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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Aaron Ramsey lined up for shock transfer to MEXICO as swoop for Arsenal legend, 34, ‘close to confirmation'
The ex-Gunners star has a link to the club via a former teammate MEX APPEAL Aaron Ramsey lined up for shock transfer to MEXICO as swoop for Arsenal legend, 34, 'close to confirmation' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey is being targeted by Mexican giants Pumas as Cardiff City dither over offering him the full-time manager's post. Ramsey took the reins at Cardiff City Stadium in April and oversaw the Bluebirds' final three Championship matches of the season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Aaron Ramsey is a shock target for Mexican side Pumas Credit: Getty But two draws and a defeat condemned them to relegation to League One. The 34-year-old's playing contract expires at the end of the month and the club's plans for Ramsey remain a mystery. Any hopes they had of appointing Nathan Jones ended on Friday when the boyhood Cardiff fan signed a new deal at Charlton. Ramsey came through the ranks at Cardiff before joining the Gunners in 2008 for just under £5m. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL LIONESS LOVE SPLIT England's Millie Bright leaves fiancé & falls for married gym trainer He went on to make over 350 appearances and win FA Cup three times, featuring alongside Mexican star Carlos Vela for a number of years. Now he has a chance to continue playing in Liga MX with Guadalajara-based Pumas - Vela's hometown club. Ramsey, who has not played a game for Cardiff since March, is a target for the Pumas, according to Mexican TV reporter Andres Vaca. He told the Seleccione2 podcast: "I don't know if they're selling me smoke, they just told me that Aaron Ramsey is going to join Pumas. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "They told me it's almost a confirmation." The Mexican club tried to tempt Vela, 36, to reverse his decision to retire last week. Devastated Aaron Ramsey and Cardiff City flops forced to rush to AWARDS NIGHT just moments after being relegated Pumas coach Efrain Juarez, who played alongside Vela for the Mexican national team, revealed his attempt in a FOX Sports interview this week. Their attention has now turned to Ramsey, who made it clear that he wanted to return to the pitch when he assumed interim charge of Cardiff. He said in April: "I am just taking these three games. "I'm still recovering from a hamstring operation, I'm still in the middle of rehab and I'm focused on getting back to full fitness."
South Wales Guardian
23-05-2025
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- South Wales Guardian
Arsenal's route to the Women's Champions League final
Here, the PA news agency looks at the Gunners' route to Saturday's showdown with the holders in Lisbon. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOOTBALL SECURED 😁✅ — Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) September 26, 2024 Having finished third in the 2023-24 Women's Super League table, Arsenal had to get through two qualifying rounds, playing three teams, to make it into the Champions League group stage. The first saw them thrash Rangers 6-0, with Caitlin Foord netting four times, and beat Rosenborg 1-0 courtesy of a Frida Maanum finish. That took them to a second-round, two-legged tie against Hacken and after losing 1-0 in Sweden, they won leg two 4-0 to advance. Things started badly for Arsenal in Group C, with them being thumped 5-2 at Bayern Munich in their opener, six days after which, in the wake of a 2-1 home loss to Chelsea, boss Jonas Eidevall resigned. But with Renee Slegers taking charge from there, the team won each of their remaining five pool fixtures, defeating Valerenga and Juventus home and away before coming from behind to beat Bayern 3-2 as they claimed top spot. Slegers' side took on Real Madrid in the last eight and were 2-0 down after a first leg played at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium in wet conditions on a pitch branded a 'disgrace' by former Arsenal striker Ian Wright. They subsequently turned the tie around back at the Emirates Stadium, where an Alessia Russo brace and Mariona Caldentey goal saw them triumph 3-0, 3-2 on aggregate. Chloe Kelly, signed on loan from Manchester City in January, provided two assists. Onwards to the final – together 👊 — Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) April 27, 2025 Arsenal again produced a second-leg fightback after a first-leg defeat, this time suffered at the Emirates as Lyon, managed by ex-Gunners boss Joe Montemurro, won 2-1 thanks to a late Melchie Dumornay effort. Slegers saw her team bounce back with a hugely impressive performance in France, ruthlessly punishing their out-of-sorts opponents to triumph 4-1 on the day, 5-3 on aggregate, and set up the clash with Barca. The tie was level after five minutes via a Christiane Endler own goal, Caldentey put Arsenal in front with a stunning strike in first-half stoppage time, and they then made the most of Lyon sloppiness after the break as Russo and Foord added finishes before Dumornay pulled a goal back for the hosts.
