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Washington Post
3 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Former Real Madrid defender Arbeloa takes over as 'B' team coach
MADRID — Former defender Álvaro Arbeloa is replacing Raúl González as coach of Real Madrid's 'B' team, the club said Wednesday. Madrid announced that Arbeloa was taking over, one day after former star Raúl said he was leaving after seven years coaching in the youth academy. 'Arbeloa is a legend at Real Madrid and in Spanish football, and one of our club's most iconic homegrown players,' Madrid said. 'Arbeloa has always been an exemplary representative of our club's values and has passed these on during his time as coach of our youth teams.'
New York Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Premier League 2 final misses out on TV broadcast after Manchester City and Southampton venue dispute
Thursday's Premier League 2 play-off final missed out on being broadcast live on Sky Sports for the first time due to a dispute between Manchester City and Southampton over the game's location. The disagreement followed City breaching Premier League 2 rules by not having the Etihad Stadium available to host the fixture. Advertisement The competition rules state that both semi-finals and the final have to be played at the main stadium of the home club, but the 53,000-seater Etihad has major development work to be completed in time for next season and City are instead holding the game at their 7,000-capacity Joie Stadium. City could be referred to the Premier League's football board to decide on potential punishments for the rule breach. Premier League 2 a youth club competition intended to smooth the transition between academy and first-team football and features under-21 players from the country's top academies. Thursday's play-off final determines the Premier League 2 champion for the 2024-25 season. Southampton were unhappy that under-21 players would miss out on a showpiece event as it could be the only time some of them play a final at a major stadium or on live television. They proposed playing the game at St Mary's to ensure the spectacle could be broadcast but it would have meant reversing home advantage, which City earned by finishing top of the league season, so it was declined. City proposed Joie Stadium, home of the women's team and their academy sides since 2014 which also staged matches at the 2022 Women's European Championship, as an alternative venue. The Premier League attempted to broker an agreement but after exhausting all avenues the only option available in the time frame was to play at Joie Stadium. Sky Sports and the Premier League worked on an agreement to broadcast the game, but the disagreement between clubs ultimately meant the game will not be aired. The date and location was only confirmed yesterday (Wednesday), which could affect the attendance. City's view is that they informed the Premier League in March and April to make them aware of the building works at the Etihad and the potential to run into rule breaches. Advertisement They staged the semi-final at the Joie Stadium against Manchester United after the Premier League worked with both clubs to agree to it. Southampton played the last-16 and quarter-final at St Mary's, while they also faced Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the semi-final. They are frustrated at what they see as the Premier League not enforcing their own rules. A win this evening would see City become the most successful PL2 side with four titles.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pumas clinch the Under-17 title
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Pumas were crowned champions in the Under-17 category after drawing 0-0 against Santos in Torreón, achieving an aggregate score of 2-1 in their favor. This title marks the fourth championship for their youth academy in the last six years. The match was played on the morning of Saturday, May 17 at the TSM Corona, where Santos dominated possession but was unable to capitalize on their chances against the university team's goal. Had the aggregate score been tied, the title would have been decided by penalties, so Santos needed just one goal to even the series and force that scenario. Pumas withstood the home team's attacks with a solid defense and managed to keep a clean sheet. Under the direction of Miguel Carreón, the youth team added another trophy, reflecting the good work being done in their youth system.
CNA
06-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Ronaldo Jr gets first call-up for Portugal under-15 squad
The next chapter of the Ronaldo legacy began on Tuesday when Cristiano Jr received his first call-up to Portugal's Under-15 squad, marking the start of what could become football's most compelling father-son succession story. The 14-year-old forward, currently developing at Al-Nassr's youth academy in Saudi Arabia, will join Portugal for a tournament in Croatia this month, facing Japan, Greece and England in his first taste of international football. "Proud of you, son," wrote 40-year-old Portugal captain Ronaldo on social media, sharing the squad announcement. The five-times Ballon d'Or winner, who led Portugal to the 2016 European Championship title, has scored a world record 136 goals in 219 internationals and will watch with parental pride as his eldest son looks to tread a similar path. Ronaldo Jr has already followed in his father's footsteps at club level, having played in the youth teams of the Portugal great's former clubs Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United, before moving to Saudi Arabia with his family. The teenager reportedly netted 58 goals during his stint in Italy, while clips of Ronaldo Jr mimicking his father's trademark 'Siu' celebration at Al-Nassr have gone viral. In 2022, Ronaldo said his son was eager to one day share the pitch with him. "My son tells me, 'Dad, hold on a few more years, I want to play with you!'" he revealed at the time. Despite Ronaldo Jr being born in the United States and spending much of his early childhood in Spain - granting him eligibility for three nations - his call-up by Portugal is likely an indication of his future international allegiance. For a country whose modern football identity has been shaped by his father's remarkable two-decade reign, Ronaldo Jr's inclusion in Portugal's under-15 squad could be the first step in a generational succession that will capture headlines.
Reuters
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Ronaldo Jr gets first call-up for Portugal under-15 squad
May 6 (Reuters) - The next chapter of the Ronaldo legacy began on Tuesday when Cristiano Jr received his first call-up to Portugal's Under-15 squad, marking the start of what could become football's most compelling father-son succession story. The 14-year-old forward, currently developing at Al-Nassr's youth academy in Saudi Arabia, will join Portugal for a tournament in Croatia this month, facing Japan, Greece and England in his first taste of international football. "Proud of you, son," wrote 40-year-old Portugal captain Ronaldo on social media, sharing the squad announcement. The five-times Ballon d'Or winner, who led Portugal to the 2016 European Championship title, has scored a world record 136 goals in 219 internationals and will watch with parental pride as his eldest son looks to tread a similar path. Ronaldo Jr has already followed in his father's footsteps at club level, having played in the youth teams of the Portugal great's former clubs Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United, before moving to Saudi Arabia with his family. The teenager reportedly netted 58 goals during his stint in Italy, while clips of Ronaldo Jr mimicking his father's trademark 'Siu' celebration at Al-Nassr have gone viral. In 2022, Ronaldo said his son was eager to one day share the pitch with him. "My son tells me, 'Dad, hold on a few more years, I want to play with you!'" he revealed at the time. Despite Ronaldo Jr being born in the United States and spending much of his early childhood in Spain - granting him eligibility for three nations - his call-up by Portugal is likely an indication of his future international allegiance. For a country whose modern football identity has been shaped by his father's remarkable two-decade reign, Ronaldo Jr's inclusion in Portugal's under-15 squad could be the first step in a generational succession that will capture headlines.
