Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo has died after collapsing on the pitch during a Copa Libertadores match earlier this month with an irregular heartbeat.

The 27-year-old Uruguayan suffered a cardiac arrest after collapsing during Nacional's game against Sao Paulo on 22 August. Izquierdo had been receiving treatment at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao…

Continue ReadingNacional defender Juan Izquierdo has died after collapsing on the pitch during a Copa Libertadores match earlier this month with an irregular heartbeat.

Birmingham City have made their 14th signing of the summer transfer window by bringing in Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes from Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee.

The 28-year-old has agreed a three-year contract with Blues after scoring 37 goals in 165 appearances for the west London club. The last of them was in their 2-2 draw…

Continue ReadingBirmingham City have made their 14th signing of the summer transfer window by bringing in Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes from Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee.

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.