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☆ ‘Peasants vs. Marie Antoinette’: What the Premier League does with its billions of dollars is riling 72 other soccer clubs
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

DisparityThanks to its multi-billion-dollar TV deals, the Premier League is often celebrated as a UK Inc. success story. Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC/Getty ImagesBy targeting talents from lower-league academies, Premier League clubs don’t have to pay inflated transfer fees. The mooted introduction of an independent regulator comes against the backdrop of some Premier League clubs falling foul of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Earlier this month, Everton were handed a further two-point deduction for allegedly breaching Premier League financial rules. Relegated from the Premier League in 2023, Leicester denies any wrongdoing and opened legal proceedings against the Premier League and the EFL, but could face a points deduction if found guilty.

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☆ Liverpool’s quadruple dream comes to an end in FA Cup quarterfinal thriller against Manchester United
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Liverpool’s chances of a historic quadruple in Jürgen Klopp’s final season at the club are over after falling to a 4-3 extra time defeat against bitter rival Manchester United in a frenetic FA Cup quarterfinal. Goals from Scott McTominay, Antony, Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo gave United the win in a topsy-turvy FA Cup classic at Old Trafford in Manchester. “The first 35 minutes I think was the best minutes from our season,” United manager Erik ten Hag told the ITV broadcast after the game. In a game as hectic as this though, no lead was ever truly safe, as United proved in the second half of extra time. United fans were treated to a win in a chaotic cup tie.

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☆ Chelsea vs. Leeds United: Soccer fan rushed to hospital after falling from top tier of stadium
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A Leeds United soccer fan was admitted to hospital after reportedly falling from the top tier of Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium in southwest London on Wednesday night. The incident took place shortly after Leeds took a 1-0 lead against Chelsea in the first half of their FA Cup last-16 match, according to reports by British media, citing footage from social media. “Leeds United can confirm an incident involving a Leeds United supporter occurred in the Shed End of Stamford Bridge during the first-half of tonight’s FA Cup game,” the Championship club, who play in English soccer’s second tier, said in a statement. Chelsea will face Leicester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals next month. Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty ImagesThe FA Cup is the oldest football competition in the world.

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☆ How Girona became the unlikeliest challenger in La Liga
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Matias Grez | Patrick Snell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Founded in 1930, Girona plays its football at the modest 14,000-capacity Estadi Montilivi on the outskirts of a city that has a population of just 100,000. Girona was previously promoted to La Liga in 2017, spending only two seasons in Spain’s top flight before being relegated. David Ramos/Getty Images“I tell you what, why not?” Hunter said when asked if Girona can win the league. He’s young, he’s intelligent, he’s ambitious, he’s driven. Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesRegardless, Girona has earned the right to dream and Hunter says upsetting the odds and winning La Liga “would mean everything” to the club and its fans.

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☆ 'Sweeter and sweeter': Souttar racks up 10th goal to save Australia
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MELBOURNE, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Australia defender Harry Souttar is building a record a striker would be proud of, having headed in a 10th goal from his 21st international against the Palestinian team to save the Socceroos in their World Cup qualifier. The goal was virtually a carbon copy of his fourth minute header in the 7-0 rout of Bangladesh in Melbourne last week, also with Goodwin the provider. It's just getting sweeter and sweeter, obviously." "Probably we didn't play our best, but the most important thing was the three points," he said. Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Robert BirselOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Harry Souttar, Craig Goodwin, Goodwin, It's, Kuwait's Jaber Al, Australia's, Mat Ryan, Graham Arnold, we've, Ian Ransom, Robert Birsel Organizations: MELBOURNE, Palestinian, Socceroos, World, Australia, Leicester City, Kuwait's, Ahmad, Lebanon, Thomson Locations: Australia, Scotland, Kuwait, Bangladesh, Melbourne, Israel, Gaza

☆ Rashford sees red as Man United give up two-goal lead to lose in Copenhagen
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"The red card changes everything," a beleaguered Ten Hag told TNT Sports. "We controlled the game until the red card. The night marked the first Champions League loss for United in which they led by two or more goals. It was their first defeat after taking a two-goal lead in all competitions since a 5-3 loss to Leicester City in September 2014. The defeat spoiled a feel-good return to Copenhagen for Hojlund, who was born in the Danish capital and whose younger brothers Emil and Oscar both play for Copenhagen.

