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Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said he "grew up wearing" the Manchester United shirt on Monday &nbsp;after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year.&nbsp;Mbeumo, 25, will reportedly cost the 20-time Premier League champions an initial £65 million ($87 million) having scored 20 goals in 38 league games last season for the Bees.Tottenham, now managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, were also chasing the France-born attacker before United's improved offer sealed the move.&nbsp;United's third bid, worth an initial £65m with £6m in add-ons, was accepted last week."As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams," Mbeumo said in a United statement."The team whose shirt I wore growing up.&nbsp;"This is a massive club, with an incredible stadium and amazing fans, we are all really determined to challenge for the biggest trophies," he added.&nbsp;United coach Ruben Amorim has signed two other players during this summer in an attempt to avoid a repeat of last season's catastrophic display.&nbsp;They lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final and a 15th-place finish in the top flight was their lowest since 1973-74.&nbsp;Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and teenage Paraguayan defender Diego Leon have also moved to Old Trafford.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-4th-test-england-name-playing-xi-for-manchester-make-one-change-liam-dawson-1753112937013">IND vs ENG 2025: England name playing XI for Manchester Test, make one change</a><h2>Primary target</h2>Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggled as Amorim's main strikers last term."My mentality is to always be better than I was yesterday," Mbeumo said.&nbsp;"I know that I have the spirit and character to reach another level here learning from Ruben Amorim and playing alongside world-class players.&nbsp;Mbeumo blossomed in six years at Brentford, scoring 70 goals and providing 51 assists in 242 appearances in all competitions following his move from French club Troyes in 2019.&nbsp;He helped the Bees win promotion to the Premier League in 2021 and was instrumental in their impressive 10th-place finish in 2024-25.&nbsp;"We are delighted to have secured another one of our primary targets ahead of the pre-season tour," the Red Devils' director of football Jason Wilcox said.&nbsp;"The experience in the US will be the perfect opportunity for Bryan to work with Ruben and his new team-mates as we prepare for an exciting season ahead," he added.&nbsp;United start their pre-season tour of the United States on Sunday by facing West Ham before their opening game of the new Premier League season against Arsenal on August 17.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bryan Mbeumo, 25, will reportedly cost the 20-time Premier League champions an initial £65 million ($87 million) having scored 20 goals in 38 league games last season for the Bees.

Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said he "grew up wearing" the Manchester United shirt on Monday after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year. Mbeumo, 25, will reportedly cost the 20-time Premier League champions an initial £65 million ($87 million) having scored 20 goals in 38 league games last season for the Bees. Tottenham, now managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, were also chasing the France-born attacker before United's improved offer sealed the move. United's third bid, worth an initial £65m with £6m in add-ons, was accepted last week. "As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams," Mbeumo said in a United statement. "The team whose shirt I wore growing up. "This is a massive club, with an incredible stadium and amazing fans, we are all really determined to challenge for the biggest trophies," he added. United coach Ruben Amorim has signed two other players during this summer in an attempt to avoid a repeat of last season's catastrophic display. They lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final and a 15th-place finish in the top flight was their lowest since 1973-74. Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and teenage Paraguayan defender Diego Leon have also moved to Old Trafford. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG 2025: England name playing XI for Manchester Test, make one change Primary target Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggled as Amorim's main strikers last term. "My mentality is to always be better than I was yesterday," Mbeumo said. "I know that I have the spirit and character to reach another level here learning from Ruben Amorim and playing alongside world-class players. Mbeumo blossomed in six years at Brentford, scoring 70 goals and providing 51 assists in 242 appearances in all competitions following his move from French club Troyes in 2019. He helped the Bees win promotion to the Premier League in 2021 and was instrumental in their impressive 10th-place finish in 2024-25. "We are delighted to have secured another one of our primary targets ahead of the pre-season tour," the Red Devils' director of football Jason Wilcox said. "The experience in the US will be the perfect opportunity for Bryan to work with Ruben and his new team-mates as we prepare for an exciting season ahead," he added. United start their pre-season tour of the United States on Sunday by facing West Ham before their opening game of the new Premier League season against Arsenal on August 17. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bryan Mbeumo, 25, will reportedly cost the 20-time Premier League champions an initial £65 million ($87 million) having scored 20 goals in 38 league games last season for the Bees.

Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo joins Man Utd re-build in $87 million deal

&nbsp;The internet is still buzzing over the Coldplay “kiss-cam” viral video after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught with his company’s Human Resources (HR) colleague in a concert held in Boston. The dramatic scene revealed Byron’s extramarital affair and has since been in headlines all over the world. Catching the same theme, Major League Soccer (MLS) side Real Salt Lake used a ‘kiss-cam” in their home stadium in Utah to display couples ahead of their fixture against FC Cincinnati.

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<h2>MLS club joins the trade</h2>On Sunday (July 20), ahead of the MLS fixture against FC Cincinnati, Real Salt Lake displayed couples on a giant screen inside the stadium. Taking to the theme, couples imitated the now-famous reaction of Andy Byron and his HR colleague, who tried hiding from the camera. The scene has since been surfacing on the internet with social media memes and trends taking the centre stage. Sunday was no different as several couples, including a young and elderly one, were caught on the camera.&nbsp;&nbsp;One of the video jockeys also tried imitating the scene despite being alone. Interestingly, no couple was spotted kissing and tried to hide from the camera.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Everyone having a good time with this except the Spouses of the people affected and the children who will probably see this going viral. I will not be apart of this nonsense,” wrote one of the users.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-knee-injury-likely-to-end-nitish-kumar-reddy-s-england-tour-problems-worsen-for-team-india-1753068348803">IND vs ENG: Knee injury likely to end Nitish Kumar Reddy's England tour, problems worsen for Team India</a>&nbsp;Real Salt Lake would later go on to lose the match 1-0 after Luca Orellano scored an 87th-minute winner. Meaning the side sits 10th in the MLS Western Conference and needs a major repair to boost their chances of a Playoff place.&nbsp;During Coldplay’s Boston concert last week, a clip showed a man and a woman hugging on a jumbo screen at the arena in Foxborough, Massachusetts, before they abruptly ducked and hid from the camera.&nbsp;The pair were identified by US media as a married chief executive of Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the firm's chief people officer. WION has been unable to independently confirm the identities of either person who went viral.

Catching the recent Coldplay viral theme, Major League Soccer (MLS) side Real Salt Lake used a ‘kiss-cam” in their home stadium in Utah to display couples ahead of their fixture against FC Cincinnati.

The internet is still buzzing over the Coldplay “kiss-cam” viral video after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught with his company’s Human Resources (HR) colleague in a concert held in Boston. The dramatic scene revealed Byron’s extramarital affair and has since been in headlines all over the world. Catching the same theme, Major League Soccer (MLS) side Real Salt Lake used a ‘kiss-cam” in their home stadium in Utah to display couples ahead of their fixture against FC Cincinnati.

Catching the recent Coldplay viral theme, Major League Soccer (MLS) side Real Salt Lake used a ‘kiss-cam” in their home stadium in Utah to display couples ahead of their fixture against FC Cincinnati.

Watch: MLS club joins Coldplay's 'kiss-cam' trend, couples imitate Astronomer CEO's viral moment

The Indian men's cricket team is currently in Manchester preparing for the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which will commence from Wednesday (Jul 23) to Sunday (Jul 27) at the Old Trafford cricket stadium. Before the do-or-die clash, Indian players met and interacted with some of the stars of the Manchester United Football Club. In a series of photos shared by Adidas on Instagram, cricket stars like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant were spotted playing football with Manchester United players. Meanwhile, fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was seen bowling to Harry Maguire, the former captain and famous defender of the Red Devils.&nbsp;The Manchester United squad is back for their preseason training and this meet-up provided a perfect chance for the footballers and cricketers to bond. It wasn’t just about football; the Indian players were also seen sharing light moments off the field.&nbsp;&nbsp;In one of the pictures shared on social media, Gill posed for a photo with Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, while Siraj took a snap with Amad Diallo. Jasprit Bumrah was seen chatting with Maguire and Mason Mount.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/who-are-the-three-indian-captains-apart-from-kohli-dhoni-and-rohit-to-lead-in-all-three-formats-1753009558850">Who are three Indian captains apart from Kohli, Dhoni and Rohit to lead in all three formats?</a>

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Even Team India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, posed for a photo with the manager of Manchester United, Ruben Amorim. It was a great mix of cricket and football stars, sharing their passion for sports.&nbsp;This meeting between the two sports teams shows how athletes from different disciplines can come together and support each other. It also allowed the Indian cricketers to enjoy a relaxed day before they take the field on Wednesday (Jul 16).&nbsp;As for India, they will look to bounce back and win the Manchester Test to level the series 2-2. However, the task is not a walk in the park for Shubman Gill's side at Old Trafford.&nbsp;&nbsp;The visitors are yet to win a Test match here. In nine outings, India has four losses and five draws. However, Indian cricket has seen some of its best moments here with Sachin Tendulkar scoring his maiden Test century in Manchester. Back in 1990, Tendulkar had smashed an unbeaten 119 of 189 balls and was also rewarded the ‘Player of the Match’.

 Before the do-or-die clash, Indian players met and interacted with some of the stars of the Manchester United Football Club. In a series of photos shared by Adidas on Instagram, cricket stars like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant were spotted playing football with Manchester United players.

The Indian men's cricket team is currently in Manchester preparing for the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which will commence from Wednesday (Jul 23) to Sunday (Jul 27) at the Old Trafford cricket stadium. Before the do-or-die clash, Indian players met and interacted with some of the stars of the Manchester United Football Club. In a series of photos shared by Adidas on Instagram, cricket stars like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant were spotted playing football with Manchester United players. Meanwhile, fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was seen bowling to Harry Maguire, the former captain and famous defender of the Red Devils. The Manchester United squad is back for their preseason training and this meet-up provided a perfect chance for the footballers and cricketers to bond. It wasn’t just about football; the Indian players were also seen sharing light moments off the field. In one of the pictures shared on social media, Gill posed for a photo with Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, while Siraj took a snap with Amad Diallo. Jasprit Bumrah was seen chatting with Maguire and Mason Mount. Also Read | Who are three Indian captains apart from Kohli, Dhoni and Rohit to lead in all three formats?

Before the do-or-die clash, Indian players met and interacted with some of the stars of the Manchester United Football Club. In a series of photos shared by Adidas on Instagram, cricket stars like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant were spotted playing football with Manchester United players.

IND vs ENG 2025: Football and cricket unite in Manchester. Details inside

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Messi's current club, Inter Miami, has witnessed some of his best performances. In his latest match against the New York Red Bulls, Messi was outstanding, scoring a brace, providing an assist, and taking five shots towards the goalpost. 

