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Global News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Canada invites Manchester United teenager to take part in camp as training player
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has invited 18-year-old Manchester United academy forward Gabriele Biancheri to train with his team ahead of next month's Canadian Shield tournament in Toronto. Biancheri spent nine years at Cardiff City before joining Manchester United on a four-year deal in February 2023 as a 16-year-old. The Cardiff-born Biancheri, whose mother was born in Canada, has represented Wales at youth level and is also eligible for England and Italy. The teenager started for Wales in European Under-19 Championship qualifiers against England, Portugal and Turkey in March, scoring against Turkey. He has scored in bunches for the United academy and trained with the first team, amidst reports that the Premier League side has already turned down a transfer offer for the young striker from Italy's Como. The training camp invitation is a chance for Biancheri to see the Canadian setup as Marsch continues his hunt for talent. Story continues below advertisement The Canadian Shield is a new four-team tournament organized by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns Toronto FC and operates BMO Field. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The Canadian men, currently ranked an all-time high of No. 30, face No. 25 Ukraine on June 7 and the 41st-ranked Ivory Coast on June 10. No. 86 New Zealand is also taking part. CF Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois is the other training player invited. Marsch's 23-player roster also includes goalkeepers Maxime Crepeau and Dayne St. Clair. Unavailable through injury are captain Alphonso Davies, defenders Alistair Johnston and Moise Bombito, midfielder Jonathan Osorio and forward Liam Millar. Davies and Millar are recovering from knee surgery while Johnston has been dealing with a nagging back issue. Bombito and Osorio are dealing with wrist and shoulder injuries, respectively. Marsch's roster includes 19 players from the CONCACAF Nations League Finals squad in March. That group includes defender Zorhan Bassong, who had filled in for the injured Richie Laryea. This time, both are named to the squad. Forwards Promise David and Daniel Jebbison, who both committed to Canada prior to joining the team for the Nations League finale, are also back. Additions this time are Vancouver Whitecaps defender Sam Adekugbe and winger Jayden Nelson, Fulham defender Luc de Fougerolles and CF Montreal midfielder Nathan Saliba. Story continues below advertisement The Canadian men will prepare for the tournament in camp in Halifax with Nashville SC winger Jacob Shaffelburg, a Nova Scotia native, likely the centre of attention. In addition to facing marquee opposition, the Canadian Shield serves as a tune-up for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, where Canada will face No. 75 Honduras, No. 81 El Salvador and No. 90 Curaçao in Group B. The Canadians host Honduras on June 17 at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium before heading to Houston to face Curaçao on June 21 and El Salvador on June 24. The top two teams in the group move on to the knockout stage of the 16-team tournament. The Canada squad features 12 MLS players, including three each from Vancouver and Montreal and two from Toronto.
Edmonton Journal
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Manchester United teenager invited to take part in Team Canada training camp
Article content The teenager started for Wales in European Under-19 Championship qualifiers against England, Portugal and Turkey in March, scoring against Turkey. He has scored in bunches for the United academy and trained with the first team, amidst reports that the Premier League side has already turned down a transfer offer for the young striker from Italy's Como. The training camp invitation is a chance for Biancheri to see the Canadian setup as Marsch continues his hunt for talent. The Canadian Shield is a new four-team tournament organized by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns Toronto FC and operates BMO Field. The Canadian men, currently ranked an all-time high of No. 30, face No. 25 Ukraine on June 7 and the 41st-ranked Ivory Coast on June 10. No. 86 New Zealand is also taking part. CF Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois is the other training player invited. Marsch's 23-player roster also includes goalkeepers Maxime Crepeau and Dayne St. Clair.
