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BBC News
10 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
England's Lewis-Skelly agrees new Arsenal deal
England defender Myles Lewis-Skelly has agreed a new contract at left-back, whose current deal expires in 2026, has been in talks with the Gunners over recent months. The 18-year-old has now agreed the outline of an extended agreement, which will see him commit his future to the Gunners once signed. It is reward for a breakthrough campaign last season, which saw Lewis-Skelly make 39 appearances in all competitions. He made his debut against Manchester City in September and was mainly used at left-back, despite emerging through Arsenal's academy as a midfielder. Lewis-Skelly's performances earned him a call-up to the full England squad in March, having previously been capped from Under-16 through to U19 scored in a 2-0 win against Albania at Wembley, becoming the youngest player in history to score on their full Three Lions debut. Lewis-Skelly's performances last term saw him nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award earlier this week, alongside Morgan Rogers, Liam Delap, Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Ethan Nwaneri.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
'I've loved every second' - long-serving Cameron departs
After spending more than a decade at the club, Innes Cameron's time at Kilmarnock will come to an end this summer.A youth product of the Ayrshire side, the 24-year-old striker will join English League Two club Barrow following the expiry of his joined the Kilmarnock academy at the age of 13 and went on to play 80 times for the first team, scoring eight on his 11 years at Rugby Park, he said: "I can't believe the day has finally come to say goodbye."From joining the youth system at 13, making my professional debut at 16, and to ending my time at the club at almost 25, it has been an honour to represent the club for so long and I have loved every second of it."I have met so many amazing people, made life-long friendships and endless memories I will look back on fondly."And the Killie fans, thank you for the endless support both home and away through all the ups and downs there has been."Those European nights were special, I hope there is more to come. I wish the club nothing but every success in the future."
Washington Post
27-05-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Real Madrid great Raúl ending his academy role to coach elsewhere
MADRID — Real Madrid great Raúl González is leaving his role as a coach in the club's youth academy. The 47-year-old Raúl spent seven years in the academy and coached several youth teams in the 2018-19 season. He helped the under-19s win the Youth League in 2020. 'Raúl has informed the club of his decision to end his time as a coach at our youth academy,' Madrid said on Tuesday.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Real Madrid great Raúl ending his academy role to coach elsewhere
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid great Raúl González is leaving his role as a coach in the club's youth academy. The 47-year-old Raúl spent seven years in the academy and coached several youth teams in the 2018-19 season. He helped the under-19s win the Youth League in 2020. 'Raúl has informed the club of his decision to end his time as a coach at our youth academy,' Madrid said on Tuesday. 'Real Madrid is proud to have had one of the greatest legends in our history and world football as a coach and trainer at our youth academy. Raúl also exemplifies all the values of Real Madrid. Values that he has also passed on as a coach.' Raúl said he enjoyed the job, which made him 'grow as a professional and as a person.' 'I want to thank the club of my life for the opportunity it has given me,' Raúl said. 'A new phase begins in my life as a coach outside of this club, with the certainty that I'll eventually return to this place that will always be my home.' Raúl starred for Madrid as a player from the late 1990s until 2010, and with Spain until 2006. 'Raúl will always be in the hearts of all madridistas, and Real Madrid will always be his home,' the club added. Madrid's B team is set to be coached by former player Álvaro Arbeloa. ___ AP soccer:
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Arsenal 'tell 15-year-old wonderkid that he will be part of Mikel Arteta's first-team squad next season and will travel on pre-season tour'
Arsenal have told a hugely talented 15-year-old that he will be part of the first-team squad next season. The youngster has made a significant impact in training sessions with the senior team and has also frequently caught the eye at youth level. This week the prospect is set to be in action for England at the Under-17 European Championship. Mikel Arteta has given opportunities to academy products Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri this season. It is hoped that this prospect will also be able to make the step up in the near future. The club have also decided that the youngster will be involved in Arsenal's pre-season tour of Asia, which will include games against AC Milan, Newcastle and Tottenham. As reported by The Mirror, Max Dowman is set to be promoted to the senior squad, with the starlet seen as one of Arsenal's best ever youngsters. Despite technically being an Under-15 player this season Dowman was involved for the club's Under-18 side on a full-time basis and often captained the team. In total he scored 15 goals in 15 league games for the Under-18s this season, while he also provided five assists. Furthermore, Dowman became the youngest ever player in Premier League 2 history when he featured for Arsenal Under-21s as a substitute against Brighton in December 2024 at the age of 14. He also found the net for the Gunners' Under-19 team against Atalanta in the UEFA Youth League, becoming the youngest ever scorer in that competition. A superb dribbler who frequently drags his team forwards, Dowman mainly plays as an attacking midfielder but can also be used on the right wing. The youngster is very strong physically for his age, although he is frequently fouled by opponents. Dowman has trained with the Arsenal first-team on many occasions over the past year and is now preparing to step up to the senior squad. Prior to that he is focused on matters with England Under-17s, who kick off their European Championship campaign against Belgium on Tuesday. Arteta has previously indicated that he would have given Dowman opportunities in the first-team this season had he been eligible. From next season Dowman will technically be an Under-16 player, which means that he can feature in the Premier League. However, he will not be able to be selected in the Champions League until he turns 16 on December 31.