Argentine forward Lionel Messi has once again scripted history, this time surpassing his archrival, Cristiano Ronaldo. At 38 years old, Messi continues to impress the world with his incredible skills. Recently, the Miami superstar achieved a remarkable record by securing his position as the leading player with the most non-penalty goals in football history. Messi now holds the record with 764 non-penalty goals, just one more than Ronaldo's tally of 763. What's even more impressive is that Messi reached this milestone in 167 fewer outings than Ronaldo, showing how consistent he's been throughout his career. Messi's current club, Inter Miami, has witnessed some of his best performances. In his latest match against the New York Red Bulls, Messi was outstanding, scoring a brace, providing an assist, and taking five shots towards the goalpost. With that assist, Messi's career total has now reached 386 assists, just 14 short of the incredible milestone of 400. However, there are other records within the reach of Messi. Also Read | Not just Ronaldo and Messi: THESE footballers also fly in private jets. Details inside Career Goals: 874, with 900 in reach (just 26 goals to go) Career Trophies: 46, aiming for 50 (only 4 trophies needed) With 26 goals to reach 900 and four more trophies to hit 50, Messi is all set to cement his legacy as the all-time great. Messi’s journey from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain and now to Inter Miami shows his incredible adaptability and passion for the game. Being the all-time top scorer for both Argentina and Barcelona is just one highlight in Messi's stellar career. Here's a look at some of the other incredible records and achievements that define his legendary journey. 672 goals for Barcelona (the most by any player) 474 La Liga goals (most by any player) 192 La Liga assists (the most by any player) 91 goals in 2012 (record for the most goals in a calendar year) 36 La Liga hat-tricks 17 FIFA FIFPro World XI selections 10 La Liga titles Nine La Liga Best Player awards

Messi's current club, Inter Miami, has witnessed some of his best performances. In his latest match against the New York Red Bulls, Messi was outstanding, scoring a brace, providing an assist, and taking five shots towards the goalpost.&nbsp;

Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo for THIS record – Details inside

Barcelona are closing in on a sensational move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as the England star is all set for yet another new chapter in his career. Rashford, who is out of favour at United under manager Ruben Amorim, will spend a season on loan at Barcelona after a deal was struck between the two clubs. Ahead of the switch, let us analyse why it is a win-win situation for all parties, including both clubs and the player.<h2>New chapter for Rashford</h2>Having started his career at United, Rashford has scored over 100 goals for the Red Devils, earning a reputation as the fans' favourite among the faithful. However, his disciplinary issues were brought to light once Amorim took over as United manager in November 2024. As a result, Rashford was first frozen out of the squad and later sent on loan to Aston Villa for the second half of the 2024-25 season.&nbsp;Rashford’s latest move to Barcelona means he will stay away from the club temporarily, meaning a return to United is still a possibility if Amorim gets sacked in the future. The forward will also play Champions League football at Barcelona, improving his chances of an international return with the FIFA World Cup less than a year away.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-antony-jadon-sancho-is-bryan-mbeumo-another-recipe-for-disaster-at-manchester-united-1752911099993">After Antony, Jadon Sancho is Bryan Mbeumo another recipe for disaster at Manchester United?</a><h2>Why United are in win-win situation?</h2>As things stand, the 27-year-old has three years still remaining on his United contract, meaning the Red Devils can negotiate for a heavy price if they intend to sell him in the next year. If that is the case, it will help United balance the bank sheets while Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations get tightened. In case the England forward returns after a loan spell and Amorim is sacked, United could still do with his services for at least the remaining two years of his contract.<h2>Barcelona’s temporary solution</h2>Like United, Barcelona are also troubled with the FFP regulations in Spain, which has seen them in danger of registering players. Barcelona had to win a court battle to register Dani Olmo for the second half of last season, hinting at their desperation for a temporary deal. Had they signed Nico Williams, they would have needed to sell at least one of their star names to get the player registered. However, in Rashford’s situation, they can register him as one of the loanees, keeping sports free for permanent transfers.

Marcus Rashford, who is out of favour at United under manager Ruben Amorim, will spend a season on loan at Barcelona after a deal was struck between the two clubs.

Barcelona are closing in on a sensational move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as the England star is all set for yet another new chapter in his career. Rashford, who is out of favour at United under manager Ruben Amorim, will spend a season on loan at Barcelona after a deal was struck between the two clubs. Ahead of the switch, let us analyse why it is a win-win situation for all parties, including both clubs and the player. New chapter for Rashford Having started his career at United, Rashford has scored over 100 goals for the Red Devils, earning a reputation as the fans' favourite among the faithful. However, his disciplinary issues were brought to light once Amorim took over as United manager in November 2024. As a result, Rashford was first frozen out of the squad and later sent on loan to Aston Villa for the second half of the 2024-25 season. Rashford’s latest move to Barcelona means he will stay away from the club temporarily, meaning a return to United is still a possibility if Amorim gets sacked in the future. The forward will also play Champions League football at Barcelona, improving his chances of an international return with the FIFA World Cup less than a year away. ALSO READ | After Antony, Jadon Sancho is Bryan Mbeumo another recipe for disaster at Manchester United? Why United are in win-win situation? As things stand, the 27-year-old has three years still remaining on his United contract, meaning the Red Devils can negotiate for a heavy price if they intend to sell him in the next year. If that is the case, it will help United balance the bank sheets while Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations get tightened. In case the England forward returns after a loan spell and Amorim is sacked, United could still do with his services for at least the remaining two years of his contract. Barcelona’s temporary solution Like United, Barcelona are also troubled with the FFP regulations in Spain, which has seen them in danger of registering players. Barcelona had to win a court battle to register Dani Olmo for the second half of last season, hinting at their desperation for a temporary deal. Had they signed Nico Williams, they would have needed to sell at least one of their star names to get the player registered. However, in Rashford’s situation, they can register him as one of the loanees, keeping sports free for permanent transfers.

Marcus Rashford, who is out of favour at United under manager Ruben Amorim, will spend a season on loan at Barcelona after a deal was struck between the two clubs.

Explained: Marcus Rashford to Barcelona, why it is a win-win situation for all parties

Lionel Messi rediscovered his scoring touch with two goals as Inter Miami bounced back from defeat to complete a 5-1 drubbing of the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer on Saturday.&nbsp;Messi's red-hot season was rocked on Wednesday as Miami stumbled to a 3-0 defeat against FC Cincinnati.&nbsp;But the Argentinian superstar was back to his inspired best as Miami turned on the style at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey to record an emphatic victory.The Red Bulls had threatened to deliver another upset after Alexander Hack bundled home a 14th-minute opener to fire the hosts into an early lead.&nbsp;But Messi swiftly orchestrated Inter Miami's recovery from that setback, providing a sublime pass to set up former Barcelona team-mate Jordi Alba's equaliser in the 24th minute.&nbsp;Messi then combined with Alba for Miami's second goal, producing another brilliant pass to pick out the Spaniard, who crossed for Telasco Segovia to prod home on 27 minutes.Segovia then swept in his second of the night deep into first-half stoppage time to leave Miami firmly in control.&nbsp;Messi then took over in the second half as Miami cut loose.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-antony-jadon-sancho-is-bryan-mbeumo-another-recipe-for-disaster-at-manchester-united-1752911099993">After Antony, Jadon Sancho is Bryan Mbeumo another recipe for disaster at Manchester United?</a>&nbsp;A majestic through ball by another former Barcelona team-mate, Sergio Busquets, sent the Argentine World Cup-winner racing through on goal in the 60th minute.&nbsp;Messi took his time and coolly feinted to wrongfoot Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel before tucking away the finish for 4-1.&nbsp;Another Barcelona old boys combination delivered Messi's second. Luis Suarez crossed from the left and Messi controlled on the edge of the six-yard box to send a thumping finish past Coronel.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Lionel Messi rediscovered his scoring touch with two goals as Inter Miami bounced back from defeat to complete a 5-1 drubbing of the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

Lionel Messi rediscovered his scoring touch with two goals as Inter Miami bounced back from defeat to complete a 5-1 drubbing of the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Messi's red-hot season was rocked on Wednesday as Miami stumbled to a 3-0 defeat against FC Cincinnati. But the Argentinian superstar was back to his inspired best as Miami turned on the style at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey to record an emphatic victory. The Red Bulls had threatened to deliver another upset after Alexander Hack bundled home a 14th-minute opener to fire the hosts into an early lead. But Messi swiftly orchestrated Inter Miami's recovery from that setback, providing a sublime pass to set up former Barcelona team-mate Jordi Alba's equaliser in the 24th minute. Messi then combined with Alba for Miami's second goal, producing another brilliant pass to pick out the Spaniard, who crossed for Telasco Segovia to prod home on 27 minutes. Segovia then swept in his second of the night deep into first-half stoppage time to leave Miami firmly in control. Messi then took over in the second half as Miami cut loose. ALSO READ | After Antony, Jadon Sancho is Bryan Mbeumo another recipe for disaster at Manchester United? A majestic through ball by another former Barcelona team-mate, Sergio Busquets, sent the Argentine World Cup-winner racing through on goal in the 60th minute. Messi took his time and coolly feinted to wrongfoot Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel before tucking away the finish for 4-1. Another Barcelona old boys combination delivered Messi's second. Luis Suarez crossed from the left and Messi controlled on the edge of the six-yard box to send a thumping finish past Coronel. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Lionel Messi rediscovered his scoring touch with two goals as Inter Miami bounced back from defeat to complete a 5-1 drubbing of the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

MLS: Lionel Messi at double as Inter Miami bounce back against Red Bulls

Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo is all set to make a sensational switch to Manchester United as the Red Devils splurge in excess of $80 million on the striker. With the move imminent, United’s latest transfer deal has raised more questions than answers as they refrained from signing proven targets like Viktor Gyökeres and Victor Osimhen. As the deal is close to getting wrapped, let’s take a detailed look at United’s transfer policy and how it has fared.<h2>Rejected chance to sign Erling Haaland in 2019</h2>Manchester United were one of the clubs that were keeping tabs on Erling Haaland and were also the front-runners to sign him at one point, owing to the player’s relationship with the then-manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Haaland had played under Solskjaer at Molde and flourished under him, scoring 20 goals in 50 matches as a teenager.&nbsp;United rejected the chance to sign him, and he was later snapped up by arch-rivals Manchester City in 2022, helping the club win a historic treble of Champions League, Premier League and the FA Cup.<h2>Antony, Jadon Sancho recipe for disaster</h2>With Real Madrid signing Jude Bellingham and Man City getting Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, it was fair to say that Sancho was also in the same footsteps. However, the English forward has been a shadow of his performance at the German side, spending time away from the first team after a fallout with then-manager Erik ten Hag and a couple of loan moves, including one to Chelsea last season. He is well known for his fallout with Ten Hag rather than for his attacking play, raising questions marks on the transfer policy.&nbsp;While Sancho’s move in 2021 was bad, the worst was yet to come for the Red Devils. Splashing nearly $90 million, Tan Hag signed Antony from Ajax with high expectations, but he never really lived up to expectations. Interestingly, he was more expensive than Haaland, with both singing in the same window but with different Manchester clubs. &nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravindra-jadeja-only-player-from-2014-manchester-test-vs-england-and-he-was-india-s-worst-batter-1752861719097">Ravindra Jadeja only player from 2014 Manchester Test vs England and he was India's worst batter</a><h2>Does Mbeumo's move make any sense for United?</h2>The Cameroonian has so far scored 46 Premier League goals and only once has he scored more than 10 goals in a season. He scored 20 goals in the Premier League last season, attracting United’s interest in the player. It is no hiding that United are yet to properly replace Wayne Rooney, a proven, consistent 20-goal striker in a season; much blame goes to the board members.&nbsp;Cristiano Ronald’s brief return in 2021-22 did give the side some relief, but the side has largely struggled to bring in a proper No.9.&nbsp;Currently, United’s only proper No.9 option is Rasmus Hojlund, costing more than $70 million in 2023. However, he too has struggled with form, scoring 14 Premier League goals in the last two seasons.

With Bryan Mbeumo's move imminent, Manchester United’s latest transfer deal has raised more questions than answers as they refrained from signing proven targets like Viktor Gyökeres and Victor Osimhen. 

Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo is all set to make a sensational switch to Manchester United as the Red Devils splurge in excess of $80 million on the striker. With the move imminent, United’s latest transfer deal has raised more questions than answers as they refrained from signing proven targets like Viktor Gyökeres and Victor Osimhen. As the deal is close to getting wrapped, let’s take a detailed look at United’s transfer policy and how it has fared. Rejected chance to sign Erling Haaland in 2019 Manchester United were one of the clubs that were keeping tabs on Erling Haaland and were also the front-runners to sign him at one point, owing to the player’s relationship with the then-manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Haaland had played under Solskjaer at Molde and flourished under him, scoring 20 goals in 50 matches as a teenager. United rejected the chance to sign him, and he was later snapped up by arch-rivals Manchester City in 2022, helping the club win a historic treble of Champions League, Premier League and the FA Cup. Antony, Jadon Sancho recipe for disaster With Real Madrid signing Jude Bellingham and Man City getting Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, it was fair to say that Sancho was also in the same footsteps. However, the English forward has been a shadow of his performance at the German side, spending time away from the first team after a fallout with then-manager Erik ten Hag and a couple of loan moves, including one to Chelsea last season. He is well known for his fallout with Ten Hag rather than for his attacking play, raising questions marks on the transfer policy. While Sancho’s move in 2021 was bad, the worst was yet to come for the Red Devils. Splashing nearly $90 million, Tan Hag signed Antony from Ajax with high expectations, but he never really lived up to expectations. Interestingly, he was more expensive than Haaland, with both singing in the same window but with different Manchester clubs. ALSO READ | Ravindra Jadeja only player from 2014 Manchester Test vs England and he was India's worst batter Does Mbeumo's move make any sense for United? The Cameroonian has so far scored 46 Premier League goals and only once has he scored more than 10 goals in a season. He scored 20 goals in the Premier League last season, attracting United’s interest in the player. It is no hiding that United are yet to properly replace Wayne Rooney, a proven, consistent 20-goal striker in a season; much blame goes to the board members. Cristiano Ronald’s brief return in 2021-22 did give the side some relief, but the side has largely struggled to bring in a proper No.9. Currently, United’s only proper No.9 option is Rasmus Hojlund, costing more than $70 million in 2023. However, he too has struggled with form, scoring 14 Premier League goals in the last two seasons.

With Bryan Mbeumo's move imminent, Manchester United’s latest transfer deal has raised more questions than answers as they refrained from signing proven targets like Viktor Gyökeres and Victor Osimhen.&nbsp;

After Antony, Jadon Sancho is Bryan Mbeumo another recipe for disaster at Manchester United?

The Oriental Cup, an emerging school football tournament founded by student-athlete Fareed Bakshi, officially announced its third season. Scheduled from July 21 to July 29, the tournament will take place at the iconic Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, bringing together 36 teams from schools across Delhi, 24 in the boys' (U-15) category and 12 in the girls' (U-19) category, continuing its mission of providing an inclusive and structured platform for competitive school football.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 2025 edition will have a three-stage format, starting with qualifier rounds, followed by league phase, and culminating in finals for both boys' and girls' categories. Backed by title sponsor Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd., alongside associate partners Nivia Sports as football partner and Ocean Beverages as the hydration partner, the Oriental Cup is steadily growing into a key event on Delhi's school sports calendar.&nbsp;&nbsp;"As a company committed to building not just infrastructure but also strong communities, Oriental Structural Engineers is proud to continue supporting the Oriental Cup," said Gishnu Karthik Sridharan, Executive Vice President - Marketing, Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd., during the press conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We believe sports play a crucial role in shaping responsible, confident individuals, and it's rewarding to see young footballers across Delhi seize this opportunity to grow," he added.&nbsp;The Oriental Cup has already seen two successful seasons. Air Force School, Subroto Park, and Apex School have claimed the boys' titles in 2023 and 2024, respectively, while Sanskriti School has maintained a dominant presence in the girls' division, winning both previous seasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking at the event, co-founder Fareed Bakshi emphasized the tournament's larger mission, "The Oriental Cup goes beyond just competition. It's about building a space where school athletes across Delhi can play, grow, and feel a sense of community through football.&nbsp;&nbsp;We're excited to welcome new teams and continue expanding the legacy we began just two years ago." Speaking at the press conference, Rizwan-ul-Haq, Vice President, Delhi Soccer Association, shared his endorsement of the tournament's growing impact, "The Delhi Soccer Association is delighted to acknowledge the initiative taken by Fareed Bakshi in launching this school-level football tournament three years ago.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravindra-jadeja-only-player-from-2014-manchester-test-vs-england-and-he-was-india-s-worst-batter-1752861719097"> Ravindra Jadeja only player from 2014 Manchester Test vs England and he was India's worst batter</a>&nbsp;Since its inception, the tournament has shown remarkable growth each year and is making a significant contribution to the development of youth football in Delhi. Such initiatives offer young athletes a valuable platform to demonstrate their skills and potential."&nbsp;&nbsp;The organizers invite students, coaches, and football fans from across Delhi to follow the tournament, support their schools, and be part of a growing movement aimed at nurturing football talent and fostering sportsmanship.

The 2025 edition will have a three-stage format, starting with qualifier rounds, followed by league phase, and culminating in finals for both boys' and girls' categories.

The Oriental Cup, an emerging school football tournament founded by student-athlete Fareed Bakshi, officially announced its third season. Scheduled from July 21 to July 29, the tournament will take place at the iconic Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, bringing together 36 teams from schools across Delhi, 24 in the boys' (U-15) category and 12 in the girls' (U-19) category, continuing its mission of providing an inclusive and structured platform for competitive school football. The 2025 edition will have a three-stage format, starting with qualifier rounds, followed by league phase, and culminating in finals for both boys' and girls' categories. Backed by title sponsor Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd., alongside associate partners Nivia Sports as football partner and Ocean Beverages as the hydration partner, the Oriental Cup is steadily growing into a key event on Delhi's school sports calendar. "As a company committed to building not just infrastructure but also strong communities, Oriental Structural Engineers is proud to continue supporting the Oriental Cup," said Gishnu Karthik Sridharan, Executive Vice President - Marketing, Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd., during the press conference. "We believe sports play a crucial role in shaping responsible, confident individuals, and it's rewarding to see young footballers across Delhi seize this opportunity to grow," he added. The Oriental Cup has already seen two successful seasons. Air Force School, Subroto Park, and Apex School have claimed the boys' titles in 2023 and 2024, respectively, while Sanskriti School has maintained a dominant presence in the girls' division, winning both previous seasons. Speaking at the event, co-founder Fareed Bakshi emphasized the tournament's larger mission, "The Oriental Cup goes beyond just competition. It's about building a space where school athletes across Delhi can play, grow, and feel a sense of community through football. We're excited to welcome new teams and continue expanding the legacy we began just two years ago." Speaking at the press conference, Rizwan-ul-Haq, Vice President, Delhi Soccer Association, shared his endorsement of the tournament's growing impact, "The Delhi Soccer Association is delighted to acknowledge the initiative taken by Fareed Bakshi in launching this school-level football tournament three years ago. ALSO READ | Ravindra Jadeja only player from 2014 Manchester Test vs England and he was India's worst batter Since its inception, the tournament has shown remarkable growth each year and is making a significant contribution to the development of youth football in Delhi. Such initiatives offer young athletes a valuable platform to demonstrate their skills and potential." The organizers invite students, coaches, and football fans from across Delhi to follow the tournament, support their schools, and be part of a growing movement aimed at nurturing football talent and fostering sportsmanship.

The 2025 edition will have a three-stage format, starting with qualifier rounds, followed by league phase, and culminating in finals for both boys' and girls' categories.

Oriental Cup third season to start on July 21; 36 teams set to participate

Young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal inherited the club's number 10 shirt, previously worn by all-time great Lionel Messi, on Wednesday.&nbsp;"Messi made his path and I will make mine," Yamal told reporters at an event at the club shop at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium. "I will work as hard as I can, give everything and try to make those Barca fans who are there happy and those who are at home."&nbsp;The 18-year-old winger, often compared to the Argentine superstar who also came through the club's La Masia youth academy, helped the Catalan giants win a domestic treble last season.&nbsp;He signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2031 in May, becoming one of the best paid players at the club.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-mls-record-goes-for-a-toss-in-inter-miami-loss-to-cincinnati-1752720562090">Messi’s MLS record goes for a toss in Inter Miami’s loss to Cincinnati</a>&nbsp;"I hope to enjoy myself more than last year and make my dreams come true," continued Yamal, who said he wanted to win the Champions League with the Catalan giants, and also the World Cup with Spain.&nbsp;Yamal has scored 25 goals for the club in over 100 appearances, making his debut in 2023 at the age of 15 wearing the number 41 shirt.&nbsp;"Barca is my life, I've been here since I was seven, for all kids from La Masia their dream is to make it to the first team and I'm doing it and I have to keep working," said Yamal.&nbsp;"When I was little I dreamed of being at Barca and having this number."&nbsp;After a season wearing the 27, last summer Yamal followed in Messi's footsteps by taking the number 19, which the Argentine wore at the club between 2005 and 2008.&nbsp;Ansu Fati inherited Messi's number 10 shirt in 2021, when now Inter Miami player left Barca for Paris Saint-Germain.&nbsp;Beset by a series of injuries Fati was unable to fulfil his potential at Barca and signed on loan for Monaco earlier in July.&nbsp;Other star names including Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo have worn the Barcelona number 10 shirt in the past.&nbsp;"(Messi, Maradona, Ronaldinho) are three legends of football, three legends of this club," said Yamal.&nbsp;"I am grateful for what they gave the club and I will try to continue this legacy."&nbsp;Yamal made headlines after celebrating his 18th birthday last weekend with a private event involving hired entertainers with dwarfism.&nbsp;Spain's Ministry of Social Rights asked the public prosecutor to investigate the party after a complaint from the Association for People with Achondroplasia and Other Skeletal Dysplasias (ADEE).&nbsp;"In the end I work for Barca, I play for Barca, but when I'm away from (the club) I enjoy my life, and that's all," he added.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The 18-year-old winger, often compared to the Argentine superstar who also came through the club's La Masia youth academy, helped the Catalan giants win a domestic treble last season.

Young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal inherited the club's number 10 shirt, previously worn by all-time great Lionel Messi, on Wednesday. "Messi made his path and I will make mine," Yamal told reporters at an event at the club shop at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium. "I will work as hard as I can, give everything and try to make those Barca fans who are there happy and those who are at home." The 18-year-old winger, often compared to the Argentine superstar who also came through the club's La Masia youth academy, helped the Catalan giants win a domestic treble last season. He signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2031 in May, becoming one of the best paid players at the club. Also read | Messi’s MLS record goes for a toss in Inter Miami’s loss to Cincinnati "I hope to enjoy myself more than last year and make my dreams come true," continued Yamal, who said he wanted to win the Champions League with the Catalan giants, and also the World Cup with Spain. Yamal has scored 25 goals for the club in over 100 appearances, making his debut in 2023 at the age of 15 wearing the number 41 shirt. "Barca is my life, I've been here since I was seven, for all kids from La Masia their dream is to make it to the first team and I'm doing it and I have to keep working," said Yamal. "When I was little I dreamed of being at Barca and having this number." After a season wearing the 27, last summer Yamal followed in Messi's footsteps by taking the number 19, which the Argentine wore at the club between 2005 and 2008. Ansu Fati inherited Messi's number 10 shirt in 2021, when now Inter Miami player left Barca for Paris Saint-Germain. Beset by a series of injuries Fati was unable to fulfil his potential at Barca and signed on loan for Monaco earlier in July. Other star names including Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo have worn the Barcelona number 10 shirt in the past. "(Messi, Maradona, Ronaldinho) are three legends of football, three legends of this club," said Yamal. "I am grateful for what they gave the club and I will try to continue this legacy." Yamal made headlines after celebrating his 18th birthday last weekend with a private event involving hired entertainers with dwarfism. Spain's Ministry of Social Rights asked the public prosecutor to investigate the party after a complaint from the Association for People with Achondroplasia and Other Skeletal Dysplasias (ADEE). "In the end I work for Barca, I play for Barca, but when I'm away from (the club) I enjoy my life, and that's all," he added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The 18-year-old winger, often compared to the Argentine superstar who also came through the club's La Masia youth academy, helped the Catalan giants win a domestic treble last season.