Toronto Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Manchester United teenager invited to take part in Team Canada training camp
Published May 21, 2025 • 3 minute read Canada head coach Jesse Marsch, centre, talks with Derek Cornelius (13) after the team's international friendly soccer match against Mexico Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. Photo by Tony Gutierrez / AP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Canada coach Jesse Marsch has invited 18-year-old Manchester United academy forward Gabriele Biancheri to train with his team ahead of next month's Canadian Shield tournament in Toronto. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Biancheri spent nine years at Cardiff City before joining Manchester United on a four-year deal in February 2023 as a 16-year-old. The Cardiff-born Biancheri, whose mother was born in Canada, has represented Wales at youth level and is also eligible for England and Italy. The teenager started for Wales in European Under-19 Championship qualifiers against England, Portugal and Turkey in March, scoring against Turkey. He has scored in bunches for the United academy and trained with the first team, amidst reports that the Premier League side has already turned down a transfer offer for the young striker from Italy's Como. The training camp invitation is a chance for Biancheri to see the Canadian setup as Marsch continues his hunt for talent. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Canadian Shield is a new four-team tournament organized by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns Toronto FC and operates BMO Field. The Canadian men, currently ranked an all-time high of No. 30, face No. 25 Ukraine on June 7 and the 41st-ranked Ivory Coast on June 10. No. 86 New Zealand is also taking part. CF Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois is the other training player invited. Marsch's 23-player roster also includes goalkeepers Maxime Crepeau and Dayne St. Clair. Unavailable through injury are captain Alphonso Davies, defenders Alistair Johnston and Moise Bombito, midfielder Jonathan Osorio and forward Liam Millar. Davies and Millar are recovering from knee surgery while Johnston has been dealing with a nagging back issue. Bombito and Osorio are dealing with wrist and shoulder injuries, respectively. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Marsch's roster includes 19 players from the CONCACAF Nations League Finals squad in March. That group includes defender Zorhan Bassong, who had filled in for the injured Richie Laryea. This time, both are named to the squad. Forwards Promise David and Daniel Jebbison, who both committed to Canada prior to joining the team for the Nations League finale, are also back. Additions this time are Vancouver Whitecaps defender Sam Adekugbe and winger Jayden Nelson, Fulham defender Luc de Fougerolles and CF Montreal midfielder Nathan Saliba. The Canadian men will prepare for the tournament in camp in Halifax with Nashville SC winger Jacob Shaffelburg, a Nova Scotia native, likely the centre of attention. In addition to facing marquee opposition, the Canadian Shield serves as a tune-up for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, where Canada will face No. 75 Honduras, No. 81 El Salvador and No. 90 Curacao in Group B. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Canadians host Honduras on June 17 at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium before heading to Houston to face Curacao on June 21 and El Salvador on June 24. The top two teams in the group move on to the knockout stage of the 16-team tournament. The Canada squad features 12 MLS players, including three each from Vancouver and Montreal and two from Toronto. Canada Roster Goalkeepers: Maxime Crepeau, Portland Timbers (MLS); Dayne St. Clair, Minnesota United (MLS). Defenders: Sam Adekugbe, Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS); Zorhan Bassong, Sporting Kansas City (MLS); Derek Cornelius, Olympique de Marseille (France); Luc de Fougerolles, Fulham (England); Jamie Knight-Lebel (Crewe Alexandra, on loan from Bristol City, England); Richie Laryea, Toronto FC (MLS); Joel Waterman, CF Montreal (MLS). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Midfielders: Ali Ahmed, Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) Tajon Buchanan from (Villarreal CF, Spain, on loan from Inter Milan, Italy); Mathieu Choiniere, Grasshopper Zurich (Switzerland); Stephen Eustaquio, FC Porto (Portugal); Ismael Kone (Stade Rennais, on loan from Olympique de Marseille, France); Jayden Nelson, Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS); Nathan Saliba, CF Montreal (MLS); Jacob Shaffelburg, Nashville SC (MLS); Niko Sigur, Hadjuk Split (Croatia). Forwards: Jonathan David, LOSC Lille (France); Promise David, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium); Daniel Jebbison, AFC Bournemouth (England); Cyle Larin, RCD Mallorca (Spain); Tani Oluwaseyi, Minnesota United (MLS). Training Players Goalkeeper: Jonathan Sirois, CF Montreal (MLS). Forward: Gabriele Biancheri, Manchester United academy (England). Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Sunshine Girls Basketball
Winnipeg Free Press
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada invites Manchester United teenager to take part in camp as training player
