England and former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has joined Dutch giants Ajax, the club said Thursday, only six months after his move to Saudi Arabia sparked controversy over gay rights. The 33-year-old, who played nearly 500 games for Liverpool, transferred to Al-Ettifaq in July in a deal with reported wages of up to £700,000 ($887,000) per week. […]
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Thursday morning: What We’re Reading
Tristan Torbett: A stroke turned his World Cup into a nightmare. A medical ‘miracle’ saved his life.
January window poses challenges for MLS transfers
We are more than halfway through the January transfer window in Europe, and there has not been much activity on the MLS front in terms of outgoing moves.
Soccer on TV
On Wednesday, there are three third-round replays in the English FA Cup.
Africa Cup of Nations: Namibia’s Brave Warriors shock Tunisia in latest upset
It was a historic first victory in the flagship African tournament for the Brave Warriors
Roma: Giallorossi idol De Rossi succeeds sacked Mourinho
The former Italy midfielder signed a deal until June 30 with the Serie A club hours after Jose Mourinho was dismissed.
Newcastle-Manchester City: De Bruyne ‘missed’ winning feeling
Kevin De Bruyne says he got a taste for what he was missing during a five-month injury layoff after inspiring Manchester City to come from behind to secure a crucial 3-2 win at Newcastle on Saturday. The Belgian came off the bench to score and set up Oscar Bobb’s stoppage-time winner in his first Premier […]
Soccer on TV
On Saturday, a shortened Premier League weekend kicks off with Newcastle-Manchester City and Chelsea-Fulham.
Refreshed Man City ready to pounce, Tottenham targets top 4 at Man United
Manchester City appears ominously poised to strike in the title race as Pep Guardiola welcomes back key players for Saturday’s trip to Newcastle.
Leverkusen’s title tilt faces Africa Cup of Nations challenge as Bundesliga resumes
Leverkusen’s bid for a debut Bundesliga title is likely to hinge on how well Xabi Alonso’s side accounts for Africa Cup of Nations absences.
