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ZURICH (AP) — The prominent ownership group of Major League Soccer team LAFC has sold a majority stake in struggling Swiss club Grasshopper after three consecutive seasons in a relegation battle.The 27-time Swiss champion from Zurich has been sold to multi-club ownership group Bridge Football Group. Bridge Football Group also has teams in the lower leagues of Italy and the Netherlands. LAFC described the sale as a “strategic reorganization of its international development network,” with the club announcing that it will now focus on Austrian team Wacker Innsbruck. statement late Monday.grasshopper Fans protested at home games by holding up abusive…
Jurgen Klopp has been heavily involved with Germany’s manager throughout the World Cup, and manager Julian Nagelsmann’s position is likely to come under fresh scrutiny following their exit in the round of 32.Manager Jurgen Klopp addressed the latest speculations relating to him and the job in Germany (Image: Magenta Sport/YouTube)Manager Jurgen Klopp has failed to completely quash speculation that he could be the next Germany manager following Germany’s humiliating World Cup exit at the hands of Paraguay.The former Liverpool manager has been acting as a pundit throughout the tournament and was on duty on Monday night when Germany were eliminated…
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan has parted ways with four important players.The Serie A champions said goodbye to goalkeeper Jan Sommer and veteran defenders Stefan de Vrij, Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian, whose contracts expired on Tuesday.Inter released a lengthy statement about each player, accompanied by a video of their highlight play with the Nerazzurri.De Vrij, 34 years old He was Inter’s longest-serving player, staying for eight seasons, during which time he won nine trophies, including three Serie A titles and three Italian Cups.Darmian, 36 years oldHe has been at Inter for six years and has the same track record.Acerubi,…
Germany were locked in a close game against Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32, but a controversial moment came during extra time, which was followed by VAR play.June 29, 2026 23:57Updated June 30, 2026 00:32Germany thought they had scored the winning goal in the first half of extra time (Image: BBC)Germany were furious after their controversial extra-time goal against Paraguay was ruled out by VAR. The decision was so controversial that even Alan Shearer was furious at the World Cup.BBC commentator Shearer called VAR’s decision “pathetic” after Jonathan Tarr’s header was disallowed. Germany national team defender Valdemar Anton…
Cristiano Ronaldo joined the Portugal national team to console Ricardo Carvalho after the death of his father. The former Chelsea centre-back, who is now Roberto Martinez’s assistant, learned of the tragedy at the team’s World Cup training base in Miami and plans to return home for the funeral.Carvalho remained with the team during Monday’s training session, during which Portugal’s players observed a moment of silence for their colleague’s father, Manuel Ribeiro de Carvalho, who died at the age of 69. In a touching gesture, the entire team formed a circle, folded arms and bowed their heads in silent mourning for…
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – Germany national team goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from international soccer for the second time since his retirement from the team. Early withdrawal from the World Cup.Neuer, 40, who was persuaded to retire just before the tournament, said in a TV interview: Unexpected loss against Paraguay on Monday That would be his last international match.When asked if that was the case, he told broadcaster Sportshow, “Yes,” but told Magenta TV that he would not be participating. “No. It’s very painful for it to end like this.”Germany drew 1-1 with Paraguay in overtime, then lost…
Former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack feared stigma and ridicule within the club before she was found unresponsive by her father at her family home in Derbyshire, an inquest has heard.June 29, 2026, 16:46Updated June 29, 2026 16:48Maddy Cusack (Image: PA)Former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack was “disappointed” to find out her former coach had joined her football club months before his death, her father has told the inquest.Chesterfield Coroner’s Court heard Mr Cusack, 27, feared stigma and ridicule at the club before he was found unresponsive at his home address in Horsley, Derbyshire, on September 20, 2023.In a written…
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayn Mullin during a House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Washington, DC, USA. The title of the hearing is “Department of Homeland Security Oversight Hearing.” Photographer: Graham Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images (Image: Bloomberg, Bloomberg, via Getty Images) This article contains affiliate links and we receive a commission from any sales we generate from them. learn more A top US security official pointed a knife at Iran’s national soccer team, which was celebrating after learning it was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. Secretary of Homeland Security Mark Wayne…
MILAN (AP) – AC Milan on Tuesday completed the signing of Portugal forward Gonzalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain for more than 70 million euros (approximately $80 million), the club’s record fee.Ramos, who just turned 25, New coach Ruben Amorim It is the first signing and represents a real statement of intent from Milan, which is at the request of the American owner. considered a “clear failure” of a certain season.Ramos signed 5 year contract. According to Italian media, Milan paid around 74 million euros (approximately 8.4 billion yen), breaking the club’s previous record. This is the highest transfer fee ever…
Matheus Cunha showed real class after Brazil beat Japan to advance to the World Cup, but the Manchester United attacker endured a forgettable game before being sent off.Matheus Cunha consoles Aoi Tanaka after Brazil defeated Japan to advance to the World Cup (Image: Etsuo Hara)Matheus Cunha is too humble to compare himself to Neymar. Talking about himself in the same breath as Brazil’s all-time greatest goalscorer would never enter his mind.Since joining Manchester United, Cunha has impressed executives and staff with how down-to-earth he is. He has been seen working out extra sessions in the players’ gym at Carrington. He…