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Remembering Some Of The Most Exciting EPL Transfers Of All Time

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While we could sit here and talk about how great the Jack Grealish joining Manchester City move or the Romelu Lukaku coming back to Chelsea transfer were two of the most exciting EPL transfers this season, we all know which one tops everybody’s list. Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford, after having spent years abroad making his status of legend that much more immense with both Real Madrid and Juventus, is a piece of news that all football fans, without regard for team fandom felt happy about. CR7’s return home to Manchester feels right, not only for United fans that are seeing their team automatically take the highest spots in the main Premier League winner odds lists all around but also for football fans in general who still believe in the romantic part of the sport.

Given that there’s no question that Ronaldo’s return to the “Red Devils” is easily everybody’s favorite transfer from this season, let’s look back at a few other unexpected but also exciting transfers that rocked the EPL before.

Wayne Rooney, Everton to Manchester United in EPL(2004)

Since we mentioned CR7 coming back home to Man U, why not start the list with the pivotal moment in history where United fans welcomed who would end up becoming their all-time leading scorer and a bonafide club legend, striker Wayne Rooney. To talk about Rooney is to automatically talk about football excellence, especially when it comes to attacking purposes. When we speak of Rooney we speak of one of the best tales that the EPL has been able to witness and live. Ever since jumping into the pro football scene as a 16-year-old for Everton, Rooney put the EPL on notice with his talent, his determination, and above all, his fighting spirit.

It was after his gargantuan playing at the Euro 2004 tournament where Sir Alex Ferguson decided to take Rooney to United thus beginning one of the most legendary tenures in the club’s history. With five Premier League titles, a Champions League title, a Europa League title, and a slew of other domestic cups all won by United in Rooney’s time at Old Trafford, this man is nothing short of a legend.

Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano, Corinthians to West Ham United (2006)

When you speak of attacker Carlos Tevez and midfielder/central defender Javier Mascherano, you’re almost speaking about Argentinian football royalty. Two of the most important players in recent Argentinian football history made the leap to Europe from their Brazilian side Corinthians in 2006 to join, no not United, Chelsea or Arsenal, not Liverpool either, but yes, West Ham United. While their time at Upton Park was short-lived, at the time, the fact that a team like West Ham United took the plunge and signed two of Argentina’s top stars from the 2006 World Cup made serious news around the league, as the “Hammers” were looking to them as the starting points and leaders of a team fit to fight not only for local titles but continental titles as well.

Well, sadly the story didn’t go as far after Mascherano would leave just after five games to begin a marvelous European career that started with Liverpool and then took him to Barcelona, and Tevez? Well, you might remember him from playing at Manchester United, then at Manchester City causing the city of Manchester to almost come to a city civil war, and then in Juventus before returning to his mother club of Boca Juniors in Argentina. While West Ham had all the best intentions, there was no real way to keep these two playing at Upton Park for long.

Virgil van Dijk, Southampton to Liverpool (2018)

One could easily mark Liverpool football eras by who was managing them. You have the legendary Bill Shanky era, the subsequent Paisley and Fagan eras, the Rafa Benitez “Spanish Liverpool” era, and now the Jurgen Klopp era. After landing in Anfield Road to take over the managerial spot for Liverpool, german coach Jurgen Klopp got right to work with his team, wanting above all to return the team to their former glory years. While his first two seasons were a bit shaky, it was in the middle of his second season and by using the money from selling Philipe Coutinho to Barcelona that Klopp found just the man he needed to be the captain of his ship, Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk. After paying a whopping 75 million pounds for Van Dijk, the Dutchman got to work and started to cement his status as the new leader of Liverpool’s defense.

Since his arrival, Virgil van Dijk has led Liverpool to two UCL finals, winning one and more importantly, he led the team to finally capturing their first league title in 30 years, something that Liverpool had seen so close and yet so far away for years in. His injuries have stopped his progression a bit but everyone knows that if the Dutchman is in full strength, he can easily be taken as one of the best defenders in the world.

 

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Bo Bichette’s Injury may Permanently Sideline him, According to the Latest Update.

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(CTN News) – Bo Bichette, the shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays, left the game against the Detroit Tigers on Friday after six innings due to a strained right calf.

The game was played against the Tigers. In the end, the Blue Jays were defeated by a score of 5-4 by the opposing team.