Leader Live
23-05-2025
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- Leader Live
Arsenal's route to the Women's Champions League final
Here, the PA news agency looks at the Gunners' route to Saturday's showdown with the holders in Lisbon. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOOTBALL SECURED 😁✅ — Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) September 26, 2024 Having finished third in the 2023-24 Women's Super League table, Arsenal had to get through two qualifying rounds, playing three teams, to make it into the Champions League group stage. The first saw them thrash Rangers 6-0, with Caitlin Foord netting four times, and beat Rosenborg 1-0 courtesy of a Frida Maanum finish. That took them to a second-round, two-legged tie against Hacken and after losing 1-0 in Sweden, they won leg two 4-0 to advance. Things started badly for Arsenal in Group C, with them being thumped 5-2 at Bayern Munich in their opener, six days after which, in the wake of a 2-1 home loss to Chelsea, boss Jonas Eidevall resigned. But with Renee Slegers taking charge from there, the team won each of their remaining five pool fixtures, defeating Valerenga and Juventus home and away before coming from behind to beat Bayern 3-2 as they claimed top spot. Slegers' side took on Real Madrid in the last eight and were 2-0 down after a first leg played at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium in wet conditions on a pitch branded a 'disgrace' by former Arsenal striker Ian Wright. They subsequently turned the tie around back at the Emirates Stadium, where an Alessia Russo brace and Mariona Caldentey goal saw them triumph 3-0, 3-2 on aggregate. Chloe Kelly, signed on loan from Manchester City in January, provided two assists. Onwards to the final – together 👊 — Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) April 27, 2025 Arsenal again produced a second-leg fightback after a first-leg defeat, this time suffered at the Emirates as Lyon, managed by ex-Gunners boss Joe Montemurro, won 2-1 thanks to a late Melchie Dumornay effort. Slegers saw her team bounce back with a hugely impressive performance in France, ruthlessly punishing their out-of-sorts opponents to triumph 4-1 on the day, 5-3 on aggregate, and set up the clash with Barca. The tie was level after five minutes via a Christiane Endler own goal, Caldentey put Arsenal in front with a stunning strike in first-half stoppage time, and they then made the most of Lyon sloppiness after the break as Russo and Foord added finishes before Dumornay pulled a goal back for the hosts.
