Serie A club Venezia FC on Tuesday announced the signing of Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero, 34, on a free transfer. Romero is Argentina`s all-time most-capped goalkeeper and last played for Manchester United. Romero came through the youth academy of Racing Club, and he would make his Primera Division debut for the club in February 2007, just shy of his 20th birthday. The following month, he would sign with Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar." Romero spent four seasons at AZ, highlighted by winning the Eredivisie in 2008/09. During the title run, Romero kept a 950-minute clean sheet from November 2008 to February 2009.

In total, Romero would make 90 Eredivisie appearances with 40 clean sheets plus six UEFA Champions League appearances and five UEFA Europa League appearances while playing for AZ," stated Venezia in an official statement. In August 2011, Romero joined Sampdoria. The Blucerchiati had just been relegated to Serie B the previous season, but they earned immediate promotion back to the top flight with Romero in goal.

In his first Serie A season, Romero would make 32 appearances with 10 clean sheets, helping guide Sampdoria to safety with a 12th-place finish in the league. Romero would spend the following season on loan at AS Monaco, before returning to Sampdoria and making another 10 Serie A appearances for the club in 2014/15.Romero`s next move was to Manchester United, reuniting with his former AZ manager Louis van Gaal in July 2015. The Argentine stopper would spend the next six seasons at Old Trafford through 2020/21, typically backing up David de Gea and playing as the first choice in cup competitions. Romero made his Premier League debut in August 2015, keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Tottenham. In this first season with the club, Romero would go on to make four Premier League appearances, one FA Cup appearance, and two Europa League appearances.

In 2016/17, under Jose Mourinho, Romero played a starring role in Europe, as Manchester United won the Europa League. Romero made 12 appearances during the campaign, including a clean sheet in a 2-0 win over Ajax in the final.In 2019/20, under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Romero kept seven clean sheets in nine appearances in United`s run to the semi-finals of the Europa League, where they were eliminated by eventual winners Sevilla. Across all competitions, Romero would make 61 total appearances with 39 clean sheets in his time with Manchester United.

At the international level, Romero has earned 96 caps for Argentina between his debut in September 2009 and his most recent appearance in October 2018. He was a member of the Albiceleste teams that finished runners-up at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the 2015 Copa America, and the 2016 Copa America Centenario.

Serie A club Venezia FC on Tuesday announced the signing of Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero, 34, on a free transfer. Romero is Argentina`s all-time most-capped goalkeeper and last played for Manchester United.

Serie A club Venezia FC on Tuesday announced the signing of Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero, 34, on a free transfer. Romero is Argentina`s all-time most-capped goalkeeper and last played for Manchester United. Romero came through the youth academy of Racing Club, and he would make his Primera Division debut for the club in February 2007, just shy of his 20th birthday. The following month, he would sign with Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar." Romero spent four seasons at AZ, highlighted by winning the Eredivisie in 2008/09. During the title run, Romero kept a 950-minute clean sheet from November 2008 to February 2009. In total, Romero would make 90 Eredivisie appearances with 40 clean sheets plus six UEFA Champions League appearances and five UEFA Europa League appearances while playing for AZ," stated Venezia in an official statement. In August 2011, Romero joined Sampdoria. The Blucerchiati had just been relegated to Serie B the previous season, but they earned immediate promotion back to the top flight with Romero in goal. In his first Serie A season, Romero would make 32 appearances with 10 clean sheets, helping guide Sampdoria to safety with a 12th-place finish in the league. Romero would spend the following season on loan at AS Monaco, before returning to Sampdoria and making another 10 Serie A appearances for the club in 2014/15.Romero`s next move was to Manchester United, reuniting with his former AZ manager Louis van Gaal in July 2015. The Argentine stopper would spend the next six seasons at Old Trafford through 2020/21, typically backing up David de Gea and playing as the first choice in cup competitions. Romero made his Premier League debut in August 2015, keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Tottenham. In this first season with the club, Romero would go on to make four Premier League appearances, one FA Cup appearance, and two Europa League appearances. In 2016/17, under Jose Mourinho, Romero played a starring role in Europe, as Manchester United won the Europa League. Romero made 12 appearances during the campaign, including a clean sheet in a 2-0 win over Ajax in the final.In 2019/20, under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Romero kept seven clean sheets in nine appearances in United`s run to the semi-finals of the Europa League, where they were eliminated by eventual winners Sevilla. Across all competitions, Romero would make 61 total appearances with 39 clean sheets in his time with Manchester United. At the international level, Romero has earned 96 caps for Argentina between his debut in September 2009 and his most recent appearance in October 2018. He was a member of the Albiceleste teams that finished runners-up at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the 2015 Copa America, and the 2016 Copa America Centenario.

