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Anthony Gordon

Anthony Gordon — 25-year-old left winger who signed for Barcelona from Newcastle United for €80 million on a five-year deal in June 2026, after netting 17 goals for Newcastle.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Anthony Gordon was sold by Newcastle to Barcelona

    Source

    Newcastle were in advanced talks to sign Munoz, after they sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, while Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen were also said to be interested in him.

    Liverpool agree deal to sign Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna
  3. May 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Anthony Gordon will sign for Barcelona until June 30, 2031

    Source

    Gordon will sign for "the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031," Barcelona said in a brief statement.

    Barcelona sign Gordon from Newcastle
  5. The Namibian

    The 25-year-old left winger netted 17 goals for Newcastle this season

    Source

    The 25-year-old left winger netted 17 goals for Newcastle this season, 10 of those in the Champions League, and was the club's top scorer.

    Barcelona sign Gordon from Newcastle
  6. March 2026
  7. The Namibian

    Anthony Gordon was forced to start on bench due to illness

    Source

    Newcastle's bid to make the quarter-finals for the first time was dealt a blow before kick-off when Anthony Gordon was forced to start on the bench due to illness.

    Yamal penalty rescues Barca from defeat at Newcastle
World & Region

England held to goalless draw by Ghana in World Cup

The News

England drew 0-0 with Ghana in a World Cup group match, dominating possession with 19 shots but failing to break down Ghana's goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. Both teams have four points with one game remaining to play in Group L.

24 June 2026 · The Namibian

Yesterday

  1. England held to goalless draw by Ghana in World Cup

    England drew 0-0 with Ghana in a World Cup group match, dominating possession with 19 shots but failing to break down Ghana's goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. Both teams have four points with one game remaining to play in Group L.

    24 June 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 18 June

  1. Liverpool sign Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna for £34.5 million

    Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. The 22-year-old, currently on World Cup duty, will become the first signing for Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.

    18 June 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 29 May

  1. Barcelona signs Gordon from Newcastle for €80 million

    Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon, a 25-year-old left winger, from Newcastle United on a five-year deal until June 2031 for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros. Gordon, who netted 17 goals for Newcastle this season and was the club's top scorer, joins Barcelona as they seek to replace departing striker Robert Lewandowski and bolster their attack.

    29 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Japan beat England 1-0 in historic Wembley friendly

    Japan secured their first-ever victory over England with a 1-0 win at Wembley on Tuesday, with Kaoru Mitoma scoring in the 23rd minute of the World Cup warm-up friendly. The result highlighted Japan's emergence as a competitive force ahead of the upcoming World Cup, while England's performance raised fresh doubts about their squad depth ahead of the tournament.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 17 March

  1. English Premier League sides stumble in Champions League last 16

    England's six Champions League teams failed to win in first-leg matches against top European clubs, with Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham trailing by three goals each. Analysts point to fatigue from the Premier League's gruelling winter schedule without a break, physical style of play, and opponents with greater financial resources as key factors behind the disappointing results.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 March

  1. Arsenal youth star Dowman scores in Premier League title push

    Max Dowman, 16, became the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer as Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 to extend their lead over Manchester City to nine points. City drew 1-1 with West Ham, continuing their recent struggles in the title race.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Barcelona's Yamal scores late penalty to draw with Newcastle

    Lamine Yamal's stoppage-time penalty rescues Barcelona from defeat, earning a 1-1 draw at Newcastle in a Champions League last 16 first leg. After Harvey Barnes put Newcastle ahead in the 86th minute, Yamal converted from the spot following a foul on Dani Olmo, leaving Barcelona with work to do in the return fixture on March 18.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 March

  1. Arsenal lead Premier League by seven points after City draw

    Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the English Premier League after Bukayo Saka's goal secured a 1-0 win against Brighton, while second-placed Manchester City was held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 February

  1. Manchester City beats Newcastle to reach League Cup final

    Manchester City defeated Newcastle 3-1 in their League Cup semi-final second leg at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, winning 5-1 on aggregate. City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final on March 22 at Wembley.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 1 February

  1. Liverpool beat Newcastle 4-1 with Ekitike and Wirtz goals

    Liverpool ended a five-game winless streak in the Premier League with a 4-1 victory over Newcastle, with Hugo Ekitike scoring twice and Florian Wirtz adding a goal to lift the English champions back to fifth place.

    1 February 2026 · The Namibian

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