ROMELU LUKAKU
With $2.6 billion, English Premier League leads summer transfer spending
The Saudi Pro League's window remains open for a few more days ¡ª enough time for more deals like the one announced early Saturday that will see striker Ivan Toney join Al-Ahli. The Saudi club agreed to pay Brentford a transfer fee reported to be $52 million. Also early Saturday, Arsenal announced it has agreed to take Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling on loan for the rest of the season.
Chaos at Chelsea: A high-risk, $1.3B spending spree has left the club fractured and vulnerable
Chelsea's new ownership and management strategy, which has seen significant player turnover and high spending, is causing confusion and concern in the soccer world. With a bloated squad and financial risks, the club faces potential future challenges and scrutiny over their tactics. Manager Enzo Maresca is tasked with managing a squad with numerous frustrated players, raising questions about the team's cohesion and performance on the field.
Man City beat Chelsea to start Premier League title defence
Pep Guardiola praised Manchester City's attitude to defy a disrupted pre-season and get their Premier League title defence off to a winning start by beating Chelsea 2-0 on Sunday. The lack of pre-season minutes for many on show was apparent in the more pedestrian pace than normal for a major Premier League clash.
Euro 2024: The players to watch and what to expect
As the European Championship begins on Friday, anticipation is high for surprises, standout performances like Kylian Mbapp¨¦ leading France, and potential upsets such as England exiting early. With drama assured, The Athletic's six writers offer their predictions for the tournament.
Manchester City win first Champions League title
Manchester City won their first Champions League title by beating Inter Milan 1-0 in the final. Abu Dhabi-backed City secured a treble of trophies having already won the Premier League and the FA Cup this season. Rodri¡¯s sidefooted shot on 68 minutes proved to be the match-winning goal for City as they held off a strong Inter side in a cagey encounter.
Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard in, Courtois out: A look at Belgium dream team
Featured with some of the notable stars, Belgium's ultimate dream team only allowed the best XI in the team.
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World Cup¡¯s Golden Boot award: See the favourites for this year
World Cup¡¯s Golden Boot award is given to the tournament's top scorer. Second and third place in the top-scoring standings receive a Silver Boot and a Bronze Boot.
Relentless Ronaldo makes Portugal believe again before Belgium
After scoring three late goals to beat Hungary, Portugal were shaken by a 4-2 loss to Germany, only for a 2-2 draw against France to restore morale and ensure they snuck out of Group F in third place.
Romelu Lukaku sends message to Christian Eriksen as Belgium wins at Euro 2020
Lukaku had taken the field in Belgium's 3-0 win over Russia on Saturday only a short time after seeing Eriksen, his teammate at Italian champion Inter Milan, fall to the ground and require urgent medical attention during Denmark's game against Finland in Copenhagen.
Will the distance between Wembley Stadium and Kolkata¡¯s Salt Lake Stadium be bridged on the final game of Euro 2021?
Those were the days of ESPN and Star Sports being separate competitive entities. And while Star Sports had the cricket, ESPN had the Euro tournament, and then some Indian football as well. The company I had just joined, IMG TWI, were producing half-hour highlights of Calcutta League football.
Sunil Chhetri inks 3-year deal with PUMA
Chhetri joins the brand's roster of global players like Antoine Griezmann, Romelu Lukaku, Luis Suarez and Sergio Aguero among others.
Belgium lead England 1-0 at half-time of World Cup third-place playoff
There's also a start for Eric Dier, Fabian Delph and Danny Rose. Harry Kane, the tournament's leading scorer, remains in the lineup following the World Cup semifinal loss to Croatia.
Belgium use daring and intelligence to outwit Brazil in thriller
Martinez changed Belgium's formation and started the game with the line-up that finished the 3-2 win over Japan, when his side came roaring back from two goals down.
Belgium fight back from two down to beat Japan 3-2 in added time
As Belgium, 58 places above Japan at third in the FIFA world rankings, came out for the second half and soon found themselves trailing to strikes from Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui.
With Messi and Ronaldo gone, Eden Hazard can now shine
Four years ago, Hazard's then manager at Chelsea Jose Mourinho said: "Ronaldo and Messi are Ronaldo and Messi. Eden Hazard is probably the best young player in the world with legs to go there, but give him time."
No, after you: Why England and Belgium may want to be second
England coach Southgate is unsure winning is an advantage: ¡°We¡¯ve got to think that through,¡± he said when asked if he might field a weaker side against Belgium.
Lukaku and Hazard score two each in Belgian rout
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez will field the same starting XI which beat Panama 3-0 on Monday, hoping for three points that would all but qualify his side for the next round before they face England on Thursday.
Belgium team preview: Red, yellow & dark memories
The memory has not faded. You land in Brussels and there is a sense of silent anticipation. Yes, there are posters of Eden Hazard and the Lukaku brothers ¨C Romelu and Jordan ¨C that greet you.
SHOWCASE-Soccer-Lukaku, Sanchez hunt Kane in late Golden Boot showdown
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Improving Everton can keep Lukaku happy, says Koeman
SOCCER-ENGLAND-EVE:Improving Everton can keep Lukaku happy, says Koeman
Soccer-Improving Everton can keep Lukaku happy, says Koeman
SOCCER-ENGLAND-EVE/:Soccer-Improving Everton can keep Lukaku happy, says Koeman
Red-hot Lukaku scores four in "crazy" Everton victory
SOCCER-ENGLAND-EVE-BOU-LUKAKU:Red-hot Lukaku scores four in "crazy" Everton victory
Soccer-Red-hot Lukaku scores four in "crazy" Everton victory
SOCCER-ENGLAND-EVE-BOU/LUKAKU (PIX):Soccer-Red-hot Lukaku scores four in "crazy" Everton victory
Manchester City's title hopes hit by Lukaku and Everton teens
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Manchester City's title hopes hit by Lukaku and Everton teens
SOCCER-ENGLAND-EVE-MCI:Manchester City's title hopes hit by Lukaku and Everton teens
We want Lukaku to stay at Everton, says Koeman
SOCCER-ENGLAND-EVE-KOEMAN:We want Lukaku to stay at Everton, says Koeman
Soccer-We want Lukaku to stay at Everton, says Koeman
SOCCER-ENGLAND-EVE/KOEMAN:Soccer-We want Lukaku to stay at Everton, says Koeman
Everton must not be over reliant on Lukaku - Koeman
SOCCER-ENGLAND-BUR-EVE-KOEMAN:Everton must not be over reliant on Lukaku - Koeman
Soccer-Everton must not be over reliant on Lukaku - Koeman
SOCCER-ENGLAND-BUR-EVE/KOEMAN:Soccer-Everton must not be over reliant on Lukaku - Koeman
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