Persons: Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, Erik, Hojlund, Scott McTominay's, Kamil Grabara, Rashford, Elias Jelert, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Harry Maguire's, Diogo Goncalves, Andre Onana, Bruno Fernandes, Lukas Lerager, Rasmus Falk's, Roony Bardghji, Emil, Oscar, Lori Ewing, Toby Davis Organizations: COPENHAGEN, Manchester United, League, FC Copenhagen, United, Hag, TNT Sports, Galatasaray, Bayern Munich, Copenhagen, of, Champions League, Man City, Leicester City, Thomson Locations: Copenhagen, Hojlund

☆ Man United boss Ten Hag laments 'harsh' Rashford red card
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I think first we played very good until the red card. The red card changed everything. Rashford's red card was given after he planted his foot on the ankle of Elias Jelert to protect the ball and it drew the ire of Ten Hag. The loss was United's first in the Champions League in which they led by two or more goals. Ten Hag said the Rashford red was not the first questionable decision that has gone against them this season.

Persons: Marcus Rashford's, Erik, Hag, Rasmus Hojlund's, Elias Jelert, Owen Hargreaves, Marcus, He's, Paul Scholes, Lori Ewing, Toby Davis Organizations: League, FC Copenhagen, United, Premier League, TNT Sports, TNT, Champions League, Leicester City, Fulham, Thomson Locations: COPENHAGEN, Manchester

☆ Liverpool's Thiago still out for League Cup tie, club's thoughts with Diaz
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Diaz missed Sunday's 3-0 home win over Nottingham Forest and the team dedicated the victory to him with Diogo Jota hoisting the forward's No. "We miss Thiago I have to say, I miss him a lot," said Lijnders. "We really miss him, but he will take time. Liverpool have won a record nine League Cups, but lost to Manchester City in the fourth round last season. Klopp's squad are fourth in the Premier League on 23 points after 10 games, three points behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur.

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☆ Man Utd predicts higher annual revenue as sale process drags on
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The English Premier League club, whose future ownership remains uncertain as the Glazer family explore a potential sale, did not give any update on that process, which started nearly a year ago. Manchester United expect revenue of between 650 million and 680 million pounds for the fiscal year to June 2024, compared with 648.4 million in 2022/23. The club forecast adjusted core profit of between 140 million and 165 million pounds, compared with 155 million in 2022/23. For the quarter ended June 30, Manchester United reported a net loss of nearly 3 million pounds ($3.50 million), compared with a loss of 71 million pounds a year earlier. Annual net losses narrowed by 75% to 29 million pounds.

Persons: Molly Darlington, Glazer, Jim Ratcliffe, Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al, Erik ten Hag, Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount, Andre Onana, Yadarisa, Shounak Dasgupta, Kevin Liffey Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Manchester United, Leicester City, Champions League, English Premier League club, New York Stock Exchange, Inter Milan, European, League, Danish, Copenhagen, Manchester City, . Manchester United, Thomson Locations: Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain, Trafford, Qatar's, Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, Atalanta, Chelsea, Bengaluru

