Yang Li of China vies with Jonna Andersson of Sweden during a Group C match at the 2017 Algarve Cup women’s football tournament in Albufeira, Portugal, March 3, 2017. The match ended with a draw 0-0.
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Algarve Cup: China earn first point, Canada, Spain take 2nd straight wins
Yang Li of China vies with Jonna Andersson of Sweden during a Group C match at the 2017 Algarve Cup women’s football tournament in Albufeira, Portugal, March 3, 2017. The match ended with a draw 0-0.
Vitesse’s key man Lewis Baker can use Ajax game to show quality to Chelsea
The 21-year-old midfielder has no intention of staying for a third season with the Arnhem club and could show up Bertrand Traore in Sunday’s game Heading into the final months of his second season in the Eredivisie, Lewis Baker is preparing for the next step. The Chelsea loanee has developed into the star man at Vitesse, but has set his sights on a place in Antonio Conte’s team.
FA Cup to have 2 non-league teams in last 16
The FA Cup threw up its latest heartwarming story line on Sunday when Sutton United beat second-tier Leeds 1-0 to ensure there would be two non-league teams in the fifth round for the first time since the 19th century. Adding a touch more magic on a historic day for the 146-year-old competition was the background of the scorer of the only goal at atmospheric Gander Green Lane.
Manchester United: Mourinho sets Martial Wigan challenge
London: Anthony Martial can play his way into Manchester United’s starting XI with a convincing performance against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup on Sunday, manager Jose Mourinho has said. Martial was left out of the squad for last weekend’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Stoke City and Thursday’s League Cup game at Hull City, which saw United reach the final despite a 2-1 defeat.
Soccer community shows support for Ryan Mason
Mason is in a stable condition in hospital after undergoing surgery at St Mary’s Hospital in London following a clash of heads with Gary Cahill during the first half of Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League defeat at Chelsea. Players from across England and Europe used Twitter to send best wishes to Mason, while the England team’s account posted a message reading: “Stay strong, Ryan” alongside a picture of him earning his sole England cap to date.
Boston loads up on offence at NWSL draft
The Boston Breakers loaded up on offence at the National Women’s Soccer League draft Thursday, taking four attack-minded players in the first round starting with Wisconsin star midfielder Rose Lavelle. Canadian forward Lindsay Agnew went in the second round to the Washington Spirit while goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan was chosen in the third round by New Jersey-based Sky Blue FC.
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Stunning goal puts Faiz Subri in contention for Puskas Award
With one stunning goal, Faiz Subri has given himself the chance to put his name beside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and James Rodriguez on the honor roll for Puskas Award winners. The Penang player is on a shortlist of three to pick up the FIFA prize, which came into existence in 2009, for the most beautiful goal of 2016.
Chinese soccer’s rising riches yet to bode well for the game
Chinese supporter cheers for their team before the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Preliminary Joint Qualification soccer match Qatar vs China at the Al Sadd Stadium in Doha, Qatar, October 8, 2015. [Photo/IC] A host of teams in the Chinese Super League, the country’s top soccer league, have witnessed big changes in their major shareholders as well as squads after this season.