Done deal: Davies admits ‘surprise’ after completing Liverpool move

Liverpool have signed Preston centre back Ben Davies on a long-term contract, the club have confirmed. Jurgen Klopp has been eager to bolster his defence this month and he has done this on deadline day. Schalke defender Ozan Kabak looks likely to join the club on an initial loan deal before the deadline passes. Kabak […]

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Fernandes joins Galatasaray after Benfica recall him from Spurs loan

Gedson Fernandes’ loan spell at Spurs has ended with the Benfica player moving on to Galatasaray. Fernandes became the first signing of the Jose Mourinho era last January on an 18-month loan deal, with Tottenham having the option to make the move permanent for a reported £56million. “We can confirm that midfielder Gedson Fernandes has […]

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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ official hospitality packages go on sale

Hospitality packages available from 1 February at 12:00 CET at FIFA.com/hospitality MATCH Hospitality reports unprecedented interest during pre-sales phase The global launch of official hospitality packages for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will give fans worldwide the chance to join a wave of excitement for the tournament after the pre-sales phase generated unprecedented levels […]

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Ulsan looking to live up to ‘Tigers of Asia’ nickname

Ulsan Hyundai competing in FIFA Club World Cup for the second time The AFC Champions League winners face Tigres UANL on 4 February Several Ulsan players preview an enticing second round fixture This week will see the ‘Battle of the Tigers’ take place. Separated by almost 11,500 kilometres on opposite sides of the Pacific Ocean, […]

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Palmeiras conquer South America to book Qatar 2020 spot

Injury-time goal earns Copa Libertadores glory for Palmeiras Second continental title for O Verdao after their 1999 win The Brazilian side will represent South America at the Club World Cup With extra-time seemingly inevitable, Palmeiras conjured up a stoppage-time goal to beat Santos in Saturday’s Copa Libertadores final at the Maracana and claim the trophy […]

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Palmeiras complete Club World Cup line-up

Palmeiras defeated Santos to win the Copa Libertadores 2020 The Sao Paulo-based team will represent South America at the Club World Cup The winner of Tigres-Ulsan will face Palmeiras in the Qatar 2020 semi-finals Palmeiras edged Santos 1-0 in the Copa Libertadores 2020 final thanks to Breno’s superb, stoppage-time header at the iconic Estadio Maracana […]

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Paulista powerhouses’ prodigious pasts

Palmeiras and Santos clash in today’s Copa Libertadores final We spotlight the two clubs and their rivalry Legends, titles and stats feature The interviews Libertadores finals Palmeiras have appeared in four Libertadores finals, losing thrice in 1961, 1968 and 2000. A side including Marcos, Junior Baiano, Roque Junior, Junior, Cesar Sampaio, Zinho, Alex and Paulo […]

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