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Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Leicester set their sights on Leeds star as Foxes plot return to Premier League but could face competition for forward from newly promoted Sunderland
Leicester City are weighing up a move for Leeds United 's versatile forward Sam Greenwood as they plot an immediate return to the Premier League. Greenwood, 23, spent last season on loan at Championship side Preston North End and finished the season with 10 goal involvements, including seven goals, despite Paul Heckingbottom 's side struggling to steer clear of relegation. The England U21 international, who was signed from Arsenal 's academy by previous Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa, has one year left on contract at Elland Road. And, with manager Daniel Farke looking to bolster his attacking options ahead of the Premier League season, Greenwood's opportunities could be limited. After making 45 appearances last season Greenwood, who can play as an attacking midfielder, out wide or as central striker, is keen to continue getting regular game time. He spent the previous campaign on loan at Middlesbrough, achieving similar figures. They remain admirers but it is his hometown team Sunderland who could emerge as the main threat to Leicester at this stage. Coach Regis Le Bris will have limited funds to work with so is looking at a combination of potential domestic bargains and foreign finds and Sunderland-born Greenwood is on his radar. Eagle-eyed supporters have even spotted Greenwood doing extra training in the area over the past week as he was photographed enjoying a CL Football Academy session alongside coaches Carl Lawson and Rees Greenwood, both of whom came through the ranks at Sunderland. However, Mail Sport understands that the versatile forward has just been ensuring he is at optimum fitness level ahead of a pivotal summer pre-season in his career.
Free Malaysia Today
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Uruguay on brink of World Cup berth, Chile out
Uruguay's players celebrate after beating Venezuela in a World Cup qualifying match at Centenario stadium in Montevideo. (AP pic) MONTEVIDEO : Uruguay edged closer to qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Venezuela on Tuesday as Chile's elimination was confirmed with defeat to Bolivia. Goals from Rodrigo Aguirre and Giorgian de Arrascaeta secured all three points for Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay in Montevideo to leave the two-time world champions firmly on course for a place in next year's finals in North America. Uruguay moved into third place in South America's 10-team qualifying standings with 24 points from 16 games, behind leaders Argentina, who have already qualified, and second-placed Ecuador. Ecuador can seal their World Cup berth later Tuesday with a draw or victory over Peru in Lima. Venezuela, who are bidding to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in the nation's history, are seventh with 18 points from 16 games. The top six finishers in the standings qualify automatically for the World Cup, with the seventh-placed team advancing to an intercontinental playoff. A Venezuelan victory in Montevideo on Tuesday would have given them a huge boost in their bid for qualification. But Bielsa's Uruguay were always in control, taking the lead in the 43rd minute when Mexico-based forward Aguirre headed home from a corner. Uruguay doubled their advantage just after half time with a fine run and shot from Flamengo winger De Arrascaeta. Venezuela's defeat means that both Brazil and Paraguay have a chance to qualify later Tuesday in their game in Sao Paulo. Paraguay will book their place in the finals with a draw while Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil can punch their ticket with a win. Bolivia defeated Chile 2-0 to end the former South American champions' hopes of qualification. It marks the third straight World Cup that Chile have missed out on following failure to qualify for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. The loss continues a dramatic fall from grace for 'La Roja', who won back-to-back Copa Americas in 2015 and 2016.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Post your questions for Emma Hayes
Emma Hayes has won a lot: seven league titles with Chelsea, five FA Cups and two League Cups – as well as the Olympic gold medal she secured last year in Paris with the USA women's team. She has hit heights that few football managers can even imagine. So, what do you want to know? Maybe you have questions about her younger years growing up in north London, when she played for Arsenal? Or perhaps you would like to know about her time studying Spanish and sociology in Liverpool, or her master's in intelligence and international affairs. Did she really want to be a spy – and has she used any of those espionage skills in her career, like Marcelo Bielsa? What about the upcoming Euros, how will England cope without Mary Earps, Mille Bright and Fran Kirby? And who will win it? Advertisement Then there are her days coaching in the US, before her unprecedented run of trophies at Chelsea. And what about her current role, perhaps the most high-profile job in the women's game? Callout If you're having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Uruguay on brink of World Cup berth, Chile out
Uruguay midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta celebrates scoring in his team's win over Venezuela in World Cup qualifying (Eitan ABRAMOVICH) Uruguay edged closer to qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Venezuela on Tuesday as Chile's elimination was confirmed with defeat to Bolivia. Goals from Rodrigo Aguirre and Giorgian de Arrascaeta secured all three points for Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay in Montevideo to leave the two-time world champions firmly on course for a place in next year's finals in North America. Advertisement Uruguay moved into third place in South America's 10-team qualifying standings with 24 points from 16 games, behind leaders Argentina, who have already qualified, and second-placed Ecuador. Ecuador can seal their World Cup berth later Tuesday with a draw or victory over Peru in Lima. Venezuela, who are bidding to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in the nation's history, are seventh with 18 points from 16 games. The top six finishers in the standings qualify automatically for the World Cup, with the seventh-placed team advancing to an intercontinental playoff. A Venezuelan victory in Montevideo on Tuesday would have given them a huge boost in their bid for qualification. Advertisement But Bielsa's Uruguay were always in control, taking the lead in the 43rd minute when Mexico-based forward Aguirre headed home from a corner. Uruguay doubled their advantage just after half time with a fine run and shot from Flamengo winger De Arrascaeta. Venezuela's defeat means that both Brazil and Paraguay have a chance to qualify later Tuesday in their game in Sao Paulo. Paraguay will book their place in the finals with a draw while Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil can punch their ticket with a win. Bolivia defeated Chile 2-0 to end the former South American champions' hopes of qualification. Advertisement It marks the third straight World Cup that Chile have missed out on following failure to qualify for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. The loss continues a dramatic fall from grace for 'La Roja', who won back-to-back Copa Americas in 2015 and 2016. bur/rcw/pst
CNA
11-06-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Uruguay near World Cup qualification with 2-0 win over Venezuela
MONTEVIDEO :Uruguay took a step closer to securing a 2026 World Cup spot with a 2-0 home victory over Venezuela at the Estadio Centenario on Tuesday, a victory which also snapped a four-match winless run in South American qualifiers. Uruguay dominated much of the first half but struggled to break down a well-organised Venezuelan defence until Rodrigo Aguirre put the hosts ahead in the 42nd minute, heading in at the far post from a Maxi Araujo corner. Giorgian De Arrascaeta doubled Uruguay's lead just two minutes into the second half, firing a superb shot into the top-left corner to seal a win that secures Marcelo Bielsa's side of at least an inter-confederation playoff berth. In other qualifiers, Colombia led already-qualified Argentina 1-0 at halftime thanks to a Luis Díaz goal, while second-placed Ecuador can secure a World Cup spot if they avoid defeat in Peru.
