess 31 matches of IPL 2021 are likely to be held from September 15 to October 10 in the UAE. Notwithstanding, few of the boards aim to keep their players afresh for T20 World Cup in October, certain franchises may miss their overseas players' services. Rajeev Shukla, however, guaranteed that the IPL 2021 will be completed with the accessible players and that the franchises would likewise be permitted to rope in substitutions. Rajeev Shukla in an interaction told Khaleej Times: “We have discussed that [foreign players] issue also. Our main focus is on completing this edition of the IPL. It should not be left halfway through. So, whichever foreign players are available is fine. Whoever is not available, it is not going to stop us from hosting the tournament. “The Indian players are there, foreign players are there, but few foreign players will not be available. As I said, we have to complete our tournament. So the franchises will definitely look for other players. Whoever is available, we are going to have the tournament with them. That’s our policy” As of now, there are questions over the support of players from England and Australia. While Team England is scheduled to play two T20Is in Pakistan on October 14 and 15, Cricket Australia may very well need to deal with their players' responsibility in front of the World Cup and Ashes toward the year's end. Rajeev Shukla is as of now in the UAE for a meeting with the Emirates Cricket Board and government experts on the coordinations of arranging the excess matches of IPL 2021. He will be joined by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah, and Brijesh Patel. ALSO READ: Cricket: ICC Board Meet - Outcomes unlikely on T20 World Cup hosting, FTP 2023-31 cycle to be discussed “I am already here. Now a team of office-bearers, president, secretary, and the IPL chairman will be coming here in a couple of days. We will be having discussions with the cricket board here and the other authorities. And accordingly, the schedule will be made, so the tournament happens in a very smooth manner as it happened here last year” - he added. Rajeev Shukla indicated that the UAE was ultimately picked in light of the conceivable harsh climate in the UK. The authorities, in any case, will accept an approach permitting spectators in the stands. “The only issue about the spectators, whether they will allow the spectators or not. So we will talk to them about that. We will go by whatever UAE authorities decide. If they say it’s with spectators, and a certain percentage of spectators, we are fine. Or if they say without spectators, that is also fine with us," he said. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli isn't the highest-paid captain in international cricket! - Check full list of skippers and salaries in 2021 “They are all very happy. From day one, they have been backing the UAE. There were some media reports about England [hosting the remaining matches], but there’s a weather problem in England where it rains a lot,” Shukla, who held the post of IPL" - he signed off.

IPL 2021 - Absence of overseas players not going to affect IPL 2021: Rajeev Shukla

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will request an extension of one month to decide on the hosting of the ICC T20 World Cup in India amid the COVID-19 threat as the ICC Board holds a virtual meeting on Tuesday to discuss the host of other issues, including the Future Tour Programmes (FTP) for the next cycle of 2023-31. <o:p></o:p>

While earlier it was reported that the BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will attend the meeting in person, the former Indian captain will now join the meet virtually as he is set to depart for the UAE on Wednesday to have discussions on the remainder of IPL 2021 with Emirates Cricket Board.<o:p></o:p>

According to PTI, no concrete outcomes are expected from the ICC Board meeting with the BCCI set to hold another Special General Meeting (SGM) after July 1. The ICC is expected to make a final announcement on its decision during its annual conference, scheduled for July 18.<o:p></o:p>

While the remainder of IPL 2021 has been moved to the UAE in the September 15-October 15 window, the BCCI will leave no stones unturned to host the global T20 tournament, which has UAE as backup hosts.

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"The COVID-19 cases are reducing but obviously it is still not a situation where we can firmly commit to hosting the World T20. Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah are right in asking for one month's time to decide," a senior BCCI source privy to developments told PTI on conditions of anonymity.<o:p></o:p>

"Obviously, they will also get feedback from the government whether it would be prudent to host it in India.<o:p></o:p>

"The second aspect is that you never know when the cases rise again. Right now, the lockdown in various parts of the country is yielding some good results but as we had seen the sudden surge during IPL, the situation remains fluid," he said.

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However, even if India hosts the T20 World Cup, the chances of nine cities hosting the tournament matches look bleak. <o:p></o:p>

"If BCCI manages to host the tournament in October-November which is currently a 50-50 probability, it could well mean single city three venues in Mumbai along with Pune and Ahmedabad as venue for the final.<o:p></o:p>

"This curtails travel. But Pakistan team playing in Maharashtra and Gujarat also needs to be factored in," the source said.<o:p></o:p>

