Daily Archives: August 4, 2024

Paris 2024: Brazil spoil French party, Canada take flight (home), US and Spain march on

August 4 – With their first-ever win against France, Brazil eliminated the host nation from the Olympic Women’s tournament with a hard-fought 1-0 victory. Spain, Germany and the United States complete the semi-final line-up.  The French had never lost in 21 meetings against the Brazilians, but defeat at the La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes could not have come at a worse moment: …

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Niclas Fullkrug completes medical ahead of imminent move to West Ham

German striker Niclas Fullkrug has completed his West Ham medical ahead of his imminent move to the London stadium from Borussia Dortmund according to Fabrizio Romano. It’s a new era for Hammers with Julen Lopetegui the new man in charge following the departure of David Moyes at the end of last season. West Ham have made a number of signings as they …

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Russell Martin speaks on Southampton’s pursuit of Fabio Carvalho

Southampton boss Russell Martin has spoken on their pursuit of Liverpool’s Fabio Carvalho and said he’s a player the Saints like a lot. Following promotion back to the Premier League last season Southampton have been busy in the market making a number of additions to their squad to give them the best chance of survival. Among their new signings are …

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Liverpool now tracking Guehi and defender Nunez headbutted

Liverpool and Newcastle United are understood to remain interested in Marc Guehi this summer. Suitors are thought to consider Crystal Palace’s price tag of over €60m [£51.1m] for the defender to be quite high. Sources close to the player have confirmed that the England international – who played a prominent role in the Three Lions’ ultimately ill-fated Euros campaign – is …

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Joel Matip a top target for Bayer Leverkusen if Jonathan Tah leaves

Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip is being considered by German champions Bayer Leverkusen if Jonathan Tah or another centre back leaves according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg. Matip is currently without a club having left Liverpool this summer after his contract with the Reds expired. The 32-year-old arrived at Anfield from German club Schalke in 2016 and had a …

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Palace clinch Stateside Cup with dominant win over West Ham

Crystal Palace wrapped up their preseason tour of the United States in style by claiming the Stateside Cup with an impressive 3-1 victory over Premier League rival West Ham. This win, following their win against Wolves, showcased Palace’s readiness for the upcoming season and highlighted the effectiveness of Oliver Glasner’s management. The match kicked off with a bang as Tyrick …

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