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Arsenal beat Everton in US friendly

Arsenal beat Everton, 2-0, in a friendly match that brought the two teams together in the early hours of Sunday, in the United States of America, in their preparation for the new season. Arsenal two goals team was scored by Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka in the 33rd and 36th minutes of the match. The Gunners had won their first pre-season match against the German team Nuremberg 5-3. The Gunners will play another match during the American camp against Orlando City next Thursday, which coincides with their preparations for the new season against Seville, Spain, on July 30. Arsenal will open the new season of the English Premier League when they visit Crystal Palace on August 5.

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Chelsea beats  2-1 Club America in Vegas friendly

Chelsea beat Mexico's Club America 2-1 in an international club friendly in Las Vegas. Mason Mount sealed the victory in the 83rd minute with a sensational right-footed shot from outside the box. This encounter comes in prepping for their first Premier League season since Todd Boehly's consortium bought the club. German striker, Timo Werner had given Chelsea a momentary lead in the 55th but a sloppy backpass from Reece James resulted in an own-goal five minutes later that gifted Club America the equalizer. Chelsea's Brazilian international Kenedy fired wide in the 24th, Kai Havertz shot over the crossbar in the 29th, and in the 40th substitute, America's keeper Oscar Jimenez blocked Thiago Silva's header from the center of the box. The 47 who turned out at Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, watched both teams struggle to finish in the first half. Mason Mount sealed the victory in the 83rd minute with a sensational right-footed shot from outside the box. The advantage was erased in the 60th when James's backpass caught goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli off guard and both could only watch the ball trickle into the net.

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Lewandowski Shares Farewell Message for Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski moved from Bayern Munich to Barcelona on Friday in a blockbuster transfer. On Saturday, he posted his first comment on a message on Instagram to thank his fans from his now previous team. The Spanish Barcelona FC announced on Saturday its official contract with Polish star Robert Lewandowski, from Bayern Munich, during the current summer transfer period. Lewandowski wrote on his official Instagram account: “I would like to thank my teammates, staff members, club management, and everyone who has always supported me and made it possible for us to win trophies for @fcbayern,” Lewandowski said. “I am proud of what we have achieved together. Above all, I would like to thank the fans because it is you who make @fcbayern the special club that it is. I am privileged to have spent 8 wonderful years with this club and its fans and it will remain in my heart forever.” The 33-year-old won seven of the Bundesliga’s last nine Golden Boots, including the last five. Lewandowski scored 344 goals in 375 appearances and made 72 assists across all competitions for the club.

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Rivaldo gives golden advice to Ronaldo about his future destination 

  Brazil legend and former Barcelona ace Rivaldo has given his take on Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo's next possible destination. The retired professional believes that rivals Chelsea could be the ideal destination for the Portuguese, who does not want to stop playing at the highest level yet. The striker has not joined his teammates on their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia, citing "family reasons." However, Cristiano Ronaldo's absence has been perceived as a push for an exit from Manchester United. His agent Jorge Mendes has offered the 37-year-old to various clubs, including Chelsea and Bayern Munich. He also reportedly had a meeting with Barcelona president Joan Laporta and is believed to have offered him the striker.

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Dembele signs a new Barcelona contract until 2024

  Ousmane Dembele has finally signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2024 after his previous deal expired on June 30, the Catalan club confirmed on Thursday. Famous Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano said, through his personal account on the social networking site "Twitter": "Osman Dembele's papers have been completed; a new contract was signed until June 2024." He added, "An official statement on the renewal of Dembele will be revealed with Barcelona scheduled for later today. Xavi wanted both Ravenha and Dembele and he will end up with Ravenha and Dembele." The Catalan newspaper, “Sport”, reported that Ousmane Dembele will be presented as a Barcelona player again, this Thursday at noon.

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OFFICIAL: Juventus signs wingback Andrea Cambiaso until mid-2027

Juventus have officially confirmed the signing of Genoa left-back Andrea Cambiaso on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old underwent his Bianconeri medical yesterday and has put pen to paper on a new contract today. The club have confirmed his signing via a statement on their official website: The 22-year-old has signed a contract that keeps him at Juventus until 30 June 2027. The Cambiasso deal cost Juventus 8 million euros, in addition to 3 million in bonuses that Juve will pay to Genoa. Juventus also announced at the same time that its player, Rado Dragosin, had joined Genoa on loan until the end of the next season 2022-2023.

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Tembah Report: The 10 goalkeepers with the highest price tag in world football

The Belgian Thibaut Courtois is the most highly-valued goalkeeper in world football during the current period in terms of marketing value. Football Transfers' transfer valuations are calculated in collaboration with SciSports, a world-leading football analytics agency that assesses the relative transfer valuations of over 60,000 professional footballers The marketing value of the Belgian Courtois is 60 million euros, according to the "Transfer Market" website, surpassing the Italian Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is in second place, with a value of 50 million euros. The 10 most expensive goalkeepers in the world are as follows:-

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Reports: AC Milan is not interested in Luís Suarez as a free agent 

Media reports denied AC Milan's desire to sign Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez during the current summer transfer period. The famous Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano stated, through his personal account on Twitter:” AC Milan are not interested in Luís Suarez as a free agent - no talks or conversations. Milan's priority is to complete the signing of Charles de Ketelaere as soon as possible. “ The European transfer expert added, "Milan's priority is to seal a contract deal with Charles de Kitler as soon as possible. Negotiations are underway between Milan and Club Brugge."The Spanish newspaper "AS" reported that Milan was "one step away" from signing Suarez, but Monza, led by Silvio Berlusconi, is also trying to convince him. The salary that Suarez will receive if he joins the Rossoneri is 4 million euros for one season, in addition to many bonuses with additional income thanks to image rights.

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Vidal joins Brazil's Flamengo on a free transfer

The Brazilian club Flamengo announced today, Thursday morning, its official contract with Chile international Arturo Vidal who has joined Flamengo FC on a free transfer after two seasons at Inter Milan. Vidal signed his contract to join Flamengo for one season and could continue in the Brazilian League until June of the next year 2023.The Chilean midfielder will wear shirt number 32 with Flamengo. Vidal joined Flamengo on a free transfer after he terminated his contract by mutual consent with Inter Milan. "The Italian club would like to thank Arturo for his two years with the Nerazzurri, during which he won three titles," the statement added.