Bo Bichette hit a line drive to right field in the bottom of the sixth inning, and it appeared that he injured his calf when he was sprinting to first base. The damage appeared to be caused by the line drive.

The calf that is causing the problem is the same one that Bo Bichette has been experiencing issues with throughout the entire season. After suffering a strain to his right calf fascia on July 10 while playing against the San Francisco Giants, he was forced to sit out the last four games before the All-Star break from the National Football League.

Because of the discomfort in his right calf, he has been out for nine games since then, and he did not return to action until the 24th of June.

Before the trade deadline on July 30, it is very clear that the Blue Jays will be deconstructed for pieces. It is fairly obvious that the Blue Jays have lost any possibility of winning in the American League East, which is a highly competitive division. Additionally, it is pretty certain that they will be disfigured for pieces.

Bo Bichette’s injuries could prevent him from being traded in the future.

However, it is probable that this injury will preclude him from participating in any further trade conversations. Recent trade rumors have stated that Bo Bichette could be a contender for a trade;

However, it is possible that this scenario will not occur. After an MRI was finished on Friday, Bo Bichette was placed on the injured list for a period of ten days. This list will remain in effect until that time.

Bichette will almost definitely be placed on the disabled list for a period of time that is longer than the minimum of ten days, even if the findings of the MRI come back negative. This is because of the recent spate of calf problems that have been occurring.

There is a lack of clarity on whether or not the Blue Jays would have been willing to trade Bo Bichette regardless of the ailment that he was suffering from.

It has been reported that Toronto has informed other clubs that they are not prepared to trade any players who are under their control beyond the year 2024.

Bo Bichette’s contract with the organization ends in 2025.

Additionally, Toronto has informed other teams for this reason. At the beginning of June, it seemed as though the general manager of the Blue Jays, Ross Atkins, was opposed to the concept of trading Bo Bichette while he was still on the team.

Bichette claimed in a recent comment that he would not be “surprised at all” if he were to be traded to a different team. He said this in reference to the possibility of being traded.

His batting average is even worse than it has ever been in his whole career.He has participated in 79 games so far this season, and he has a batting average of 223 and an on-base percentage of.597 to his name.

The two-time winner Despite the fact that the All-Star is having a challenging season, he would have a far higher chance of having a good season if he were to play for a team that was involved in a more intense level of competition.

On the other hand, it would appear that Bichette will not be participating in a game for a substantial amount of time, regardless of whether he is playing for the Blue Jays or for another team.

SOURCE: FS

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Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau started disastrously at the British Open.

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Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau started disastrously at the British Open.

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(CTN News) – Forget about Rory McIlroy’s final opportunity to compete in a major tournament this year; the British Open may have been his final opportunity.

At present, his most promising prospect is to endure for an additional day. Bryson DeChambeau, the US Open champion, is also present.

On Thursday, Pinehurst No. 2 protagonists encountered Rory McIlroy’s additional complications as a result of an opposing wind that arrived at Royal Troon. McIlroy required two strokes to emerge from a deep hazard located just to the right of the 123-yard eighth hole, which is referred to as the “Postage Stamp.”

Rory McIlroy’s mallet sailed over the rails after three holes.

It culminated in a 7-over 78, which was his lowest major opening round in five years. “I just didn’t do a good enough job on that back nine, and the conditions were tough,” according to him.

DeChambeau was not significantly superior. He encountered difficulties in making par shots at the outset; on the fourth hole, a par-5, he even missed one from three feet.

The par-5 seventh hole resulted in a double bogey for him as he attempted to strike a 7-iron through dense grass, but the ball was only moved a short distance.

Following his 76, he proceeded to the range to evaluate his equipment and determine the reason for his ball’s failure to connect with the driver as anticipated.

He observed, “That day was unusual.” It is highly unlikely that either of them will forget their involvement in the morning wave or their role as the primary attraction following the U.S. Open.

Rory McIlroy was in complete control of his destiny and was leading by two strokes on the back nine before missing a 30-inch par putt on the 16th hole and another par putt from just within 4 feet on the 18th hole, which prolonged his 10-year major drought.