Lamine Yamal gets into Messi's shoes with Barcelona's number 10 shirt takeover

Lionel Messi's Major League Soccer-record streak of multi-goal games ended at five on Wednesday as his Inter Miami squad was blanked 3-0 at FC Cincinnati. The 38-year-old Argentine star forward had scored a brace, two goals, in five consecutive matches for Miami, giving him 16 goals on the season as Inter managed four wins and a draw in the run. Not since 2012 when he played for Barcelona had Messi netted a brace or more in five consecutive matches. But Cincinnati kept Miami to only two shots on goal in the contest.&nbsp;"Clearly today we were outplayed from the beginning of the match," Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said through a translator. "It was very difficult for us to win the individual duels. Maybe one of the reasons is that physically we come with a very big hustle and bustle and in the long run we end up paying.&nbsp;"Leo suffered a knock at the end but it ended well."&nbsp;US 20-year-old midfielder Gerardo Valenzuela opened the scoring for Cincinnati in the 16th minute.&nbsp;Brazilian striker Evander followed with a goal in the 50th minute and struck again in the 70th to provide all the scoring the hosts needed.&nbsp;"We didn't play the game we wanted. They put us under pressure all the time, we weren't fresh or lucid and they beat us very well," Mascherano said.&nbsp;Miami fell to 11-4 with five drawn for 38 points, fifth in the Eastern Conference and eight points adrift of first-place Philadelphia, the overall MLS leader which beat Montreal to stay one point ahead of Cincinnati in the overall MLS standings.&nbsp;Inter Miami has three games in hand on both clubs but would need to win them all to overtake their rivals for the overall league lead.&nbsp;"The opponent outplayed us from start to finish," Mascherano said. "The result and the way they beat us obviously worries us. Now we have to rest and think about the next game."&nbsp;That will come on Saturday when Miami will visit the New York Red Bulls, who got two goals each from Cameroon's Eric Choupo-Moting and Sweden's Emil Forsberg in a 5-3 home win over New England on Wednesday.<h3>De Paul to join Miami</h3>&nbsp;A source close to negotiations told AFP on Wednesday that Inter Miami has agreed on terms with Argentine international Rodrigo De Paul, a midfielder for Atletico Madrid.&nbsp;The deal is for the next four seasons with De Paul to play the remainder of 2025 in Miami on loan from Atletico Madrid with a subsequent purchase option for Inter worth more than $12 million.&nbsp;De Paul could play for Miami for the first time on July 30 against Mexican side Atlas in Inter's debut match in the Leagues Cup, a tournament between MLS and Mexican League clubs.&nbsp;He will leave Europe after four seasons in Madrid to join countryman Messi 11 months before the World Cup to be hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.&nbsp;Messi has not said if he will play in the World Cup.&nbsp;De Paul and Messi were teammates on Argentina's 2022 World Cup champions and reuniting them could help entice Messi to sign a new contract with Inter, whose deal with the superstar expires at the end of this year.&nbsp;The club wants Messi to stay for the 2026 season, in which Inter will open a new stadium in Miami.&nbsp;DePaul, 31, joins a Miami core that includes Messi, Uruguayan Luis Suarez and Spaniards Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.&nbsp;Charlotte was named host city for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday. This year's all-star matchup will be in Austin, Texas, next Wednesday with the MLS All-Stars facing the Mexican League All-Stars.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Not since 2012 when he played for Barcelona had Messi netted a brace or more in five consecutive matches. 

Lionel Messi's Major League Soccer-record streak of multi-goal games ended at five on Wednesday as his Inter Miami squad was blanked 3-0 at FC Cincinnati. The 38-year-old Argentine star forward had scored a brace, two goals, in five consecutive matches for Miami, giving him 16 goals on the season as Inter managed four wins and a draw in the run. Not since 2012 when he played for Barcelona had Messi netted a brace or more in five consecutive matches. But Cincinnati kept Miami to only two shots on goal in the contest. "Clearly today we were outplayed from the beginning of the match," Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said through a translator. "It was very difficult for us to win the individual duels. Maybe one of the reasons is that physically we come with a very big hustle and bustle and in the long run we end up paying. "Leo suffered a knock at the end but it ended well." US 20-year-old midfielder Gerardo Valenzuela opened the scoring for Cincinnati in the 16th minute. Brazilian striker Evander followed with a goal in the 50th minute and struck again in the 70th to provide all the scoring the hosts needed. "We didn't play the game we wanted. They put us under pressure all the time, we weren't fresh or lucid and they beat us very well," Mascherano said. Miami fell to 11-4 with five drawn for 38 points, fifth in the Eastern Conference and eight points adrift of first-place Philadelphia, the overall MLS leader which beat Montreal to stay one point ahead of Cincinnati in the overall MLS standings. Inter Miami has three games in hand on both clubs but would need to win them all to overtake their rivals for the overall league lead. "The opponent outplayed us from start to finish," Mascherano said. "The result and the way they beat us obviously worries us. Now we have to rest and think about the next game." That will come on Saturday when Miami will visit the New York Red Bulls, who got two goals each from Cameroon's Eric Choupo-Moting and Sweden's Emil Forsberg in a 5-3 home win over New England on Wednesday. De Paul to join Miami A source close to negotiations told AFP on Wednesday that Inter Miami has agreed on terms with Argentine international Rodrigo De Paul, a midfielder for Atletico Madrid. The deal is for the next four seasons with De Paul to play the remainder of 2025 in Miami on loan from Atletico Madrid with a subsequent purchase option for Inter worth more than $12 million. De Paul could play for Miami for the first time on July 30 against Mexican side Atlas in Inter's debut match in the Leagues Cup, a tournament between MLS and Mexican League clubs. He will leave Europe after four seasons in Madrid to join countryman Messi 11 months before the World Cup to be hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico. Messi has not said if he will play in the World Cup. De Paul and Messi were teammates on Argentina's 2022 World Cup champions and reuniting them could help entice Messi to sign a new contract with Inter, whose deal with the superstar expires at the end of this year. The club wants Messi to stay for the 2026 season, in which Inter will open a new stadium in Miami. DePaul, 31, joins a Miami core that includes Messi, Uruguayan Luis Suarez and Spaniards Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets. Charlotte was named host city for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday. This year's all-star matchup will be in Austin, Texas, next Wednesday with the MLS All-Stars facing the Mexican League All-Stars. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Not since 2012 when he played for Barcelona had Messi netted a brace or more in five consecutive matches.&nbsp;

Messi’s MLS record goes for a toss in Inter Miami’s loss to Cincinnati

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is expected to miss up to 12 weeks recovering from a shoulder operation after the Spanish giants said Wednesday he had successfully undergone surgery. "Our player Jude Bellingham has undergone successful surgery for a recurrent left shoulder dislocation," said Real Madrid in a statement. "Bellingham will now begin a period of rehabilitation prior to his return to recovery work." While Madrid did not specify the expected length of his recovery time, Spanish media have reported it will take around 12 weeks for him to return to action.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/golf-why-wyndham-clark-us-open-2023-winner-banned-by-oakmont-club-1752685999423">Wyndham Clark, US Open 2023 winner, banned by Oakmont club for locker damages</a>Bellingham has been struggling with shoulder discomfort after dislocating it in a La Liga match in November 2023, and playing with a brace under his shirt since then.The England midfielder held off on the operation until after Madrid's participation in the Club World Cup this summer, with Xabi Alonso's side reaching the semi-finals.Bellingham is set to miss the La Liga visit to face rivals Atletico Madrid in late September, as well as the club's first two Champions League matches.The 22-year-old midfielder should be back in action by the time Madrid host Barcelona in the first Clasico of the season in late October."I've got the point where... I'm fed up with the brace, and having to tug on it and having (other) players tug on it, and it rearranging all the time," said Bellingham during the Club World Cup.The midfielder will also miss World Cup qualifiers with England against Andorra and Serbia on September 6 and 9 respectively.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The England midfielder held off on the operation until after Madrid's participation in the Club World Cup this summer, with Xabi Alonso's side reaching the semi-finals.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is expected to miss up to 12 weeks recovering from a shoulder operation after the Spanish giants said Wednesday he had successfully undergone surgery. "Our player Jude Bellingham has undergone successful surgery for a recurrent left shoulder dislocation," said Real Madrid in a statement. "Bellingham will now begin a period of rehabilitation prior to his return to recovery work." While Madrid did not specify the expected length of his recovery time, Spanish media have reported it will take around 12 weeks for him to return to action. Also Read - Wyndham Clark, US Open 2023 winner, banned by Oakmont club for locker damages Bellingham has been struggling with shoulder discomfort after dislocating it in a La Liga match in November 2023, and playing with a brace under his shirt since then. The England midfielder held off on the operation until after Madrid's participation in the Club World Cup this summer, with Xabi Alonso's side reaching the semi-finals. Bellingham is set to miss the La Liga visit to face rivals Atletico Madrid in late September, as well as the club's first two Champions League matches. The 22-year-old midfielder should be back in action by the time Madrid host Barcelona in the first Clasico of the season in late October. "I've got the point where... I'm fed up with the brace, and having to tug on it and having (other) players tug on it, and it rearranging all the time," said Bellingham during the Club World Cup. The midfielder will also miss World Cup qualifiers with England against Andorra and Serbia on September 6 and 9 respectively. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The England midfielder held off on the operation until after Madrid's participation in the Club World Cup this summer, with Xabi Alonso's side reaching the semi-finals.

England and Real Madrid mid-fielder Jude Bellingham out for 12 weeks after surgery

From Neymar to Kylian Mbappe, here is a look at five most expensive transfers in football history. The list also features the likes of Philippe Coutinho, João Félix and Enzo Fernández. 

From Neymar to Kylian Mbappe, here is a look at five most expensive transfers in football history. The list also features the likes of Philippe Coutinho, João Félix and Enzo Fernández.&nbsp;

From Neymar to Kylian Mbappe, 5 most expensive transfers in football history

Napoli’s latest signing and star acquisition Kevin de Bruyne could be set to break the club’s tradition and inherit squad number 10 as the pre-season for new football season begins. De Bruyne, signed on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City was spotted wearing the No.10 kit in the pre-season on Tuesday (July 15). However, does this mean Napoli will use the number 10 jersey once again having retired the same in 2000?<h2>Will De Bruyne wear No. 10?</h2>With the pre-season in full swing, De Bruyne was spotted wearing the iconic number 10 in the training gear, sparking debate over the use of the retired kit. While the actual season is still a month away from the start, speculations have been fuelled over the use of the kit. However, going by the protocol the numbers used in the pre-season are not necessarily used in the actual season.&nbsp;&nbsp;The kit numbers are finalised once the summer transfer window is closed as the final squad is out. Serie A and UEFA allow teams to use any numbers between 1 and 99, so De Bruyne could yet end up using a different kit number when it comes to the final season.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-india-coach-under-whom-team-attained-number-1-test-ranking-questions-jadejas-intent-after-lords-loss-1752598282616"> Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss</a>&nbsp;Napoli will still have their work cut out when it comes to the final kit as they will have to accommodate De Bruyne with a squad number other than 10 if they decide to keep the legendary kit retired. Currently, No.17 is donned by Mathías Olivera, a number De Bruyne used in his Manchester City days.&nbsp;Other numbers De Bruyne has used include No.7 (for Belgium) and No.14 (Chelsea, Wolfsburg), but they too remain unavailable if the club decides to go with the same pattern from last season. Goalkeeper Nikita Contini is wearing the No.14 while David Neres inherits the No.7 kit.