☆ Energetic Everton down Liverpool, Man City go top of WSL
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LIVERPOOL, England, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Liverpool's fine start to the Women's Super League season came to a shuddering halt on Sunday as Everton grabbed a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby at Anfield, while Manchester City thrashed Bristol City 5-0 to lead the table. That result saw the Reds slip to fifth spot after City's hammering of bottom side Bristol put them top with seven points after three games, one point ahead of Liverpool. It was Russo's first league goal for the Gunners since her move from Manchester United in the close season and came in front of a crowd of more than 35,000 at the Emirates. Champions Chelsea are third on seven points after goals in each half from Sam Kerr and Erin Cuthbert gave them a comfortable 2-0 home win over West Ham United on Saturday. Reporting by Philip O'Connor; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Megan Finnigan, Jill Roord, Bunny Shaw, Laia Alexandri, Katie McCabe, Beth Mead, Alessia Russo, Sam Kerr, Erin Cuthbert, Philip O'Connor, Ken Ferris Organizations: LIVERPOOL, Women's Super League, Everton, Anfield, Manchester City, Bristol City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Reds, Bristol, City, Gunners, Manchester United, Emirates, Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton & Hove Albion, Champions Chelsea, West Ham United, Thomson Locations: England, Merseyside, Liverpool, Leicester

☆ Leicester claim first draw with Man Utd in WSL
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Willie Kirk's second-place side have seven points from three games, level with leaders Manchester City, who thrashed Bristol City 5-0, and also with title holders Chelsea who beat West Ham United 2-0 on Saturday. Captain Aileen Whelan struck at the far post from a freekick in the 60th minute to give Leicester a surprise lead, having frustrated their hosts for an hour. However, defender Maya Le Tissier equalised seven minutes later when she headed home Katie Zelem's corner to the delight of the home fans. Leicester have been a revelation early this campaign, unbeaten in their first three games after a 10th-place finish last season. The 30-year-old said in an Instagram post that the jersey sold out on Monday, the same day it was released.

Persons: Manchester United's Alessia Russo, Jason Cairnduff, Willie Kirk's, Captain Aileen Whelan, Maya Le Tissier, Katie Zelem's, Kirk, Hinata Miyazawa, Malard, cradling, United, Gabby George, Marc Skinner, Gabby, Mary Earps, Earps, Lori Ewing, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer, League, Manchester United, Leicester City, Leigh Sports Village, Rights, Super League, Manchester City, Bristol City, Chelsea, West Ham United, United, Leicester, Nike, Thomson Locations: Leigh, Britain, Manchester, Rights MANCHESTER, England

☆ Rooney appointed new manager at Birmingham City
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sep 9, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; D.C. United head coach Wayne Rooney looks on from the sidelines during the second half against San Jose Earthquakes at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 11 (Reuters) - Former Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney has been appointed manager of Birmingham City on a three-and-a-half-year contract, the second-tier Championship club said on Wednesday. Former DC United coach Rooney replaces John Eustace, who was sacked on Monday with the Midlands side sixth in the standings -- 12 points behind runaway leaders Leicester City. Rooney, 37, stepped down as manager of Major League Soccer (MLS) club DC United last week after they missed out on the MLS Cup playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. As a player, Rooney scored 253 goals for United, won five Premier League titles and the Champions League with the Old Trafford club.

Persons: Wayne Rooney, Amber Searls, Rooney, John Eustace, " Rooney, Ashley Cole, John O'Shea, Wayne, Tom Wagner, Aadi Nair, Christian Radnedge Organizations: District of Columbia, United, San Jose Earthquakes, Audi Field, Manchester United, Birmingham City, Former DC United, Midlands, Leicester City, Blues, England, Ireland, Major League Soccer, DC United, MLS, Birmingham, Premier League, Champions League, Old, England's, Middlesbrough, Thomson Locations: Washington, District, USA, England, Derby County, Old Trafford, Bengaluru

☆ Holders Man Utd to host Newcastle in League Cup fourth round
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Holders Manchester United will host Newcastle United in the fourth round of the League Cup after Wednesday's draw threw up a repeat of last season's final. Newcastle had earlier booked their place in the last 16 after beating Premier League champions Manchester City 1-0 at St James' Park. Nine times winners Liverpool, 3-1 winners at home to Leicester City on Wednesday, were handed a trip to Premier League Bournemouth while Arsenal will travel to West Ham United in a London derby and Everton host Burnley. Chelsea will have a home game against second tier Blackburn Rovers while Fulham are away to Championship high-flyers Ipswich Town. League Two Mansfield Town host League One side Port Vale while League One Exeter City are at home to Championship side Middlesbrough.

