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New York Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Junior Firpo rejoins Betis after Leeds exit
Junior Firpo has rejoined Real Betis after leaving Leeds United as a free agent. The 28-year-old previously spent five years at the Spanish club, progressing through their youth system and making 43 first-team appearances prior to joining Barcelona in 2019. Firpo joined Leeds from Barcelona in 2021 in a €15million ($17m) deal and signed a four-year contract which expired this summer, despite attempts from the Premier League club to renew his stay following their promotion to the top flight. The left-back helped Leeds to securing Premier League safety in his debut season, but could not prevent his side from suffering relegation in the following campaign. ⏺️🔼⏹️ ¿𝐓𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐣𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐳? — Real Betis Balompié 🌴💚 (@RealBetis) July 17, 2025 A hamstring injury sidelined Firpo for six weeks spanning December and January, but the Dominican Republic international was otherwise a regular feature in Daniel Farke's side that earned automatic promotion by winning the Championship in 2024-25. The Dominican Republic international scored four goals and providing 10 assists in 32 Championship appearances last season, and played 119 times games for Leeds across four campaigns. Prior to his move to Elland Road, Firpo had played 41 matches across two seasons at Barcelona, whom he joined from Betis in 2019. ()
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎥 The stunning rabona in Liga MX everyone's talking about
Liga MX returned to the scene with the 2025 Apertura, and the Sunday match corresponding to the first date of Pachuca and Rayados left one of the best assists of the weekend. Jhonder Cádiz, who shone in the second half with the first goal of the match, was also the protagonist in the goal that extended the lead for Tuzos. The Venezuelan shone with a spectacular rabona, leaving Alexei Domínguez alone in front of the goalkeeper to score the 2-0. Advertisement However, that was not all for Jaime Lozano's team, as Lías Montiel rounded out the evening with the third goal on the scoreboard, giving Pachuca its first win of the tournament. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Agustin Cuevas - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hugo Rincón's future up in the air as Jesús Areso holds the key
Hugo Rincón's future up in the air as Jesús Areso holds the key Athletic maintains a firm stance with Hugo Rincón: despite the interest of numerous LaLiga clubs—such as Girona, Alavés, Rayo, Getafe or Mallorca—they do not contemplate his sale, according to AS, after his great year in Miranda del Ebro. The formula that the red-and-white club is considering is a loan to Primera, with several suitors such as Rayo Vallecano or Girona after the full-back. However, it is not ruled out that the player may have an opportunity at Athletic if by any chance the signing of Jesús Areso does not end up materializing. Advertisement If Areso is confirmed, Rincón would go on loan to continue his progression in Primera; otherwise, Valverde would consider keeping him to compete for the position. The next week will be decisive in defining his future. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Gari Garaialde - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Álvaro Angulo: I hope I can live up to what Pumas stand for
Álvaro Angulo: I hope I can live up to what Pumas stand for Álvaro Angulo showed enthusiasm after his arrival in Mexico to join Pumas, aware of the weight of the institution. 'I know the institution I'm coming to, I hope to be up to what Pumas is,' said the Colombian defender. Advertisement Angulo highlighted his happiness at reuniting with Efraín Juárez, whom he already knew from his time at Nacional. 'I'm going to find a technical body that I already had, where I did well sports-wise,' he shared. The player also mentioned Juárez's influence on his signing: 'I spoke with him from the beginning and he showed me the interest he had in having me'. Additionally, he confessed that Ramsey's arrival increased his excitement about joining the club. Although he will not play in Matchday 1, Angulo is already working with the team and seeks to contribute his experience. His incorporation strengthens Pumas, which still expects to add more reinforcements, including a goalkeeper after the departure of Álex Padilla. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
Zawya
12-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
World Football Summit Monterrey Confirms Mexico's Rise as Global Football Business Hub
World Football Summit (WFS) ( concluded its second Mexican edition yesterday in Monterrey, bringing together over 1,700 football industry leaders, executives, and pioneers from 40 countries to explore the extraordinary opportunities shaping the future of football in Latin America and North America. The summit's timing was particularly significant, taking place exactly one year before the inauguration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two-day summit, held June 9-10 at Pabellón M, positioned Monterrey as a central hub for football business conversations in the Americas, particularly as the region prepares for the transformative impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Strategic Timing for Regional Transformation WFS Monterrey addressed the pivotal moment the football industry faces in the America's, with the 2026 