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.
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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”.
Chelsea have been cleared by the Premier League for the sale of two hotels to a sister company to keep them compliant with profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
The Blues published their accounts in April, revealing the sale of the Millennium and Copthorne hotels next to Stamford Bridge for £76.5m in an effort to help them avoid a potential £166.4m loss, reducing it to an allowable £89.9m for the financial year. The hotels changed ownership from Chelsea FC Holdings Ltd to BlueCo 22… Continue reading Chelsea have been cleared by the Premier League for the sale of two hotels to a sister company to keep them compliant with profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
Aston Villa fans have called the club “out of touch” for charging up to £97 a ticket for home Champions League matches this season.
Villa announced on Wednesday that adult tickets for their four home matches in the new 36-team league format will be priced at £85, £94 and £97. Season ticket-holders will get discounted rates of £70, £79 and £82 respectively. The Premier League side will host Bayern Munich, Bologna, Juventus and Celtic at Villa Park in their… Continue reading Aston Villa fans have called the club “out of touch” for charging up to £97 a ticket for home Champions League matches this season.
Valencia striker Rafa Mir has been released on bail following his arrest on suspicion of sexual assault.
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.
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.
