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Stina's story is all too familiar - a young girl with a passion for football in a world where s playing the sport is not the norm. However, thanks to Arsenal in the Community, her dreams have come true, and she is now not only playing regularly but also helping others find their way in the beautiful game. Arsenal in the Community runs various programs that support young people on and off the pitch. A key focus is building trusting relationships between staff

As part of Manchester City's pre-season tour of Japan, players and fans alike indulged in a delightful karaoke session during their stay in Tokyo. Scott Carson, Maximo Perrone, and Bernardo Silva were among the players who joined in on the fun-filled evening. With Yokohama F. Marinos and Bayern Munich matches on the itinerary before their next stop in Seoul to face Atletico Madrid, the Treble winners took some time off their busy schedule to interact with their devoted fans in Tokyo. Ahead of

Mauricio Pochettino, the Chelsea coach, believes that Reece James has all the attributes required to captain the team and is eager to see the academy graduate in action during the pre-season match against Newcastle United tomorrow. Reece James has been with Chelsea since he was six years old, progressing through the ranks of the Cobham academy. Since making his first-team debut in September 2019, he has become a pivotal figure at the club. With 147 appearances for Chelsea under his belt, including victories

Manchester United faced their first defeat in this summer's pre-season after a 3-1 loss to Wrexham at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. The Reds fielded a youthful lineup, with Jonny Evans being the only experienced player, as they took on the League Two side in California. The first half saw Wrexham taking the advantage with goals from Elliot Lee and Aaron Hayden, while Marc Jurado managed to pull one back for United just before halftime. However, United's task became even more challenging in

In a closely contested 60-minute encounter at the Academy, the young Reds displayed their fighting spirit after falling behind to a strong Blackpool side earlier in the second half. Luca Stephenson emerged as the hero of the match, finding the target twice for the home team, propelling them to a well-deserved win. The victory against Blackpool comes on the back of a 1-0 success against Kidderminster Harriers in the previous week, further boosting the team's confidence as they gear up for the upcoming

The 21-year-old's impressive performances for the U21s following his return from a loan spell at Colchester United during the 2022/23 season caught the attention of the first-team management. As a result, Chesters was given the opportunity to feature as a wing-back during the tour of Australia. In the recent pre-season match against Ebbsfleet, Chesters continued to showcase his versatility and proficiency in the back-five formation alongside Levi Laing, Luizão, Micheal Forbes, and Ollie Scarles. Not only did he exhibit defensive resilience in Kent,

The team has successfully completed the initial phase of their preparation at UCLA and has now arrived in Houston for the second part of their training. Departing from Los Angeles airport, the Real Madrid players and staff traveled to the Texan city, where they will be based at The Post Oak hotel throughout their stay in Houston. The luxurious hotel will serve as their home base as they continue their pre-season preparations and gear up for the upcoming challenges. The focus now shifts

In the Women's World Cup, New Zealand faced a setback with a 1-0 defeat against Philippines on Tuesday, marking their second loss in the tournament. Ria Percival, who played the full 90 minutes in the Football Ferns' opening 1-0 victory against Norway last Thursday, continued to be a key player for the team. In the match against Philippines, she put in another solid performance, clocking in 84 minutes on the pitch before being substituted by Grace Jale. Despite the loss, New Zealand remains

West Ham United U21s step up their Premier League 2 preparations with friendlies against Ebbsfleet United and Colchester United this week. The young Hammers will take on Vanarama National League side Ebbsfleet on Tuesday 25 July, before travelling to EFL League Two outfit Colchester United on Friday 28 July. Ebbsfleet finished top of the National League South last season with 32 wins from their 46 matches, securing promotion to the fifth tier of English football, while Colchester United, finished 20th, taking 49 points,

Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named as the new captain of Manchester United, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 28-year-old will replace defender Harry Maguire, who was stripped of the team captaincy by manager Erik ten Hag after the England international failed to secure a place in the first team. Fernandes, who has 64 goals and 54 assists in 185 games for the club in all competitions, captained in the absence of Maguire, who spent much of last season on

