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August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Former CAF President, Issa Hayatou, Dies In Paris At 77

A giant of African football, Issa Hayatou, passed away in Paris on Thursday after a long illness, just a day before his 78th birthday. Born in Cameroon in 1946, the former footballer was towering figure who left an indelible mark on

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Medal Loss Was ‘God’s Way Of Saying There’s More To Do’ – British Diving Star

Christian diving star Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix continued to ‘give God the glory’ after missing out on an Olympic medal at the Paris 2024 Games on Tuesday. Spendolini-Sirieix finished sixth in the women’s 10-metre platform final, with China’s Quan Hongchan taking home the

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Newcastle Sign Sheffield United Striker Osula

Newcastle United have signed Denmark Under-21 striker William Osula from Sheffield United. The 21-year-old joins the Magpies for a reported fee of £15m, having scored three goals in 31 senior appearances for the Blades. The striker, who has five caps for

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Greek Pole Vaulter Polak Suspended For Doping

Greek pole vaulter Eleni-Klaoudia Polak has been provisionally suspended from the Paris Olympics after failing a doping test, the International Olympic Committee has said. Polak, 27, competed in the qualification round on Monday, clearing 4.20m, but failed to get over 4.40m

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Chelsea Sign £15m Boca Juniors Defender Anselmino

Chelsea have completed the signing of Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino in a £15.6m deal. The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge but will remain on loan at the Argentine club for the 2024-25 season as part of

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

‘Man U Will Take More Risk Next Season’ – André Onana

André Onana has told Manchester United fans to prepare for Erik ten Hag’s team to take even more risks next season. Onana has occasionally got himself into trouble with his attempts to play out from the back. But the goalkeeper has

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Paris Swim Session Cancelled For Fifth Time Over Pollution

Paris 2024 organisers cancelled training for open-water swimming on Tuesday because of pollution in the River Seine. It is the fifth time the water quality has forced a swim familiarisation session to be cancelled during these Games, and the men's race also had

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

‘Sancho Could Start Season As Striker’

Erik ten Hag has suggested that Jadon Sancho could start the season as Manchester United’s central striker to fill in for the injured Rasmus Hojlund. Hojlund is set to miss six weeks with a hamstring injury suffered during the first game

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Ancelotti Not Worried About Real Preseason Form

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he is “not worried” that his team are yet to win in preseason. The Champions League holders followed their 1-0 defeat to AC Milan last week with a 2-1 loss to Barcelona on Saturday.

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Gallagher Agrees £33m Atletico Madrid Move

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has agreed to join Atletico Madrid. The Blues had accepted a £33m offer from the Spanish side last week but there were significant concerns about whether the England international was interested in making the move. But on