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‘Terrible personality’ – Emi Martinez’s Argentina team-mate jokes about how World Cup-winning goalkeeper has ‘changed’ after becoming penalty shootout hero

‘Terrible personality’ – Emi Martinez’s Argentina team-mate jokes about how World Cup-winning goalkeeper has ‘changed’ after becoming penalty shootout hero

Getty Chris Burton Emiliano MartinezArgentinaPremier LeagueNicolas OtamendiAston VillaCopa AmericaWorld Cup Nicolas Otamendi has joked about how Argentina keeper Emi Martinez has “changed” and boasts a “terrible personality” after becoming a national hero. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Keeper starred at 2021 Copa America Helped to secure global crown at Qatar 2022…

Hold up, Riccardo Calafiori, Oleksandr Zinchenko is still in town! Winners and losers as set-piece monsters Arsenal beat Lyon but Gabriel Martinelli puts in a questionable display

Hold up, Riccardo Calafiori, Oleksandr Zinchenko is still in town! Winners and losers as set-piece monsters Arsenal beat Lyon but Gabriel Martinelli puts in a questionable display

Getty Images Richard Mills Winners & LosersArsenalLyonGabriel MartinelliOleksandr ZinchenkoFEATURESArsenal vs LyonClub Friendlies The Ukraine star sent a timely reminder to Mikel Arteta as the Gunners laid down a marker once more A palpable sense of excitement and expectation flowed through the home crowd ahead of Arsenal's third attempt to dethrone defending Premier League champions Manchester…

Another one! Chelsea confirm £54m Pedro Neto transfer as Portuguese winger joins ever-expanding squad at Stamford Bridge

Another one! Chelsea confirm £54m Pedro Neto transfer as Portuguese winger joins ever-expanding squad at Stamford Bridge

Getty/GOAL Chris Burton ChelseaPedro NetoPremier LeagueTransfersWolverhampton Chelsea have confirmed the £54m ($69m) signing of Pedro Neto from Wolves, with the Portuguese joining an ever-expanding squad at Stamford Bridge. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Forward joins on long-term contract Another attacking option for the Blues Boehly and Co continue to spend Article…

'Can't box them in' – Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois explains why Carlo Ancelotti is such a good coach

'Can't box them in' – Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois explains why Carlo Ancelotti is such a good coach

Getty Images Nathan Edwards Thibaut CourtoisCarlo AncelottiReal Madrid Thibaut Courtois has praised Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and explained why he is one of the best in the business. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Courtois full of praise for Real Madrid boss Pair won Champions League together last year Real Madrid…

USMNT star Brenden Aaronson can’t ‘press a button & be the hero’ at Leeds after boos, dramatic goal & big miss on Elland Road return

USMNT star Brenden Aaronson can’t ‘press a button & be the hero’ at Leeds after boos, dramatic goal & big miss on Elland Road return

Getty Chris Burton Brenden AaronsonUSALeedsChampionship Brenden Aaronson “cannot press a button and be the hero” at Leeds, with the USMNT star returning to English football in dramatic style. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below American suffered relegation out of Premier League Spent last season on loan in the Bundesliga Back in West…

Endrick in the Premier League?! Two clubs asked loan transfer question of Brazilian wonderkid – with Real Madrid’s response revealed

Endrick in the Premier League?! Two clubs asked loan transfer question of Brazilian wonderkid – with Real Madrid’s response revealed

Getty Chris Burton EndrickReal MadridTransfersLaLigaPremier League Two Premier League clubs reportedly asked loan transfer questions of Real Madrid after seeing them acquire Brazilian wonderkid Endrick. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Forward moved to Spain after turning 18 Considered to be a hot prospect Faces fierce competition for places Article continues below

Everton facing third points deduction as Premier League reportedly uncover further financial rules breaches

Everton facing third points deduction as Premier League reportedly uncover further financial rules breaches

Getty Nathan Edwards EvertonPremier LeagueSean Dyche Everton could be on the end of a third points deduction after more financial breaches were reportedly discovered. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Premier League potentially found financial breaches Everton could be on the end of a point deduction Toffees already punished on two occasions…

Be afraid, Darwin Nunez! Liverpool's winners and losers as Diogo Jota scores one goal and creates two others in friendly rout of Sevilla

Be afraid, Darwin Nunez! Liverpool's winners and losers as Diogo Jota scores one goal and creates two others in friendly rout of Sevilla

Getty Mark Doyle Winners & LosersLiverpoolPremier LeagueFEATURESLiverpool vs SevillaSevillaClub FriendliesIpswich vs LiverpoolIpswichArne SlotDarwin NunezDiogo JotaLuis DiazTrey Nyoni The Portuguese opened the scoring with a Robbie Fowler-like volley as he made the strongest of claims to start against Ipswich next weekend Liverpool continued their impressive build-up to the new Premier League season by routing Sevilla 4-1…

VIDEO: Diogo Jota scores perfect pre-season volley from pinpoint Trent Alexander-Arnold cross as Liverpool host Sevilla at Anfield

VIDEO: Diogo Jota scores perfect pre-season volley from pinpoint Trent Alexander-Arnold cross as Liverpool host Sevilla at Anfield

AFP Ritabrata Banerjee LiverpoolDiogo JotaLiverpool vs SevillaSevillaClub FriendliesTrent Alexander-Arnold Diogo Jota scored a stunning volley from Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross to hand Liverpool the lead in a pre-season friendly. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Jota converted a brilliant volley Handed Liverpool the lead against Sevilla Played their first pre-season friendly at Anfield

USMNT hopeful Benjamin Cremaschi explains what it is like to meet Lionel Messi for the first time after being paired with Argentine superstar at Inter Miami

USMNT hopeful Benjamin Cremaschi explains what it is like to meet Lionel Messi for the first time after being paired with Argentine superstar at Inter Miami

Getty Chris Burton Lionel MessiMajor League SoccerBenjamin CremaschiInter Miami CF Benjamin Cremaschi has explained what it is like to meet Lionel Messi for the first time, with the Argentine superstar joining Inter Miami in 2023. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below All-time great moved to America in 2023 Made an immediate impact…