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Yahoo
9 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Los Angeles FC complete FIFA Club World Cup line-up
The line-up for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup is now complete. Los Angeles FC of the MLS became the 32nd - and final team - to earn a spot in this summer's spectacular event in a dramatic finish at the BMO Stadium. Advertisement After a goalless first half, Mexican giants Club America took the lead with a Brian Rodriguez goal on 64 minutes. And that looked to have been enough until Igor Jesus snatched an equaliser for the hosts on 89 minutes to force extra time. And with penalties looming, the MLS side scored again with just five minutes left through Denis Bouanga (pictured above) to seal a 2-1 win and complete the 2025 line-up. WATCH THE FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 ON DAZN LAFC, part-owned by Hollywood legend Will Ferrell and basketball superstar Magic Johnson, will now take their place in Group D, alongside Chelsea, Brazilian side Flamengo and Esperance de Tunis of Tunisia. Advertisement The tournament kicks off on 14 June as Aly Ahly take on Inter Miami, and City's opening fixture will be four days later on 18 June against Moroccan side Wydad FC. See below for how you won't miss a trick at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. How to follow the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 DAZN will broadcast every minute from the event, with all 63 matches, live-streamed, free to view on DAZN globally, and in multiple languages. If you are already a DAZN subscriber or Freemium member, then the competition is part of your current membership. To sign up for a free DAZN account now you only need an email address to register, with no hidden costs or fees. Advertisement You can then watch all the action on the DAZN App via smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, streaming devices, game consoles and web browsers Join now to be ready to watch DAZN's coverage for free. Every City match will be covered in full across and our official app, with our usual offering of a Matchday Centre and Matchday Live followed by a match report, written and video reaction and highlights from the US.
New York Times
18 hours ago
- Business
- New York Times
Nottingham Forest reach verbal agreement to sign Botafogo trio Igor Jesus, Cuiabano and Jair Cunha
Nottingham Forest have reached a verbal agreement to sign Botafogo trio Igor Jesus, Cuiabano and Jair Cunha. The Athletic reported earlier this month that the Premier League club were close to an agreement for the triple signing. Jesus is a 24-year-old striker, who has scored seven goals and provided one assist in 24 games this season. Advertisement The attacker, who has scored one goal in four appearances for the Brazil national team, joined Botafogo from United Arab Emirates side Shabab Al-Ahli in 2024. Cunha is a 20-year-old central defender who Botafogo signed from Santos in February. He has made 17 appearances in all competitions this term. Cuiabano, a 23-year-old left-back, was previously a target for Brighton & Hove Albion and has scored two goals in 22 games. Botafogo are owned by John Textor, who, through his company Eagle Football Holdings, also holds shares in Crystal Palace and Lyon. Forest are looking to add to their squad after qualifying for the Conference League next season, the first time the side have qualified for a European competition in 30 years. (Daniel Castelo Branco/Eurasia)
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
🧐 Brazilian clubs' transfer plans for the Club World Cup
The FIFA Club World Cup will take place in the United States, from June 14 to July 13. Brazilian football will be represented by Botafogo, Flamengo, Fluminense, and Palmeiras. For the tournament, which is expected to be held every four years, FIFA has opened a specific "transfer window" from June 1 to June 10. Advertisement So, how are Brazilian clubs planning to act in the market with the Club World Cup in mind? Botafogo After breaking off with Wendel, from Zenit, with negotiations practically closed, the Glorioso is racing against time to strengthen its squad. Especially since they are expected to negotiate Igor Jesus, Jair, and Cuiabano with the same club, Nottingham Forest. If there is no specific name in the spotlight, Botafogo's SAF strategy, through owner John Textor, is to invest in young and promising players, but also in athletes whose contracts are ending. A center-back, midfielder, and right winger would be the priorities for Botafogo's scouting team. Advertisement Álvaro Montoro, an 18-year-old midfielder from Vélez, is reportedly on their radar. 📸 MAURO PIMENTEL - AFP or licensors Flamengo Despite having the most valuable squad in South America and probably one of the most qualified, the Rubro-Negro is also expected to strengthen its team. The Italo-Brazilian midfielder Jorginho, for example, has said goodbye to Arsenal and is practically signed, likely to be announced soon. However, José Boto – the club's football director – recently stated that there are "defined targets," although he did not reveal any names. 