New club owner Adam Webb confirmed the 25-year-old faces disciplinary action after retweeting a film made by the English Defence League founder in which Robinson repeats false claims he made about a refugee that led to him losing a libel case in 2021. It sparked an angry response from some of the Perth club’s fans… Continue reading St Johnstone midfielder Cammy MacPherson has apologised after sharing a video by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Month: August 2024
Manchester City have signed Japan goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita on a three-year deal from INAC Kobe.
It is the first time the 28-year-old has joined a club from outside her home country. Yamashita said she is “very hungry” and looking forward to the challenge of playing in England’s top flight. “I’ve won various trophies in Asia, but to level up myself I felt the need to take on a challenge,” she… Continue reading Manchester City have signed Japan goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita on a three-year deal from INAC Kobe.
Liverpool remain in talks with Real Sociedad about a deal for Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
The 25-year-old has a release clause of 60m euros (£51.5m) but that would need to be paid in one full instalment if the Reds were to activate it. However, Liverpool are discussing the structure of a deal with Sociedad, and any move also depends on Zubimendi’s decision. Any delay is not understood to relate to… Continue reading Liverpool remain in talks with Real Sociedad about a deal for Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Spain continued their recent dominance of international football by edging past France – who fought back from 3-1 down to force extra time – to win Olympic men’s gold at Paris 2024.
A pulsating match saw the hosts take an early lead, quickly fall 3-1 behind before half-time and then mount a stunning second-half comeback. However, Thierry Henry’s side could not see the job through as Spain substitute Sergio Camello kept calm in the most tense of situations to score twice in the extra period. Both goals… Continue reading Spain continued their recent dominance of international football by edging past France – who fought back from 3-1 down to force extra time – to win Olympic men’s gold at Paris 2024.
An athlete has died while taking part in a swim at the CrossFit Games in Texas, organisers said.
Lazar Dukic, 28, from Serbia, was competing on Marine Creek Lake near the city of Fort Worth on Thursday morning when he disappeared under the water and failed to resurface, officials from Fort Worth emergency services said. Emergency services were called at around 08:00 local time (14:00 BST) and a body was recovered about an… Continue reading An athlete has died while taking part in a swim at the CrossFit Games in Texas, organisers said.
Barcelona have signed Spain playmaker Dani Olmo from German side RB Leipzig.
The 26-year-old returns to Barcelona in a deal worth a reported 60m euros (£51m), external after playing for the Spanish club at youth level before joining Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb in 2014. Olmo has signed a six-year contract with Barcelona that has a release clause of 500m euros (£429m). He was joint top-scorer at Euro 2024… Continue reading Barcelona have signed Spain playmaker Dani Olmo from German side RB Leipzig.
National diver Nur Dhabitah Sabri finished without a medal in her third Olympic Games.
Dhabitah came out last in the 12-member field final. She scored 244.80 points after five rounds in the women’s 3m springboard in Paris on Friday (Aug 9). She was unable to sustain her strong start that saw her score 63.00 and 60.00 in the first two dives. The 25-year-old diver’s performance took a hit as… Continue reading National diver Nur Dhabitah Sabri finished without a medal in her third Olympic Games.
Arsenal look in fine form heading into the 2024/25 season after a couple of additions.
The Gunners’ latest outing saw them thump reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium. New signing Riccardo Calafiori did not feature after completing a move from Bologna. With just three weeks remaining of the summer window, there could yet be some new faces to appear. A striker is on their shopping list, while… Continue reading Arsenal look in fine form heading into the 2024/25 season after a couple of additions.
Barcelona have announced the signing of Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig confirming their first major signing this summer. The former La Masia product returns to Barcelona a decade after he left the club to join Dinamo Zagreb at the age of 15.
It is believed that the deal will cost Barcelona €55m plus €7m in variables, four of which are easier to fulfil, and three of which will be based on more difficult objectives, like tophy wins. Olmo has signed a six-year deal until 2030, which will see him don the Blaugrana until he is 32. With… Continue reading Barcelona have announced the signing of Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig confirming their first major signing this summer. The former La Masia product returns to Barcelona a decade after he left the club to join Dinamo Zagreb at the age of 15.
President Bola Tinubu says ECOWAS will continue to persuade the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to return their nations to the fold.
President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, reaffirmed this position at a meeting with ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff on Friday in Abuja. ”It is in our hearts to make sure that security is enhanced and that constitutional government is defended and promoted in our region.… Continue reading President Bola Tinubu says ECOWAS will continue to persuade the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to return their nations to the fold.