Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa.
The Reds have agreed a fee of £10m for the Italy international, with a further £2.5m in add-ons based primarily on team performance. Chiesa, 26, is on his way to Liverpool for a medical and if all goes to plan he would become Arne Slot’s first signing to arrive at the club. Speaking to Italian […]
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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 at Sheffield United on 17 August, but he was not involved in Saturday’s home game against Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle, which also ended 2-2. Dykes […]
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Celtic have signed Barcelona left-back Alex Valle on a season-long loan deal.
The 20-year-old, who came through the Spanish club’s La Masia academy, was an unused substitute in Barcelona’s first two La Liga matches. He becomes the second fresh face to join Celtic this season alongside Kasper Schmeichel, while Adam Idah and Paulo Bernardo both completed moves after loan spells last term. Celtic sold Matt O’Riley to […]
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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 Tuesday that some 500,000 tickets were still up for grabs, which, if they are sold, would put Paris just short of the record 2.7 million […]
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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). South American football’s governing body Conmebol issued a statement on Wednesday stating five players had been banned, including Nunez, and 11 fined for their part […]
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As of 2024, Dangote ranks second in Africa’s wealthiest men.
The businessman from Nigeria, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, began 2024 on a negative note when he lost the title of Africa’s Richest Man to Johann Rupert, a business entrepreneur from South Africa. Dangote lost his place upon his fortune decreasing from $13.5 billion in 2023 to $9.5 billion at the start of 2024, according to a […]
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Renowned Video director and cinematographer TG Omori underwent a kidney transplant.
Celebrated Nigerian music video director and cinematographer, ThankGod Omori, popularly known as TG Omori, has opened up about a significant chapter in his life. He recently underwent a kidney transplant, a crucial operation that was made possible through the selfless act of his only brother, who donated one of his kidneys. In a heartfelt announcement […]
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Uruguayan defender Izquierdo dies after collapsing during match
Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo, who collapsed on the pitch after suffering an irregular heartbeat last week, has died, his Uruguayan club said on Tuesday. The 27-year-old had been undergoing medical treatment since collapsing during a Copa Libertadores game against Sao Paulo on Aug. 22 in Brazil. “It is with the deepest sorrow and shock in […]
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Senegalese government issues firm ultimatum to the musician Akon, demanding that he begin construction on a 136-acre parcel of land that was granted to him in 2020.
In a groundbreaking initiative four years back, Senegal allocated land to the renowned artist Akon for the ambitious development of a city. This visionary project promises a range of facilities, including hospitals, a resort, a university, an entertainment park, a shopping mall, a police station, a solar power plant, and residential apartments. However, a pressing […]
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Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, with the 28-year-old signing a five-year deal in London. After weeks of negotiations, the Gunners have finally secured their midfield target.
Merino was linked with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona earlier in the summer, as a cut-price option for both, but Mikel Arteta convinced him that the Emirates was the place to go, where he will be reunited with former teammate and now captain Martin Odegaard. The deal will cost a reported €32.5m with another €5m available […]
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