Kevin de Bruyne, signed on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City was spotted wearing the No.10 kit in the pre-season on Tuesday (July 15). However, does this mean Napoli will use the number 10 jersey once again having retired the same in 2000?

Napoli’s latest signing and star acquisition Kevin de Bruyne could be set to break the club’s tradition and inherit squad number 10 as the pre-season for new football season begins. De Bruyne, signed on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City was spotted wearing the No.10 kit in the pre-season on Tuesday (July 15). However, does this mean Napoli will use the number 10 jersey once again having retired the same in 2000? Will De Bruyne wear No. 10? With the pre-season in full swing, De Bruyne was spotted wearing the iconic number 10 in the training gear, sparking debate over the use of the retired kit. While the actual season is still a month away from the start, speculations have been fuelled over the use of the kit. However, going by the protocol the numbers used in the pre-season are not necessarily used in the actual season. The kit numbers are finalised once the summer transfer window is closed as the final squad is out. Serie A and UEFA allow teams to use any numbers between 1 and 99, so De Bruyne could yet end up using a different kit number when it comes to the final season. ALSO READ | Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss Napoli will still have their work cut out when it comes to the final kit as they will have to accommodate De Bruyne with a squad number other than 10 if they decide to keep the legendary kit retired. Currently, No.17 is donned by Mathías Olivera, a number De Bruyne used in his Manchester City days. Other numbers De Bruyne has used include No.7 (for Belgium) and No.14 (Chelsea, Wolfsburg), but they too remain unavailable if the club decides to go with the same pattern from last season. Goalkeeper Nikita Contini is wearing the No.14 while David Neres inherits the No.7 kit.

Kevin de Bruyne, signed on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City was spotted wearing the No.10 kit in the pre-season on Tuesday (July 15). However, does this mean Napoli will use the number 10 jersey once again having retired the same in 2000?

Kevin de Bruyne to wear Diego Maradona's retired No.10 jersey at Napoli? Here's what we know

Spanish football club Atletico Madrid announced Tuesday an agreement with Brazilian outfit Botafogo to sign 2022 World Cup winner Thiago Almada.&nbsp;"Our club and the Brazilian side have reached an agreement, pending confirmation once the player passes the required medical examination and signs the contract," the La Liga outfit posted on social media.&nbsp;The 24-year-old Argentinian spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, where he scored two goals and laid on five assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for the French club.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-india-coach-under-whom-team-attained-number-1-test-ranking-questions-jadejas-intent-after-lords-loss-1752598282616">Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss</a>&nbsp;Almada has 10 caps for his country, and was part of their World Cup-winning squad in Qatar. He also represented Argentina in the 2024 Paris Olympics.&nbsp;The right-footed attacking midfielder came through the ranks at local side Velez Sarsfield, where he made his professional debut in 2018 at the age of 17.&nbsp;He joined MLS side Atlanta in 2022, being voted best rookie in the league after his first season.&nbsp;Almada's form earned him a move to Botafogo last summer.He made 26 appearances for the Rio de Janeiro-based club, winning the Brazilian league and Copa Libertadores, before heading off on loan to Lyon in January.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Thiago Almada spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, where he scored two goals and laid on five assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for the French club.

Spanish football club Atletico Madrid announced Tuesday an agreement with Brazilian outfit Botafogo to sign 2022 World Cup winner Thiago Almada. "Our club and the Brazilian side have reached an agreement, pending confirmation once the player passes the required medical examination and signs the contract," the La Liga outfit posted on social media. The 24-year-old Argentinian spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, where he scored two goals and laid on five assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for the French club. ALSO READ | Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss Almada has 10 caps for his country, and was part of their World Cup-winning squad in Qatar. He also represented Argentina in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The right-footed attacking midfielder came through the ranks at local side Velez Sarsfield, where he made his professional debut in 2018 at the age of 17. He joined MLS side Atlanta in 2022, being voted best rookie in the league after his first season. Almada's form earned him a move to Botafogo last summer. He made 26 appearances for the Rio de Janeiro-based club, winning the Brazilian league and Copa Libertadores, before heading off on loan to Lyon in January. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Thiago Almada spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, where he scored two goals and laid on five assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for the French club.

Atletico Madrid agree deal for Argentina international Thiago Almada

Football attracts the most eyeballs across the globe and footballers earn millions through club contracts, sponsorship deals, social media, partnerships and much more. With that kind of lump sum money, they live a lavish lifestyle comprising luxury homes, expensive cars and even private jets. Stalwarts like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the obvious names that come to mind when we think of footballers with private jets. But they're not the only ones flying high. Let’s take a look at the other football stars who also travel in some fashion.&nbsp;1. Gareth Bale – Cessna Citation XLS+The Welsh winger, known for his stunning goals, has made over $19.84 million a year. To match his lifestyle, Bale flies around Europe in a Cessna Citation XLS+. It seats up to 12 passengers and hits speeds of 815 km/h with a range of nearly 3,900 km.Estimated Price: $8 million&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/la-2028-olympics-all-you-need-to-know-key-dates-for-indian-contingent-in-hockey-wrestling-badminton-athletics-and-more-1752574225580">LA 2028 Olympics: All you need to know, key dates for Indian contingent in hockey, wrestling, badminton, athletics and more</a>&nbsp;2. Paul Pogba – Gulfstream G280The French midfielder, who earned close to $23.34 million at Manchester United, prefers comfort and luxury. Pogba owns a Gulfstream G280, perfect for his trips to the US or promotional events. The jet can fly 6,700 km non-stop and comfortably carry 10 passengers.Estimated Price: $20 million&nbsp;3. Neymar Jr. – Cessna Citation SovereignThe Brazilian superstar earns over $3.50 million per month. With that kind of money, he owns a Cessna Citation Sovereign. It accommodates 12 passengers with a top speed of 890 km/h and covers 5,275 km.Estimated Price: $22 million&nbsp;4. Zlatan Ibrahimović – Cessna Citation LongitudeSweden's Zlatan owns the Cessna Citation Longitude, which offers long-range travel (6,482 km), luxurious seating for 12 passengers and space to dine or sleep.Estimated Price: $26 million&nbsp;Private jets are a necessity for footballers due to their constant movement for matches and events. For all the sweat they put in on the field, these jets are the result of that.

 Stalwarts like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the obvious names that come to mind when we think of footballers with private jets. But they're not the only ones flying high. Let’s take a look at the other football stars who also travel in some fashion.

Football attracts the most eyeballs across the globe and footballers earn millions through club contracts, sponsorship deals, social media, partnerships and much more. With that kind of lump sum money, they live a lavish lifestyle comprising luxury homes, expensive cars and even private jets. Stalwarts like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the obvious names that come to mind when we think of footballers with private jets. But they're not the only ones flying high. Let’s take a look at the other football stars who also travel in some fashion. 1. Gareth Bale – Cessna Citation XLS+ The Welsh winger, known for his stunning goals, has made over $19.84 million a year. To match his lifestyle, Bale flies around Europe in a Cessna Citation XLS+. It seats up to 12 passengers and hits speeds of 815 km/h with a range of nearly 3,900 km. Estimated Price: $8 million Also Read | LA 2028 Olympics: All you need to know, key dates for Indian contingent in hockey, wrestling, badminton, athletics and more 2. Paul Pogba – Gulfstream G280 The French midfielder, who earned close to $23.34 million at Manchester United, prefers comfort and luxury. Pogba owns a Gulfstream G280, perfect for his trips to the US or promotional events. The jet can fly 6,700 km non-stop and comfortably carry 10 passengers. Estimated Price: $20 million 3. Neymar Jr. – Cessna Citation Sovereign The Brazilian superstar earns over $3.50 million per month. With that kind of money, he owns a Cessna Citation Sovereign. It accommodates 12 passengers with a top speed of 890 km/h and covers 5,275 km. Estimated Price: $22 million 4. Zlatan Ibrahimović – Cessna Citation Longitude Sweden's Zlatan owns the Cessna Citation Longitude, which offers long-range travel (6,482 km), luxurious seating for 12 passengers and space to dine or sleep. Estimated Price: $26 million Private jets are a necessity for footballers due to their constant movement for matches and events. For all the sweat they put in on the field, these jets are the result of that.

&nbsp;Stalwarts like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the obvious names that come to mind when we think of footballers with private jets. But they're not the only ones flying high. Let’s take a look at the other football stars who also travel in some fashion.

Not just Ronaldo and Messi: THESE footballers also fly in private jets. Details inside

Chelsea were crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions on Sunday (July 13) after they beat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-0 in the summit clash at the Metlife Stadium. The win saw Chelsea become the first winners of the expanded Club World Cup in the United States with a trophy presentation also in the spotlight. United States President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were seen presenting Chelsea captain Reece James with the Club World Cup Trophy, but one particular moment stole the show as President Trump stayed during the celebrations.

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<h2>Did Donald Trump crash Chelsea's Club World Cup celebrations?</h2>President Trump along with Infantino were seen handing over the Club World Cup trophy to James when one awkward moment made headlines. Trump opted to stay in the frontline of the Chelsea players after they started their celebrations. Trump stood between James and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez as he refrained from leaving the spotlight.Later, FIFA President Infantino took matters into his own hands and took Trump away from the celebrations, notably in the background and allowed Chelsea players to celebrate.&nbsp;However, netizens did not sit back and spotted the incident, making remarks. While it looked inappropriate, it was interesting that no players had any issue with the scene and nothing was reported by the FIFA.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-i-keep-looking-up-to-him-wimbledon-champion-jannik-sinner-full-of-praise-for-carlos-alcaraz-1752463414215">'I keep looking up to him': Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner full of praise for Carlos Alcaraz</a>&nbsp;Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 before lifting the trophy alongside US President Donald Trump. PSG were the favourites after coming to the United States fresh from winning the Champions League and having destroyed Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals.&nbsp;But having been three goals ahead early on in the semis, this time the roles were reversed as PSG found themselves 3-0 down by the break. Palmer opened the scoring midway through the first half and struck again to make it two on the half-hour mark, before taking advantage of passive defending to set up Joao Pedro for the third on 43 minutes.

Chelsea were crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions on Sunday (July 13) after they beat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-0 in the summit clash at the Metlife Stadium. 

Chelsea were crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions on Sunday (July 13) after they beat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-0 in the summit clash at the Metlife Stadium. The win saw Chelsea become the first winners of the expanded Club World Cup in the United States with a trophy presentation also in the spotlight. United States President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were seen presenting Chelsea captain Reece James with the Club World Cup Trophy, but one particular moment stole the show as President Trump stayed during the celebrations.