Manchester United have signed Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan on a five-year contract with the option of a further year, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. Sky Sports said United will pay 51 million euros ($56.70 million) for the 27-year-old plus four million in add-ons. “Manchester United has a long history of incredible goalkeepers, and I will now give everything to create my own legacy in the coming years,” Onana said in a statement. He has said goodbye to Inter

Newly acquired midfield star Declan Rice came on as a second-half substitute and helped Arsenal finish off a 5-0 victory over the MLS All-Stars on Wednesday night. Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz all scored — and those weren’t the only highlights for the many red-clad Arsenal supporters in the crowd at Audi Field. Rice moved from West Ham to the Gunners for a British-record transfer fee last weekend, reported to be 105 million pounds ($138 million). The crowd

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been stripped of the team captaincy by manager Erik ten Hag, the 30-year-old said on Sunday. Maguire was named captain by former coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer six months after his arrival at United in 2019, but made only 16 league appearances last season with midfielder Bruno Fernandes wearing the armband in his absence. “After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain,” the England international wrote on Twitter. “He outlined his reasons

Manchester City have signed Dutch midfielder Jill Roord from VfL Wolfsburg on a three-year deal, the Women's Super League side said on Thursday. The 26-year-old, who has been capped 86 times and won the 2017 Women's Euros, played for Arsenal from 2019-2021 and said she was excited to return to England. "I have always thought that this was a fantastic club with lots of quality, and I'm super excited to start here," Roord said in a statement. "I really like the way that

Azpilicueta had been a mainstay at Chelsea since he arrived from Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille in 2012, making more than 500 appearances in all competitions, scoring 17 goals, providing 56 assists and winning every major title with the club. Atletico Madrid have signed Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta on a one-year deal as a free agent, the LaLiga side said on Thursday following his departure from Chelsea after 11 seasons. Azpilicueta has joined Atletico after the Premier League club agreed to let

Bayer Leverkusen have signed Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Arsenal on a five-year deal, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday. Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported the German club paid 25 million euros ($27.19 million)for the 30-year old. Xhaka joins Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen after spending seven seasons with Arsenal in which he made 297 appearances, with 23 goals and 29 assists, and helped the club win two FA Cups. Xhaka will return to the German league having had a four-year

Roberto Firmino signed for Al-Ahli on Tuesday to become the latest star to head to Saudi Arabia’s lucrative Pro League. The Brazil striker left Liverpool at the end of last season after a trophy-filled eight-year spell, which saw him lift every major club title. Now, at the age of 31, he will join a host of other top soccer stars in Saudi Arabia as the oil-rich kingdom embarks on a spectacular attempt to raise the profile of its league. “I always played for

Staring straight into the camera, Mason Mount bid an emotional farewell to Chelsea fans on Tuesday as the England international closes in on a move to Manchester United. Mount, who was a graduate of Chelsea’s famed academy, spent 18 years at the London club. Now he is about to join its Premier League rival United in a deal worth 55 million pounds ($69 million) and is set to sign a five-year contract. “Given the speculation over the last six months this may not

Newcastle United have signed Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali from AC Milan on a five-year contract until 2028, the Premier League club said on Monday. No financial details were disclosed but British media reported that Newcastle paid Milan a fee of 70 million euros ($76.28 million) with add-ons. “First of all, I want to thank Newcastle United because they are giving me a huge opportunity for my career,” Tonali said. “I want to repay the trust on the pitch, giving it my all, as

In the midst of his impending move to Tottenham, James Maddison made headlines this week as he deleted two old tweets that had previously criticized the club. The transfer deal, estimated to be worth $45 million, is set to see the talented midfielder join the London club from Leicester City. Observant fans noticed that Maddison had removed a tweet from November 2012, which expressed his strong dislike for Gareth Bale. The tweet stated, "I hate Gareth Bale with a passion, calm down you