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Rooney 'fully focused' on winning MLS Cup with D.C. before making Derby move
The forward’s stay in Washington will prove short-lived after he decided to return to England with Derby, but he wants silverware first Wayne Rooney is desperate to sign off his American adventure with silverware after deciding to cut short his stay at D.C. United. The former Manchester United striker will leave two years earlier than planned to join English second-tier side Derby County in January. Rooney has been a standout performer in MLS, an import who has justified the excitement that heralded his arrival, helping to turn D.C. from also-rans to playoff contenders. His former England teammate David Beckham won the MLS Cup twice with the Los Angeles Galaxy, and…
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Everton bid £30m for Iwobi as Arsenal continue defender chase
The Gunners are believed to have rejected the offer for the winger, who made 51 appearances in all competitions last season Everton have launched a bid to sign Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi before Thursday’s transfer deadline. The Toffees have been chasing Wilfried Zaha in recent weeks but have seen at least two bids knocked back by Crystal Palace for the Ivory Coast international. And with boss Marco Silva keen to add another winger to his squad, he has turned his attentions to Iwobi, with Everton having now made their first move to land the 23-year-old. The Goodison Park outfit have tabled an opening offer – believed to total around £30…
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What to expect in fashion news from week 29, 2019
What’s going on in the world of fashion this week? FashionUnited takes a look ahead at the upcoming news and events for the 29th week of the year. Below are the main points from the editorial agenda in the period between 15-21 July, 2019. Skechers Q2 (18 July) Sales at Skechers USA Inc., grew 2.1 percent or 5.2 percent at constant currency to 1.276 billion dollars for the first quarter, which the company said was a result of a 9.3 percent increase in its international business, partially offset by a 6.3 percent decrease in the domestic business. The company will be posting its Q2 results on Thursday. Pure London (21-23…
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Same old Liverpool as Reds run riot – but Alisson blow takes shine off Norwich win
The Reds battered Norwich 4-1 in their Premier League opener but face an anxious wait over their Brazilian goalkeeper’s fitness Click Here: Cardiff Blues Store Death, taxes and Liverpool winning at Anfield. There are few things certain in life, and fewer still in football. But on the opening night of the new Premier League campaign, Jurgen Klopp’s side showed they are ready for another full-throttle season. All the old favourites were on show as newly-promoted Norwich were beaten here. There was a goal for Mohamed Salah and a Virgil van Dijk header. There was an assist for Trent Alexander-Arnold, finished by Divock Origi. Roberto Firmino buzzed, Andy Robertson ran and Jurgen…
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Pellegrini wanted to keep Liverpool hero Adrian at West Ham
Click:Flexographic Printing Manufacturer The goalkeeper signed for the Reds on a free before excelling in the UEFA Super Cup, but the Hammers had been keen to keep him Manuel Pellegrini is happy to see Adrian making an immediate impact at Liverpool but would have liked to have kept the goalkeeper at West Ham. Adrian left London Stadium as a free agent at the end of last season and spent the summer out of work, at one point, training with a semi-professional club in his homeland of Spain. However, near the end of the window, Adrian signed for European champions Liverpool, replacing Simon Mignolet as Alisson’s back-up. But an injury to…
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Kubo seals Mallorca loan as Real Madrid seek to get game time into 'Japanese Messi'
The Blancos are aware of the need to get competitive minutes into the teenager if he is to fulfil his potential and become a senior star in Spain Real Madrid have allowed Japanese sensation Takefusa Kubo to link up with Real Mallorca on a season-long loan. The 18-year-old returned to Spanish football over the summer amid much fanfare. He is considered to be a hot prospect for the future, having previously spent time within the famed La Masia academy system at Barcelona. Sanctions imposed on the Catalan giants forced him to head home in 2015, but he is now back in Europe. Real have high hopes for him, but are…
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'This Man Utd will fight to the end' – Neville hails change in attitude at Old Trafford
The ex-Red Devils defender believes the club’s summer signings and recent academy graduates have helped introduce a new culture at the club Manchester United’s summer signings have helped ensure a change in attitude at the club, according to former player Phil Neville. Neville has hailed the impact of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s new arrivals, with defenders Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire having starred as United eased past Chelsea 4-0 on the opening day of the season while fellow summer signing Daniel James coming off the bench to score the final goal on his Premier League debut. Maguire picked up the Man of the Match award, with Wan-Bissaka crucial in helping his side keep…
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'I'm delighted he's left' – Neville doubles down on Lukaku criticism
The former defender says the Red Devils must get rid of a few more players after offloading the Belgian striker to Inter this summer Gary Neville has urged Manchester United to sign players who “want to play for the club”, saying he is “delighted” Romelu Lukaku has left the club. Lukaku left United to join Inter in August in an €80 million (£74m/$90m) move after falling out of favour under coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Belgium international striker spent two seasons with the Old Trafford side, scoring 42 goals in his 96 appearances in all competitions, but his final months in Manchester were plagued by concerns over his fitness and condition.…
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Robbie Ray injury update: Diamondbacks left-hander leaves start vs. Reds because of blister | Sporting News
Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray departed his start vs. the Reds after 4 1/3 innings Friday because of a blister on the middle finger of his throwing hand, the team announced. After throwing a slider for a strike to first baseman Joey Votto, Ray looked at his left hand, called for time and motioned toward the dugout. After a couple of minutes speaking with a trainer and manager Torey Lovullo, Ray left the game. MORE: Astros’ Aaron Sanchez out for season Ray has been a dependable starter for the Diamondbacks, owning a 12-7 record and 3.97 ERA entering Friday. Arizona was leading 6-2 when he left the game, but the lead quickly became 6-5 when…
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Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro's first kick does not hit the uprights | Sporting News
Eddy Pineiro’s career is off to a good start for the Bears. The 23-year-old kicker made his first kick as a member of the Bears on Thursday, putting a 38-yard attempt right down the middle at Soldier Field. The kick never had a chance of hitting either upright. Click Here: Germany Football Shop Normally a made 38-yard-field goal wouldn’t have been a big deal in an NFL game, but in Chicago, it’s a breath of fresh air. The Bears’ season ended last year when kicker Cody Parker’s game-winning field-goal attempt was blocked and bounced off of two uprights in a wild-card round loss to the Eagles. What happened after that…