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Egypt's record-breaking 45-year-old keeper retires
He started as Egypt's second choice, but after they were eliminated after two games, he got his chance against Saudi Arabia , pulling off a stunning penalty save in a 2-1 defeat. He was named best goalkeeper in the same tournament, 4 times. El Hadary debuted for the Pharoahs in 1996 and says he's "very proud" after playing in 159 worldwide matches. [Full Article...]
Zak Brown admits considering Carlos Sainz for 2019
The Brit had been linked with a move to Toro Rosso earlier this year, and that seat could still be available should Pierre Gasly move to the senior team for 2019. Sainz could be on the market for next year, having raced at Renault this season on loan from Red Bull . " If he [Carlos] was free, and if we had a seat, he would certainly be high up on the consideration set ", added Brown. [Full Article...]
Greg Monroe Agrees To One-Year, $2.2M Deal With Raptors
The deal is reportedly worth $2.2 million , which is the veteran's minimum. Monroe averaged 10.2 points and 6.3 rebounds over 19.1 minutes per game in 26 contests with the Celtics. Coach Nurse will have to do some lineup gymnastics to make the rotation work in a crowded front-court, but it's a good problem to have. Now, he'll likely serve an important role off the bench with the Raptors, who ar... [Full Article...]
West Ham Set To Sign Arsenal Striker
He suffered relegation with Deportivo La Coruna last term. The 32-year-old is no stranger to the Premier League, having spent two seasons with Aston Villa and making over 50 appearances for the club in all competitions before joining the Serie A side in 2016. [Full Article...]
Barcelona agree deal to sign Vidal from Bayern
Bayern later announced on social media that Vidal had left for Barcelona . The news comes after another Vidal joined Barcelona with Arturo Vidal switching Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga for La Liga. Having signed Germany global Leon Goretzka, 23, on a free transfer from Schalke, Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said earlier this week that they had too many midfielders. [Full Article...]
Pochettino wants a title challenge from Spurs
I love, love, love this energy and desire, that it's not enough to be fourth in the World Cup. "All the people praise him and he's a big star, but Tuesday he was there sharing time with us". But maybe that is not enough, or maybe we need to change certain things. "For him it is not enough to finish fourth in the World Cup or second or third in the Premier League". [Full Article...]
Just not cricket! Club bowler's actions stop batsman making maiden ton
Thankfully, Jay Darrell himself was ready to move on from the incident, as he took to Twitter to thank his followers for their support. Purnell CC later tweeted: "The unsavoury scenes to end the game can't be condoned and both the captain and the player made full and honest apologies to those involved after the game". [Full Article...]
England's Anderson escapes injury after being struck by golf ball
However, the day ended on a disastrous note for James Anderson. After seemingly making good contact with the ball, it appears to hit a tree stump, before flying back and catching the bowler in the face. Chasing 194, India were all out for just 162. James Anderson took two wickets in the first innings and as many in the second. Luckily, no major damage was caused as Stuart Broad, who was also p... [Full Article...]