Romelu Lukuku shrugged off fitness concerns to help spare Belgium’s embarrassment as they fought back for a 1-1 draw against Egypt in their opening match of the World Cup in Seattle. Lukaku, his country’s record goalscorer, was introduced in the 66th minute and within seconds was involved in the move that saw Mohamed Hany prod in an own goal to bring the two-time semi-finalists back on level terms.
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Napoli have appointed Antonio Conte as manager, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday, with the Italian signing a contract until 2027. Conte will be coming back from a one-year break following his departure from the position of head coach at Tottenham. He will take charge of a Napoli team that endured a lacklustre season, finishing in 10th place as they sought to defend their title as champions of the 2022-23 season.
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Italian champions Napoli have named Rudi Garcia as their new coach, replacing Luciano Spalletti, the Serie A side said on Thursday. Napoli did not specify the length of the 59 year old Frenchman’s contract. Gracia has experience in Italy having previously managed AS Roma.
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37 year old free agent Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a 2.5 year deal at Saudi Arabian Club Al Nassr after his high profile departure from Manchester United following damaging comments made towards the club and manager Erik ten Hag in the build-up to the 2022 World Cup.
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Europa League Final Olympique Marseille 0-3 Atletico Madrid Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Atletico Madrid won the Europa League with
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