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Vardy Saves Crucial Point For Leicester

Aug 20, 2024

Image: Leicester City FC

Veteran striker Jamie Vardy marked his return to the Premier League with a goal, to help newly-promoted Leicester City to a 1-1 draw with Tottenham.

The 37-year-old was not fully match-fit but volunteered to be on the team due to a shortage of options in the Foxes’ attack.

Vardy has also now extended his record of having the most Premier League goals while in his 30’s…netting a total of 104.

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Over in La Liga…Atletico Madrid and Villareal played out a 2-2 draw.

While Juventus defeated newly promoted Como 3-0 in their Serie A opener.

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Luka Modric has been named in Croatia’s squad for the opening matches of their UEFA Nations League campaign…despite earlier uncertainty about the 39-year-old’s international future.

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Separately, Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33.

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Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle to sign Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Connor Gallagher also moving in the other direction as part of the deal.