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will request an extension of one month to decide on the hosting of the ICC T20 World Cup in India amid the COVID-19 threat as the ICC Board holds a virtual meeting on Tuesday to discuss the host of other issues, including the Future Tour Programmes (FTP) for the next cycle of 2023-31.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will request an extension of one month to decide on the hosting of the ICC T20 World Cup in India amid the COVID-19 threat as the ICC Board holds a virtual meeting on Tuesday to discuss the host of other issues, including the Future Tour Programmes (FTP) for the next cycle of 2023-31. While earlier it was reported that the BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will attend the meeting in person, the former Indian captain will now join the meet virtually as he is set to depart for the UAE on Wednesday to have discussions on the remainder of IPL 2021 with Emirates Cricket Board. According to PTI, no concrete outcomes are expected from the ICC Board meeting with the BCCI set to hold another Special General Meeting (SGM) after July 1. The ICC is expected to make a final announcement on its decision during its annual conference, scheduled for July 18. While the remainder of IPL 2021 has been moved to the UAE in the September 15-October 15 window, the BCCI will leave no stones unturned to host the global T20 tournament, which has UAE as backup hosts. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Swing it away from him": Ollie Robinson reveals plan to dismiss Kane Williamson "The COVID-19 cases are reducing but obviously it is still not a situation where we can firmly commit to hosting the World T20. Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah are right in asking for one month's time to decide," a senior BCCI source privy to developments told PTI on conditions of anonymity. "Obviously, they will also get feedback from the government whether it would be prudent to host it in India. "The second aspect is that you never know when the cases rise again. Right now, the lockdown in various parts of the country is yielding some good results but as we had seen the sudden surge during IPL, the situation remains fluid," he said. ALSO READ: Cricket: Tim Southee lauds Kyle Jamieson for declining Virat Kohli's invitation to bowl with Dukes ball in nets However, even if India hosts the T20 World Cup, the chances of nine cities hosting the tournament matches look bleak. "If BCCI manages to host the tournament in October-November which is currently a 50-50 probability, it could well mean single city three venues in Mumbai along with Pune and Ahmedabad as venue for the final. "This curtails travel. But Pakistan team playing in Maharashtra and Gujarat also needs to be factored in," the source said.

Cricket: ICC Board Meet - Outcomes unlikely on T20 World Cup hosting, FTP 2023-31 cycle to be discussed

The South American&nbsp;Football&nbsp;Confederation (CONMEBOL)&nbsp;said on Sunday (May 30) that Argentina would no longer host the Copa America, throwing the troubled tournament into doubt just 13 days before it was due to kick off.

The tournament between ten South American nations was scheduled to be held in Argentina and Colombia between June 13 and July 10 but Colombia was removed as co-host on May 20 and Argentina has now followed due to what CONMEBOL said was "the present circumstances."

CONMEBOL did not disclose the nature of the circumstances that led to the decision but Argentina is currently suffering from a surge in COVID-19 cases.

"CONMEBOL is analyzing offers from other countries that have shown interest in hosting the continental tournament," it said in a short statement. "Updates will be announced soon."

Sunday's decision was announced shortly before 11 p.m. in Argentina and comes as yet another blow to a tournament that was held over from 2020 due to the pandemic.

This year's Copa America was to be the first featuring joint hosts but Colombia was removed as co-hosts after a wave of protests demanding social and economic change spread across the country.

CONMEBOL said the 15 games scheduled for Colombia would be moved either to Argentina, which was due to host the other 13 matches, or somewhere else.

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Sunday (May 30) that Argentina would no longer host the Copa America, throwing the troubled tournament into doubt just 13 days before it was due to kick off.

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Sunday (May 30) that Argentina would no longer host the Copa America, throwing the troubled tournament into doubt just 13 days before it was due to kick off. The tournament between ten South American nations was scheduled to be held in Argentina and Colombia between June 13 and July 10 but Colombia was removed as co-host on May 20 and Argentina has now followed due to what CONMEBOL said was "the present circumstances." CONMEBOL did not disclose the nature of the circumstances that led to the decision but Argentina is currently suffering from a surge in COVID-19 cases. "CONMEBOL is analyzing offers from other countries that have shown interest in hosting the continental tournament," it said in a short statement. "Updates will be announced soon." Sunday's decision was announced shortly before 11 p.m. in Argentina and comes as yet another blow to a tournament that was held over from 2020 due to the pandemic. This year's Copa America was to be the first featuring joint hosts but Colombia was removed as co-hosts after a wave of protests demanding social and economic change spread across the country. CONMEBOL said the 15 games scheduled for Colombia would be moved either to Argentina, which was due to host the other 13 matches, or somewhere else.

Football: Argentina no longer hosting Copa America: CONMEBOL

Mumbai City FC on Monday confirmed that Amrinder Singh will leave the club after his contract ends on May 31. The 27-year old goalkeeper will bid farewell to the Islanders after spending five seasons with the defending ISL Champions and League Winners. 
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Amrinder, who joined the club on September 7, 2016 initially on loan from Bengaluru FC, made his debut for the Islanders in a 0-0 draw against FC Goa later in the year in November. Despite joining midway through the 2016 ISL campaign, Amrinder notched up five clean sheets in six appearances, leading Mumbai City FC to their first-ever ISL semi-final appearance, and made his way to the Golden Glove award in his debut season with the Islanders. 
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The Mahilpur-born goalkeeper stayed on with Mumbai City for the 2017-18 campaign and gave glimpses of his brilliance in goal in an otherwise forgettable season as the Islanders finished seventh in the table. However, his performances were duly rewarded as Amrinder put pen to paper on a three year extension with his club in March 2018. 
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Named as one of the club’s captains by Jorge Costa in the 2018-19 campaign, Amrinder continued his rise as one of the finest shot-stoppers in the country and led Mumbai City to only their second semi-final appearance in five seasons of the ISL, but only to make it so far yet again.

