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Paris 2024 has sold just over two million tickets for the Paralympic Games, organisers said hours before the opening ceremony on Wednesday, adding they were confident it would be a sold-out extravaganza.

"Over two million tickets have already been sold for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, including one million in just one month," Paris 2024 said in a statement. Organisers said on…

Continue ReadingParis 2024 has sold just over two million tickets for the Paralympic Games, organisers said hours before the opening ceremony on Wednesday, adding they were confident it would be a sold-out extravaganza.

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has been banned for five international games for an altercation with spectators after his national team Uruguay were beaten by Colombia.

Nunez, 25, was seen physically confronting Colombia fans in the stands after the final whistle in the Copa America semi-final in July. The player has also been fined £15,145 ($20,000).…

Continue ReadingLiverpool forward Darwin Nunez has been banned for five international games for an altercation with spectators after his national team Uruguay were beaten by Colombia.

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, with the 28-year-old signing a five-year deal in London. After weeks of negotiations, the Gunners have finally secured their midfield target.

Merino was linked with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona earlier in the summer, as a cut-price option for both, but Mikel Arteta convinced him that the Emirates was the place to…

Continue ReadingArsenal have confirmed the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, with the 28-year-old signing a five-year deal in London. After weeks of negotiations, the Gunners have finally secured their midfield target.

Manchester United are exploring a deal for Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, it has been claimed, but a swap involving Jadon Sancho might not be entirely straighforward.

England international wingers Sterling and Sancho are both out of favour at their respective clubs. Neither man has featured in the Premier League this season, though United star Sancho -…

Continue ReadingManchester United are exploring a deal for Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, it has been claimed, but a swap involving Jadon Sancho might not be entirely straighforward.

Napoli still expect to complete a £12.5million deal for Billy Gilmour this week despite pressing ahead with signing compatriot Scott McTominay.

Gilmour starred during Brighton's 2-1 win over McTominay's Manchester United on Saturday afternoon and new head coach Fabian Hurzeler is an admirer of the Scot. But with two years left…

Continue ReadingNapoli still expect to complete a £12.5million deal for Billy Gilmour this week despite pressing ahead with signing compatriot Scott McTominay.

England midfielder Conor Gallagher made his Atletico Madrid debut in a comfortable 3-0 win against Girona in La Liga.

Gallagher signed from Chelsea on Wednesday in a deal worth around £33m and came on as a second-half substitute in Sunday's victory. His side already led 2-0 by the time…

Continue ReadingEngland midfielder Conor Gallagher made his Atletico Madrid debut in a comfortable 3-0 win against Girona in La Liga.

British number one Jack Draper says he had a “difficult” time after his integrity was questioned following last week’s Cincinnati Open.

The 22-year-old beat Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in controversial circumstances when the umpire failed to spot the ball hitting the floor as Draper struck it. Replays appeared to back up Auger-Aliassime's…

Continue ReadingBritish number one Jack Draper says he had a “difficult” time after his integrity was questioned following last week’s Cincinnati Open.