Dean Henderson had a great 2019/20 season on loan at Sheffield United from Manchester United. Now he s back at his parent club, but despite his brilliant performances and obvious quality, former United defender Gary Neville doesn t think the 23-year-old will be given the place between the posts at Old Trafford ahead of the club s long-serving No.1 David De Gea.
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Veteran Barcelona goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto says he is delighted to have signed a one-year contract extension with the Catalan giants.
The 35-year-old, who deputises for Barca number one Victor Valdes, inked a new deal with the Spanish champions on Wednesday, a contract that should see him remain at the Nou Camp until the end of next season.
Pinto arrived at Barcelona in January 2008, and after a five-month loan spell from his parent club Celta Vigo where he spent a decade he was offered a permanent deal in May 2008.
I m very happy because this is where I wanted to be,” Pinto said, revealing he had his heart set on a permanent deal from the moment he arrived on loan.
I came for six months, but my mind was already focused on carrying on, he said. <…
Casemiro has highlighted the importance of Brazil remaining grounded after being labelled as one of the favourites to win the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.
Brazil last lifted football s most prestigious trophy 20 years ago, when Ronaldo Nazario scored eight goals as Luiz Filipe Scolari s team triumphed in Japan and South Korea.
However, Tite s team have been tipped by many to end that drought this year, with the Selecao topping the FIFA World Rankings ahead of the tournament and seeing the likes of Neymar and Vinicius Junior start the club season in fine form.
Speaking to Manchester United s media channels, Casemiro said: There are two sides to it. Of course, there s no hiding from the fact Brazil are favourites, but the favourites don t always win in football, t…