Mohali, Aug 4 (IANS) Punjab FC on Sunday announced the signings of Croatian defender Ivan Novoselec and Norwegian forward Mushaga Bakenga ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season. Ivan last featured for Tajikistan top flight club FC Istiklol and helped them win the Tajikistan Higher League while Mushaga last played for Cypriot First Division team Apollon Limassol FC.
London, Aug 4 (IANS) Fulham have announced the signing of Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal for an undisclosed fee. The defender has agreed a four-year deal, keeping him at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2028, with a Club option to extend by a further year. Cuenca, 24, primarily operates as a left-sided centre-half but has also lined up at left-back on numerous occasions for Villarreal.
Preston, Aug 3 (IANS) Jake O'Brien and Jesper Lindstrom netted goals on their first appearances for Everton while Dominic Calvert-Lewin was also on the scoresheet as Everton ramped up preparations for the 2024/25 Premier League season with a 3-0 win over Preston North End. Sean Dyche's side started the contest with purpose and threatened with half-chances through Mykolenko and Tim Iroegbunam.
Tokyo, Aug 3 (IANS) Goals either side of half-time from Élber and Jun Amano saw Newcastle United suffer a 2-0 defeat to Yokohama F. Marinos in their final J.League International Series 2024 outing in Japan on Saturday. After Wednesday's 4-1 win over Urawa Red Diamonds, Eddie Howe's side searched for a third straight win in their preparations for the 2024/25 Premier League campaign but were not up to the occasion.
Kokrajhar (Assam), Aug 3 (IANS) Odisha FC (OFC) started their campaign in the 133rd Durand Cup, with a dominant 5-0 victory over Border Security Force Football Team (BSF FT) in a Group E encounter played at the SAI Stadium here on Saturday.
Dortmund, Aug 3 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund have signed Brazil defender Yan Couto on loan until June 2025 from Manchester City on Saturday. "In the event that certain sporting criteria are fulfilled in the coming season, all parties have also agreed on a permanent transfer following the loan period," the Bundesliga club said in a statement.
Jamshedpur, Aug 3 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC will be aiming to register their first win and stay in contention for the knockouts when they take on fellow Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC in the Group D encounter of the Durand Cup 2024 at JRD Tata Sports Complex on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Players' Status Committee issued an interim order on Saturday addressing the contentious termination of a loan agreement by player Anwar Ali with his club, Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
Paris, Aug 3 (IANS) France reached the men's soccer semifinals of the Paris Olympics after beating Argentina 1-0 on Friday.
London, Aug 2 (IANS) Fulham have announced the signing of England midfielder Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee on Friday. However, the local media reported that the West London team signed Rowe for £27m which could rise to £34m with add-ons, the club record fee. The new contract will keep him at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2029, with an option to extend by a further 12 months.