Former Man Utd goalkeeper Sergio Romero joins Serie A club Venezia

Spluttering <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rooney-dons-captains-armband-on-derby-debut-in-win-over-barnsley-271897">Manchester United</a> was forced to settle for a dour 0-0 draw at Wolves in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hard-night-ahead-for-manchester-united-solskjaer-271952">FA Cup</a> third round, while holders Manchester City started their bid to retain the trophy with a 4-1 victory against Port Vale on Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-united-considering-january-reinforcements-with-pogba-mctominay-injured-271629">Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's</a> troubled side didn't manage a single shot on target in a domestic game for the first time in five years.

Easily beaten by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-unbeaten-for-a-year-liverpool-271841">Arsenal</a> in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-dominate-manchester-united-in-first-win-for-arteta-271539">Premier League</a> on Wednesday, United once again struggled to find any momentum and now face an unwanted replay at Old Trafford later in January.

Defending the latest in a growing list of underwhelming displays, Solskjaer said: "I'm happier to be in the replay than going out. It's a fair result that we are both still in the cup.&nbsp;

"It's a tough place to come. They had chances. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/solskjaer-urges-manchester-united-to-show-killer-instinct-252175">Sergio Romero</a> made some great saves. He's putting pressure on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-manchester-united-up-to-fifth-with-2-0-win-at-burnley-270810">David de Gea</a> and that's what we want. We want the best players in the world here."

Solskjaer made seven changes at Molineux with the League Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City looming on Tuesday.

Knocked out by Wolves in the FA Cup quarter-finals last season, disjointed United nearly fell behind when <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-citys-title-bid-fades-after-stunning-loss-against-wolves-270681">Matt Doherty's</a> volley was superbly turned away by Romero.

Brandon Williams had a strong penalty appeal rejected by VAR after the United left-back tumbled following a challenge with Leander Dendoncker.

United substitute Marcus Rashford hit the bar with his first touch, but Wolves nearly won it in the closing moments as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-wolves-beat-villa-to-move-into-top-eight-261293">Raul Jimenez</a> smashed against a post, leaving Solskjaer's men with just two wins from their last five matches.

At the Etihad Stadium, City boss Pep Guardiola made seven changes, but <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-man-city-see-off-sheffield-united-but-var-questioned-again-270925">Oleksandr Zinchenko</a> got the scoring started against fourth-tier Vale after 20 minutes.

Port Vale striker Tom Pope had memorably mocked John Stones last year, claiming he would love to play against him after being underwhelmed by the City defender's performance during an England match.

And with Stones returning for City after a month out with a hamstring injury, the 34-year-old Pope backed up his social media taunts by equalising with a glancing header in the 35th minute.

Sergio Aguero restored order when he fired City back in front with his 15th goal of the season three minutes before half-time.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis sealed the win from Stones' flick in the 58th minute and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-jesus-double-helps-man-city-inflict-first-defeat-on-ancelotti-271641">Phil Foden</a> got the fourth in the 76th minute.

"We are in the next round after an incredible amount of games. We played seriously. First half we struggled a bit but second half was better," Guardiola said.

Aston Villa and Brighton suffered embarrassing exits as the Premier League clubs paid the price for making a raft of team changes.

Villa are languishing just above the relegation zone after a difficult first season back in the top-flight and boss <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-abraham-return-helps-chelsea-beat-villa-266321">Dean Smith</a> prioritised that survival battle with nine changes in the 2-1 loss at second tier Fulham.

Anthony Knockaert gave Fulham the lead with a 54th minute curler as the former Brighton forward grabbed his first goal since September.

Anwar El Ghazi equalised for Villa in the 63rd minute, but the understudies couldn't hold on as Harry Arter won it with a 30-yard thunderbolt with 16 minutes left.

