Dos grandes de Europa se fijan en uno de los porteros revelación del …

Dos grandes de Europa se fijan en uno de los porteros revelación del Mundial

Los porteros también han sido algunos de los grandes protagonistas del Mundial recién finalizado, con Unai Simón, con solo un gol recibido en todo el torneo, o Vozinha liderando a la sorprendente Cabo Verde y formando parte del mejor once de la FIFA, como algunos de los nombres más importantes. También tuvo un papel destacado el joven guardameta de la selección japonesa Zion Suzuki (23 años). Los nipones no perdieron ningún partido en la fase de grupos y pusieron en serios apuros en dieciseisavos a Brasil, que pasó a octavos con un gol de Martinelli en el minuto 96.

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‘Born out of quality’: Webb vows to increase match officials from minority groups

Referees’ body stands by diversity initiatives
Webb believes diverse talent pool will ‘raise standards’

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Howard Webb, England’s chief refereeing officer, has vowed to continue increasing the talent pool from under-represented communities in English football’s officiating pathway, rejecting the wider backlash against diversity initiatives.

Addressing that historic under-representation has prompted a new direction. In June, the newly named Professional Referees’ Body (Pro Ref), formerly called Professional Game Match Officials, announced that Select Group 1, 2 and its supplementary list had been merged into a new, single Professional Referee Group in the men’s professional game and will largely service the Premier League and the Championship from the start of the 2026-27 season. Pro Ref said it would create flexibility in appointments and help to recognise a wider variety of talented match officials as part of the organisation’s new direction.

Chelsea explore surprise move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton

Veteran scored 13 goals in 37 league games last season
Interest signals shift in Stamford Bridge transfer strategy

Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton.

Welbeck is a surprise candidate to bolster Xabi Alonso’s forward line after scoring 13 goals in 37 Premier League match last season, and there is optimism at Stamford Bridge that a deal can be concluded with Brighton understood to be willing to allow the 35-year-old striker, who has a year remaining on his contract, to leave for the right price.

Andy Reid: Our hearts go out to Eric Bieniemy

Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s wife, Mia Bieniemy, is in stable condition after she was shot on Sunday night, Kansas City head coach Andy Reid told reporters after Monday’s practice.

Eric Bieniemy has departed the team to be with his wife in Virginia. Reid said there is currently no timetable for Bieniemy’s return.

"Our hearts go out to Eric Bieniemy,” Reid said, via Nate Taylor of ESPN. “Mia is stable, which is a plus. ... We all love EB and you hate seeing those things happen. ... Real life. You take care of that. She's a saint, one of God's good blessings. But things happen."

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While Bieniemy is away from the team, pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier will handle the offensive coordinator duties.

Bleymaier has been with the Chiefs since 2016 and has served in his current role since 2023.

Bieniemy’s son, Elijah, was arrested and charged in the shooting. Elijah Bieniemy is being held without bond and the investigation is ongoing.

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Dos grandes de Europa se fijan en uno de los porteros revelación del …