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Mexican Primera

Liga MX veteran enjoys candy father-son second in Mexican soccer match

by Soccer-News April 27, 2026

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Even at 38 years of age, Julio Cesar “Cata” Dominguez continues to be match sufficient to see minutes on the highest degree of Mexican soccer. However he put in a request this week to maneuver to a decrease class for a particular purpose.

A Cruz Azul legend after taking part in extra matches than every other participant for the Mexico Metropolis membership, Dominguez at present fits up for Atletico San Luis. He has appeared in 4 matches this season, however on Friday dropped to the U-21 degree so he might face his son, a Pumas academy participant.

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The daddy shared an emotional hug along with his son, who turns 18 Sunday, April 19, earlier than the match.

Julio Cesar Dominguez Junior entered the sport within the 74th minute, permitting the daddy and son to share the sphere in a aggressive recreation for possible the one time of their lives. The youthful Dominguez is registered as a defender, like his dad, but additionally has performed within the midfield.

Whereas Mexico’s youth ranges are meant for creating gamers, groups are permitted to drop senior gamers into these matches to allow them to decide up minutes or get well from harm.

Is Cata Dominguez retiring from soccer?

The elder Dominguez’s contract with Atletico San Luis runs out this summer season, however he’s but to announce his future plans. His profession will attain 20 years later this month since he made his skilled debut April 29, 2006 on the age of 18. Initially a pure middle again, Dominguez developed into a flexible defender who additionally might play proper again. That skill to adapt made him a beautiful participant for Mexico nationwide group managers, and he earned greater than two-dozen caps for El Tri.

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Friday’s match ended 1-1 with Pumas taking the competition in a penalty shootout. The golf equipment’ senior groups meet Friday, April 17 with Atlético San Luis needing factors to get into the playoff and Pumas hoping to solidify its place within the high 4 forward of the Liguilla.

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April 27, 2026 0 comments

Champions League

‘Tears in my eyes’ – Jesus enjoys ‘dream night time’ in San Siro

by Soccer-News January 21, 2026

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Gabriel Jesus mentioned he had “tears in my eyes” after scoring twice to assist and seal their place within the Champions League final 16.

The 28-year-old was making solely his third begin since returning in December from 11 months out with an anterior cruciate ligament harm.

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Jesus has been at Arsenal for 4 seasons however appears like he has performed solely “one and a half or two” having endured a sequence of setbacks.

The Brazil ahead has proven flashes of his high quality following his comeback, scoring a wonderful fourth objective in Arsenal’s 4-1 thrashing of Aston Villa final month however, towards Inter, he appeared again to his greatest.

“It is a dream night time,” Jesus instructed Amazon Prime after the Gunners maintained their 100% document on this season’s Champions League with a club-record seventh successive win within the competitors.

“I all the time dreamed of being a footballer. I watched after I was a child. I watched a whole lot of Serie A, so to be right here on this stadium and rating right here is tears in my eyes as a result of I all the time dreamed of being right here.

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“There’s all the time a cause that issues occur, whether or not it is good issues or troublesome issues. I realized that in my 11 months out of the sector.

“It’s all the time troublesome to play towards Inter Milan. We got here right here final season and misplaced. Tonight we performed higher than them, we managed them however they’re a high staff and so they assault.

“We scored on the finish and bought the three factors. We have now to maintain going as a result of we’ve one other one on the weekend.”

His two targets ended a run of 10 Champions League video games with out scoring – the final one coming in a 6-0 win over Lens on 29 November, 2023.

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Gunners followers have been calling for Jesus to begin since he got here again to full health, with summer season signing Viktor Gyokeres struggling for kind and targets.

The Swede bought on the scoresheet in Milan with an fantastic curling effort, however his strike for Arsenal’s late third was simply his second from open play in his previous 13 video games.

Gyokeres, although, does have two in his final three video games after netting within the Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg win at Chelsea, whereas Kai Havertz provides one other ahead possibility following his return from a knee harm.