Persons: Alan Baldwin, Toby Davis Organizations: Manchester United, Newcastle United, League, Newcastle, Premier League, Manchester City, St James, Liverpool, Leicester City, Premier League Bournemouth, Arsenal, West Ham United, Everton, Burnley, Chelsea, Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, Ipswich Town, Mansfield Town, Port Vale, League One, Middlesbrough, Thomson Locations: West, London, Port, League One Exeter

☆ Newcastle dump Man City out of EFL Cup and draw Man Utd
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

"It was a game of two halves for us," said Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, who brought on Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon after the interval. It was the third year in a row that City, winners four times in a row from 2018 to 2021, had gone out of the competition early. "We played an incredible game," City manager Pep Guardiola told Sky Sports television. LIVERPOOL THROUGHManchester United beat Crystal Palace , also their league opponents next weekend, 3-0 at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Blackburn Rovers thrashed Championship rivals Cardiff City 5-2 in the highest scoring match of the night and are at Chelsea next.

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☆ WSL set for most competitive season after influx of new talent
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Christian Radnedge | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

The WSL had almost 100 players representing their nations at the recent World Cup, the most of any league in the world. Former Germany forward Pauline Bremer was the first of 10 new signings for Brighton & Hove Albion, who scraped survival last season. Former Arsenal midfielder Jill Roord returns to the WSL but this time at Manchester City as the only signing for Gareth Taylor's side. The Lionesses' triumph at Euro 2022 resulted in a 170% increase in attendances last season, the FA said. They are hoping for another bounce this year after England reached the World Cup final in Australia and New Zealand, as the WSL targets becoming the first billion-pound women's league in the world.

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☆ Alexander-Arnold back in training with Liverpool
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sept 26 (Reuters) - Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to training on Monday, the Merseyside club's assistant manager Pep Lijnders said on Tuesday ahead of their League Cup third round match against Leicester City. Alexander-Arnold, who injured his hamstring in a 3-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa earlier this month, also missed England's Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine and their friendly against Scotland. "Trent, he was training yesterday in rondos and counter-pressing and he looked outstanding," Lijnders told reporters ahead of Wednesday's home meeting with Leicester. "This coach (Enzo Maresca) does an unbelievable job and I think each of them could play in the Premier League. "He is breaking record after record and we have a very special player on our hands and a mentor as well.

Persons: Trent Alexander, Arnold, Pep Lijnders, Alexander, Trent, Lijnders, Thiago Alcantara, Thiago, Enzo Maresca, Mohamed Salah, Aadi Nair, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Liverpool, Merseyside, League, Leicester City, Premier League, Aston Villa, Ukraine, Scotland, Leicester, West Ham United, Sunday, Thomson Locations: Liverpool's, Bengaluru

☆ Barnes foot injury substantial, says Newcastle manager Howe
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sept 26 (Reuters) - Newcastle United's Harvey Barnes could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, as his manager Eddie Howe confirmed on Tuesday that the foot injury is a serious one. Barnes, who signed from Leicester City in July, was forced off with the injury in the 12th minute of Newcastle's 8-0 win at Sheffield United on Sunday. I think it's quite a substantial injury," Howe told reporters ahead of Newcastle's League Cup game against Manchester City. Anthony Gordon replaced Barnes in the thumping of Sheffield United, and was one of eight different scorers in that game. Newcastle, who lost to Manchester United in last season's League Cup final, host Manchester City in the third round of the competition on Wednesday.

Persons: Newcastle United's Harvey Barnes, Eddie Howe, Barnes, Howe, We've, Anthony Gordon, He's, What's, Gordon, Trevor Stynes, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Newcastle, Leicester City, Sheffield United, Newcastle's League, Manchester City, Everton, Manchester United, League, Thomson Locations: Newcastle

☆ Best night of my life says Evans after helping Man Utd end slump
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BURNLEY, England, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Jonny Evans thought his Manchester United days were long gone but on Saturday the 35-year-old Northern Irishman played a huge role in helping them emerge from a worrying slump. Evans added some calmness to United's defence as they kept their first clean sheet since the opening day of the season. And he showed superb vision with a peach of a pass for Fernandes to volley United's winner. That was my 200th game for Man Utd, I never thought I would ever reach that figure -- the best night of my life." "He (Evans) showed personality.

