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July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Wrong National Anthem Played For South Sudan At Olympics

The Olympic organisers in France played the wrong national anthem for South Sudan ahead of the country’s opening men’s basketball game against Puerto Rico. Spectators in the Pierre Mauroy stadium on Sunday booed as the Sudanese anthem was played instead of that of South Sudan. The audio

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Asante Kotoko FC Secures Guinean Goalkeeper Mohammed Camara With Two-Year Contract

Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko SC has announced the signing of Guinean goalkeeper Mohammed Camara. The 24-year-old joins the Porcupine Warriors on a two-year deal from Soar Academy. The goalkeeper becomes the club's 10th signing of the current transfer window.

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Priestman ‘Heartbroken’ By Drone Scandal As Funding Pulled

Rewrite this script Canada's women's head coach Bev Priestman says she is "absolutely heartbroken for the players" after a drone scandal left the Olympic champions' title defence in jeopardy. The team has been deducted six points and Priestman received a one-year

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024

Maresca Will ‘Surprise’ At Chelsea – Dewsbury-Hall

New Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca will "surprise people" by quickly getting the club challenging for major honours and qualifying for the Champions League, says Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. The 25-year-old followed his former manager to Stamford Bridge in a £30m move last month

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024

Southampton To Sign Brazilian Pair From Sao Paulo

Southampton have agreed deals to sign Brazilian duo Welington and Juan when their contracts at Sao Paulo expire. Both players have settled on personal terms, signing pre-contracts, and will move to St Mary's in January. Left-back Welington, 23, has made 150

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024

Criticism Of England At Euros ‘Ridiculous’ – Maguire

The criticism of England 's Euro 2024 performances was "a bit ridiculous", said Manchester United defender Harry Maguire. Maguire played more than 60 times under manager Gareth Southgate but missed England's run to a second consecutive European Championship final in Germany

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024

Priestman Removed As Olympic Boss Over Drone Incident

Canada women's football manager Beverly Priestman has been removed as Olympic head coach and suspended by the country's football federation as the fall out continued after a drone was flown over New Zealand's training session on Monday. Canada Soccer said it

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

West Ham Set To Sign Bayern Defender Mazraoui

West Ham have agreed a fee with Bayern Munich for Moroccan full-back Noussair Mazraoui. Sources say if the deal goes through, the Hammers will play an initial €16m (£13.47m) for the 26-year-old, with a potential further €3.5m (£2.95m) in add-ons. Talks

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Arsenal Beat Bournemouth On Penalties In Los Angeles

Arsenal opened their three-match tour of the United States by beating Bournemouth 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Los Angeles. Fabio Vieira gave Arsenal a first-half lead when he met Reiss Nelson's deep cross on the volley and drove

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

We Are Probing Norway Scandal But I Can’t Be Held Responsible – Mustapha Ussif

The Ministry for Youth and Sports has launched an investigation into the disappearance of a group of alleged Ghanaian Para-athletes who failed to participate in the Fjordkraft Bergen Marathon in Norway. The incident came to light after the group expected to