Powys County Times
23-05-2025
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- Powys County Times
Arsenal's route to the Women's Champions League final
Arsenal have travelled a long road to get to this weekend's Women's Champions League final against Barcelona, starting in the first qualifying round in early September. Here, the PA news agency looks at the Gunners' route to Saturday's showdown with the holders in Lisbon. Qualifying CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOOTBALL SECURED 😁✅ — Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) September 26, 2024 Having finished third in the 2023-24 Women's Super League table, Arsenal had to get through two qualifying rounds, playing three teams, to make it into the Champions League group stage. The first saw them thrash Rangers 6-0, with Caitlin Foord netting four times, and beat Rosenborg 1-0 courtesy of a Frida Maanum finish. That took them to a second-round, two-legged tie against Hacken and after losing 1-0 in Sweden, they won leg two 4-0 to advance. Group stage Things started badly for Arsenal in Group C, with them being thumped 5-2 at Bayern Munich in their opener, six days after which, in the wake of a 2-1 home loss to Chelsea, boss Jonas Eidevall resigned. But with Renee Slegers taking charge from there, the team won each of their remaining five pool fixtures, defeating Valerenga and Juventus home and away before coming from behind to beat Bayern 3-2 as they claimed top spot. Quarter-finals Slegers' side took on Real Madrid in the last eight and were 2-0 down after a first leg played at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium in wet conditions on a pitch branded a 'disgrace' by former Arsenal striker Ian Wright. They subsequently turned the tie around back at the Emirates Stadium, where an Alessia Russo brace and Mariona Caldentey goal saw them triumph 3-0, 3-2 on aggregate. Chloe Kelly, signed on loan from Manchester City in January, provided two assists. Semi-finals Onwards to the final – together 👊 — Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) April 27, 2025 Arsenal again produced a second-leg fightback after a first-leg defeat, this time suffered at the Emirates as Lyon, managed by ex-Gunners boss Joe Montemurro, won 2-1 thanks to a late Melchie Dumornay effort. Slegers saw her team bounce back with a hugely impressive performance in France, ruthlessly punishing their out-of-sorts opponents to triumph 4-1 on the day, 5-3 on aggregate, and set up the clash with Barca. The tie was level after five minutes via a Christiane Endler own goal, Caldentey put Arsenal in front with a stunning strike in first-half stoppage time, and they then made the most of Lyon sloppiness after the break as Russo and Foord added finishes before Dumornay pulled a goal back for the hosts.
Glasgow Times
23-05-2025
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- Glasgow Times
Arsenal's route to the Women's Champions League final
Here, the PA news agency looks at the Gunners' route to Saturday's showdown with the holders in Lisbon. Qualifying CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOOTBALL SECURED 😁✅ — Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) September 26, 2024 Having finished third in the 2023-24 Women's Super League table, Arsenal had to get through two qualifying rounds, playing three teams, to make it into the Champions League group stage. The first saw them thrash Rangers 6-0, with Caitlin Foord netting four times, and beat Rosenborg 1-0 courtesy of a Frida Maanum finish. That took them to a second-round, two-legged tie against Hacken and after losing 1-0 in Sweden, they won leg two 4-0 to advance. Group stage Jonas Eidevall resigned as Arsenal manager six days after their 5-2 loss at Bayern Munich (Steven Paston/PA) Things started badly for Arsenal in Group C, with them being thumped 5-2 at Bayern Munich in their opener, six days after which, in the wake of a 2-1 home loss to Chelsea, boss Jonas Eidevall resigned. But with Renee Slegers taking charge from there, the team won each of their remaining five pool fixtures, defeating Valerenga and Juventus home and away before coming from behind to beat Bayern 3-2 as they claimed top spot. Quarter-finals Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal turned around their quarter-final against Real Madrid (Adam Davy/PA) Slegers' side took on Real Madrid in the last eight and were 2-0 down after a first leg played at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium in wet conditions on a pitch branded a 'disgrace' by former Arsenal striker Ian Wright. They subsequently turned the tie around back at the Emirates Stadium, where an Alessia Russo brace and Mariona Caldentey goal saw them triumph 3-0, 3-2 on aggregate. Chloe Kelly, signed on loan from Manchester City in January, provided two assists. Semi-finals Onwards to the final – together 👊 — Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) April 27, 2025 Arsenal again produced a second-leg fightback after a first-leg defeat, this time suffered at the Emirates as Lyon, managed by ex-Gunners boss Joe Montemurro, won 2-1 thanks to a late Melchie Dumornay effort. Slegers saw her team bounce back with a hugely impressive performance in France, ruthlessly punishing their out-of-sorts opponents to triumph 4-1 on the day, 5-3 on aggregate, and set up the clash with Barca. The tie was level after five minutes via a Christiane Endler own goal, Caldentey put Arsenal in front with a stunning strike in first-half stoppage time, and they then made the most of Lyon sloppiness after the break as Russo and Foord added finishes before Dumornay pulled a goal back for the hosts.