Persons: Jonny Evans, Evans, Bruno Fernandes, Fernandes, Declan Rice, Old Trafford, Erik, Hag, Vincent Kompany, Martyn Herman, Ken Ferris Organizations: BURNLEY, Manchester United, Central, Leicester City, United, Burnley, Old, Premier League, West Bromwich Albion, TNT Sports, Man, Arsenal, Gunners, Thomson Locations: England, Old Trafford, United's, Old

☆ Ashleigh Plumptre signs for Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad Ladies
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Nigeria international Ashleigh Plumptre is set to join the Saudi Women’s Premier League after signing for Al-Ittihad. The 25-year-old defender, who previously spent three years with English team Leicester City, joins the Saudi league in its second season having just represented Nigeria at the Women’s World Cup. Plumptre vies for the ball with England's Alessia Russo at the Women's World Cup. The eight-team Saudi Women’s Premier League is about to embark on its second season, just five years after women first attended games in the Kingdom. Plumptre previously represented England at youth international level before switching allegiances to Nigeria, for whom she has made 15 appearances, including four at the recent Women’s World Cup.

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☆ England's Maguire says he can handle the jeers after Scotland 'banter'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 14 (Reuters) - Harry Maguire said he can deal with hostile treatment from opposition supporters and that it takes the pressure off his England team mates after the defender was mocked by Scotland fans following his own goal on Tuesday. Maguire described his treatment by Scottish fans as "a little bit of banter". "It pretty much takes the pressure away from my team mates and puts it all on myself," he told British media after England's 3-1 win. Maguire, who joined United from Leicester City for 80 million pounds ($99.94 million) in 2019, was stripped of the club captaincy by manager Erik ten Hag in July. ($1 = 0.8005 pounds)Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Harry Maguire, Maguire, Erik ten Hag, didn't, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Peter Rutherford Organizations: England, Scotland, Manchester United, United, Leicester City, Premier League, Thomson Locations: Manchester, Glasgow, England, British, Old Trafford, Bengaluru

☆ Nigeria defender Plumptre signs for Saudi Women's side Al-Ittihad
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group B - Nigeria v Canada - Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia - July 21, 2023 Nigeria's Ashleigh Plumptre in action REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 14 (Reuters) - Nigeria defender Ashleigh Plumptre said she has joined Saudi Women's Premier League side Al-Ittihad following the expiry of her contract at Leicester City. She played for England at youth level before switching allegiance and making her Nigeria debut in 2022. "Grateful to have signed for Al-Ittihad," Plumptre said on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The Saudi women's top flight is gearing up for its second season, with eight teams vying for the title. Saudi men's Pro League teams have been spending huge sums to attract some of the best players from European clubs, including Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

Persons: Nigeria's Ashleigh Plumptre, Hannah Mckay, Ashleigh Plumptre, Plumptre, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Saudi Women's Premier League, Al, Leicester City, England, Saudi, Saudi men's Pro League, Neymar, Saudi Arabia Crown, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Nigeria, Canada, Melbourne, Australia, Ittihad, Saudi Arabia, Bengaluru

☆ Mexico game Souttar's chance to 'show world what he can do', says Arnold
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"My message to him is simple and that is this is your stage," said Arnold. "He's got to use that motivation to go out there and show everyone that's watching this game who Harry Souttar is and everyone will remember him from the World Cup. The game is the latest in a series of high profile friendlies for the Australians, who played World Cup winners Argentina in Beijing in June and are lined up to face England at Wembley in October. Arnold will be without Mathew Leckie after the Melbourne City forward was injured in training, ruling him out for at least six weeks. Reporting by Michael Church in Hong Kong, Editing by Michael PerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Graham Arnold, Harry Souttar, Souttar, Enzo Maresca, Cameron Burgess, Arnold, He's, he's, Mathew Leckie, it's, Michael Church, Michael Perry Organizations: Socceroos, Leicester City, Premier League, January's, Leicester, Argentina, England, Wembley, Melbourne City, Thomson Locations: Australia, Mexico, Dallas, Qatar, Leicester, Beijing, Melbourne, Hong Kong

