Joshua Kimmich will succeed Ilkay Gundogan as Germany’s new captain after the Manchester City midfielder retired from international football, the national team’s coach Julian Nagelsmann announced on Monday.

The 33-year-old Gundogan, who featured in all five games for Germany at Euro 2024 with his last appearance coming in their quarter-final defeat by eventual champions Spain, retired from internationals…

Continue ReadingJoshua Kimmich will succeed Ilkay Gundogan as Germany’s new captain after the Manchester City midfielder retired from international football, the national team’s coach Julian Nagelsmann announced on Monday.

A record 11,000 international transfers were registered globally during the 2024 close-season transfer window, a 4.8% increase compared to the same period last year, a report from world soccer governing body FIFA said.

Clubs spent more than $6.40 billion on transfer fees, the second-highest ever, though down 13.06% from last year. Around $5.58 billion was spent in Europe alone where English clubs dominated,…

Continue ReadingA record 11,000 international transfers were registered globally during the 2024 close-season transfer window, a 4.8% increase compared to the same period last year, a report from world soccer governing body FIFA said.

World number one Jannik Sinner produced some of his best tennis of the US Open so far to beat Tommy Paul and set up a tantalising quarter-final against Daniil Medvedev.

Italy's Sinner beat home hope Paul 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 in front of a rowdy New York crowd in the night session on Arthur Ashe. Russia's Medvedev, the 2021…

Continue ReadingWorld number one Jannik Sinner produced some of his best tennis of the US Open so far to beat Tommy Paul and set up a tantalising quarter-final against Daniil Medvedev.

Galatasaray have confirmed they are in talks with Napoli to sign Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen on loan.

The 25-year-old had been a target for Premier League Chelsea before the English transfer window closed on Friday and also Saudi club Al-Ahli - but he looks set to move…

Continue ReadingGalatasaray have confirmed they are in talks with Napoli to sign Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen on loan.

Jack Draper has long been seen as the natural successor to Andy Murray as the king of British tennis.

So, in the first major tournament since the retiring Murray abdicated, it feels apt Draper has enjoyed the best Grand Slam run of his career. The 22-year-old left-hander has surged…

Continue ReadingJack Draper has long been seen as the natural successor to Andy Murray as the king of British tennis.