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Thursday Kickoff: Vardy, Griezmann and more

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Two high-profile strikers will be returning to their respective clubs next season, while a former Manchester United star is coming out of retirement.

Leicester City and Jamie Vardy have agreed to terms on a new contract that will keep the 29-year-old at the King Power Stadium until 2020. The Englishman notched 24 goals in the Premier League last season. (REPORT)

Antoine Griezmann has extended his contract with Atletico Madrid until 2021, after scoring 32 goals across all competitions in 2015/16. (REPORT)

Former Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has come out of retirement to play futsal in India’s top league. Scholes ended his career with the Red Devils in 2011. (REPORT)

West Ham United has made a bid for Italy international and Juventus striker Simone Zaza. Bundesliga side Wolfsburg is also said to be interested in young attacker. (REPORT)

Everton is reportedly interested in acquiring Dutchman Wesley Sneijder as part of new head coach Ronald Koeman’s overhaul with the Premier League club. (REPORT)

After spending last season at Sunderland, Danny Graham has made a return to Blackburn Rovers. The 30-year-old signed a two-year contract on Thursday, with an option for a third season. (REPORT)

WEDNESDAY REWIND

A pair of early goals from Chile paced the reigning Copa America champions against Colombia in Wednesday night’s semifinals. (REPORT)

U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati says despite their humbling loss to Argentina, the U.S. Men’s National Team’s run to the semifinals is an important feat. (REPORT)

Iceland continues its impressive run at Euro 2016, knocking off Austria, 1-0, to advance to the Round of 16. (REPORT)

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