📸 Alex Davidson - 2025 Getty Images "I want to let the fans know that the entire process of monitoring, selection, and internal discussion is already finished. We have identified our targets and have already entered the negotiation phase with them so that they can come as soon as possible to join us and make the squad even stronger than it already is," said Boto, in an interview with FlaTV at the end of May. Advertisement A "shadow" for Arrascaeta and wingers are among Flamengo's priorities. Fluminense The Tricolor das Laranjeiras has "ambitious" plans for the mid-year transfer window. According to president Mário Bittencourt, Fluminense will seek reinforcements with the entire second half of the year in mind, not just the Club World Cup, although there is an expectation for the arrival of "two or three names." "It would not be honest, intelligent, or professional on our part to think only of reinforcements for the Club World Cup. We are thinking of reinforcements for the Club World Cup, for the Copa Sudamericana, for the Copa do Brasil... To strengthen the team and try to become champions again this year," said the Tricolor president to O Globo. 📸 Wagner Meier - 2024 Getty Images Advertisement Midfielders and forwards would be the targets for the Tricolor, but specific names have not yet been revealed. "I estimate that (we will bring in) between two and three players, especially those who are more aggressive from an attacking point of view. If there is an opportunity to bring in a (big-name) player who will increase our brand exposure, we will obviously try to do so within Fluminense's means," concluded the president. Palmeiras Leader of the Brasileirão and with a 100% record in the Conmebol Libertadores group stage, Verdão has one of the best squads in the country. However, for the Club World Cup, coach Abel Ferreira does not want a specific reinforcement. Advertisement According to the Portuguese coach, what Palmeiras needs is a replacement for Estêvão, who will transfer to Chelsea in the second half of the year. "I don't want any player just to play in the Club World Cup. I have the players I want and when Estêvão leaves I hope to have a replacement for his position. I would be lying if I said the team will be stronger with his departure, but I will find solutions," said Abel Ferreira, in a press conference after the 6-0 win over Sporting Cristal in midweek. 📸 Miguel Schincariol - 2025 Getty Images This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 FREDERIC J. BROWN - AFP or licensors
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Nottingham Forest star Danilo in talks over £20m move to Ligue 1 giants as Nuno Espirito Santo's side look to reshape squad ahead of European return
Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo is in talks over a move to Lyon. The French side are offering around £20million for the 24-year old Brazilian who joined Forest from Palmeiras for £16million in 2023. Danilo broke his ankle just six minutes into the start of last season but battled back to fitness and returned to first team action in January going on to make 13 appearances. Forest are in the process of reshaping their squad for next season and need to offset some of their planned spending. They remain in negotiations with Botafogo for three players, striker Igor Jesus, centre back Jair Cunha and left-back Cuiabano. Cuiabano was a target for Brighton. Jesus, 24, was wanted by Forest in January. All three played in Sunday's 1-0 with over Santos and Mail Sport expects the deals to be completed following the Club World Cup. Forest are also hoping to fend off interest in Morgan Gibbs-White from Manchester City who have cooled slightly as they pursue deals for Tijjani Reijnders at AC Milan and Rayan Cherki of Lyon. However, other Premier Leagye sides are monitoring developments with Gibbs-White and winger Anthony Elanga who has been on Newcastle's radar.
New York Times
3 days ago
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- New York Times
Nottingham Forest close on agreement to sign Botafogo trio Igor Jesus, Cuiabano, and Jair Cunha
Nottingham Forest are close to agreeing a deal with Botafogo for the triple signing of striker Igor Jesus, left-back Cuiabano, and centre-back Jair Cunha. Jesus is a 24-year-old striker who has also been deployed on either wing. He has scored seven goals and provided one assist in 23 games this season. Advertisement The attacker, who has scored one goal in four appearances for the Brazil national team, joined Botafogo from United Arab Emirates side Shabab Al-Ahli in 2024. Cunha is an imposing 20-year-old central defender. Botafogo signed the 6ft 5in defender from Santos in February, but the Brazil under-20 international has already established himself as a first-team regular, making 16 appearances in all competitions. Cuiabiano, a 23-year-old left-back, joined Botafogo from Gremio in April 2024. Also capable of playing left wing-back, he has scored two goals and provided three assists in 21 games for Botafogo this term. The Athletic reported in May that Brighton & Hove Albion were pursuing a deal to sign the left-sided player. Botafogo have rejected two formal offers from Brighton for the Brazilian, who is contracted to Botafogo until the summer of 2027. The trio are set to face Neymar's Santos in Brazil's top division on Sunday. Botafogo are owned by John Textor, who, through his company Eagle Football Holdings, also holds shares in Crystal Palace and Lyon. Forest are looking to add to their squad after qualifying for the Conference League next season, the first time the side have qualified for a European competition in 30 years.