Chelsea were crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions on Sunday (July 13) after they beat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-0 in the summit clash at the Metlife Stadium.&nbsp;

Watch: Did Donald Trump crash Chelsea's Club World Cup celebrations? FIFA president escorts US President backstage

Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 before lifting the trophy alongside US President Donald Trump. PSG were the favourites after coming to the United States fresh from winning the Champions League and having destroyed Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals.&nbsp;But having been three goals ahead early on in the semis, this time the roles were reversed as PSG found themselves 3-0 down by the break.&nbsp;Palmer opened the scoring midway through the first half and struck again to make it two on the half-hour mark, before taking advantage of passive defending to set up Joao Pedro for the third on 43 minutes.&nbsp;A bad day for PSG was summed up when Joao Neves was shown red following a VAR review four minutes from the end for pulling Marc Cucurella by the hair off the ball.&nbsp;"Being Club World Cup champion is something for us to be proud of. We are very happy, especially against a team in PSG who I consider the best in the world with one of the best managers in the world," said Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca, before hailing match-winner Palmer.&nbsp;"These are the games where we expect Cole to appear because it is a big game, a big moment, and once again he showed how good he is."&nbsp;Before Chelsea got to lift the trophy, tensions spilled over at full-time with players facing off on the pitch and Paris coach Luis Enrique raising his arm to the neck of Joao Pedro."There was a lot of pushing and shoving. It was a situation that obviously should have been avoided, but my intention was clearly just to try to separate the players," said Luis Enrique.&nbsp;The scoreline was one few could have predicted as Chelsea capped what has been a long but memorable season -- they are the first ever winners of the 32-team Club World Cup having also won the UEFA Conference League and finished fourth in the Premier League.They will also take away around $125 million in prize money, meaning the prospect of a drastically curtailed summer break before returning for next season will surely feel worth it.&nbsp;For PSG, meanwhile, the financial rewards are similar but there will be genuine disappointment at falling short of adding this title to their Champions League triumph and French league and cup double.&nbsp;Nevertheless, conquering Europe was always the main aim this season for Luis Enrique's team, who now have exactly a month to digest this and take a holiday before returning to action in the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham Hotspur.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-donald-trump-was-booed-at-the-fifa-club-world-cup-final-in-new-jersey-1752456006040">Why Donald Trump was booed at the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey?</a><h2>Trump in attendance</h2>There was a real sense of occasion at the MetLife Stadium, with the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline and with Trump in attendance along with First Lady Melania Trump in a crowd of 81,118.&nbsp;For the second time in six weeks PSG found themselves involved in a final that quickly turned into a one-sided affair.&nbsp;The club claimed a historic 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final, but here they were ripped apart by Chelsea.&nbsp;The opening goal came in the 22nd minute as Malo Gusto got the better of Nuno Mendes down the right before seeing his shot blocked by Lucas Beraldo. The ball came back to Gusto and he teed up Palmer to finish into the bottom-left corner.&nbsp;Palmer has been the face of Chelsea on billboards in the United States during the tournament and he lived up to his star status by scoring again on the half-hour.Released on the right with PSG left-back Mendes out of position, Palmer advanced towards the box before stroking a low shot into the same corner.&nbsp;Joao Pedro played a part in the build-up to that goal and the Brazilian, signed during the tournament from Brighton, then got his name on the scoresheet to make it 3-0.&nbsp;Scorer of both goals against Fluminense in the semi-finals, he clipped a shot past Gianluigi Donnarumma after being supplied by Palmer.&nbsp;PSG had conceded a single goal in their previous eight matches and they never really looked like producing a comeback, even if Neves headed just wide in first-half stoppage time.&nbsp;Substitute Liam Delap almost got a fourth for Chelsea midway through the second half, before Neves was shown red to complete a bad day for PSG.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 before lifting the trophy alongside US President Donald Trump.

Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 before lifting the trophy alongside US President Donald Trump. PSG were the favourites after coming to the United States fresh from winning the Champions League and having destroyed Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals. But having been three goals ahead early on in the semis, this time the roles were reversed as PSG found themselves 3-0 down by the break. Palmer opened the scoring midway through the first half and struck again to make it two on the half-hour mark, before taking advantage of passive defending to set up Joao Pedro for the third on 43 minutes. A bad day for PSG was summed up when Joao Neves was shown red following a VAR review four minutes from the end for pulling Marc Cucurella by the hair off the ball. "Being Club World Cup champion is something for us to be proud of. We are very happy, especially against a team in PSG who I consider the best in the world with one of the best managers in the world," said Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca, before hailing match-winner Palmer. "These are the games where we expect Cole to appear because it is a big game, a big moment, and once again he showed how good he is." Before Chelsea got to lift the trophy, tensions spilled over at full-time with players facing off on the pitch and Paris coach Luis Enrique raising his arm to the neck of Joao Pedro. "There was a lot of pushing and shoving. It was a situation that obviously should have been avoided, but my intention was clearly just to try to separate the players," said Luis Enrique. The scoreline was one few could have predicted as Chelsea capped what has been a long but memorable season -- they are the first ever winners of the 32-team Club World Cup having also won the UEFA Conference League and finished fourth in the Premier League. They will also take away around $125 million in prize money, meaning the prospect of a drastically curtailed summer break before returning for next season will surely feel worth it. For PSG, meanwhile, the financial rewards are similar but there will be genuine disappointment at falling short of adding this title to their Champions League triumph and French league and cup double. Nevertheless, conquering Europe was always the main aim this season for Luis Enrique's team, who now have exactly a month to digest this and take a holiday before returning to action in the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham Hotspur. ALSO READ | Why Donald Trump was booed at the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey? Trump in attendance There was a real sense of occasion at the MetLife Stadium, with the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline and with Trump in attendance along with First Lady Melania Trump in a crowd of 81,118. For the second time in six weeks PSG found themselves involved in a final that quickly turned into a one-sided affair. The club claimed a historic 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final, but here they were ripped apart by Chelsea. The opening goal came in the 22nd minute as Malo Gusto got the better of Nuno Mendes down the right before seeing his shot blocked by Lucas Beraldo. The ball came back to Gusto and he teed up Palmer to finish into the bottom-left corner. Palmer has been the face of Chelsea on billboards in the United States during the tournament and he lived up to his star status by scoring again on the half-hour. Released on the right with PSG left-back Mendes out of position, Palmer advanced towards the box before stroking a low shot into the same corner. Joao Pedro played a part in the build-up to that goal and the Brazilian, signed during the tournament from Brighton, then got his name on the scoresheet to make it 3-0. Scorer of both goals against Fluminense in the semi-finals, he clipped a shot past Gianluigi Donnarumma after being supplied by Palmer. PSG had conceded a single goal in their previous eight matches and they never really looked like producing a comeback, even if Neves headed just wide in first-half stoppage time. Substitute Liam Delap almost got a fourth for Chelsea midway through the second half, before Neves was shown red to complete a bad day for PSG. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 before lifting the trophy alongside US President Donald Trump.

Cole Palmer stars as Chelsea stun PSG to win expanded FIFA Club World Cup

Liverpool manager Arne Slot paid tribute to Diogo Jota in an interview released on Sunday, saying the Portugal forward was a "champion" in everything he did. Father of three Jota, who married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso 11 days before the accident, died alongside his brother on July 3 after their Lamborghini came off the road and burst into flames in northern Spain.&nbsp;"I think what I take comfort in is that in the last month of his life, he was a champion in everything," Slot told the Liverpool website ahead of Sunday's friendly against Preston North End. "A champion for his family, which is the main and most important thing, because he got married.&nbsp;"A champion for his country because he won the Nations League with a country that he cared about so much, because he also wore the flag when we had celebrations.&nbsp;&nbsp;"And of course, a champion for us by winning the Premier League."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-mls-lionel-messi-brace-lifts-inter-miami-to-2-1-victory-over-nashville-1752376755753">MLS: Lionel Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 2-1 victory over Nashville</a>&nbsp;Earlier this week, Slot joined several players in attending the tributes that have appeared to Jota and his brother outside Anfield.&nbsp;Liverpool announced this week that Jota's number 20 shirt will be retired at all levels within the club.&nbsp;"We will always carry him with us in our hearts, in our thoughts, wherever we go," said Slot. "Nothing seems to be important if we think of what has happened. It's very difficult to find the right words because we constantly debate what is appropriate.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I've said to them (the players), maybe the best thing for us to do is handle this situation like Jota was.&nbsp;"And what I meant with that is that Jota was always himself.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It didn't matter if he was talking to me, to his teammates, to the staff, he was always himself. So let us try to be ourselves as well."&nbsp;A number of tributes are planned for Sunday's game at Preston, which is Liverpool's first pre-season friendly and their first match since the accident.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Earlier this week, Slot joined several players in attending the tributes that have appeared to Jota and his brother outside Anfield.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot paid tribute to Diogo Jota in an interview released on Sunday, saying the Portugal forward was a "champion" in everything he did. Father of three Jota, who married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso 11 days before the accident, died alongside his brother on July 3 after their Lamborghini came off the road and burst into flames in northern Spain. "I think what I take comfort in is that in the last month of his life, he was a champion in everything," Slot told the Liverpool website ahead of Sunday's friendly against Preston North End. "A champion for his family, which is the main and most important thing, because he got married. "A champion for his country because he won the Nations League with a country that he cared about so much, because he also wore the flag when we had celebrations. "And of course, a champion for us by winning the Premier League." Also read | MLS: Lionel Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 2-1 victory over Nashville Earlier this week, Slot joined several players in attending the tributes that have appeared to Jota and his brother outside Anfield. Liverpool announced this week that Jota's number 20 shirt will be retired at all levels within the club. "We will always carry him with us in our hearts, in our thoughts, wherever we go," said Slot. "Nothing seems to be important if we think of what has happened. It's very difficult to find the right words because we constantly debate what is appropriate. "I've said to them (the players), maybe the best thing for us to do is handle this situation like Jota was. "And what I meant with that is that Jota was always himself. "It didn't matter if he was talking to me, to his teammates, to the staff, he was always himself. So let us try to be ourselves as well." A number of tributes are planned for Sunday's game at Preston, which is Liverpool's first pre-season friendly and their first match since the accident. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Earlier this week, Slot joined several players in attending the tributes that have appeared to Jota and his brother outside Anfield.

Liverpool's Slot pays tribute to 'champion' Jota ahead of Preston friendly

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi continued his historic Major League Soccer scoring run Saturday, netting two goals to lift Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Nashville.&nbsp;Four days after he became the first player ever to score multiple goals in four straight MLS matches, Messi delivered his fifth brace in five MLS games and Miami continued their climb up the Eastern Conference standings after their league hiatus for the Club World Cup.&nbsp;Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a free kick, his left-footed shot finding its way through the only gap in Nashville's defensive wall and past goalkeeper Joe Willis.&nbsp;Miami dominated in the first half, but just four minutes into the second half, Hany Mukhtar's header pulled Nashville level.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-lord-s-grow-some-fucking-balls-shubman-gill-to-zak-crawley-late-on-day-3-at-lords-watch-1752344680686">‘Grow some F**ing B***s’: Gill to Crawley after English batter wastes time late on day 3 at Lord’s – WATCH</a>&nbsp;Messi came to the rescue again, grabbing the game-winner in the 62nd minute when he capitalized on a bad mistake from Willis -- who misjudged a pass to tee up Messi for the strike.&nbsp;The two goals took Messi's total to 16 in 16 appearances this season tied with Nashville's Sam Surridge, who was unable to add to his tally of 16 on Saturday.&nbsp;Miami were playing their third match since returning to MLS action in the wake of a month-long Club World Cup campaign that ended when they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Paris Saint-Germain.&nbsp;With 38 points from 19 matches, they moved into fourth place in the East, five points behind leaders Philadelphia but with three games in hand.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi continued his historic Major League Soccer scoring run Saturday, netting two goals to lift Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Nashville.

