San Diego FC Sign Tunisian World Cup Player Elias Achouri San Diego FC announced on Friday that they have signed Tunisian national team forward/midfielder Elias Achouri for the 2028-29 season. The 27-year-old player, who represented Tunisia in the recently concluded World Cup, remains pending visa approval before he can join the team. Achouri made all three group-stage matches for Tunisia and has scored four goals in 33 international appearances. In a statement, San Diego FC sporting director Tyler Heaps expressed enthusiasm about the signing, highlighting Achouri’s experience in European club competitions and international football. Heaps emphasized the club’s commitment to assembling a roster capable of competing at the highest level, noting that Achouri’s addition will strengthen the team’s depth. Achouri’s professional career has primarily been based in Europe, where he spent the past three seasons with Copenhagen in the Danish Superliga. During his time there, he recorded 12 goals in 116 matches across all competitions. His performances in the Danish league, combined with his contributions to Tunisia’s national team, position him as a versatile attacker with both offensive and midfield capabilities. The signing marks a significant step for San Diego FC as they continue to build a competitive squad for the upcoming seasons. While Achouri’s visa process is a prerequisite for his participation, the club’s confidence in his skills and experience underscores their strategic focus on long-term success. The move also aligns with broader efforts to attract high-profile talent to the MLS, particularly from international markets. Achouri’s inclusion in the World Cup squad and his consistent goal-scoring record at the international level further validate his status as a key player.#tunisia #world_cup #san_diego_fc #copenhagen #elias_achouri
Roony Bardghji: ‘My dream is to win every title with Barcelona’ Roony Bardghji joined Barcelona last summer for a fee of €2 million, marking one of the club’s key signings in the transfer window. The forward, who hails from Sweden, was seen as a promising talent coming out of the country’s youth system. Despite his arrival, Bardghji has yet to make a significant impact in La Liga this season, appearing in just over 500 minutes of action. However, the 22-year-old remains optimistic about his future with the club, expressing his admiration for Barcelona in a recent interview with SPORT. Bardghji’s connection to Barcelona dates back to his childhood, shaped by his father’s deep affection for the club and its legendary player, Lionel Messi. Born in Kuwait to a Syrian family, Bardghji recalled how his father, a lifelong Barcelona fan, introduced him to the club’s matches from an early age. “I think it’s because of my father. Years before I was born, he started following Barcelona, and when Messi arrived, he fell in love with him. And when I was born, he always made me watch Messi and Barcelona’s matches,” he explained. The family’s move to Sweden, where Bardghji spent his formative years, was a challenging transition. His parents relocated with two young children, lacking a support network in a new country. His mother, Rola, described the difficulties of starting over, but emphasized the family’s unwavering belief in their son’s footballing potential. “My father always dreamed that my brother and I would play football, and there are more opportunities in Europe than in the Middle East. That was another reason why we moved as well,” Bardghji added. Throughout his youth career, Bardghji developed through the academies of Copenhagen, Malmo, and Rodeby before securing his breakthrough at Barcelona.#sport #barcelona #lionel_messi #roony_bardghji #copenhagen
