Naves nears Necaxa move, Tigres add Franco on loan
Necaxa closing in on Palmeiras defender Naves
Necaxa are pushing to sign Palmeiras centre-back Naves, with negotiations between the two clubs advancing (3). The move would send the defender to Liga MX. Palmeiras are already lining up a replacement, targeting Danilo from Botafogo to fill the gap Naves would leave (3).
Tigres land Alan Franco on loan
São Paulo midfielder Alan Franco is headed to Tigres on a one-season loan deal (2). The Argentine, 27, adds depth to a Tigres midfield that has looked thin at times this year.
England-Argentina semi-final brings World Cup closer to home
The second World Cup semi-final is set: England against Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday (4). For Mexico, this fixture lands with extra weight. The rivalry runs deep, and your country is hosting the tournament that stages it. English fans have admitted their nerves are frayed. "This is when we English are not at our best," former player Graham said, though the mood swings back fast: "But we have Bellingham" (1). Spain are already through to the final after beating France 2–0.
Sources
- 1. telegraaf.nl — Euforie bij Engelsen in aanloop naar clash met Argentinië iets getemperd: ’Maar wij hebben Bellingham’
- 2. ge.globo.com — Alan Franco, Tapia e mais: veja quem ainda pode deixar o São Paulo nos próximos dias
- 3. ge.globo.com — Como possível venda de Naves impacta em busca do Palmeiras por Danilo, do Botafogo
- 4. vi.nl — VI Live: Shearer waarschuwt Engeland voor emoties tegen Argentinië