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi continued his historic Major League Soccer scoring run Saturday, netting two goals to lift Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Nashville. Four days after he became the first player ever to score multiple goals in four straight MLS matches, Messi delivered his fifth brace in five MLS games and Miami continued their climb up the Eastern Conference standings after their league hiatus for the Club World Cup. Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a free kick, his left-footed shot finding its way through the only gap in Nashville's defensive wall and past goalkeeper Joe Willis. Miami dominated in the first half, but just four minutes into the second half, Hany Mukhtar's header pulled Nashville level. ALSO READ | ‘Grow some F**ing B***s’: Gill to Crawley after English batter wastes time late on day 3 at Lord’s – WATCH Messi came to the rescue again, grabbing the game-winner in the 62nd minute when he capitalized on a bad mistake from Willis -- who misjudged a pass to tee up Messi for the strike. The two goals took Messi's total to 16 in 16 appearances this season tied with Nashville's Sam Surridge, who was unable to add to his tally of 16 on Saturday. Miami were playing their third match since returning to MLS action in the wake of a month-long Club World Cup campaign that ended when they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Paris Saint-Germain. With 38 points from 19 matches, they moved into fourth place in the East, five points behind leaders Philadelphia but with three games in hand. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi continued his historic Major League Soccer scoring run Saturday, netting two goals to lift Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Nashville.

MLS: Lionel Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 2-1 victory over Nashville

FIFA president Gianni Infantino triumphantly declared the Club World Cup to be "the most successful club competition in the world" on Saturday, ahead of this weekend's final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. The first 32-team edition of the tournament faced criticism in the build-up for stretching demands on elite players and has been played out in baking temperatures in the United States that have raised concerns for the health of those involved. There were also doubts about the level of interest the competition would generate among fans, but Infantino said he was satisfied with the attendances at matches -- despite many games being far from sold out -- and claimed it had been a major success financially.&nbsp;"The golden age of club football has started. We can definitely say this FIFA Club World Cup has been a huge success," Infantino told reporters at Trump Tower on New York City's Fifth Avenue, where FIFA has just opened an office.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We heard that financially it would not work, that nobody is interested, but I can say we generated almost 2.1 billion dollars in revenues, for 63 matches," he said. "That makes an average of $33 million per match -- no other club competition in the world comes close.&nbsp;"It is already the most successful club competition in the world."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-forever-our-number-20-liverpool-retire-diogo-jota-s-squad-number-in-heartfelt-tribute-to-late-forward-1752291255824">'Forever our number 20': Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's squad number in heartfelt tribute to late forward</a>&nbsp;Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has been one of the leading voices against the tournament, calling it "the worst idea ever implemented in football" in a recent interview. But the head of world football's governing body dismissed suggestions that Klopp might be speaking for most observers in Europe.&nbsp;"We shouldn't say that the opinion of Europe on this is very bad because it is not true," said Infantino, who was appearing on a stage alongside numerous footballing greats, including the Brazilian Ronaldo. "All the teams who have come here have been happy -- some teams who didn't come here because they didn't qualify were calling us to see how they could qualify.&nbsp;"Of course I would have liked to have Liverpool here, Arsenal, Manchester United, Barcelona, Tottenham, AC Milan, Napoli... but you have to qualify and there are different criteria."&nbsp;The next Club World Cup is due to take place in 2029, with Infantino refusing to commit when asked whether the tournament could be played every two years or be expanded to feature more teams.&nbsp;"We created something new, something which is here to stay, something which is changing the landscape of club football," he added.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

There were also doubts about the level of interest the competition would generate among fans, but Infantino said he was satisfied with the attendances at matches -- despite many games being far from sold out -- and claimed it had been a major success financially.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino triumphantly declared the Club World Cup to be "the most successful club competition in the world" on Saturday, ahead of this weekend's final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. The first 32-team edition of the tournament faced criticism in the build-up for stretching demands on elite players and has been played out in baking temperatures in the United States that have raised concerns for the health of those involved. There were also doubts about the level of interest the competition would generate among fans, but Infantino said he was satisfied with the attendances at matches -- despite many games being far from sold out -- and claimed it had been a major success financially. "The golden age of club football has started. We can definitely say this FIFA Club World Cup has been a huge success," Infantino told reporters at Trump Tower on New York City's Fifth Avenue, where FIFA has just opened an office. "We heard that financially it would not work, that nobody is interested, but I can say we generated almost 2.1 billion dollars in revenues, for 63 matches," he said. "That makes an average of $33 million per match -- no other club competition in the world comes close. "It is already the most successful club competition in the world." Also read | 'Forever our number 20': Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's squad number in heartfelt tribute to late forward Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has been one of the leading voices against the tournament, calling it "the worst idea ever implemented in football" in a recent interview. But the head of world football's governing body dismissed suggestions that Klopp might be speaking for most observers in Europe. "We shouldn't say that the opinion of Europe on this is very bad because it is not true," said Infantino, who was appearing on a stage alongside numerous footballing greats, including the Brazilian Ronaldo. "All the teams who have come here have been happy -- some teams who didn't come here because they didn't qualify were calling us to see how they could qualify. "Of course I would have liked to have Liverpool here, Arsenal, Manchester United, Barcelona, Tottenham, AC Milan, Napoli... but you have to qualify and there are different criteria." The next Club World Cup is due to take place in 2029, with Infantino refusing to commit when asked whether the tournament could be played every two years or be expanded to feature more teams. "We created something new, something which is here to stay, something which is changing the landscape of club football," he added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

There were also doubts about the level of interest the competition would generate among fans, but Infantino said he was satisfied with the attendances at matches -- despite many games being far from sold out -- and claimed it had been a major success financially.

FIFA boss Infantino hails Club World Cup as 'world's most successful competition'

The All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has put the 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on hold as a contractual dispute with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) continues. In a social media announcement, AIFF stated that it will await the top court’s order before any decision is made on the fate of the ISL. The latest setback follows after AIFF recently sacked head coach Manolo Márquez while a dispute between President Kalyan Chaubey and former captain Bhaichung Bhutia was already a huge talking point.<h2>AIFF puts ISL on hold</h2>"The AIFF has taken note of the communication issued pertaining to the Indian Super League (ISL), by our partners Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), stating their inability to proceed with the forthcoming season of the ISL in the absence of clarity on FSDL’s continuing rights under a renewed contractual framework," AIFF wrote in their statement.&nbsp;"Consequently, based on legal advice, discussions between the AIFF and FSDL have been put on hold... The AIFF recognises the importance of the ISL to clubs, players, officials, and fans... While the disruption is challenging, AIFF respects the law and the Supreme Court's direction... All efforts will be made to ensure ISL's continuity in the best interest of Indian football," the statement added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a>&nbsp;As revealed earlier, the FSDL’s contract with AIFF for ISL came to an end last season with no new contract agreed between the parties. As part of the agreement, FSDL pays AIFF Rs 50 crore ($5.82mn) annually to oversee properties like the national team and the Indian Super League.&nbsp;To find a way out, FSDL has reportedly suggested a new structure: a holding company to run the ISL. Under this model, the clubs would hold a 60% stake, FSDL would retain 26%, and the remaining 14% would go to AIFF.If the issue is not resolved, the future of Indian football will be in limbo as India also struggle to secure qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup.

The All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has put the 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on hold as a contractual dispute with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) continues.

The All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has put the 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on hold as a contractual dispute with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) continues. In a social media announcement, AIFF stated that it will await the top court’s order before any decision is made on the fate of the ISL. The latest setback follows after AIFF recently sacked head coach Manolo Márquez while a dispute between President Kalyan Chaubey and former captain Bhaichung Bhutia was already a huge talking point. AIFF puts ISL on hold "The AIFF has taken note of the communication issued pertaining to the Indian Super League (ISL), by our partners Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), stating their inability to proceed with the forthcoming season of the ISL in the absence of clarity on FSDL’s continuing rights under a renewed contractual framework," AIFF wrote in their statement. "Consequently, based on legal advice, discussions between the AIFF and FSDL have been put on hold... The AIFF recognises the importance of the ISL to clubs, players, officials, and fans... While the disruption is challenging, AIFF respects the law and the Supreme Court's direction... All efforts will be made to ensure ISL's continuity in the best interest of Indian football," the statement added. ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground As revealed earlier, the FSDL’s contract with AIFF for ISL came to an end last season with no new contract agreed between the parties. As part of the agreement, FSDL pays AIFF Rs 50 crore ($5.82mn) annually to oversee properties like the national team and the Indian Super League. To find a way out, FSDL has reportedly suggested a new structure: a holding company to run the ISL. Under this model, the clubs would hold a 60% stake, FSDL would retain 26%, and the remaining 14% would go to AIFF. If the issue is not resolved, the future of Indian football will be in limbo as India also struggle to secure qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup.

The All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has put the 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on hold as a contractual dispute with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) continues.

Setbacks continue in Indian football! AIFF puts 2025-26 ISL season on hold, awaits top court order

From Diogo Jota to Diego Maradona, here is a glance at five iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars. The list also features Johan Cruyff, Paolo Maldini and Bobby Moore who starred for the club. 

From Diogo Jota to Diego Maradona, here is a glance at five iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars. The list also features Johan Cruyff, Paolo Maldini and Bobby Moore who starred for the club.&nbsp;

From Diogo Jota to Diego Maradona, 5 iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20. In a late announcement on Friday (July 11), Liverpool and its board took the decision in consultation with Jota’s family who were present at the club’s training centre on Friday. Anyone at all levels including LFC Women and Academy will no longer use the squad number.&nbsp;<h2>Liverpool retire Jota’s number 20</h2>?After consultation with his wife, Rute, and family, the club can announce the squad number will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy,” a statement from Liverpool read.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The move is recognition of not only the immeasurable contribution our lad from Portugal made to the Reds’ on-pitch successes over the last five years but also the profound personal impact he had on his teammates, colleagues and supporters and the everlasting connections he built with them.&nbsp;Jota’s iconic number 20 will go down in the history books as he played a key role in Liverpool’s 20th league title win. He was bought by the Reds in 2020 and wore 20 for the entire of his career before a fatal car accident killed him and his brother Andre Silva in Spain on July 3. Jota’s death comes as a huge hole to fill for the Reds as they prepare for the pre-season.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a>&nbsp;“I believe this is the first time in Liverpool Football Club’s history that such an honour has been bestowed upon an individual. Therefore, we can say this is a unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person,” said Michael Edwards, FSG CEO of Football.&nbsp;“By retiring this squad number, we are making it eternal – and therefore never to be forgotten.&nbsp;“Diogo joined us in 2020, he won us number 20, and he wore – with honour, distinction and affection – the number 20.&nbsp;“As far as Liverpool Football Club is concerned, he will be forever our number 20.”

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20.

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20. In a late announcement on Friday (July 11), Liverpool and its board took the decision in consultation with Jota’s family who were present at the club’s training centre on Friday. Anyone at all levels including LFC Women and Academy will no longer use the squad number. Liverpool retire Jota’s number 20 ?After consultation with his wife, Rute, and family, the club can announce the squad number will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy,” a statement from Liverpool read. “The move is recognition of not only the immeasurable contribution our lad from Portugal made to the Reds’ on-pitch successes over the last five years but also the profound personal impact he had on his teammates, colleagues and supporters and the everlasting connections he built with them. Jota’s iconic number 20 will go down in the history books as he played a key role in Liverpool’s 20th league title win. He was bought by the Reds in 2020 and wore 20 for the entire of his career before a fatal car accident killed him and his brother Andre Silva in Spain on July 3. Jota’s death comes as a huge hole to fill for the Reds as they prepare for the pre-season. ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground “I believe this is the first time in Liverpool Football Club’s history that such an honour has been bestowed upon an individual. Therefore, we can say this is a unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person,” said Michael Edwards, FSG CEO of Football. “By retiring this squad number, we are making it eternal – and therefore never to be forgotten. “Diogo joined us in 2020, he won us number 20, and he wore – with honour, distinction and affection – the number 20. “As far as Liverpool Football Club is concerned, he will be forever our number 20.”

