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OL Lyonnes complete signing of USWNT's Lily Yohannes from Ajax
OL Lyonnes have confirmed the signing of USWNT midfielder Lily Yohannes from Dutch club Ajax. The Athletic reported on July 1 that Lyonnes were set to sign the 18-year-old and finalise personal terms. She has signed a three-year contract with the French club until 2028. Lyonnes have been very active the transfer market, with Yohannes becoming their fifth arrival of the summer. Yohannes' international teammate Korbin Albert arrived from Paris Saint-Germain on Friday, while the club have also secured the signings of full-back Ashley Lawrence from Chelsea centre-back Ingrid Engen from Barcelona, winger Jule Brand from Wolfsburg and striker Marie Antoinette Katoto from PSG. Jonathan Giraldez has also replaced Joe Montemurro as the team's head coach following the latter's move to the Australia women's national team. 🆕💎 — OL Lyonnes (@ol__lyonnes) July 7, 2025 Lyonnes are one of the most successful teams in the women's game and have won the French league 18 times and the Champions League eight times, both of which are records. A rebrand earlier this year saw the team receive a new name and crest under owner Michele Kang, who acquired the club in 2024. Kang also recently became president at the men's team, Lyon, after John Textor stepped away from the running of the club to focus on Brazilian side Botafogo. Advertisement A native of Springfield, Virginia, Yohannes moved to the Netherlands aged 10 and later joined Ajax's academy, signing her first professional contract with the club when she was 15. She helped the side win the KNVB Women's Cup, the Netherlands' domestic cup competition, in 2024 and made 50 appearances for the team, scoring 11 goals. Though she was eligible to represent the Netherlands internationally, Yohannes opted to play for the U.S. last year. She scored on her USWNT debut in a 2-0 friendly win over South Korea aged 16 years and 358 days old, becoming the third youngest scorer in the team's history, behind Kristine Lilly and Tiffany Roberts. An American contingent has formed at Lyonnes, with Yohannes and Albert joining USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps at the club. ()
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
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- Scottish Sun
Lionel Messi ‘in talks with Saudi giants over shock transfer that would see him face Cristiano Ronaldo'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIONEL MESSI is reportedly in talks over a sensational transfer that will see him once more come up against great rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi is said to be in talks to join Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Messi and Ronaldo could be sharing the pitch once again 2 Messi will be out of contract at Inter Miami at the end of the year Credit: Getty A switch to Saudi from the MLS would see Messi reunite with long term rival Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al Nassr. There was uncertainty about the Portuguese icon's future before recently signing a new blockbuster deal with the Saudi side until 2027. After leaving PSG back in 2023, Messi was heavily linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League where the 38-year-old was said to have been offered a staggering £294million-a-year offer from Al Hilal. Since joining Inter Miami, the Argentine forward has recorded 52 goals and 25 assists in just 64 games and also helped the David Beckham owned side pick up their first piece of silverware. The former Barcelona and PSG superstar's contract in Florida is due to expire in December and while the club have been pushing to negotiate new terms, the World Cup winner continues to be linked with a move away from America. The Argentine already has connections with the Middle East having signed a three year deal worth £18.4million with Saudia Arabia's Tourism Authority. According to L'Equipe Al Ahli are doing everything they can to make a move for Messi happen. If the star many consider to be the GOAT joined the Saudi side, he would become team-mates with former Premier League stars such as Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez and Ivan Toney. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK But the most excitement would surround him renewing his rivalry with Ronaldo. The pair met many times when they both played in Europe, with Messi just edging his rival with 22 goals to 21 across their 36 clashes.