☆ Man Utd set for busy deadline day, Man City get Nunes over the line
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Aadi Nair | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Turkish keeper Bayindir was signed for just 4.3 million pounds ($5.41 million), while Spanish left back Reguilon and Morocco midfielder Amrabat's signings are loan deals. Champions City, who have had a 100% start to the Premier League season and top the standings, added another midfielder to their squad with Nunes joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Earlier on Friday, 21-year-old winger Cole Palmer moved from Manchester City to Chelsea in a deal reportedly worth 40 million pounds. The transfer fee offered was reportedly 100 million pounds, with a further 50 million in add-ons. ($1 = 0.7946 pounds)Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Matheus Nunes, Peter Cziborra, Jonny Evans, Sergio Reguilon, Sofyan Amrabat, Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount, Andre Onana, Bayindir, Evans, Nunes, Pep, Kevin De Bruyne, Fati, Tyrone Mings, Clement Lenglet, Cole Palmer, Mason Burstow, Mohamed Salah, Juergen Klopp, Salah, Joao Palhinha, Aadi Nair, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers, American Express, Manchester United, Altay Bayindir, Manchester City, United, Leicester City, Champions City, Premier League, Portugal, Barcelona, Brighton & Hove Albion, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Championship, Sunderland, Liverpool, Saudi Pro League, Al, Saudi, Bayern, Fulham, Thomson Locations: Brighton, Britain, United, Spanish, Reguilon, Morocco, Manchester, Ittihad, Egypt, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Germany, Bengaluru

☆ Maddison opens Tottenham account in win at Bournemouth
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

BOURNEMOUTH, England, Aug 26 (Reuters) - James Maddison opened his account for Tottenham Hotspur with the first goal in his side's impressive 2-0 victory at Bournemouth in the Premier League as the visitors maintained their unbeaten start to the season on Saturday. Bournemouth threatened to get back in the game in the second half, but Dejan Kulusevski doubled Tottenham's lead just past the hour with a neat finish following a slick build-up. Against Bournemouth his range of passing and quick thinking gave Postecoglou's side an attacking impetus that the hosts found hard to contain. "I'll keep doing what I do and bringing the quality I can, repaying the club and why they bought me," Maddison said. Bournemouth started the second half on the front foot and Antoine Semenyo curled a shot agonisingly wide.

Persons: James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Ange Postecoglou's, Harry Kane, Maddison, Tottenham, Pape Matar Sarr, Maddison's, scuffed, Neto, Sarr, Yves Bissouma, Richarlison, Antoine Semenyo, Postecoglou, Ivan Perisic, Udogie, Son Heung, Kane, You've, Martyn Herman, Hugh Lawson Organizations: BOURNEMOUTH, Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth, Premier League, Leicester City, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Brentford, Manchester United, Spurs, BBC, Thomson Locations: England, Tottenham's

☆ Worker dies in Everton stadium accident
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Leicester City - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - November 5, 2022 General view inside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File PhotoAug 14 (Reuters) - A man has died in an accident while working on the new Everton stadium site at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool, the Premier League club announced on Monday. The Liverpool Echo said a 26-year-old man sustained head injuries in an incident involving "heavy machinery." "We are shocked and saddened by today's tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased man and our wider project team," Everton added. Everton said an investigation had been launched with the relevant authorities by the contractor to establish the full details of the incident. Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jason Cairnduff, Everton, Tommy Lund, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Everton, Leicester City, Liverpool Echo, Thomson Locations: Goodison, Liverpool, Britain, Bramley, Gdansk

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