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20.

'Forever our number 20': Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's squad number in heartfelt tribute to late forward

Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA for a breach of multi-club ownership rules, European football's governing body confirmed on Friday.&nbsp;US businessman John Textor owns a stake in the Eagles and is the majority owner of French club Lyon, who have also qualified for the Europa League.&nbsp;Under UEFA multi-club ownership rules, Lyon have been allowed to keep their place in the second-tier competition of European football as they finished higher in Ligue 1 (6th) than Palace (12th) in the Premier League last season.&nbsp;Palace qualified for European competition for the first time by winning the FA Cup in May - the club's first ever major trophy.&nbsp;Textor has since agreed to sell his 43 percent stake in the London club to New York Jets owner Woody Johnson.&nbsp;However, that deal is yet to be completed and was struck well after UEFA's deadline of March 1 for multi-club conflicts to be resolved.&nbsp;A decision on Palace's fate had been delayed by a separate case that initially saw Lyon relegated to the second tier of French football due to financial problems.&nbsp;The seven-time French champions won an appeal against that decision on Wednesday after Textor stood aside from the day-to-day running of the club.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-dilip-vengsarkar-to-rahul-dravid-5-indian-batters-with-the-most-test-runs-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-sunil-gavaskar-vinoo-mankad-gundappa-viswanath-1751971407270">From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground</a>&nbsp;Palace are expected to appeal the verdict to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Parish told Sky Sports: "We are obviously devastated, most importantly for the supporters. Supporters of all clubs should be devastated for it.&nbsp;"It is a bad day for football," Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish declared."Most right-minded football fans will see what a terrible injustice this is for the football club and one that I hope someone can remedy because I do believe that nobody in football wants to see this - I don't think UEFA want to see it," he told Sky Sports.&nbsp;Nottingham Forest, who had qualified for the Conference League by finishing seventh in the Premier League last season, will replace Palace in the Europa League, a UEFA source told AFP.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US businessman John Textor owns a stake in the Eagles and is the majority owner of French club Lyon, who have also qualified for the Europa League.

Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA for a breach of multi-club ownership rules, European football's governing body confirmed on Friday. US businessman John Textor owns a stake in the Eagles and is the majority owner of French club Lyon, who have also qualified for the Europa League. Under UEFA multi-club ownership rules, Lyon have been allowed to keep their place in the second-tier competition of European football as they finished higher in Ligue 1 (6th) than Palace (12th) in the Premier League last season. Palace qualified for European competition for the first time by winning the FA Cup in May - the club's first ever major trophy. Textor has since agreed to sell his 43 percent stake in the London club to New York Jets owner Woody Johnson. However, that deal is yet to be completed and was struck well after UEFA's deadline of March 1 for multi-club conflicts to be resolved. A decision on Palace's fate had been delayed by a separate case that initially saw Lyon relegated to the second tier of French football due to financial problems. The seven-time French champions won an appeal against that decision on Wednesday after Textor stood aside from the day-to-day running of the club. ALSO READ | From Dilip Vengsarkar to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with the most Test runs at Lord’s Cricket Ground Palace are expected to appeal the verdict to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Parish told Sky Sports: "We are obviously devastated, most importantly for the supporters. Supporters of all clubs should be devastated for it. "It is a bad day for football," Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish declared. "Most right-minded football fans will see what a terrible injustice this is for the football club and one that I hope someone can remedy because I do believe that nobody in football wants to see this - I don't think UEFA want to see it," he told Sky Sports. Nottingham Forest, who had qualified for the Conference League by finishing seventh in the Premier League last season, will replace Palace in the Europa League, a UEFA source told AFP. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US businessman John Textor owns a stake in the Eagles and is the majority owner of French club Lyon, who have also qualified for the Europa League.

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Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez said Thursday he has been provisionally suspended for testing positive for a prohibited substance following a Europa League clash against Manchester United in May. The 30-year-old centre-back said he took the substance "involuntarily" through medicine he was using to combat hair loss following treatment for testicular cancer. Alvarez was diagnosed in 2016 for the disease and, after treatment, returned to play in 2017, but suffered a recurrence later that year, making a second comeback in 2018.&nbsp;"After overcoming my illness, I have been taking a treatment against alopecia for years, and after studying the issue, we have found out that the positive test came because I involuntarily took a preventative medicine against hair loss, which contained a prohibited substance," said Alvarez in a statement. "The disciplinary proceedings are currently in an investigatory phase and confidential, so I am provisionally suspended and I am not authorised to make further public comment."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/did-over-speeding-kill-liverpool-forward-diogo-jota-truck-driver-who-saw-this-crash-reveals-1752149084397">Did over-speeding kill Liverpool forward Jota? Truck driver who saw this crash reveals, ‘The family has my word…’</a>&nbsp;Alvarez said his positive test came after Bilbao's 3-0 home defeat by Man United in the Europa League semi-final first leg on May 1.&nbsp;The defender also played in the second leg and two further La Liga matches before the end of the season. Alvarez said he was told he had tested positive "a few weeks ago" and hearing the news was "a very tough blow".&nbsp;"I could not believe it, given that never in my life have I taken prohibited substances," explained the Spaniard.&nbsp;Athletic Bilbao said in a statement that they "lament the human error of Yeray" and will show the defender support, but cannot make any further comment at this time.&nbsp;European football governing body UEFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Alvarez said his positive test came after Bilbao's 3-0 home defeat by Man United in the Europa League semi-final first leg on May 1.

Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez said Thursday he has been provisionally suspended for testing positive for a prohibited substance following a Europa League clash against Manchester United in May. The 30-year-old centre-back said he took the substance "involuntarily" through medicine he was using to combat hair loss following treatment for testicular cancer. Alvarez was diagnosed in 2016 for the disease and, after treatment, returned to play in 2017, but suffered a recurrence later that year, making a second comeback in 2018. "After overcoming my illness, I have been taking a treatment against alopecia for years, and after studying the issue, we have found out that the positive test came because I involuntarily took a preventative medicine against hair loss, which contained a prohibited substance," said Alvarez in a statement. "The disciplinary proceedings are currently in an investigatory phase and confidential, so I am provisionally suspended and I am not authorised to make further public comment." Also read | Did over-speeding kill Liverpool forward Jota? Truck driver who saw this crash reveals, ‘The family has my word…’ Alvarez said his positive test came after Bilbao's 3-0 home defeat by Man United in the Europa League semi-final first leg on May 1. The defender also played in the second leg and two further La Liga matches before the end of the season. Alvarez said he was told he had tested positive "a few weeks ago" and hearing the news was "a very tough blow". "I could not believe it, given that never in my life have I taken prohibited substances," explained the Spaniard. Athletic Bilbao said in a statement that they "lament the human error of Yeray" and will show the defender support, but cannot make any further comment at this time. European football governing body UEFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Alvarez said his positive test came after Bilbao's 3-0 home defeat by Man United in the Europa League semi-final first leg on May 1.

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Contrary to reports emerging from the crash site and forensic documents stating that Liverpool forward Diogo Jota’s car was over-speeding before it lost control and burst into flames, killing those sitting inside, the latest update from an onlooker, a truck driver, tells a different story. Jota and his younger brother Andre were killed in a nasty road accident late last Thursday (Jul 3), sending shockwaves across football and the wider world. Jose Azevedo, the truck driver who witnessed the accident, revealed what happened with Jota’s Lamborghini Huracan that rolled off the highway.&nbsp;In a video message to the UK outlet Daily Mail, Jose said, “The family has my word that they were not speeding. I could see the make of the car, the colour of the car. I drive this road every day, Monday through Saturday.” &nbsp;He also revealed that he filmed the accident but immediately shut the camera off and ran towards the burning car, wondering if he could help anyone, but it was too late by then.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/messi-continues-hot-run-in-mls-with-brace-in-miami-s-win-over-new-england-1752116439758">Messi continues hot run in MLS with brace in Miami’s win over New England</a> &nbsp;“I filmed it, stopped, tried to help, but unfortunately, there was nothing I could do. I have a clear conscience. I know what I went through that night because I didn’t know who was inside. My condolences to the family,” he said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the sinuous highway along Northwestern Spain leads to the Portugal border, where in 2021, around 15,000 cars were fined for breaching the speeding limit. Jose, who claims to be driving that road day in day out, admits remembering everything about Jota’s car before one of its tires blew, leading it to lose control and rush off the highway. &nbsp;“I know what road it is, and it’s worthless. It’s a dark road, and I could see the make and colour of the car, everything perfectly. Later on, unfortunately, that’s how it ended,” Azevedo said. &nbsp;However, just two days before Jota’s car crash, a 60-year-old woman’s car came off the highway, killing her. In 2023, 19 road crashes were reported on the same (A-52), with an average of 1.5 deaths per accident. Even the central government representative for the Zamora province has also dubbed this highway ‘very dangerous’.&nbsp;“All the tests carried out for the moment point to the driver of the crash vehicle being Diogo Jota. Everything is also pointing to a possible high excess of speed over the permitted speed on that stretch of the motorway. Among other things, traffic police from the Zamora branch of the Civil Guard are studying the tread marked by one of the wheels of the vehicle,” they said in a statement.

The truck driver also revealed that he filmed the accident but immediately shut the camera off and ran towards the burning car, wondering if he could help anyone, but it was too late by then.

Contrary to reports emerging from the crash site and forensic documents stating that Liverpool forward Diogo Jota’s car was over-speeding before it lost control and burst into flames, killing those sitting inside, the latest update from an onlooker, a truck driver, tells a different story. Jota and his younger brother Andre were killed in a nasty road accident late last Thursday (Jul 3), sending shockwaves across football and the wider world. Jose Azevedo, the truck driver who witnessed the accident, revealed what happened with Jota’s Lamborghini Huracan that rolled off the highway. In a video message to the UK outlet Daily Mail, Jose said, “The family has my word that they were not speeding. I could see the make of the car, the colour of the car. I drive this road every day, Monday through Saturday.” He also revealed that he filmed the accident but immediately shut the camera off and ran towards the burning car, wondering if he could help anyone, but it was too late by then. Also read | Messi continues hot run in MLS with brace in Miami’s win over New England “I filmed it, stopped, tried to help, but unfortunately, there was nothing I could do. I have a clear conscience. I know what I went through that night because I didn’t know who was inside. My condolences to the family,” he said. Meanwhile, the sinuous highway along Northwestern Spain leads to the Portugal border, where in 2021, around 15,000 cars were fined for breaching the speeding limit. Jose, who claims to be driving that road day in day out, admits remembering everything about Jota’s car before one of its tires blew, leading it to lose control and rush off the highway. “I know what road it is, and it’s worthless. It’s a dark road, and I could see the make and colour of the car, everything perfectly. Later on, unfortunately, that’s how it ended,” Azevedo said. However, just two days before Jota’s car crash, a 60-year-old woman’s car came off the highway, killing her. In 2023, 19 road crashes were reported on the same (A-52), with an average of 1.5 deaths per accident. Even the central government representative for the Zamora province has also dubbed this highway ‘very dangerous’. “All the tests carried out for the moment point to the driver of the crash vehicle being Diogo Jota. Everything is also pointing to a possible high excess of speed over the permitted speed on that stretch of the motorway. Among other things, traffic police from the Zamora branch of the Civil Guard are studying the tread marked by one of the wheels of the vehicle,” they said in a statement.

The truck driver also revealed that he filmed the accident but immediately shut the camera off and ran towards the burning car, wondering if he could help anyone, but it was too late by then.

Did over-speeding kill Liverpool forward Jota? Truck driver who saw this crash reveals, ‘The family has my word…’

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