“Everybody needs to begin,” added Jesus. “I’m a really respectful man. I’m not a child anymore, I’m 28, so I perceive soccer.

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“I’m very completely happy Vik got here on and scored a objective. I’m so completely happy I scored and Vik scored. I’m assured Kai will rating when he will get the possibility.”

‘We have been lacking Gabi lots’ – Arteta

With Gyokeres and Jesus each on course in Milan, it marked the primary time this season two centre-forwards had scored in the identical sport for the Gunners.

“We have now been lacking Gabi lots,” mentioned supervisor Mikel Arteta. “I believe it’ll elevate his confidence ranges and the staff’s as a result of we now have totally different profiles in that place, like we’ve with the wingers and in different positions.

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“And the actual fact the gamers are taking part in at that stage. Viktor [Gyokeres] is available in and makes an awesome impression within the sport – and it solely makes us higher.”

Jesus’ two targets took the previous Manchester Metropolis frontman’s tally to 26 within the Champions League on his 53rd look, with the one Brazilians to achieve 25 in fewer video games within the competitors being Neymar (44) and Jardel (45).

“In the long run it isn’t even about competitors between the gamers [for places]. The phrases Jesus mentioned, even when the subsequent participant comes, he’ll nonetheless rating his objective to assist the staff,” four-time Champions League winner Clarence Seedorf instructed Amazon Prime.

“These are phrases I like to listen to as a result of they’re coming into a unique stage now as a result of, sure they’re competing, however whoever performs must carry out.

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“If I am not taking part in you carry out as a result of subsequent sport shall be simpler for me when the staff is profitable. I like that.”

Wayne Rooney, whose former membership Manchester United go to Premier League leaders Arsenal subsequent on Sunday, added: “If I used to be Gabriel Jesus now I would be saying, ‘I need to begin the sport on Sunday’.

“He is come right here, scored two targets and performed very well so if I used to be him, I would be placing it within the supervisor’s thoughts that I actually need to play.”

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France Megastar Enjoys Life At Inter Milan: “It’s Ardour, Completely happy To Be Right here”

by Soccer-News November 18, 2025

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Inter Milan talisman Marcus Thuram has admitted that he’s having fun with his life at San Siro, reflecting on the Scudetto-winning season in 2023/24.

In the course of the fourth episode of “Wheel Talks” through , Thuram reiterated his loyalty to the San Siro membership.

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joined Inter from Borussia Monchengladbach on a free switch in the summertime of 2023.

Regardless of shifting to Giuseppe Meazza with a sterling fame, it’s honest to say that the 28-year-old exceeded expectations in Serie A.

Moreover, the French center-forward helped the Nerazzurri win the Scudetto in his first season on the membership.

Certainly, Thuram’s formidable partnership with shaped the spine of Inter’s landmark twentieth league title.

Thuram stays some of the influential gamers in Cristian Chivu’s dressing room.

In the meantime, a number of high European golf equipment, together with Paris Saint-Germain, have set their sights on the Nerazzurri striker.

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Nevertheless, Thuram has no intention of leaving San Siro.

Marcus Thuram Admits He Is Completely happy at Inter Milan

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their group’s secon objective throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

“Once I consider Inter, I consider San Siro, of the fervour, of Pazza Inter, of all of the feelings Inter provides to its gamers and followers,” Thuram stated. “I’m very comfortable to be right here.

“Once I began taking part in soccer, it was only a sport with pals, whether or not at college or with my first group.

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“At this time, after I come to coaching, I rediscover that very same pleasure of taking part in with my teammates and dealing arduous collectively.

“Style? In a metropolis like Milan, it pushes you to at all times do higher and discover new outfits.

“I like vogue – by means of it, you’ll be able to perceive what sort of individual you’re.”

When requested about the very best second of his profession thus far, Thuram replied: “Profitable the Scudetto with the second star in my first 12 months.

“The win towards Milan, the objective, the rain,” he added. “I keep in mind every little thing, the celebration within the Duomo…

“It was a very particular and unbelievable second.”

Lastly, he highlighted his particular affection for Parma.

