Newcastle United say Sandro Tonali will be available again from 28 August following a 10-month ban for breaching betting rules.
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) sanctioned the 24-year-old in October 2023 for breaching the rule which prohibits players placing bets on football events organised by itself, Uefa and Fifa during his time in Italy. The Italy midfielder joined Newcastle from AC Milan in July 2023 for £55m and his ban came after he had played […]
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi says he is “so relaxed and chilled” about his future, as he continues to be linked with a move away from the club.
Newcastle United have made a third bid to sign the 24-year-old England centre-back, believed to be in the region of £60m, sources have told BBC Sport. He has played 111 times for Palace since a 2021 move from Chelsea and impressed for England on their run to the Euro 2024 final. Guehi, not speaking directly […]
Kenyan Olympic Heroes Rewarded with Cash Prizes by President Ruto
Kenyan athletes who won medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics have received cash prizes from the government, as announced by President William Ruto. While hosting the Kenyan winners at the Eldoret State Lodge on Thursday, Ruto praised the team for their historic achievement and for flying the Kenyan flag high during the global competition. Gold […]
Atlético Madrid has reached an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of the Argentine forward, who has signed a contract for the next six seasons.
Atlético’s official statement: Atlético de Madrid and Manchester City have reached an agreement for the transfer of Julián Alvarez, who has signed for the club until 2030. The 24-year-old Argentinian, a full international with his country, is a versatile attacker who is quick, skilful and has a great ability to link up with his teammates. […]
Chelsea have completed a £54m move for Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Pedro Neto.
The 24-year-old has signed a seven-year deal with the Blues until 2031. The Portuguese forward was presented to supporters at Stamford Bridge on Sunday at half-time during a friendly against Italian side Inter Milan. “I feel really grateful to have joined this club,” said Neto. “I have worked really hard in my career to be […]
Manchester United are weighing up a late £50million summer swoop for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, it’s claimed.
Erik ten Hag’s side has been afflicted with injury to start the new season, with forward Rasmus Hojlund set to be out for six weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury during a pre-season friendly against Arsenal. The Denmark international’s absence reinforces the need for further attacking options ahead of the new season. United recently signed […]
Congolese sprinter Dominique Lasconi Mulamba has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the International Testing Agency said on Sunday, days after he competed in the Olympic 100 metres in Paris.
Mulamba got through the preliminaries with a time of 10.54 but went out in round one on Aug. 3 when he finished seventh in 10.53. The positive sample was collected a day later in Paris, according to the ITA. He has the right to challenge the provisional suspension before the Court of Arbitration for Sport […]
Javelin gold medallist Arshad Nadeem arrived to a water canon salute and chants from thousands of supporters as he brought Pakistan’s first Olympic medal home early on Sunday.
Nadeem was met by his family, including his father who placed a garland around his neck to thousands chanting “Long Live Arshad Nadeem! Long Live Pakistan!”, as he touched down in the eastern city of Lahore. The 27-year old father of two beat defending champion Neeraj Chopra of neighbouring arch-rival India in the men’s javelin […]
There was no “Miracle on the Seine” at the Paris Olympics on Saturday as the United States men’s basketball team did as expected by grinding out a 98-87 win over France to claim a fifth consecutive gold medal.
With the French sporting spotlight locked on the Bercy Arena, the American showmen crushed Gallic hearts led by Stephen Curry and a fired up LeBron James, the “King” wearing shiny golden sneakers to mark the occasion. “I’m just living in the moment,” said 39-year-old James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. “I’m super humbled that I […]
A heartbroken track cyclist Azizulhasni believes he did what was best in his bid to become the country’s first Olympic Games gold medal winner.
On Saturday, Azizul was disqualified for overtaking the derny before it left the track during his first round heat of the men’s keirin competition at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome. His disqualification meant he was not even allowed to compete in the repechage held later. Azizul posted on his social media his explanation after the painful end […]