Mir, 27, appeared in court in Valencia on Wednesday after he was arrested on Monday. The judge ordered Mir’s conditional release and will now investigate whether there is enough evidence for Mir to stand trial. The Spaniard is not allowed to leave the country while the investigation remains open. In a statement on the club… Continue reading Valencia striker Rafa Mir has been released on bail following his arrest on suspicion of sexual assault.
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President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources.
Speaking at a bilateral meeting on Wednesday in Beijing, China, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, President Tinubu commended the role of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in advancing partnership between Africa and China for mutual development and prosperity. ”The African spirit for FOCAC is based upon mutual respect and partnership that promotes development, happiness,… Continue reading President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources.
Alhaji Ibrahim Milgoma, the former chairman of the Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has passed away.
Milgoma, who led the party from 2015 to 2018, died in an Abuja hospital following a protracted illness. The news of his death was announced by the Sokoto State PDP Publicity Secretary, Malam Hassan Sahabi Sanyinnawal, in a press statement made available to journalists in Sokoto. The statement expressed deep grief over Milgoma’s passing, describing… Continue reading Alhaji Ibrahim Milgoma, the former chairman of the Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has passed away.
Forward Steve Bergwijn was not considered for Netherlands selection for their upcoming Nations League game because of his move to the Saudi Pro-League, says head coach Ronald Koeman.
Bergwijn, 26, signed for Al-Ittihad from Ajax for £17.7m on Monday. The former Tottenham player has 35 caps after making his debut in 2018 including featuring twice at Euro 2024 as the Dutch reached the semi-finals before losing to England. “The book is basically closed to him. He knows what I think about this,” Koeman… Continue reading Forward Steve Bergwijn was not considered for Netherlands selection for their upcoming Nations League game because of his move to the Saudi Pro-League, says head coach Ronald Koeman.
Olympic champion paddlers Jess and Noemie Fox are to have an island at the whitewater centre built for the 2000 Sydney Games named after their family, the New South Wales government said on Wednesday.
The Penrith Whitewater Stadium, the home of Australia’s high-performance programme for the sport, will now boast a “Fox Island” when it hosts the Canoe Slalom World Championships next year. Jess, a 14-times world champion, won her second and third Olympic gold medals in July, while Noemie, who has won two team world titles, joined her… Continue reading Olympic champion paddlers Jess and Noemie Fox are to have an island at the whitewater centre built for the 2000 Sydney Games named after their family, the New South Wales government said on Wednesday.
Cardiff City defender Perry Ng has moved a step closer to playing for Singapore after training with their national squad this week.
Liverpool-born Ng has long held the desire to play for the country of his grandfather but has been frustrated by legal issues over citizenship and passports. The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) said Ng and Japanese midfielder Kyoga Nakamura have joined the national squad during the current Fifa international window “to familiarise themselves with the… Continue reading Cardiff City defender Perry Ng has moved a step closer to playing for Singapore after training with their national squad this week.
Grigor Dimitrov’s career has been littered with disappointments at the Grand Slams and after retiring from his U.S Open quarter-final against Frances Tiafoe on Tuesday, the Bulgarian said the setbacks do not get any easier to deal with.
Playing much of his career in a period dominated by the ‘Big Three’ of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic, success has been hard to come by for Dimitrov and he has failed to get beyond the semi-final stage at any of the game’s biggest events. Seeded ninth in New York, the 33-year-old was… Continue reading Grigor Dimitrov’s career has been littered with disappointments at the Grand Slams and after retiring from his U.S Open quarter-final against Frances Tiafoe on Tuesday, the Bulgarian said the setbacks do not get any easier to deal with.
Ziyad Zolkefli now has in his possession a complete set of Paralympic medals.
The 34-year-old claimed a silver medal for Malaysia at the Paris Paralympics in the men’s F20 (intellectual disability) shot putt final on Tuesday night. Ziyad confirmed his silver medal placing after his third attempt yielded 17.18m at the Stade de France. Ziyad tried in vain to improve on his position but had to settle for… Continue reading Ziyad Zolkefli now has in his possession a complete set of Paralympic medals.
Nine months ago, Fadi Aldeeb missed several calls from his brother. The next day, he found out that he had been killed in an Israeli attack on his home.
Aldeeb, the only Palestinian athlete at the Paris Paralympics, left the Gaza Strip a decade ago for a wheelchair basketball career that took him to Turkey and Greece before France. “On December 6, I had a French league game and when I was finished I found my brother had called me many times… I tried… Continue reading Nine months ago, Fadi Aldeeb missed several calls from his brother. The next day, he found out that he had been killed in an Israeli attack on his home.
Aryna Sabalenka cruised into her fourth consecutive U.S. Open semi-final while Americans Taylor Fritz and Emma Navarro delighted the home crowd by making the final four for the first time at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Second seed Sabalenka needed only an hour and 13 minutes to dismantle China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-1 6-2, fending off the only break point she faced in the match to set up a meeting with Navarro. The Belarusian has lost only four service games through the tournament and is determined to add another major title to… Continue reading Aryna Sabalenka cruised into her fourth consecutive U.S. Open semi-final while Americans Taylor Fritz and Emma Navarro delighted the home crowd by making the final four for the first time at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