World Cup promising a $5 billion economic impact and unprecedented infrastructure development across the region. The summit explored how Mexico's football industry, projected to reach $1.044 billion by 2029, can leverage this momentum alongside the booming Latin American sponsorship market valued at $745 million across Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina, to name a few of its major markets. "Exactly one year before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, Monterrey has proven itself as the epicenter of the most important conversations about the future of football in the Americas," said Jan Alessie, Co-Founder and Managing Director of World Football Summit. "The incredible response we received, with over 1,700 industry leaders from 40 countries participating, demonstrates that this event has become fundamental to understanding where the global football industry is heading. The decisions and partnerships forged here will directly influence how the sport develops across the region as we approach this historic World Cup." World-Class Speaker Lineup Drives Strategic Discussions The summit featured an exceptional lineup of industry leaders, including: Davor Šuker, Croatian football legend Jurgen Mainka, Chief Tournament Officer Mexico, FWC26 Mauricio Culebro, President of TIGRES UANL Pedro Esquivel, President at Club de Futbol Monterrey (Rayados) Hector Gonzalez, Chief Operating Officer at Club América Alejandro Hutt, Host City Manager at FWC26 Monterrey Arturo Pérez, President at Toluca Olek Loewenstein, Global President of Sports at Televisa Univision Isabella Echeverri, Board Member at Common Goal USA Iñigo Riestra, General Secretary at the Mexican Football Federation Héctor Herrera, Mexican Football Player Mariana Gutiérrez, President of Liga MX Femenil Grace Ahrens, Executive Director, Women in Soccer Fernando Palomo, Host at ESPN Furthermore, the support of the Mexican political ecosystem was made evident through the participation of top tier representatives, including: Samuel García - Constitutional Governor of the State of Nuevo León Rommel Pacheco - Minister of Sports of the Mexican Government Melody Falcó - General Manager at Instituto Estatal de Cultura Física y Deporte Martha Herrera - Secretary of Equality and Inclusion for Nuevo León Maricarmen Martinez - Secretary of Tourism State of Nuevo León Melissa Segura - Secretary of Culture State of Nuevo León Recognizing Regional Excellence Through WFS Honors A highlight of the summit was the WFS Honors ceremony, recognizing outstanding contributions to football development across six categories: WFS Honor for Leading Women in Sport - Mariana Gutiérrez Honor for Transformative Partnerships Shaping the Future of Sport - Club Tigres UANL&DC Comics Honor for Local Grassroots Strategy to Develop Sport - Club de Fútbol Monterrey Honor for Outstanding Leadership in Sport - Don Valentín Diez Morodo, Deportivo Toluca FC Honor for Social&Community Impact Through Sport - Blue Women, Pink Men WFS Honor for Legacy&Greatness - Davor Šuker Strategic Partnerships and Regional Collaboration The event, co-organized with Soccer Media Solutions, showcased strong institutional and commercial support, with key participation from the Government of Nuevo León, FWC 26 Monterrey, Mexican Football Federation, UN Tourism, and LALIGA. Strategic commercial partners included OCV Monterrey (Monterrey Convention and Visitors Bureau), PM SHOP, Caliente MX, Codetur, and Senn Ferrero, with 25 companies exhibiting their products and services at the event. Building on Mexico's Growing Football Business Ecosystem WFS Monterrey builds on the success of the inaugural Mexican edition held in Mexico City in June 2024, demonstrating the country's rapidly expanding role in global football business. The summit addressed critical topics including private equity investment growth, women's football development, local talent academy programs, fan engagement through technology and data analytics, and cross-border collaboration opportunities. Key Focus Areas Explored: Maximizing the 2026 World Cup's economic impact and infrastructure legacy Private equity's growing interest in Latin American football Women's football development and commercial potential Multi-club ownership models and governance challenges Broadcasting rights strategy in the digital age Sustainable practices and long-term sport legacy Technology integration and fan engagement innovation Looking Forward The success of WFS Monterrey reinforces Mexico's position as a bridge between North and South American football markets, with Monterrey emerging as a key strategic location for industry development. The summit's outcomes will contribute to shaping investment, development, and collaboration strategies across the Americas as the region prepares for its starring role in the 2026 World Cup. WFS continues its global expansion with upcoming events in Hong Kong (September 3-4), Madrid (October 15-16), and Riyadh (December 10-11), further cementing its position as the world's premier football business platform. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Football Summit. About World Football Summit: World Football Summit is a leading international organization for the football industry. Through its platform, we organize events across four continents that bring together key stakeholders from the ecosystem, fostering business opportunities, collaboration, and innovation in the sector. Thousands of professionals representing companies and institutions from around the world actively engage with WFS.
