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The Canadian PressPozuelo scores twice to help Toronto FC down Chicago, snap six-game winless streak
Two late goals by Alejandro Pozuelo gave Toronto FC a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire in MLS play Saturday, snapping TFC's six-game winless streak.
The Canadian PressBarcelona sells more assets to clear Lewandowski for opener
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) â Working against the clock, Barcelona sold off even more of its club assets on Friday so it could meet the Spanish leagueâs financial rules and clear Robert Lewandowski and other summer signings to play in its season opener. The troubled Spanish club was only able to ensure that its star signing will be available against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday after it sold 24.5% of its Barça Studios production hub to Orpheus Media in a deal worth 100 million euros ($103 million). That
The Canadian PressLionel Messi misses cut for Ballon dâOr list of nominees
Seven-time Ballon dâOr winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award on Friday for the first time since 2005. The Argentina great edged out Poland striker Robert Lewandowski for the Ballon dâOr last year but wasn't nominated this time after an underwhelming first season at Paris Saint-Germain. The 35-year-old forward also won the prize in 2019 â it was not held in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Neymar also missed the cut this time. Lewandowski
