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Barcelona To Be Without Goalkeeper Ter Stegen For Super Cup

January 3, 2020 2:57 pm

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will miss the derby match against Espanyol on Saturday through injury and is unlikely to play in next week’s Spanish Super Cup.

“It is true that he has some problems in the tendon,” said coach Ernesto Valverde in a press conference on Friday. “He will not be available tomorrow and for the Super Cup it will be difficult too. He will return after the Super Cup.”

The club had said on Monday that Ter Stegen is undergoing treatment on a problem with his right knee. Barcelona said the decision to begin treatment was made after …

Chiamaka Nnadozie Named Best Female Goalkeeper In Africa

December 1, 2019 10:27 am

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie named Africa’s Best by IFFHS

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been named the best goalkeeper in Africa, and the 14th best goalkeeper in the World by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics.

The 19 year Old caught the eye of fans and critics at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France earlier this year, playing in three games for the Super Falcons including the 2-0 win over South Korea where she became the youngest ever goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in a Women’s World Cup game.

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Tottenham Re-sign Goalkeeper Vorm To Cover Lloris Absence

October 14, 2019 4:21 pm

Tottenham have re-signed goalkeeper Michel Vorm on a deal until the end of the season to cover for the injured Hugo Lloris.

The 35-year-old was released by Spurs in the summer but has been unable to find a new club.

Lloris suffered a dislocated elbow in a humbling 3-0 defeat at Brighton last week and has been ruled out for the rest of the year.

Vorm has returned to the club to strengthen the goalkeeping ranks, where Paulo Gazzaniga is the only fit senior professional.

A club statement read: “As a …

Ex Chelsea Goalkeeper Petr Cech Dumps Football For Hockey

October 12, 2019 9:34 am

Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has signed for Guildford Phoenix ice hockey team. The Czech shot-stopper will make his debut on Sunday after penning a one-year deal with the Phoenix.

Cech has been training with the club since retiring from football at the end of last season and has spoken of his excitement for his new challenge.

He said: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to play with the Pheonix to get the match experience. I hope I can help this young team to achieve their goals for the season and try to win as many games …