…season with a defeat as the Philadelphia 76ers lost 114-108 to the Brooklyn Nets in a pre-season game. The 41-year-old American joined the 76ers in July, describing the move as his final contract in the NBA after a remarkable career spanning more than two decades. James scored 10 points, grabbed four rebounds, recorded…
…for them last season. He joined Ajax on loan in July, scored on his debut in a pre-season win over Volendam, and then scored in his first two Eredivisie starts, against Telstar and PSV. By mid-September he had five goals and two assists in 355 minutes, a goal contribution roughly every 71 minutes. The 25-year-old said…
…announced his retirement from football at 37 three years ago after damaging his ACL in pre-season training. The Real Sociedad midfielder posted a message on social media with the caption 'Thank you very much football' to confirm the end of his career. 'Today is a sad day for me,' Silva wrote. 'Today it is time to say g…
…responsibility for several aspects of the women’s team’s operations, including its pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand. She has also been involved in managing the logistical demands of Chelsea Women’s move between venues for Women’s Super League and UEFA Women’s Champions League matches. Ogunbote arrived at Bu…
…with Union Berlin. Boniface was omitted from the continental squad despite an impressive pre-season, having endured a difficult loan spell at Werder Bremen last term. Martinez told Kicker that the striker was still not fully fit when the squad was decided, though his recovery had since improved. “Two months ago, when w…
…valuable first-team experience. Emenalo was included in Chelsea’s senior squad for their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia and featured for Xabi Alonso’s side in their victory over A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers. Chelsea said the move represents an important opportunity for the youngster to continue his dev…
…Lisbon Football Association (AFL) said that Castro "passed away this morning during the pre-season friendly". Real Sport Clube said the midfielder was a "beloved member of our sporting family". "Quevin Castro was much more than just a player; he was an integral part of our family, leaving an indelible mark on all those…
…forward addressed the reports during his post-match interview after Galatasaray's 2-2 pre-season draw against newly promoted Corum FK.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Osimhen scored both of his side's goals in that game, with his second arriving in the closing minutes to…
…Saka, Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi are yet to feature in a match, sitting out our pre-season fixtures. But Arteta feels all three players could be involved against City. "They will be available, they trained with us today, they will train tomorrow and if they are in the condition that we expect them to be, they wil…
Arsenal ended their pre-season campaign with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Como 1907 at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. Myles Lewis-Skelly opened the scoring after capitalising on a mistake from Como goalkeeper Jean Butez, before Martin Baturina equalised shortly before half-time. The match remained level afte…
Nigerian footballer di£s after suffering medical emergency during pre-season friendly Ozoh Chinedu, a newly signed player of Katsina United Football Club and former Kano Pillars player, has d!ed suddenly, throwing the Katsina football community into mourning. Chinedu reportedly di£d in the early hours of Tuesday, Augus…
…in 2024-2025. “It’s difficult to ascertain how they’ll be after seeing only a few pre-season games,” Luis Enrique said of facing Unai Emery’s side. “We’ll see what sort of game it will be and what condition both sides will be in. “Each opponent we’ve faced over the last few years have shown how dangerous they can be. W…
…career rather than preparing for a move elsewhere. He is now focused on completing his pre-season preparations and integrating back into the squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign.Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica in January 2023 in a British-record transfer at the time and has since established himself as…
…to Bayer Leverkusen supporters for their unwavering support following the club’s 2-1 pre-season triumph over Sevilla at the BayArena. Boniface came on during the second half as Leverkusen rallied from behind to secure victory against the Spanish side. Sevilla took the lead with a goal from Miguel Sierra, but Patrik Sch…
…to begin the season under new leadership. The figure represents the highest number of pre-season managerial appointments in the competition's history. Newcastle United's appointment of Matthias Jaissle completed the record tally following the departure of Eddie Howe. The 38-year-old German coach takes charge at St Jame…
…AC Milan have announced plans to honour Baresi with a special tribute before Wednesday’s pre-season friendly against Inter Milan in Australia. The remains of Franco Baresi laid to rest – getty image Club hails enduring legacy Following Baresi’s death, AC Milan released an emotional statement describing the club legend…
…I can promise that I will continue the legacy of Franco.” AC Milan will continue their pre-season against Chelsea in Jakarta on Saturday, while Inter Milan — who beat Manchester City on penalties in Hong Kong on Saturday — will remain in Perth to play Juventus on the same day. Juventus round out the series of all-Itali…
Victor Osimhen scored Galatasaray's opening goal in a six-goal pre-season thriller against Rennes on FridayEsteban Lepaul completed a hat-trick to put Rennes ahead before Galatasaray rescued a draw in the dying minutesGalatasaray head coach Okan Buruk spoke to GS TV after the match, addressing his side's performancePAY…
GistReel Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has missed Valencia’s pre-season tour of England after sustaining a hamstring injury, with the Spanish club opting not to risk the Nigerian ahead of the new La Liga season. The 29-year-old suffered the injury during Valencia’s pre-season friendly against Castellón, where medical…
…Mbeumo scoring twice to secure victory in the Snapdragon Cup during the club’s latest pre-season fixture. The Red Devils recovered from an early setback to continue their preparations for the new campaign with an encouraging performance against Diego Simeone’s side. United recover after early setback Atletico Madrid ma…
…football, with the Ukrainian winger expected to link up with the Blues during their pre-season tour in Hong Kong. The 25-year-old has not played for Chelsea since November 2024 after being suspended following an adverse anti-doping test. However, the Football Association confirmed on Friday that the disciplinary procee…
…the Ukraine international into the squad, with the winger expected to join the club’s pre-season tour. “This has been the most difficult period of my career,” Mudryk wrote. He added: “I am grateful that this process has reached a conclusion, that I have been cleared to return to football and that I can now look ahead t…
…a decade ago, under Italian manager Antonio Conte. Alonso, who has made a series of pre-season signings headlined by Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, said he liked what he had seen so far. “We want to build a competitive team. We are in that process. We have great quality, great talent,” he said. “We need to know what i…
Galatasaray lost 2-0 to Italian club AC Monza in their second pre-season friendly match held in AustriaVictor Osimhen was introduced in the 62nd minute with the scoreline already against his sideCoach Okan Buruk addressed the defeat and revealed the club's focus during the pre-season periodFind it fast with our new sea…
…is currently enjoying his off-season in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro before he begins pre-season training with Real Madrid. "We are waiting for you, @erling," Vinicius captioned the post One of the images depicted the Real Madrid star and Crews each lifting a dumbbell. Another image showed Crews holding the Brazil na…