"The game was won by two wonder-goals," Smith said. "I don't like losing in any competition, but everyone could see this wasn't top of our priority list, because we have had injuries to three key players."

Brighton endured the same fate as Villa as Albion boss <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-its-a-crime-mourinho-rages-against-festive-fixture-pile-up-270511">Graham Potter</a> made seven changes from their New Year's Day draw against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-boss-arteta-gives-playmaker-ozil-benefit-of-the-doubt-270933">Chelsea</a> and second tier Sheffield Wednesday took advantage with a 1-0 win at the Amex Stadium.

Adam Reach blasted Wednesday into the fourth round with a deflected long-range strike in the 65th minute.

Watford blew a three-goal lead in a dramatic 3-3 draw against third-tier strugglers Tranmere, while Newcastle were held to a 1-1 draw by League One minnows Rochdale.

The pick of Sunday's ties sees Liverpool face Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield, while Arsenal host Leeds on Monday.&nbsp;

Spluttering Manchester United was forced to settle for a dour 0-0 draw at Wolves in the FA Cup third round, while holders Manchester City started their bid to retain the trophy with a 4-1 victory against Port Vale on Saturday.

Spluttering Manchester United was forced to settle for a dour 0-0 draw at Wolves in the FA Cup third round, while holders Manchester City started their bid to retain the trophy with a 4-1 victory against Port Vale on Saturday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's troubled side didn't manage a single shot on target in a domestic game for the first time in five years. Easily beaten by Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday, United once again struggled to find any momentum and now face an unwanted replay at Old Trafford later in January. Defending the latest in a growing list of underwhelming displays, Solskjaer said: "I'm happier to be in the replay than going out. It's a fair result that we are both still in the cup. "It's a tough place to come. They had chances. Sergio Romero made some great saves. He's putting pressure on David de Gea and that's what we want. We want the best players in the world here." Solskjaer made seven changes at Molineux with the League Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City looming on Tuesday. Knocked out by Wolves in the FA Cup quarter-finals last season, disjointed United nearly fell behind when Matt Doherty's volley was superbly turned away by Romero. Brandon Williams had a strong penalty appeal rejected by VAR after the United left-back tumbled following a challenge with Leander Dendoncker. United substitute Marcus Rashford hit the bar with his first touch, but Wolves nearly won it in the closing moments as Raul Jimenez smashed against a post, leaving Solskjaer's men with just two wins from their last five matches. At the Etihad Stadium, City boss Pep Guardiola made seven changes, but Oleksandr Zinchenko got the scoring started against fourth-tier Vale after 20 minutes. Port Vale striker Tom Pope had memorably mocked John Stones last year, claiming he would love to play against him after being underwhelmed by the City defender's performance during an England match. And with Stones returning for City after a month out with a hamstring injury, the 34-year-old Pope backed up his social media taunts by equalising with a glancing header in the 35th minute. Sergio Aguero restored order when he fired City back in front with his 15th goal of the season three minutes before half-time. Taylor Harwood-Bellis sealed the win from Stones' flick in the 58th minute and Phil Foden got the fourth in the 76th minute. "We are in the next round after an incredible amount of games. We played seriously. First half we struggled a bit but second half was better," Guardiola said. Aston Villa and Brighton suffered embarrassing exits as the Premier League clubs paid the price for making a raft of team changes. Villa are languishing just above the relegation zone after a difficult first season back in the top-flight and boss Dean Smith prioritised that survival battle with nine changes in the 2-1 loss at second tier Fulham. Anthony Knockaert gave Fulham the lead with a 54th minute curler as the former Brighton forward grabbed his first goal since September. Anwar El Ghazi equalised for Villa in the 63rd minute, but the understudies couldn't hold on as Harry Arter won it with a 30-yard thunderbolt with 16 minutes left. "The game was won by two wonder-goals," Smith said. "I don't like losing in any competition, but everyone could see this wasn't top of our priority list, because we have had injuries to three key players." Brighton endured the same fate as Villa as Albion boss Graham Potter made seven changes from their New Year's Day draw against Chelsea and second tier Sheffield Wednesday took advantage with a 1-0 win at the Amex Stadium. Adam Reach blasted Wednesday into the fourth round with a deflected long-range strike in the 65th minute. Watford blew a three-goal lead in a dramatic 3-3 draw against third-tier strugglers Tranmere, while Newcastle were held to a 1-1 draw by League One minnows Rochdale. The pick of Sunday's ties sees Liverpool face Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield, while Arsenal host Leeds on Monday.

