If you needed any more proof that Philadelphia Eagles kicker David Akers is ready to take on all comers, we present David Akers … kickboxer! We suppose, if you're kicking for a living anyway, you might as well figure out how to kick, you know, humans. "If we're not striving forward, then we're coming back." So true, David: SO TRUE.
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According to a recent report from Corriere dello Sport, Napoli are interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira in addition to AC Milan defender Ricardo Rodriguez.
Napoli recently changed things up in regards to their management structure, and now that the new regime is in place, they want to start piecing together a few important transfers in time for the January transfer window.
Torreira started off like a house on fire when he first arrived at the Emirates last year, but ever since then he’s struggled to really get a foothold in proceedings at the club. He’s been on the outside looking in at the central midfield position and while he’s had his moments, Arsenal seem equally as ready as Torreira himself to move on.
Given what Arsen…
According to a recent report from Calciomercato, Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic is willing to keep an open mind in regards to a possible move away from the Red Devils. Matic seemed like a golden transfer when he first made his way into the club, but now, it appears as if he’s not immune from a potential sale – despite all of the optimism surrounding him once upon a time.
Matic is clearly okay with the prospect of leaving if the right sort of deal came in, but one of the issues is that the main interested party is Inter Milan. This is an issue because their primary target is still Barcelona’s Arturo Vidal, although his future is just as uncertain following recent reports.
Whether or not United would contemplate any deals, given how fragile their mi…
Defending champions the United States set up a blockbuster CONCACAF Gold Cup final against rivals Mexico after beating Jamaica 3-1.
Goals from Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic sent USA through to Sunday s decider following a weather-interrupted semi-final in Nashville.
After McKennie s early opener, Wednesday s game was stopped for one-and-a-half hours due to lightning, but USA were not to be denied when the clash resumed in the 16th minute, with Pulisic doubling the lead seven minutes into the second half.
USA did concede their first goal of the tournament as Jamaica substitute Shamar Nicholson set up a nervy finale with 21 minutes remaining but Pulisic capitalised on another rebound to make sure of the result in the 87th minute.
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Romeo Beckham has a big reputation to live up to but cannot be compared to famous footballing father David, says Brentford head coach Thomas Frank.
The 20-year-old joined Premier League side Brentford on loan this week and made his debut for the reserve side in Tuesday s London Senior Cup tie with Erith and Belvedere.
Romeo s dad was in the Park View Road stands to watch his son, who made 20 appearances for Inter Miami II in MLS Next Pro last season.
Talk of another Beckham taking the Premier League by storm has garnered plenty of attention, but Frank wants Romeo to be judged on his own ability rather than anyone else s.
Romeo is a very good player, of course he has a name that is pretty worldwide, and big, Frank said at a pre-match press conference on F…
Brendan Rodgers has declared striker Jamie Vardy fit for Leicester City s Boxing Day clash with Manchester United.
Vardy was substituted late on in Sunday s 2-0 win over Tottenham as Leicester climbed to second in the Premier League, a point above United having played a game more.
He netted from the penalty spot at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to make Premier League history, becoming the first player to score away to an opponent at three different grounds following previous goals at White Hart Lane and Wembley Stadium.
It took the 33-year-old s tally for the season to 11 goals in 13 outings, placing him behind only Mohamed Salah in the Premier League scoring charts the Liverpool forward scoring 13 times in the same number of appearances.
Vardy has also now …
Manchester City left-back Angelino has been loaned to Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig until the end of the campaign.
The 23-year-old has been limited to just four Premier League starts since re-joining City in July following a season with Eredivisie side PSV.
He has not featured at all in the league since a 2-1 loss to Manchester United on December 7, being restricted to three cup appearances since then.
Leipzig confirmed on Friday the defender will spend the remainder of 2019-20 at the Red Bull Arena, and it has been reported they have an option to make the move permanent for €30million (£25m).
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AC Milan appear to have hit a significant stumbling block in their efforts to have Rafael Leao sign a new contract. As reported by , the Rossoneri have put an offer of €5 million per season on the forward s table, but he is holding out for €7m.
Milan are believed to have paid just under €30m to sign Leao from LOSC Lille in 2019. Since then, the Portugal international has developed into a highly potent attacker, scoring 34 goals and producing 30 assists in 135 matches in all competitions for the seven-time European champions. The 23-year-old mostly plays on the left, but he can do a good job anywhere across the whole spectrum of attacking positions.
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea have been credited with strong interest in Leao, whose current deal expires at the…
South Korea coach Paulo Bento hopes Neymar is fit to play his team in their World Cup last-16 clash with Brazil, even if he concedes it would better for them if he was absent.
The Taeguk Warriors caused something of a shock by reaching the first knockout round of the tournament at the expense of Uruguay, with South Korea scoring a dramatic winner against Portugal on matchday three.
Brazil await in the last 16 and there remains some doubt over the fitness of talisman Neymar, who injured his ankle in the Selecao s first match of the tournament.
Neymar s involvement will be determined in training on Sunday, and Bento hopes he is ultimately passed fit.
It would be hypocritical if I said that it s better to play against Neymar than without him, but to be fair…
Atletico Madrid deserve to win this season s Champions League after twice suffering heartbreak in the final, according to on-loan winger Yannick Carrasco.
Diego Simeone s side lost in extra-time in the 2013-14 showpiece and on penalties two years later, both times against city rivals Real Madrid.
Atleti knocked out holders Liverpool 4-2 on aggregate in March and now take on RB Leipzig in a one-legged quarter-final in Lisbon on Thursday.
And Carrasco, who scored against Madrid in the most recent of Atletico s final appearances, is hoping it can be third time lucky for his side in the condensed competition. Atleti also came second in the 1973-74 European Cup.
It s true that Atletico deserve a Champions League after losing two finals in such difficult circu…
Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer has signed a new long-term deal with the reigning Serie A champions that runs through until June 2027.
The 25-year-old joined Milan from Empoli in July 2019 and has made 129 appearances for the club.
He has featured in all 24 of the Rossoneri s matches this season – one of only two ever-presents along with Pierre Kalulu.
Bennacer s contract had been due to expire at the end of next season, but Milan technical director Paolo Maldini confirmed this week a new deal was close to being finalised.
Milan announced on their official website on Thursday that the Algeria international is now under contract for another four and a half years.
Stefano Pioli s side, who are seven points adrift of leaders Napoli, are also hopef…