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“Parma is the place I used to be born, the place my father performed. I don’t have many recollections as a result of we left after I was 5.

“Nevertheless, I do know it’s a particular metropolis for my household and for me as effectively – I used to be born there.”

November 18, 2025 0 comments

Actual Madrid famous person enjoys best-ever begin to a La Liga season regardless of criticism about his kind

by Soccer-News October 17, 2025

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Vinicius Junior has been fairly the perplexing determine at Actual Madrid this season. After lacking out on the Ballon d’Or title in 2024, the ahead has by no means been the identical.

There was a transparent dip in his performances, particularly after the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, who has taken the mantle of being Actual Madrid’s bona fide famous person.

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Nevertheless, issues have been altering recently, with Vinicius and Mbappe slowly and dealing collectively within the remaining third of the pitch.

Vinicius’ greatest ever begin to a La Liga season

In actual fact, it could come off as a shock to many who this season is definitely Vinicius’ best-ever begin to a season in La Liga after eight matches.

Certainly, the attacker has racked up 5 objectives and 4 assists in eight matches to this point this season. That is fairly spectacular contemplating the truth that he was benched just a few occasions by Xabi Alonso earlier within the season.

Issues are beginning to fall in place for Vinicius. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Pictures)

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It seems the Brazilian worldwide has as soon as once more discovered to turn into aggressive, with six of his 9 purpose involvements in La Liga coming within the final 5 matches.

To place issues into perspective, Vinicius, throughout his spectacular 2023/24 marketing campaign, was solely capable of rack up two objectives and an help in his first eight league matches.

Curiously, the Brazilian did handle 9 purpose involvements final season, notably scoring three objectives and mustering six assists. Nevertheless, statistically, he has carried out higher this season since objectives are often accounted for in the next respect.

Going again additional, Vinicius scored 5 objectives within the first eight matches of the 2022/23 marketing campaign however solely secured one help.

In 2021/22, the Brazilian had 5 objectives as nicely, however secured three assists, which is one help decrease than this season.

October 17, 2025 0 comments

Mexican Primera

Professional-Santos Laguna crowd enjoys pleasant in opposition to FC Juárez at Southwest College Park

by Soccer-News July 6, 2025

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Santos Laguna usually is not thought of one of many giants of Mexican soccer, however their followers, just like the individuals of Torreon basically, appear to be all over the place.

An enormous contingent of them have been at Southwest College Park in Downtown El Paso on Saturday evening, July 5, to look at their workforce tackle FC Juárez, the nominal house workforce whose stadium was two miles from there, within the first Liga MX vs. Liga MX pleasant at Southwest College Park.

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Santos jerseys outnumbered Bravos jerseys by about two-to-one within the crowd of 4,000, the second time in a yr FC Juárez followers have been outnumbered in El Paso.

Final yr, their El Paso pleasant was within the Solar Bowl in opposition to Mexican giants and drew 29,500 followers.

Santos Laguna goalkeeper Héctor Holguín (33) blocks a shot, serving to safe their 5-3 win on penalty kicks in opposition to FC Juárez in a pleasant match at Southwest College Park on July 5, 2025.

The Santos majority left glad after this exhibition ended 0-0 after regulation, then was gained by Santos Laguna on penalty kicks, 5-3.

One of many many Santos followers was Joel Estrada of El Paso, who was in line greater than 90 minutes earlier than kickoff.

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“I used to be extraordinarily glad, that is my first time seeing (Santos Laguna) in particular person,” Estrada stated. “I am tremendous excited.”

A Santos Laguna waves his jersey throughout a pleasant match in opposition to FC Juárez at Southwest College Park on July 5, 2025.

He was one of many first individuals at Southwest College Park Saturday, although he did step out of line to run over to cheer the Santos workforce bus when it arrived on the close by service entrance, leaving his girlfriend Jasmine Sandoval to carry his spot.

Estrada was already proclaiming Sandoval the MVP after she shocked him with tickets to the sport. She was additionally in a Santos Laguna jersey. Her larger ardour is the U.S. model of soccer however she was all in along with her boyfriend.

