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Getty/GOAL Richard Mills ArsenalRiccardo CalafioriSerie ABolognaPremier LeagueTransfers The signing of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori by Arsenal is imminent, as all necessary agreements have been secured. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Arsenal linked with Calafiori for weeks A deal worth £42m is set to be concluded, with the signing expected to take …

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Getty/GOAL composite Ryan Kelly Soccer GuideSummer OlympicsSummer Olympics Are soccer matches featured in the Olympics? Find all the essential information about football and its connection to the Olympic games, courtesy of GOAL. Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, with millions of people playing the game across the planet. Known by …

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GOAL Ameé Ruszkai AnalysisSummer OlympicsZambiaBarbra BandaRacheal KundananjiUSANWSLOrlando PrideBay FCWomen's footballFEATURESUSA vs Zambia Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji, both part of the Copper Queens, possess the world’s most valuable players in their lineup for Paris 2024. In the 2021 Olympic women’s football tournament, Zambia made their debut as an unfamiliar team. With only four players from …

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Getty Richard Mills Antoine GriezmannAtletico MadridMajor League SoccerLaLiga Reports suggest that Atletico Madrid is currently not contemplating an extension of Antoine Griezmann’s contract due to ongoing speculation about his potential transfer to Major League Soccer. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Griezmann out of contract in 2026 Atletico not considering new deal …

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Backpage Seth Willis Premier Soccer LeagueMamelodi Sundowns FCOrlando PiratesFEATURESKaizer ChiefsRhulani Mokwena Some South Africans firmly believe that Masandawana will face a challenging season due to their difficulties during the pre-season. Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns have not had an easy pre-season having lost two and drawn one out of the three friendly games played. …

Read more “'Mamelodi Sundowns will be easiest team to beat in PSL! Downs & Kaizer Chiefs will face music from Orlando Pirates' – Fans”

GOAL Ameé Ruszkai AnalysisUSANaomi GirmaSophia SmithSummer OlympicsWorld CupNWSLWomen's footballFEATURES Alex Morgan and Rose Lavelle didn’t make the cut for GOAL’s annual list of the world’s elite players, while Naomi Girma and Sophia Smith were included. The United States has the most successful women's national team in soccer history. With four World Cup titles and four …

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Getty Images Richard Mills NWSLAlex MorganDelphine CascarinoSan Diego Wave FCWomen's footballLyon According to reports, it seems that Alex Morgan’s San Diego Wave team is nearing the signing of Delphine Cascarino, the former Lyon star, on a free transfer. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Cascarino left Lyon this summer Ahead of the …

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Getty Images Soham Mukherjee Cristiano RonaldoManchester UnitedOther SportsPremier LeagueWayne Rooney There are reports suggesting that Cristiano Ronaldo’s ex-Manchester United teammate is currently in discussions to embark on his boxing debut through KSI’s Misfits platform. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Footballers are warmly invited to join Mams Taylor’s MIsfits Boxing. Misfits were …

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Getty Images Soham Mukherjee BarcelonaAnsu FatiLaLigaPremier LeagueBrighton After enduring a disappointing loan spell at Brighton, Barcelona’s Ansu Fati, who has been sidelined by the club, has unfortunately suffered a foot injury during pre-season training. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Ansu gets injured again I had a hamstring issue that kept me …

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GOAL Ameé Ruszkai AnalysisSummer OlympicsMartaBrazilWomen's footballFEATURESNigeria vs Brazil Will the Orlando Pride star’s lack of major international titles change at Paris 2024, despite being widely recognized as the greatest in women’s soccer? In 2004, the state of women’s soccer was quite different from what it is today. It lacked sufficient media coverage, broadcasting opportunities were …

Read more “Marta's Last Dance: Can the Brazil legend finally win gold in Olympic send-off?”