Koeman said he will not select Bergwijn after the 26-year-old forward made a £17.7m move from Ajax to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad on Monday. The former Everton and Southampton boss believes the move shows Bergwijn’s main ambition is financial, not sporting, and added “the book is basically closed to him. “He knows what I… Continue reading Steven Bergwijn says he does not want to play under Ronald Koeman after being criticised by the Netherlands coach.
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Bill Gates Announces $2.8 Billion Investment In Nigeria
United States billionaire philanthropist and Chairman Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has announced a $2.8 billion investment aimed at enhancing the country’s healthcare, nutrition, and agricultural sectors. Speaking at the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, Gates emphasized the critical need to invest… Continue reading Bill Gates Announces $2.8 Billion Investment In Nigeria
Argentina eased to a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday to strengthen their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Paulo Dybala sealed all three points in front of the sold-out home crowd. Argentina are top of the South American qualifying standings on 18 points, five clear of second-placed Uruguay, who play Paraguay on Friday. The Copa America champions were without captain Lionel Messi, who sustained… Continue reading Argentina eased to a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday to strengthen their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata has joined A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers on a one-year contract.
The 36-year-old Spaniard has been a free agent since leaving Japanese team Vissel Kobe in January 2024. Mata left England in 2022 to join Galatasaray, where he won the league in his only season in Turkey. “I’m really excited to join the Western Sydney Wanderers, the only Australian team to ever win the Asian Champions… Continue reading Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata has joined A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers on a one-year contract.
Cole Palmer and Ben Chilwell are among four senior players left out of Chelsea’s Conference League squad.
England forward Palmer, midfielder Romeo Lavia and defender Wesley Fofana have been purposely left out to manage their workload. Chelsea could play about 80 matches this season in five competitions. The decision was made to rest star man Palmer in the league phase of Europe’s third tier competition, with Lavia and Fofana working their way… Continue reading Cole Palmer and Ben Chilwell are among four senior players left out of Chelsea’s Conference League squad.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes First men’s Soccer Player to Score 900 Career Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 900 top-level career goals as Portugal kicked off their Nations League campaign with victory over Croatia. The 39-year-old volleyed in from the edge of the six-yard box in the 34th minute to double Portugal’s lead from Nuno Mendes’ deep cross. It was a record-extending 131st goal for… Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo becomes First men’s Soccer Player to Score 900 Career Goals
China Shine in Paralympic Powerlifting as LingLing betters Own World Record
CHINA’S women dominated the first day of powerlifting at the Paris Paralympics as Guo Lingling improved her world record in the up to 45kg class. Lingling, 35, took her best on the bench press from 121kg in February to 123kg in Paris with Britain’s Zoe Newson in second place, 14kg lighter with her leading effort.… Continue reading China Shine in Paralympic Powerlifting as LingLing betters Own World Record
Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend.
The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday’s attack. The authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, said she was targeted after returning home from church with her two daughters. Her father, Joseph Cheptegei, said that he had lost a “very supportive” daughter.… Continue reading Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend.
The mental and physical exhaustion after winning the men’s singles bronze at the Paris Olympics and the subsequent celebration would have taken its toll on Lee Zii Jia, who possibly made the right decision to skip the Hong Kong Open next week.
Zii Jia competed in the Japan Open, the post Olympic super 750 event last month, but lost to eventual champion Alex Lanier of France in the first round. That result was an indication that the independent shuttler didn’t have sufficient time to prepare for the tournament. World No. 4 Zii Jia skipped the just concluded… Continue reading The mental and physical exhaustion after winning the men’s singles bronze at the Paris Olympics and the subsequent celebration would have taken its toll on Lee Zii Jia, who possibly made the right decision to skip the Hong Kong Open next week.
Angel Gomes says he has been on a “difficult” journey since leaving Manchester United to “better myself as a player and person”.
Lille midfielder Gomes is one of four uncapped players called up by interim England manager Lee Carsley for Nations League games away to the Republic of Ireland on Saturday (17:00 BST) followed by Finland at Wembley on Tuesday (19:45). He joined United in 2006 aged six and progressed through their academy to the first team,… Continue reading Angel Gomes says he has been on a “difficult” journey since leaving Manchester United to “better myself as a player and person”.