“She’s superior, she’s superior,” Estrada stated. “I could not thank her sufficient.”

Each groups argue with the referre on the match between FC Juárez and Santon Laguna at Southwest College Park in El Paso, Texas on July 5, 2025.

‘I am enthusiastic about this season’

FC Juárez did have plenty of followers on the recreation, who spend a few of it making an attempt to shout down the frequent Santos chants.

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Fernando Valera, an El Pasoan who goes to video games in Juárez and was decked out in his Bravos gear, was excited to see his workforce in his city.

“I am very excited, it is nice,” the 17-year-old stated. “They’re coming from Juárez, they’re assembly us right here. It feels good having the neighbor metropolis right here.”

Santos Laguna’s Ramiro Sordo (26) runs into FC Juárez’s Denzell Garcia (5) on the match in opposition to FC Juárez at Southwest College Park in El Paso, Texas on July 5, 2025

Liz Ortega agreed.

“I do not recover from there to look at them so I am glad they came to visit right here,” stated Ortega, who final noticed the Bravos in particular person at their Solar Bowl pleasant with Americas final yr. “I am enthusiastic about this season.”

Followers like Ortega are a serious motive why FC Juárez got here right here within the first place.

A FC Juárez fan celebrates throughout a pleasant match in opposition to Santos Laguna at Southwest College Park on July 5, 2025.

“It is all the time thrilling when FC Juárez comes again to El Paso,” stated Joe Rodriguez, the soccer professional for 600 ESPN El Paso. “The soccer followers on this metropolis, who for no matter motive do not go to Juárez to test them out, that is their alternative to look at them.

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“That is the ultimate match earlier than the common season, so it will be an entertaining match, 90 minutes of soccer.”

The Bravos open their Apertura marketing campaign Friday at Membership America in Mexico Metropolis.

A Santos Laguna fan is dressed because the traditional Mexican luchador, El Santo, on the Southwest College Park for the pleasant soccer match between FC Juárez and Santos Laguna on July 5, 2025.

El Paso Locomotive common supervisor Andrew Forrest was glad for what this pleasant meant to El Paso.

“That is nice,” he stated. “To have two Liga MX groups in Southwest College Park, it is one thing we have by no means carried out earlier than. That is enjoyable for the followers and good for town.”

FC Juárez huddles up on the match in opposition to Santos Laguna at Southwest College Park in El Paso, Texas on July 5, 2025

July 6, 2025 0 comments

Champions League

GdS: Florence, Rome and €300k per thirty days – Origi enjoys fringe standing at Milan

by Soccer-News November 14, 2024

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Divock Origi left Liverpool having gained the Champions League, albeit by enjoying sporadically, and lots of hoped that his path can be comparable at AC Milan. Nevertheless, this has not been the case.

After successful the Scudetto, Milan believed that Origi may play an element throughout the squad as they seemed to proceed to develop, however within the years which have handed, the choice appears extra questionable. The striker, as of now, is nowhere to be seen as writes, and his final Rossoneri-related look got here in July – 4 months in the past.

Even then it may be questioned if it was an look – Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the Futuro squad, with out coaching at Milanello. While Fode Ballo-Toure – who was given the identical message – has featured for the youthful squad, Origi can’t be discovered.

As an alternative, he has been seen in Florence and Rome, given he can not depart the nation for tax causes. The Progress Decree advantages require him to remain in Italy for at the least half of the yr, and given the character of his contract, he’ll abide by these guidelines.

Presently, the striker earns €300,000 per thirty days as a part of which runs till June 2026. A deal that won’t be replicated elsewhere. A deal that the Diavolo hope to rid themselves of.

An exit in January is hoped for, however the striker should settle for a lesser deal. At 29-years-old he nonetheless has loads of soccer left within the tank, however Gazzetta questions whether or not he’ll proceed in his present place, or transfer for the sake of his profession.

Both method, the choice is and 2026 is agonisingly distant.

November 14, 2024 0 comments