FA Cup: Manchester United held by Wolves, Manchester City cruise through

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will keep his place in the team for Sunday's Premier League game at Huddersfield Town despite a series of errors in recent weeks, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Friday.

De Gea has made a slew of recent errors, including one that allowed <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/maurizio-sarri-defends-david-de-gea-after-he-gifted-chelsea-equaliser-against-manchester-united-214430&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiXofCtlP_hAhVM6nMBHZhhCj8QFjABegQIDxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MJez6Wilv8_d0kZohMTxD">Chelsea to equalise in last Sunday`s 1-1 Premier League draw</a> that dented sixth-placed United`s chances of a top-four finish.

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-uniteds-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-must-show-authority-by-dropping-de-gea-ian-wright-214696&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiXofCtlP_hAhVM6nMBHZhhCj8QFjAAegQIBRAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2p2HleLqiV2UprjeGP9KQ5">Solskjaer</a> has not expressed any doubts about his first-choice goalkeeper, but an injury to De Gea`s back-up Sergio Romero has made the decision to keep him in the team easier.

"Sergio was injured yesterday so he didn`t train. He tweaked his knee. David`s been training well this week and will play," Solskjaer told a news conference.

"He`s has been fantastic this season. Towards the end, he`s been in headlines for the wrong reasons but he has to deal with that. The goalkeeping department has experienced better times than just now but David is ready for Sunday", said Solskjaer.

Solskjaer shifted the focus to the other end of the pitch where United have struggled to find the net in recent games.

"We haven`t scored enough, but that happens. When I came in we were very efficient and David was unbelievable at the other end," the Norwegian added.

"Now that fortune has changed a little bit and the margins have gone against us. As a striker and goalkeeper, you`re always facing little margins and we`ve been working on creating chances and scoring", he added.

United have already begun planning for next season and Solskjaer said the club had to be prepared to face the prospect of not qualifying for the Champions League.

"In long-term planning, we have to think about being in the Champions League next year and the fact we might not be," Solskjaer added.

"You would be surprised how many players` agents have been telling us their players would love to be a part of United in the future. That is the lure and the potential and size of the club and we will get back to the good days", Solskjaer said. 
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Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will keep his place in the team for Sunday's Premier League game at Huddersfield Town despite a series of errors in recent weeks, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Friday.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will keep his place in the team for Sunday's Premier League game at Huddersfield Town despite a series of errors in recent weeks, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Friday. De Gea has made a slew of recent errors, including one that allowed Chelsea to equalise in last Sunday`s 1-1 Premier League draw that dented sixth-placed United`s chances of a top-four finish. Solskjaer has not expressed any doubts about his first-choice goalkeeper, but an injury to De Gea`s back-up Sergio Romero has made the decision to keep him in the team easier. "Sergio was injured yesterday so he didn`t train. He tweaked his knee. David`s been training well this week and will play," Solskjaer told a news conference. "He`s has been fantastic this season. Towards the end, he`s been in headlines for the wrong reasons but he has to deal with that. The goalkeeping department has experienced better times than just now but David is ready for Sunday", said Solskjaer. Solskjaer shifted the focus to the other end of the pitch where United have struggled to find the net in recent games. "We haven`t scored enough, but that happens. When I came in we were very efficient and David was unbelievable at the other end," the Norwegian added. "Now that fortune has changed a little bit and the margins have gone against us. As a striker and goalkeeper, you`re always facing little margins and we`ve been working on creating chances and scoring", he added. United have already begun planning for next season and Solskjaer said the club had to be prepared to face the prospect of not qualifying for the Champions League. "In long-term planning, we have to think about being in the Champions League next year and the fact we might not be," Solskjaer added. "You would be surprised how many players` agents have been telling us their players would love to be a part of United in the future. That is the lure and the potential and size of the club and we will get back to the good days", Solskjaer said.

