Thomas Müller joins Vancouver Whitecaps in landmark signing
Former Bayern Munich and World Cup winner Thomas Muller has signed with MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps for the rest of the season. The 35-year-old brings vast experience after 17 years and 33 trophies with Bayern, according to Associated Press.
Vancouver acquired his MLS rights from FC Cincinnati, and Muller is set to arrive next week. The club’s sporting director called the move “transformative” for the team and city.
Muller, who retired from international soccer last year, promised to give his all as he begins this new chapter in Vancouver. The Whitecaps currently sit second in the Western Conference standings, Associated Press reported.
Manchester United complete £73.7m signing of Benjamin Sesko
Manchester United have signed RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko for £73.7m on a five-year contract. The deal includes a guaranteed £66.3m, with the rest in add-ons, BBC reported.
Sesko, 22, joins as United’s third major attacking signing this summer, following Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. The Slovenia international chose United over Newcastle United, who finished fifth in the Premier League last season and qualified for the Champions League.
Reflecting on his move, Sesko expressed excitement about United’s future and the club’s positive environment, emphasizing his ambition to grow and compete for major trophies under manager Ruben Amorim, according to BBC.
AFC Women's U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Nepal beat Saudi Arabia
The Nepali football team defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the second match of the Group 'A' held at Thimpu in Bhutan on Friday.
With this, Nepal gathered four points in the ongoing AFC Women's U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers by playing two matches. In the first match, Nepal drew 1-1 against Bhutan.
Nepal's Sukriya Miya contributed the single goal for the team in the first minute of the additional time of the second half of the match.
Following Nepal's victory on Friday, it still has chances for getting qualified into the AFC Asian Cup to be held in Thailand next year. However, Saudi Arabia could not make to the next step after its defeat before playing the next match.
Nepal is scheduled to play against North Korea on Sunday. (RSS)
Barcelona strip goalkeeper Ter Stegen of captaincy
Barcelona have stripped goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the club captaincy following disciplinary proceedings against the Germany international, BBC reported.
The 33-year-old, who last played when he turned out for his country in June, had a back operation, external at the end of July.
According to reports,, external his dispute with Barcelona arises from his unwillingness to allow them to share his medical data with La Liga, which could allow the club to register new players depending on his length of absence.
Ter Stegen recently published a post on social media, external saying he would be out for three months whereas La Liga rules require a player to remain sidelined for at least four months to be considered a long-term absentee, according to BBC.