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On January 4, 2020, Amrinder created history by becoming the highest capped player in the history of Mumbai City when he led the Islanders out against ATK at the Mumbai Football Arena, passing the record set earlier by Lucian Goian. The Islanders, however, missed out on consecutive semi-final appearances on the final day of the league later in the same campaign. 
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Amrinder would soon play a crucial role in one of the most important seasons in the club’s history. He remained as one of the leaders of the side under incoming head coach Sergio Lobera in a highly successful 2020-21 season and was instrumental towards leading Mumbai City to first, the ISL League Winners’ Shield and then, the elusive ISL Trophy – the first pieces of silverware in the club’s history. 
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With 84 appearances for Mumbai City FC, his last one coming in the iconic 2020-21 ISL Final at the Fatorda, Amrinder leaves the Islanders as the Islanders’ highest appearance maker and an icon in the history of the Club.

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Amrinder Singh said: “I came to this club five years ago as a boy and now I leave as a man. I have learnt so much about football and about life in my time at Mumbai City FC. I have had the privilege of working with some of the best players, the best coaches, and staff here in Mumbai.” 
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“Moreover, I will cherish every minute I've spent playing in front of our fans. They are the backbone of this club and I can never forget all the love and support they've given me and my teammates in good times and especially, the not-so-good times.” 
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“This club is my family and it's always tough to say goodbye to family. But I am proud that I can leave this family as a champion, winning our first ever trophies, and I will always hold Mumbai City close to my heart.”

Mumbai City FC on Monday confirmed that Amrinder Singh will leave the club after his contract ends on May 31. The 27-year old goalkeeper will bid farewell to the Islanders after spending five seasons with the defending ISL Champions and League Winners.

Mumbai City FC on Monday confirmed that Amrinder Singh will leave the club after his contract ends on May 31. The 27-year old goalkeeper will bid farewell to the Islanders after spending five seasons with the defending ISL Champions and League Winners. Amrinder, who joined the club on September 7, 2016 initially on loan from Bengaluru FC, made his debut for the Islanders in a 0-0 draw against FC Goa later in the year in November. Despite joining midway through the 2016 ISL campaign, Amrinder notched up five clean sheets in six appearances, leading Mumbai City FC to their first-ever ISL semi-final appearance, and made his way to the Golden Glove award in his debut season with the Islanders. The Mahilpur-born goalkeeper stayed on with Mumbai City for the 2017-18 campaign and gave glimpses of his brilliance in goal in an otherwise forgettable season as the Islanders finished seventh in the table. However, his performances were duly rewarded as Amrinder put pen to paper on a three year extension with his club in March 2018. Named as one of the club’s captains by Jorge Costa in the 2018-19 campaign, Amrinder continued his rise as one of the finest shot-stoppers in the country and led Mumbai City to only their second semi-final appearance in five seasons of the ISL, but only to make it so far yet again. ALSO READ: Zidane pens open letter to fans, accuses president Perez of lacking respect On January 4, 2020, Amrinder created history by becoming the highest capped player in the history of Mumbai City when he led the Islanders out against ATK at the Mumbai Football Arena, passing the record set earlier by Lucian Goian. The Islanders, however, missed out on consecutive semi-final appearances on the final day of the league later in the same campaign. Amrinder would soon play a crucial role in one of the most important seasons in the club’s history. He remained as one of the leaders of the side under incoming head coach Sergio Lobera in a highly successful 2020-21 season and was instrumental towards leading Mumbai City to first, the ISL League Winners’ Shield and then, the elusive ISL Trophy – the first pieces of silverware in the club’s history. With 84 appearances for Mumbai City FC, his last one coming in the iconic 2020-21 ISL Final at the Fatorda, Amrinder leaves the Islanders as the Islanders’ highest appearance maker and an icon in the history of the Club. ALSO READ: Football: Mancini names new 28-man Italy squad as Euros approach Amrinder Singh said: “I came to this club five years ago as a boy and now I leave as a man. I have learnt so much about football and about life in my time at Mumbai City FC. I have had the privilege of working with some of the best players, the best coaches, and staff here in Mumbai.” “Moreover, I will cherish every minute I've spent playing in front of our fans. They are the backbone of this club and I can never forget all the love and support they've given me and my teammates in good times and especially, the not-so-good times.” “This club is my family and it's always tough to say goodbye to family. But I am proud that I can leave this family as a champion, winning our first ever trophies, and I will always hold Mumbai City close to my heart.”

Football: Mumbai City bid farewell to Amrinder Singh after five seasons

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