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Yahoo
11 hours ago
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Fulham linked with 'El Toro'
Fulham fans may be excited at the prospect of links with a new striker but who is Ricardo Pepi? The PSV front man hails from El Paso, Texas and although he was born in the USA he grew up on a diet of Mexican football and even supported the Mexico national team – the country of his mother's birth. Advertisement He played for both nations at youth level but he eventually chose to represent the United States in August 2021. "It was a difficult decision," he admitted. "I thought about it for three or four years and I had to talk a lot with my family and the people I trust the most. It was a decision made with my heart." He is nicknamed 'El Toro', or 'The Bull', and he bagged a hat-trick on his professional debut for North Texas in 2019 while on loan from MLS outfit FC Dallas. His favourite player is Cristiano Ronaldo but he has previously listed Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus as a big inspiration and Pepi's style isn't too dissimilar to that of the Brazilian. If Pepi was to sign for the Cottagers he would become the 13th American to play for the club. It's an illustrious list with fan favourites such as Clint Dempsey, Brian McBride and current marauding left-back Antonee Robinson. Oh, and it also includes former Reading goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann. Perhaps most importantly of all he looks to be blossoming at the age of 22. Last season he netted 11 times in 18 league outings for PSV on their way to the Dutch title.
BBC News
11 hours ago
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- BBC News
Fulham linked with 'El Toro'
Fulham fans may be excited at the prospect of links with a new striker but who is Ricardo Pepi?The PSV front man hails from El Paso, Texas and although he was born in the USA he grew up on a diet of Mexican football and even supported the Mexico national team – the country of his mother's played for both nations at youth level but he eventually chose to represent the United States in August 2021. "It was a difficult decision," he admitted. "I thought about it for three or four years and I had to talk a lot with my family and the people I trust the most. It was a decision made with my heart."He is nicknamed 'El Toro', or 'The Bull', and he bagged a hat-trick on his professional debut for North Texas in 2019 while on loan from MLS outfit FC favourite player is Cristiano Ronaldo but he has previously listed Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus as a big inspiration and Pepi's style isn't too dissimilar to that of the Pepi was to sign for the Cottagers he would become the 13th American to play for the club. It's an illustrious list with fan favourites such as Clint Dempsey, Brian McBride and current marauding left-back Antonee Robinson. Oh, and it also includes former Reading goalkeeper Marcus most importantly of all he looks to be blossoming at the age of 22. Last season he netted 11 times in 18 league outings for PSV on their way to the Dutch title.
BBC News
16 hours ago
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- BBC News
Gossip: Fulham reject Muniz bid
Fulham have rejected a £26m offer, with a further £6m in add-ons, from newly-promoted Leeds for Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz, 24. (Standard), externalThe Whites are themselves considering a move for PSV Eindhoven and United States striker Ricardo Pepi, 22, who is being monitored by several Spanish and Italian clubs. (Fabrizio Romano), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Thursday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
Fox Sports
31-01-2025
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US striker Ricardo Pepi to be sidelined 'a long time' with knee injury
Associated Press EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi will be out of action for 'a long time,' coach Peter Bosz said Friday after the United States international sustained a knee injury in a midweek win over Liverpool in the Champions League. The 22-year-old Pepi scored the winning goal — moments before halftime — in the 3-2 victory but was substituted off in the 76th minute. Pepi has scored 17 goals in 28 games in all competitions this season and reportedly has drawn interest from Premier League club West Ham. Bosz told a news conference that the team would look for a replacement before the winter transfer window closes. He did not specify how many months Pepi would miss, saying that it's 'not a matter of weeks.' The Texan played for FC Dallas before transferring to Bundesliga club Augsburg in January 2022. PSV leads the Eredivisie by four points from Ajax entering the weekend. The team was drawn Friday to face Juventus in a two-leg playoff for a spot in the Champions League round of 16. ___ AP soccer: in this topic
Yahoo
31-01-2025
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US striker Ricardo Pepi to be sidelined 'a long time' with knee injury
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi will be out of action for 'a long time,' coach Peter Bosz said Friday after the United States international sustained a knee injury in a midweek win over Liverpool in the Champions League. The 22-year-old Pepi scored the winning goal — moments before halftime — in the 3-2 victory but was substituted off in the 76th minute. Pepi has scored 17 goals in 28 games in all competitions this season and reportedly has drawn interest from Premier League club West Ham. Bosz told a news conference that the team would look for a replacement before the winter transfer window closes. He did not specify how many months Pepi would miss, saying that it's 'not a matter of weeks.' The Texan played for FC Dallas before transferring to Bundesliga club Augsburg in January 2022. PSV leads the Eredivisie by four points from Ajax entering the weekend. The team was drawn Friday to face Juventus in a two-leg playoff for a spot in the Champions League round of 16. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