New York Times
an hour ago
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- New York Times
Idrissa Gueye signs new Everton contract
Idrissa Gueye has signed a new one-year contract to remain at Everton. Gueye, 35, played a key role as Everton escaped the relegation zone and secured a 13th-placed Premier League finish under David Moyes in the 2024-25 season. The Athletic reported earlier this month that Gueye and defender Michael Keane were close to signing extended terms. The midfielder re-joined Everton from Paris Saint-Germain in September 2022 after initially departing Goodison Park in 2019 for the French club, where he won two Ligue 1 titles, five domestic cups and made 111 appearances. Idrissa Gana Gueye has signed a new one-year contract until the end of June 2026 with an option for a further year. ✍️ — Everton (@Everton) July 7, 2025 Gueye's Everton contract expired at the start of July, after the club exercised a one-year option to extend his terms last year. The Senegal international appeared in all but one of Everton's 38 Premier League matches last season, starting 35, typically operating at the base of Everton's midfield and breaking up play. Speaking in April, Moyes said that Gueye 'has done fantastically and he's surprised me a lot'. 'He's not a spring chicken and we're mindful of that,' Moyes added. 'There's a certain group of players here who he's very helpful to and they see him as a top player and a gentleman as well. They rely on him a lot, but for me, he's done so well.' Gueye, who will enter his seventh year with Everton across two spells, has played 211 times for the club. He is the latest player to sign a new contract at Goodison Park, with Jarrad Branthwaite signing a five-year deal, while Keane and captain Seamus Coleman signed a further year upon the expiry of their terms. Alongside his two Ligue 1 titles with PSG, Gueye also won the French title with Lille in 2011, claiming the Coupe de France in the same year. The midfielder represented Senegal 113 times, and helped his nation to lift the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which took place in January and February 2022. Analysis by Everton correspondent Patrick Boyland Of all those set to become free agents this summer, Gueye was the most important for Everton to retain. The Senegalese's longevity continues to surprise everyone at the club, including his manager Moyes, who described him as 'no spring chicken' last season. Even at 35, he is still a vital component, the engine of the team and by far the most reliable at putting out fires. Advertisement Gueye made 37 Premier League appearances last time out, but there is an increasing sense he will need to be carefully managed. That is why Everton pushed hard in talks this summer for an initial one year extension, with the option of a further 12 months. The club will hope to reduce their reliance on him over the season to come. In that sense, they would be wise to start succession planning as soon as possible so they don't suffer the same tremors that accompanied his 2019 move to Paris Saint-Germain next time around. Yet Gueye remains the club's most reliable central midfielder. Given the upheaval in the rest of the squad, losing him would have left them short both on numbers and quality in a key part of the pitch. Had he gone, something akin to a midfield rebuild would have been needed, a problem Everton knew they could do without. In this period of transition for Everton, Gueye's presence for a further 12 months at least should provide some comfort and reassurance. ()
The Sun
an hour ago
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- The Sun
Lionel Messi ‘in talks with Saudi giants over shock transfer that would see him face Cristiano Ronaldo'
LIONEL MESSI is reportedly in talks over a sensational transfer that will see him once more come up against great rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi is said to be in talks to join Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli. 2 2 A switch to Saudi from the MLS would see Messi reunite with long term rival Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al Nassr. There was uncertainty about the Portuguese icon's future before recently signing a new blockbuster deal with the Saudi side until 2027. After leaving PSG back in 2023, Messi was heavily linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League where the 38-year-old was said to have been offered a staggering £294million-a-year offer from Al Hilal. Since joining Inter Miami, the Argentine forward has recorded 52 goals and 25 assists in just 64 games and also helped the David Beckham owned side pick up their first piece of silverware. The former Barcelona and PSG superstar's contract in Florida is due to expire in December and while the club have been pushing to negotiate new terms, the World Cup winner continues to be linked with a move away from America. The Argentine already has connections with the Middle East having signed a three year deal worth £18.4million with Saudia Arabia's Tourism Authority. According to L'Equipe Al Ahli are doing everything they can to make a move for Messi happen. If the star many consider to be the GOAT joined the Saudi side, he would become team-mates with former Premier League stars such as Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez and Ivan Toney. But the most excitement would surround him renewing his rivalry with Ronaldo. The pair met many times when they both played in Europe, with Messi just edging his rival with 22 goals to 21 across their 36 clashes.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Achraf Hakimi breaks record previously held by former PSG and Barcelona star
Paris Saint-Germain have booked their spot in the semifinals of the Club World Cup with their 2-0 win against Bayern Munich on July 5. Following a goalless first half, Desire Doue opened the scoring for PSG in the 78th minute. Ousmane Dembele doubled the score for the French club after being set up by Achraf Hakimi in the concluding minutes of the added time. Advertisement Along with contributing to PSG's qualification for the Club World Cup semifinals, Hakimi broke a record by providing the assist to Dembele. The 26-year-old right-back has made 26 direct goal contributions (11 goals and 15 assists) in the 2024/25 season, which is the highest in the history of any defender in a single campaign. Prior to Hakimi, this record was held by former Brazilian right-back Dani Alves, who netted four goals and provided 21 assists, leading to a total of 25 goal contributions in the 2010/11 season for Barcelona under Pep Guardiola's management. What's next for Paris Saint-Germain and Achraf Hakimi? PSG are set to face Hakimi's boyhood club, Real Madrid, in the semifinals of the Club World Cup on July 9 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Advertisement 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Real Madrid and PSG have almost a neck-to-neck record against each other, with Los Blancos securing four victories and the French giants managing three wins in 12 matches, with the remaining three games ending in a draw. It remains to be seen if Hakimi will be able to extend his record in the upcoming Club World Cup clash. Paris Saint-Germain news and related links
