While You Were Asleep: Ronaldo calls out ‘fake news,’ Bayern rope in de Ligt from Juventus, Netherlands girls’s clinch their ninth World Cup title

Portugal and Manchester United ahead Cristiano Ronaldo has denied the studies about him going again to his childhood soccer membership Sporting Lisbon.

Fans of Sporting had been excited on Sunday because it was claimed his automotive was noticed of their gamers’ automotive par. Manchester United first roped in Ronaldo from Sporting Lisbon in 2003.

Cristiano Ronaldo formally describes rumours of his imminent comeback to Sporting as “fake news”. ⛔️🇵🇹 #MUFC

Ronaldo denies this hearsay as he’s not contemplating to re-join Sporting this summer time. pic.twitter.com/zug9taK6vt

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2022

An picture of what followers consider to be his automotive at Sporting’s stadium was shared on social media lately together with the caption: “Sporting with more hopes in the hiring of Cristiano Ronaldo. There is a photo circulating on social media that they say is of the Portuguese’s car in the garage of Estádio José Alvalade.”

Ronaldo has now responded to the report, writing on the publish: “Fake.”

Cristiano Ronaldo has described the rumours of his comeback to Sporting as faux information. (Screengrab)

Ronaldo has been looking out for a brand new membership vacation spot in Europe along with his precedence to function within the Champions League. According to studies, Ronaldo’s supervisor Jorge Mendes has offered the 5 time Ballon D’or winner to quite a few golf equipment in Europe, however none have garnered a optimistic response.

Ronaldo accomplished a sensational return to the Old Trafford forward of the 2021/22 season having spent three years in Italy with Juventus. He scored 24 objectives in 38 video games, together with six strikes from seven matches within the Champions League.

United, nevertheless, completed sixth within the season which retains them out of the Champions League, one thing which is touted as the rationale for Ronaldo want to exit.

Matthijs de Ligt set to hitch Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich have reached a verbal settlement with Juventus to signal centre-back Matthijs de Ligt for a price that might attain €80m (£68m).

An €80m price would equal Bayern’s switch document, paid to purchase Lucas Hernández from Atlético Madrid in 2019.

Matthijs de Ligt to FC Bayern, right here we go! Verbal settlement has been reached tonight as golf equipment have been in touch all day – closing bid accepted by Juventus for bundle price greater than €80m 🚨🔴🇳🇱 #FCBayern

De Ligt has already agreed private phrases and can signal till June 2027. pic.twitter.com/JRQRubjVPD

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2022

The Bundesliga champions stepped up negotiations for De Ligt after concluding a deal to promote the striker Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona for a price that might attain €50m.

Chelsea had additionally been taken with De Ligt however switched to different targets when it turned clear that he needed to hitch Bayern.

The 22-year-old is poised to turn out to be the second Netherlands worldwide to hitch Bayern this summer time after the midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. Bayern have additionally purchased Sadio Mané from Liverpool and the right-back Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax.

De Ligt arrived at Juventus touted as the subsequent nice Bianconeri centre-back after shining as a teenager with Ajax.

But he has by no means fairly lived as much as expectations in his three seasons in Turin, regardless of serving to the membership to a Serie A title in his debut season in 2019-20.

Netherlands topped champions

The Netherlands clinched their ninth FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup title after registering a 3-1 win over Argentina within the closing.

Argentina settled for Silver, whereas Australia ended their marketing campaign with a bronze after a 2-1 win over Germany.

World champions as soon as once more 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

Pure emotion from this unimaginable Netherlands group 🥺 #HWC2022 pic.twitter.com/tYanmpLHLx

— Watch.Hockey (@watchdothockey) July 17, 2022

Argentina had very early stress with two penalty corners within the first minute. Keetels, who was sporting the captain’s armband, stopped the primary off the road and the second noticed Austina Gorzelany put her shot excessive over the crossbar.

The first quarter ended goalless with each groups having loved a smattering of makes an attempt however neither facet having edged forward when it comes to pictures on aim or possession.

Laura Nunnink shares her pleasure after the Gold medal obtained at this #HWC2022 after a 3-1 win againts Argentina.@oranjehockey pic.twitter.com/kEqbbLN14I

— International Hockey Federation (@FIH_Hockey) July 17, 2022

One minute into the second quarter, Albers strode ahead to intercept a excessive aerial thrown by Valentina Costa. Her motion into the circle pressured a foul and subsequent penalty nook. Maria Verschoor gave the group a useful aim lead.

Netherlands’ second aim got here through the route one method. Pien Sanders threw a wonderful aerial. Laurien Leurink collected and threaded a move to Frederique Matla. Matla put the ball excessive into Succi’s internet.

Argentina got here out for the second half decided to chop the Dutch lead however of their seek for a aim the group misplaced their composure.

Netherland’s third aim was scored by Albers who carved her method via the Argentina midfield and defence earlier than taking pictures previous Succi.

Argentina lastly had their comfort aim within the fourth quarter with Gorzelany changing the penalty nook.