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has invited 18-year-old Manchester United academy forward Gabriele Biancheri to train with his team ahead of next month's Canadian Shield tournament in Toronto. Biancheri spent nine years at Cardiff City before joining Manchester United on a four-year deal in February 2023 as a 16-year-old. The Cardiff-born Biancheri, whose mother was born in Canada, has represented Wales at youth level and is also eligible for England and Italy. The teenager started for Wales in European Under-19 Championship qualifiers against England, Portugal and Turkey in March, scoring against Turkey. He has scored in bunches for the United academy and trained with the first team, amidst reports that the Premier League side has already turned down a transfer offer for the young striker from Italy's Como. The training camp invitation is a chance for Biancheri to see the Canadian setup as Marsch continues his hunt for talent. The Canadian Shield is a new four-team tournament organized by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns Toronto FC and operates BMO Field. The Canadian men, currently ranked an all-time high of No. 30, face No. 25 Ukraine on June 7 and the 41st-ranked Ivory Coast on June 10. No. 86 New Zealand is also taking part. CF Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois is the other training player invited. Marsch's 23-player roster also includes goalkeepers Maxime Crepeau and Dayne St. Clair. Unavailable through injury are captain Alphonso Davies, defenders Alistair Johnston and Moise Bombito, midfielder Jonathan Osorio and forward Liam Millar. Davies and Millar are recovering from knee surgery while Johnston has been dealing with a nagging back issue. Bombito and Osorio are dealing with wrist and shoulder injuries, respectively. Marsch's roster includes 19 players from the CONCACAF Nations League Finals squad in March. That group includes defender Zorhan Bassong, who had filled in for the injured Richie Laryea. This time, both are named to the squad. Forwards Promise David and Daniel Jebbison, who both committed to Canada prior to joining the team for the Nations League finale, are also back. Additions this time are Vancouver Whitecaps defender Sam Adekugbe and winger Jayden Nelson, Fulham defender Luc de Fougerolles and CF Montreal midfielder Nathan Saliba. The Canadian men will prepare for the tournament in camp in Halifax with Nashville SC winger Jacob Shaffelburg, a Nova Scotia native, likely the centre of attention. In addition to facing marquee opposition, the Canadian Shield serves as a tune-up for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, where Canada will face No. 75 Honduras, No. 81 El Salvador and No. 90 Curaçao in Group B. The Canadians host Honduras on June 17 at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium before heading to Houston to face Curaçao on June 21 and El Salvador on June 24. The top two teams in the group move on to the knockout stage of the 16-team tournament. The Canada squad features 12 MLS players, including three each from Vancouver and Montreal and two from Toronto. Canada Roster Goalkeepers: Maxime Crepeau, Portland Timbers (MLS); Dayne St. Clair, Minnesota United (MLS). Defenders: Sam Adekugbe, Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS); Zorhan Bassong, Sporting Kansas City (MLS); Derek Cornelius, Olympique de Marseille (France); Luc de Fougerolles, Fulham (England); Jamie Knight-Lebel (Crewe Alexandra, on loan from Bristol City, England); Richie Laryea, Toronto FC (MLS); Joel Waterman, CF Montreal (MLS). Midfielders: Ali Ahmed, Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) Tajon Buchanan from (Villarreal CF, Spain, on loan from Inter Milan, Italy); Mathieu Choiniere, Grasshopper Zurich (Switzerland); Stephen Eustaquio, FC Porto (Portugal); Ismaël Kone (Stade Rennais, on loan from Olympique de Marseille, France); Jayden Nelson, Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS); Nathan Saliba, CF Montreal (MLS); Jacob Shaffelburg, Nashville SC (MLS); Niko Sigur, Hadjuk Split (Croatia). Forwards: Jonathan David, LOSC Lille (France); Promise David, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium); Daniel Jebbison, AFC Bournemouth (England); Cyle Larin, RCD Mallorca (Spain); Tani Oluwaseyi, Minnesota United (MLS). Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Training Players Goalkeeper: Jonathan Sirois, CF Montreal (MLS). Forward: Gabriele Biancheri, Manchester United academy (England). — This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 21, 2025
New York Times
30-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Julen Lopetegui close to joining Qatar as new head coach
Julen Lopetegui is close to becoming the Qatar national team's new head coach. A two-year deal in principle has been tabled, with sources close to Lopetegui, speaking on the condition of anonymity, describing the project as 'ambitious'. The 58-year-old was sacked as West Ham United head coach in January after just six months in charge. Advertisement His 22 matches in the role — which brought seven victories, five draws and 10 defeats — was the shortest spell for any permanent head coach in West Ham's history, surpassing David Moyes's first spell at the club (31 games) in 2017-18. A move to Qatar would represent a first return to international management for Lopetegui since he was dismissed from his role as Spain head coach on the eve of the 2018 World Cup. Lopetegui was unbeaten across 20 matches in charge of the Spanish national team but was sacked by the Spanish FA (RFEF) after Real Madrid announced they had agreed a deal to appoint him for the 2018-19 season. He was subsequently dismissed after just 14 matches in charge of Real Madrid — winning six and losing six of his matches at the helm — before joining Sevilla in the summer of 2019, with whom he won the Europa League title in 2020 and guided to three successive top-four finishes in La Liga. Lopetegui left Sevilla in October 2022 and joined Wolverhampton Wanderers the following month, winning his 10 of 27 matches at the helm before leaving in the summer of 2023. He previously achieved success as head coach of Spain's youth teams, winning the European Under-19 Championship in 2012 and its Under-21 equivalent the following year, before Lopetegui spent 18 months in charge of Porto. Lopetegui would replace Luis Garcia, Qatar's former assistant coach who was placed in charge in December following Marquez Lopez's sacking. Qatar hosted the 2022 World Cup, where they were eliminated in the group stages, and won the Asian Cup in 2019 and 2022. ()