Making a putt from a bunker 55 yards away, DeChambeau secured his second U.S. Open victory. Rory McIlroy’s finale was so challenging that he departed Pinehurst No. 2 without expressing his gratitude to DeChambeau or expressing any sentiments.

McIlroy was optimistic about his form as he approached the final major of the year, following his tie for fourth at the Rory McIlroy Scottish Open last week. Conversely, the wind came from the opposite direction, disrupting the plans of both him and his colleagues.

On the shortened front nine, where high scores are possible, it was directly in their faces. Assistance was provided from the left on the longer back nine, which is challenging in any conditions. McIlroy was taken aback by the difficulty of the back nine, as Rory McIlroy had anticipated that it would be less difficult.

“The course was exceedingly challenging.” The circumstances are exceedingly difficult due to the wind that has yet to be observed this week. McIlroy stated that the wind dictated his strategy during the practice sessions.

However, according to him, “it starts to present different options and you start to think about maybe hitting a few clubs that you haven’t hit in practice when you get a wind you haven’t played in.”

“Just one of those days where I didn’t adjust to the circumstances well enough.” It was not a satisfactory conclusion to the round. Following his decision to play a driver off the 18th.

On the left, Rory McIlroy fired sideways due to a pot bunker.

He drove the wedge to a distance of Rory McIlroy approximately eight feet, made one final bogie, and missed one additional putt, indicating that there was still a significant amount of work to be done.

In order to survive the weekend, he declared, “I must improve my performance under those circumstances.” If not, I should endeavor to advance further on the leaderboard and feel as though I have a reasonable chance. McIlroy was ten strokes behind the lead when he finished, but he had hoped for a smaller margin.

Until he reached the par-5 16th, DeChambeau did not complete a hole below par. It is more accurate to describe him as a sluggish bleeding individual. That was the only positive aspect of the day. An eagle putt of 55 feet was executed on the 565-yard hole by him.

“I am satisfied with the way in which I maintained my composure today,” stated DeChambeau. It would have been so easy for me to give up at nine o’clock and declare, ‘I’m going home’.” No, sir. There will be an additional opportunity for me tomorrow. As I anticipate the assignment, I am eager to begin.

“I will be fine if I am able to make a few putts, hit a few shots, and figure out how to use the equipment.”

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France Reaches Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals with Late Own Goal Against Belgium

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(CTN News) – Jan Vertonghen’s late own goal advanced France to the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 at Belgium’s expense. A game that lacked quality and excitement for long stretches appeared destined for extra time, but a shot by replacement Randal Kolo Muani rebounded off Vertonghen with five minutes left to win the victory at Dusseldorf Arena.

France had previously missed multiple chances due to a lack of a cutting edge, and even captain Kylian Mbappe made efforts that would typically go wide.

Belgium could have seized the lead before France’s late goal when Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne sprinted into space through the middle, but Mike Maignan blocked his effort.

That was the only real opportunity for the underperforming Belgians, as France closed out the final few minutes to advance to the last eight, where they will meet Portugal or Slovenia.

Didier Deschamps’ team deserved to win, but the 2018 world champions will be relieved more than anything else after struggling to convert chances into goals once more.

They dominated play for long stretches but only had one effort on goal in the first half, Antoine Griezmann’s low strike from distance, which was well saved.

Mbappe is one of the world’s top forwards, but even he struggled when given a shooting opportunity, curling over in the second half after doing well to create space for himself.

France is through but still needs to improve.

In the end, they had 19 shots on goal, but only two were on target, and they are still waiting for their first goal from open play in Germany.

In a theme common to all of the bigger teams remaining in Euro 2024, France is struggling to play at the level they are capable of, but for the time being, they will relish being one step closer to the final.

Belgium was booed off the pitch by some fans after only drawing with Ukraine in their last group game, but their supporters were hopeful that they would improve their performance against the French.

However, they were once again overly cautious for extended periods, and their threatening moments were fleeting.

However, they should have punished France for their carelessness with De Bruyne’s effort in the dying moments, while Romelu Lukaku, who is leaving Euro 2024 without a goal, also saw a low shot saved in the second half.

Like Croatia, this has seemed like one last chance for Belgium’s ‘golden generation’, with players like De Bruyne and Lukaku in their 30s.

And, like Croatia, they will leave the tournament wondering whether this was a squandered chance to achieve what could have been with this set of players.

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