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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
New Pumas star Aaron Ramsey faces an invisible enemy in Mexico City -- the altitude
MEXICO CITY — An invisible enemy awaits former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey in Mexico City — the altitude. New Pumas star Aaron Ramsey faces an invisible enemy in Mexico City -- the altitude Ramsey was introduced on Thursday as a new player for the UNAM Pumas, who play their home matches at estadio Olimpico, which sits at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. The Mexican Apertura tournament starts next week, although Pumas will not play their first home game until July 20. 'The altitude is something I have that I have definitely have to get used to,' Ramsey said at a media conference. 'I am doing well at the moment I need to take the next steps and hopefully I will be to be on the pitch as soon as possible to help my teammates. I hope it will be very soon.' The 34-year-old Ramsey arrived in Mexico City on Tuesday for his medical and signed his one-year contract on Thursday. 'This league is very technical, with great players and over the last I've really tried to get as much information as I could from certain people and, you know, the internet and things like that,' added Ramsey. Pumas is considered one of the four most popular teams in the country although it has not won a title since the Clausura 2011 tournament. 'I have had pressure throughout my career. I've played for some of the best teams in the world, and there's an expectation to win,' Ramsey said. 'I'm sure here is no different, so. I know what this club can do, and hopefully I can play my part to be successful.' Ramsey finished the final three matches of the 2024-25 season as Cardiff City's interim manager after they were relegated from the Championship to League One in Wales. With 86 appearances for Wales, the midfielder helped his country reach the Euro 2016 semifinals. Ramsay has previously said he hopes to continue playing for the national side as it attempts to reach the World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada next year. soccer: /hub/soccer This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
New Pumas star Aaron Ramsey faces an invisible enemy in Mexico City -- the altitude
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An invisible enemy awaits former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey in Mexico City — the altitude. Ramsey was introduced on Thursday as a new player for the UNAM Pumas, who play their home matches at estadio Olimpico, which sits at an altitude of 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) above sea level. The Mexican Apertura tournament starts next week, although Pumas will not play their first home game until July 20. 'The altitude is something I have that I have definitely have to get used to,' Ramsey said at a media conference. 'I am doing well at the moment I need to take the next steps and hopefully I will be to be on the pitch as soon as possible to help my teammates. I hope it will be very soon.' The 34-year-old Ramsey arrived in Mexico City on Tuesday for his medical and signed his one-year contract on Thursday. 'This league is very technical, with great players and over the last I've really tried to get as much information as I could from certain people and, you know, the internet and things like that,' added Ramsey. Pumas is considered one of the four most popular teams in the country although it has not won a title since the Clausura 2011 tournament. 'I have had pressure throughout my career. I've played for some of the best teams in the world, and there's an expectation to win,' Ramsey said. 'I'm sure here is no different, so. I know what this club can do, and hopefully I can play my part to be successful.' Ramsey finished the final three matches of the 2024-25 season as Cardiff City's interim manager after they were relegated from the Championship to League One in Wales. With 86 appearances for Wales, the midfielder helped his country reach the Euro 2016 semifinals. Ramsay has previously said he hopes to continue playing for the national side as it attempts to reach the World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada next year. ___
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
New Pumas star Aaron Ramsey faces an invisible enemy in Mexico City — the altitude
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An invisible enemy awaits former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey in Mexico City — the altitude. Ramsey was introduced on Thursday as a new player for the UNAM Pumas, who play their home matches at estadio Olimpico, which sits at an altitude of 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) above sea level. The Mexican Apertura tournament starts next week, although Pumas will not play their first home game until July 20. 'The altitude is something I have that I have definitely have to get used to,' Ramsey said at a media conference. 'I am doing well at the moment I need to take the next steps and hopefully I will be to be on the pitch as soon as possible to help my teammates. I hope it will be very soon.' The 34-year-old Ramsey arrived in Mexico City on Tuesday for his medical and signed his one-year contract on Thursday. 'This league is very technical, with great players and over the last I've really tried to get as much information as I could from certain people and, you know, the internet and things like that,' added Ramsey. Pumas is considered one of the four most popular teams in the country although it has not won a title since the Clausura 2011 tournament. 'I have had pressure throughout my career. I've played for some of the best teams in the world, and there's an expectation to win,' Ramsey said. 'I'm sure here is no different, so. I know what this club can do, and hopefully I can play my part to be successful.' Ramsey finished the final three matches of the 2024-25 season as Cardiff City's interim manager after they were relegated from the Championship to League One in Wales. With 86 appearances for Wales, the midfielder helped his country reach the Euro 2016 semifinals. Ramsay has previously said he hopes to continue playing for the national side as it attempts to reach the World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada next year. ___ AP soccer:
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
New Pumas star Aaron Ramsey faces an invisible enemy in Mexico City — the altitude
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An invisible enemy awaits former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey in Mexico City — the altitude. Ramsey was introduced on Thursday as a new player for the UNAM Pumas, who play their home matches at estadio Olimpico, which sits at an altitude of 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) above sea level. The Mexican Apertura tournament starts next week, although Pumas will not play their first home game until July 20. 'The altitude is something I have that I have definitely have to get used to,' Ramsey said at a media conference. 'I am doing well at the moment I need to take the next steps and hopefully I will be to be on the pitch as soon as possible to help my teammates. I hope it will be very soon.' The 34-year-old Ramsey arrived in Mexico City on Tuesday for his medical and signed his one-year contract on Thursday. 'This league is very technical, with great players and over the last I've really tried to get as much information as I could from certain people and, you know, the internet and things like that,' added Ramsey. Pumas is considered one of the four most popular teams in the country although it has not won a title since the Clausura 2011 tournament. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 'I have had pressure throughout my career. I've played for some of the best teams in the world, and there's an expectation to win,' Ramsey said. 'I'm sure here is no different, so. I know what this club can do, and hopefully I can play my part to be successful.' Ramsey finished the final three matches of the 2024-25 season as Cardiff City's interim manager after they were relegated from the Championship to League One in Wales. With 86 appearances for Wales, the midfielder helped his country reach the Euro 2016 semifinals. Ramsay has previously said he hopes to continue playing for the national side as it attempts to reach the World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada next year. ___ AP soccer:
San Francisco Chronicle
5 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Aaron Ramsey arrives in Mexico to join 'historic' soccer club Pumas
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Former Arsenal, Juventus and Cardiff City midfielder Aaron Ramsey will continue his career in Mexico. The 34-year-old Ramsey arrived in Mexico City on Tuesday to do a medical before signing his contract with top-flight side Pumas. The midfielder, who already has a working visa to play in Mexico, will undergo a medical examination before completing his transfer. 'I'm excited to play and to be a part of this historic club, I can't wait to be on the pitch,' Ramsey said at Mexico City's airport. Pumas is considered one of the four most popular teams in the country although it has not won a title since the Clausura 2011 tournament. 'I've seen some matches (from the Mexican league) and I am very impressed, there are some really good squads here and I'm excited to be in this competition now,' Ramsey said. Since 1996, the Mexican league plays two tournaments each year. The first one, called Clausura, begins in January and ends in May and the upcoming Apertura starts on July 11 and will finish in December. Ramsey finished the final three games of 2024-25 season as Cardiff City's interim manager after they were relegated from the Championship to League One. With 86 appearances for Wales, the midfielder helped his country reach the Euro 2016 semifinals. Ramsay has previously said he hopes to continue playing for the national side as it attempts to reach the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada next summer. ___
