Roma defender Leandro Castan is set to resume training following brain surgery.
In December the Brazil international underwent a successful procedure to remove a cavernoma a cluster of abnormal blood vessels in his brain after suffering from acute dizziness.
A statement on Roma s official website confirmed that the 28-year-old received positive news from a check-up on Thursday and that his workload in training will be increased gradually.
Leandro Castan had a check-up earlier today that showed he is recovering very well following his operation, the statement read.
The player will begin training again and will gradually start to head the ball and increase his workload.
Castan has made 75 appearances for Roma since joining the Serie A outfit fr…
Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has been charged with assault after allegedly attacking his former partner, prosecutors in Germany have confirmed.
In a statement seen by Omnisport, the Munich prosecutor s office said it opened proceedings against Boateng relating to dangerous bodily injury last year, before filing the charge this February.
Chief prosecutor Anne Leiding said: The Munich prosecutor has, since the autumn of 2018, had a case against Jerome Boateng because of dangerous bodily injury and filed, after extensive investigation, on February 11, 2019, a charge to the Munich District Court.
Leiding explained the court is yet to open the case but had accepted an accessory prosecution from the alleged victim.
Police are also investigating anothe…
Lionel Messi is wanted by MLS side Inter Miami, according to former Argentina team-mate Gonzalo Higuain.
Messi completed a momentous free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in August, with Barcelona being unable to afford a new deal for the Blaugrana great amid financial difficulties.
The Argentina captain enjoyed a cameo against Reims before making his full debut away at Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday, hitting the crossbar in a 1-1 draw.
However, Miami forward Higuain hinted that the door is already open for Messi s potential next move – the second time he has done so after advocating a potential transfer in March.
Don t get me into trouble… I have no idea about Leo [Lionel Messi] in Miami, Higuain told ESPN Argentina.
I ha…
Amad Diallo and Anthony Elanga are set to make their Premier League debuts for Manchester United after being named in a much-changed starting XI against Leicester City.
United welcome Leicester to Old Trafford on Tuesday amid a controversially hectic schedule that most recently had them in action on Sunday, and they will play again on Thursday.
The postponement of United s clash with Liverpool is partly to blame, with that game called off after Reds Devils supporters stormed Old Trafford in protests against the club s owners.
Solskjaer has been openly critical of the Premier League s unwillingness to find an alternative solution and acknowledged the packed nature of their schedule this week will require him to make full use of his squad.
While it is a bon…
Cardiff have signed Greece defender Dimitrios Goutas on a two-year contract.
The 29-year-old most recently played for Sivasspor, making 84 appearances for the Turkish club and scoring five goals.
He joins the Sky Bet Championship side as a free agent ahead of the 2023-24 season and cannot wait to get going.
“I’m very excited to be here,” Goutas told Cardiff City TV. “From the first day I came here, I’ve felt warmth from everybody. I’m happy to join the team and I will give my best to achieve our goals.
“I can’t wait to train with the team and help with my experience. I will always give 100 per cent and try to help the young players – that’s why I’m here.”
Bluebirds boss Erol Bulut said: “He can organise from the back and …
The Women’s World Cup continued with three games taking place on the second day of the tournament.
Spain and Switzerland got their campaigns off to a winning start against Costa Rica and the Philippines respectively.
However, Canada were forced to share the spoils with Nigeria after Christine Sinclair’s spot-kick was saved.
Here the PA news agency takes a look at Friday’s action.
Dominant Spain
Spain started their campaign by easing to a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica.
Valeria del Campo’s own goal was followed by strikes from Aitana Bonmati and Esther Gonzalez in the next six minutes.
Jenni Hermoso also had a penalty saved by Daniela Solera before half-time, meaning that there has been a spot-kick awarded in all five games in the tou…
Wesley Sneijder has hit out at former Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal over the way he has dealt with players and staff during his career.
The attacking midfielder worked with Van Gaal at Ajax during the latter s time as sporting director before they were reunited with the national team in 2012.
Sneijder has always hailed Van Gaal s coaching abilities, but he is unimpressed with the ex-Manchester United boss interpersonal skills.
I have always said that Van Gaal is the best coach there is, technically and tactically, the Galatasaray ace told Fox Sports.
There is no better coach than Van Gaal.
But I think there is room for improvement when you look at the way he deals with his players and staff.
I had a perfect time with him on the p…
Sol Campbell says the squad depth of Manchester City is the only thing that could stop Arsenal from winning this season s Premier League.
The Gunners face City in a crucial fixture at the Emirates Stadium on Monday as they continue their bid to end a title drought that has run since the Invicibles team of 2004, of which Campbell was a part.
Arsenal are sitting two points behind shock leaders Leicester City after 16 games, with Manuel Pellegrini s men a further point back in third place.
Manchester United and Tottenham round off the top five, but Campbell – who played for Arsene Wenger s men between 2001 and 2006 prior to a second spell in 2010 – is only worried about City.
City have the bigger squad and when injuries kick in they will have depth, t…
Christian Eriksen s love for football brings joy to Kasper Hjulmand, who believes Denmark must set out to win the World Cup.
Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark s first game of Euro 2020 against Finland in Copenhagen last year.
Denmark s players shielded their team-mate from the eyes of the crowd and cameras as Eriksen received emergency medical treatment.
The midfielder made an incredible recovery and six months later returned to action when he signed for Brentford, having been unable to play for Inter after having a cardioverter defibrillator device fitted.
Eriksen was superb for the Bees and earned a move to Manchester United, where he has made a strong start to the season and is back to spearhead Denmark s bid to go deep into the World Cu…
Leeds United have confirmed the signing of Joel Robles on a free transfer, with the former Everton and Real Betis player joining on a one-year deal.
The 32-year-old Spaniard is effectively a replacement for ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Kiko Casilla, who departed Elland Road by mutual consent earlier in July.
Robles, who achieved cult status as a member of the Wigan Athletic squad that won the 2012-13 FA Cup against Manchester City during a 13-game spell on loan from Atletico Madrid, was released by Betis after a four-year stint in Andalusia at the end of last season.
He previously spent five seasons at Goodison Park, having followed former Wigan and now Belgium boss Roberto Martinez to Everton, and will provide competition for Illan Meslier at Leeds.
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