Matt Turner, the possible No. 1 option at goalie for the USMNT in Qatar, had his transfer to the English Premier League confirmed on Tuesday.
Former Manchester City captain Fernandinho has returned to his first club and signed for Athletico Paranaense, the Brazilian club said on Monday.
Fan groups said they persuaded English soccer club Watford on Monday to cancel a planned preseason game against Qatar over human rights issues. The supporter groups Proud Hornets, representing LGBT fans, and Women of Watford published a joint statement expressing delight that club officials âlistened to our concerns and canceled the game with Qatar.â