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China’s Li Fabin retained his 61kg Olympic weightlifting title with a dominant performance and a total lift of 310kg at the Paris Games on Wednesday, coming up just short of breaking his own world record.

The three-times world champion led off with an Olympic record lift of 143kg with his third attempt in the snatch and all but assured himself of gold when he hoisted…

Continue ReadingChina’s Li Fabin retained his 61kg Olympic weightlifting title with a dominant performance and a total lift of 310kg at the Paris Games on Wednesday, coming up just short of breaking his own world record.

Beijing police have arrested a woman suspected of posting defamatory comments on social media about Chinese athletes and coaches following the table tennis women’s singles final at the Paris Olympics, the police said.

The suspect, a 29-year-old surnamed He, "maliciously fabricated information and blatantly defamed others, resulting in an adverse impact on society", the police at Daxing district said in a statement late…

Continue ReadingBeijing police have arrested a woman suspected of posting defamatory comments on social media about Chinese athletes and coaches following the table tennis women’s singles final at the Paris Olympics, the police said.

Man United winger Antony has emerged as a top target for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, sources have told Football Insider.

The mega-rich Saudi Pro League club have switched their attention to the Brazil international after failing to agree on a deal for Barcelona winger Raphinha. The club are in the…

Continue ReadingMan United winger Antony has emerged as a top target for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, sources have told Football Insider.

Enzo Maresca has slammed the Premier League rules which have seen it become more favourable to sell academy players.

The Chelsea head coach believes it is not a specific problem the Blues suffer and instead a wider issue. Premier League profit and sustainability rules (PSR) have seen clubs in…

Continue ReadingEnzo Maresca has slammed the Premier League rules which have seen it become more favourable to sell academy players.

Chelsea has seemingly shifted gears in their transfer strategy, officially stepping back from their chase for Victor Osimhen and gearing up to unveil the signing of Omorodion.

Chelsea’s quest for Italian Serie A star and Nigerian sensation Victor Osimhen has been ongoing for some time. However, their latest bid for the tenacious Super Eagles striker has fallen…

Continue ReadingChelsea has seemingly shifted gears in their transfer strategy, officially stepping back from their chase for Victor Osimhen and gearing up to unveil the signing of Omorodion.

Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Kylian Mbappe will make his Real Madrid debut in the UEFA Super Cup final against Atalanta on August 14.

Los Blancos are currently away on a preseason tour of the USA ahead of the new campaign. Despite losing their opening two matches in North America, Ancelotti is unconcerned by…

Continue ReadingCarlo Ancelotti confirmed Kylian Mbappe will make his Real Madrid debut in the UEFA Super Cup final against Atalanta on August 14.

Pep Guardiola has made it clear he wants to keep Julian Alvarez at Manchester City, despite the club entering talks with Atletico Madrid over a possible transfer.

The striker has starred for City since arriving in the summer of 2022, helping them to win two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the Club…

Continue ReadingPep Guardiola has made it clear he wants to keep Julian Alvarez at Manchester City, despite the club entering talks with Atletico Madrid over a possible transfer.