Manchester United to stick with goalkeeper De Gea as Romero suffers knee injury

A stoppage-time goal from Miranda gave Brazil a 1-0 win over South American rivals Argentina in a foul-strewn friendly in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

The central defender rose at the near post to beat Argentina keeper Sergio Romero to a&nbsp;Neymar corner and head home the winner, deciding a game that was set to go to penalties to determine a winner.

"Scoring a goal against Argentina is always gratifying and always exciting," Miranda said.

Argentina are one of only two teams to have beaten Brazil since Tite took over as coach in 2016, but without Lionel Messi, who is taking a sabbatical from international football, they rarely troubled their neighbours in a derby match dubbed the Superclasico.

The game was played in the heat of the King Abdullah Sports City and the conditions contributed to a stop-start encounter that included 35 fouls, 21 of them awarded to Brazil.

Miranda should have put Brazil 1-0 up in the 28th minute when a Casemiro cross fell to him just metres from goal, but his scuffed shot was blocked on the line by Nicolas Otamendi.

Paulo Dybala went close with a swerving free kick for Argentina from just outside the box a minute later and Leandro Paredes watched a long-range effort drift just wide early in the second half.

Argentina improved considerably after the break, but Brazil still had the better chances, with Romero parrying away a fierce volley from Arthur after 70 minutes and Casemiro almost grabbing the winner with seven minutes left only to see his deflected free-kick curl wide.

"The team felt tired in the second half but I think we dominated our opponents, we played well and we got the goal at the end," said Brazil's Filipe Luis.

"Obviously our team is better than theirs, we have maintained the same squad for years and they are in the process of renewal, but you don't notice that so much in a clasico, what you do notice is their fight," the Atletico Madrid defender added. "But I think we deserved to win."

The defeat was the first in four games for Lionel Scaloni, the interim coach who replaced Jorge Sampaoli after the Russia World Cup.

It extends Brazil's run to four wins in four games since they were knocked out the World Cup in the quarter-finals by Belgium.

A stoppage-time goal from Miranda gave Brazil a 1-0 win over South American rivals Argentina in a foul-strewn friendly in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The central defender rose at the near post to beat Argentina keeper Sergio Romero to a Neymar corner and head home the winner, deciding a game that was set to go to penalties to determine a winner.

A stoppage-time goal from Miranda gave Brazil a 1-0 win over South American rivals Argentina in a foul-strewn friendly in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The central defender rose at the near post to beat Argentina keeper Sergio Romero to a Neymar corner and head home the winner, deciding a game that was set to go to penalties to determine a winner. "Scoring a goal against Argentina is always gratifying and always exciting," Miranda said. Argentina are one of only two teams to have beaten Brazil since Tite took over as coach in 2016, but without Lionel Messi, who is taking a sabbatical from international football, they rarely troubled their neighbours in a derby match dubbed the Superclasico. The game was played in the heat of the King Abdullah Sports City and the conditions contributed to a stop-start encounter that included 35 fouls, 21 of them awarded to Brazil. Miranda should have put Brazil 1-0 up in the 28th minute when a Casemiro cross fell to him just metres from goal, but his scuffed shot was blocked on the line by Nicolas Otamendi. Paulo Dybala went close with a swerving free kick for Argentina from just outside the box a minute later and Leandro Paredes watched a long-range effort drift just wide early in the second half. Argentina improved considerably after the break, but Brazil still had the better chances, with Romero parrying away a fierce volley from Arthur after 70 minutes and Casemiro almost grabbing the winner with seven minutes left only to see his deflected free-kick curl wide. "The team felt tired in the second half but I think we dominated our opponents, we played well and we got the goal at the end," said Brazil's Filipe Luis. "Obviously our team is better than theirs, we have maintained the same squad for years and they are in the process of renewal, but you don't notice that so much in a clasico, what you do notice is their fight," the Atletico Madrid defender added. "But I think we deserved to win." The defeat was the first in four games for Lionel Scaloni, the interim coach who replaced Jorge Sampaoli after the Russia World Cup. It extends Brazil's run to four wins in four games since they were knocked out the World Cup in the quarter-finals by Belgium.

Miranda heads late winner as Brazil beat Argentina 1-0 in friendly

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