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Chimy Ávila ruptures ACL, will miss start of La Liga season for Osasuna

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Chimy Ávila has once more ruptured his ACL with the start of the season about to begin.

After missing the end last six months of last season due to an ACL injury, Ávila will also miss the start of the new one and probably most of it. Osasuna have confirmed that Avila underwent some tests on Wednesday after suffering an injury during training. The first one was to his left knee with the second to his right knee.

Adolfo Gaich scores injury time goal for CSKA Moscow in win vs. Arsenal Tula

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Adolfo Gaich scored his first goal for CSKA Moscow in their 1-0 win vs. Arsenal Tula.

The former San Lorenzo striker managed to score in the pre-season win. Gaich pressured the Arsenal Tula goalkeeper and would head the ball onto the post before scoring an open net from close range.

Still only 21 years of age, he joined from San Lorenzo for €8.5 million with a 30 million release clause.

Geronimo Rulli joins Villarreal on permanent deal from Real Sociedad

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Geronimo Rulli has joined Spanish club Villarreal from Real Sociedad.

Rulli, who spent a full season on loan with Montpellier is back in Spain but with a new club. After joining Real Socidad initially on loan in 2014, he later signed for Manchester City where he played zero games and spent another season on loan at Sociedad. In 2017, the move was made permanent and while initially doing well, he would go on to lose his starting spot.

He spent last season at Montpellier and has joined Villarreal on a four year deal for a reported €5 million. Still only 28 years old, Rulli has already played for the Argentina national team and will look to once more be called-up to the team.

Pity Martinez joins Al-Nassr from Atlanta United

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Pity Martinez has joined Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

As we reported a few days ago, Pity Martinez was close to joining Al-Nassr. Atlanta United have made it official today as the Argentine has joined the club in Saudi Arabia for an undisclosed fee. The 27 year old joined in 2019 which saw him lift two trophies with the club.

Cristian Pavon scores lob goal for LA Galaxy in win vs. LAFC

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Cristian Pavon scored the first goal of the match in LA Galaxy’s 3-0 win vs. LAFC.

With the first half tied at 0-0, Pabon got onto the end of the ball and with the goalkeeper approaching, the Argentina man would lob the ball over the goalkeeper to give the LA Galaxy the 1-0 lead.

Pavon would also have the assist on the second goal with fellow Argentine Emiliano Insua getting his first assist for the team.

Still on loan from Boca Juniors, Pavon has a 20 million price tag and the 24 year old could see himself stay in Los Angeles with similar performances.