Monday , February 24 2025

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CAF engages stakeholders on club licensing, stadia

ACCRA,  GHANA | XINHUA |    Ahead of the resumption of continental competitions, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has arranged an online workshop on club licensing and stadia to discuss with stakeholders the key elements in the organization of the game. CAF Deputy General Secretary Anthony Baffoe described the workshop …

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Wolves forward Jimenez earns Mexico call-up

MEXICO CITY,  MEXICO  | XINHUA |   Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Raul Jimenez was Thursday among 11 Europe-based players named in Mexico’s squad for friendlies against the Netherlands and Algeria. Others called up by head coach Gerardo Martino included Ajax defender Edson Alvarez, Napoli forward Hirving Lozano and Real Betis midfielders Diego …

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Ajax, Barcelona reach deal over American defender Dest

THE HAGUE, Netherlands | XINHUA |   Ajax and FC Barcelona on Thursday agreed on the transfer of American right back Sergino Dest to Barcelona. Dest, 19, signed a contract until mid-2025 at Barcelona. Born in the Netherlands, Dest had had a contract at Ajax until mid-2022. Ajax will receive a transfer fee …

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Preview: No rest in Spain ahead of La Liga matchday 5

MADRID, SPAIN | XINHUA |   There is no time for pause in La Liga as the 20 teams in Spain’s top-flight go into the fifth round of games this weekend after this week’s midweek matches. Atletico Madrid at home to Villarreal is Saturday’s most attractive game, with Luis Suarez likely …

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Lewandowski wins UEFA Men’s Player of the Year

WARSAW,  POLAND | XINHUA |   Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski won the 2019/20 UEFA Men’s Player of The Year award ahead of his teammate Manuel Neuer and Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne. The Pole had a perfect season to score 55 goals in 47 matches, leading the Bavarians to …

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Arsenal march on in Carabao Cup

Liverpool  (0) 4 Arsenal (0) 5 London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Two saves in the shoot out by goalkeeper Bern Leno gave Arsenal a 5-4 victory on penalties in the Carabaor Cup against Liverpool, as they booked their quarterfinal place on Thursday night. After the game had ended goalless …

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