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The 10 Best Defenders At The 2022 World Cup

A well-oiled defense can be the difference between going out in the group stage and winning a tournament. Scoring four goals in a game is well and good until you turn around are realize the other team scored five. Every successful team needs to be able to keep the ball out of its own net. Defending is an art, and at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, many artists will be on display, putting their bodies on the line to ensure their team advances to the next round. But not all defenders are created equal.

Brenden Aaronson Provides Filthy Hat-Trick Of Assists In Leeds United Friendly

Leeds United completed its final preseason fixture ahead of opening the Premier League campaign against Wolves on Aug. 6, and Jesse Marsch's men delighted a crowd of nearly 30,000 at Elland Road with a 6-2 beatdown of Serie B side Cagliari.

Marsch selected both of his American players in the starting XI with Tyler Adams playing in the midfield pivot role alongside Marc Roca. Brenden Aaronson was in a front three with Rodrigo and Patrick Bamford.

USMNT Defender Chris Richards Completes $13 Million Premier League Move

Crystal Palace have signed American international defender Chris Richards from Bayern Munich on a five-year contract, both clubs said on Wednesday.

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. BBC reported Palace will pay an initial $10.33 million for the 22-year-old center back, with the fee rising to $13.35 million with add-ons.

Santi Giménez Le Anotó Un Doblete Al Puebla Con Un Pie Y Medio En El Feyenoord

Todo parece indicar que Santiago Giménez está empacando las maletas para sumarse al Feyenoord de Países Bajos.

Los medios, su técnico e incluso el mismo jugador hablan como si el traspaso fuera un hecho. Y es en ese contexto que el doblete que Bebote anotó ante Puebla la noche del sábado tuvo aroma de despedida.

Haaland Only Needed 12 Minutes To Score His First Manchester City Goal

The first Erling Haaland Manchester City goal came in 12 minutes. The Norwegian superstar made his debut for his new club during a friendly at Lambeau Field vs. Bayern Munich.

The crowd would make plenty of extra noise anytime he was on the ball and the over 81,000 fans in attendance collectively lost it when he scored the opener.

First Erling Haaland Manchester City Goal

Marcelo Flores Is Close To Joining Real Oviedo – Why Is He Leaving Arsenal?

Several reports from Spain and Mexico are saying promising Mexican star Marcelo Flores is leaving Arsenal to join LaLiga 2 side Real Oviedo. It's believed that an announcement confirming the transfer will be made in the next following hours. 

Why would Marcelo Flores want to leave Arsenal?

The 18-year-old forward is one of the most exciting prospects in the Gunners academy, but a "broken promise" and the need for minutes trying to get a spot in the Mexican squad going to the World Cup have pushed him to look for playing time elsewhere. 

New Paulo Dybala Transfer to Roma Shocks Juventus Fans

Seven seasons after joining the club, Paulo Dybala has completed his move away from Juventus. He will be playing for AS Roma following months of speculation and near guarantees that he would be moving to Inter Milan. But what happened? How did this beautiful marriage fall apart and crumble so quickly and so catastrophically?

5 Of The 6 Highest Paid MLS Players Fail To Make The All-Star Game Roster

The MLS All-Star roster 2022 for a matchup with the Liga MX All-Stars on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Allianz Field in St. Paul has been unveiled. 26 players have been selected for the event with fans picking 12, MLS All-Star manager Adrian Heath (Minnesota United) selecting 12 and commissioner Don Garber adding the final two.

Las Grúas Del Mercado Intentan Poner A Santi Giménez En Europa

Santiago Giménez ha tenido un gran arranque en el Apertura 2022 y su nivel no ha pasado inadvertido en Europa. De hecho, en Países Bajos apuntan a que el Feyenoord, uno de los tres grandes de la Eredivisie, estaría interesado en los servicios del delantero de 21 años.

Reports: MLS Golden Boot Winner Taty Castellanos Transferring To Girona FC

MLS Golden Boot winner Taty Castellanos will be making a move to Europe to join LaLiga side Girona FC, according to reports. 

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