Chelsea have completed the transfer of defender Wesley Fofana from Leicester City, the two Premier League sides announced on Wednesday, with the Frenchman signing a seven-year contract with the west London club.

Financial details were not disclosed, but UK media reported the deal was worth 70 million pounds ($81.33 million). “Wesley is a hugely promising defender who has already proven his quality in the Premier League at a young age,” said Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly.

“We are delighted to have been able to bring one of Europe’s most exciting talents to Chelsea and to further strengthen this part of our squad, both for this season and many more to come.” The 21-year-old had moved to the Premier League in October 2020, joining St Etienne in Ligue 1 for a fee of up to £36.5million.

During his two seasons at Leicester, he made 52 appearances in all competitions, including 37 in the league and 11 over two European campaigns. In his first season of 2020-21, he was named the club’s Young Player of the Year after helping Leicester win their first FA Cup, performing well in the final against Chelsea.

“The last two days have been really great days for me and I’m very happy,” Fofana told the club’s website https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/fofana-signs-for -chelsea. “I trained this morning with the team and it’s a dream for me. I’m very excited to start playing for the fans and the club.

“I’m here to win trophies – the Champions League, the Premier League, the FA Cup, the Carabao Cup (Coupe de la Ligue), everything… The club is made to win trophies, so I’m here to Continue.” ($1 = 0.8607 pounds)

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Chelsea have loaned England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi to Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen for the remainder of the season, the Premier League club confirmed on Tuesday. Hudson-Odoi has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge under Thomas Tuchel and has been an unused substitute in each of their Premier League games this season.

Chelsea have said they reserve the right to recall the 21-year-old in January. Hudson-Odoi has suffered from long injury problems since his senior debut at Chelsea in 2018, including an Achilles tendon injury which sidelined him for five months.

He hasn’t played for Chelsea since an FA Cup win over Luton Town in early March. “Moving to Germany is really exciting for me and I can play in the Champions League with Bayer Leverkusen,” said Hudson-Odoi, who played more than 100 times for Chelsea.

“This combination is really appealing and I can’t wait to get to know the club, the fans and the Bundesliga.” On the club’s website, Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes described Hudson-Odoi as a “quick and penetrating winger”.

“He has everything to be able to help us immediately,” he said. “It will give our attacking game another special component. We are very happy that this transfer has gone through.” Bayer Leverkusen finished third in the Bundesliga last season and will play in Champions League Group B alongside Atletico Madrid, Brugge and Porto.

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The Better Business Bureau warns parents of a new scam linked to the streaming of local school sports games. As many high schools across the country switch to streaming games to make them more accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are logging on to watch their children, grandchildren, friends and community members. family play.

While this should be a way for friends and family to show their support and team spirit, it has also become a new avenue for scammers. The risks come mainly from Twitter, where schools can post links to streaming sports games.

Scammers will post fake links to streaming services that ask people to provide sensitive information — like social security numbers and credit card information — to watch the game.

It is easy for potential victims to start clicking on these fake streaming links as many of them will mark school names. However, the links never lead to the games, and consumers are forced to pay before realizing they won’t be able to access a streaming site. Additionally, any information provided on these sites can be compromised and used for future scams.

How to avoid these scams

With the start of the new school year and the fall sports season starting, it is important that everyone be vigilant against these scams. The Better Business Bureau urges consumers to be mindful when streaming games online.

The best way to avoid these scams is to check with your specific school whether the games will be streamed or not and what is the best way to access the stream. Twitter accounts that have few follower counts or only post links to streaming sites are also red flags to watch out for.

Taking a few extra minutes to research the site before clicking on it can be time consuming, but it’s worth it to protect consumers’ identity and personal information.

Consumers can monitor active scams and report scams through the Better Business Bureau here.

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Tennis-Serena’s farewell tour gets top billing on day one of US Open

Serena Williams will kick off what will likely be the final event of her farewell tour on Monday at the US Open where she will headline opening night in a first-round clash with Danka Kovinic from Montenegro. Williams, who three weeks ago announced her forthcoming retirement from tennis, will play the 7 p.m. ET (2300 GMT) match in front of more than 23,000 screaming fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where she won six of her 23 titles of the Grand Slam.

Cycling: Kenyan cyclist Kangangi dies after accident in Vermont

Kenyan cyclist Suleiman Kangangi, 33, died on Saturday after a high-speed accident during the Overland gravel race in the US state of Vermont, his team Amani said in a statement. The 59-mile (95 km) dirt road race includes nearly 7,000 feet (2,134 m) of climbing, according to the event’s website.

MLB roundup: Cardinals flex power late, knock out Braves

Tyler O’Neill hit the game-breaking three-run homer to lift the St. Louis Cardinals past the visiting Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Sunday. Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar hit solo home runs for the Cardinals, who erased a 3-2 deficit in the eighth inning to win for the 12th time in their last 15 games.

Spurs’ Kane targets Shearer’s all-time goalscoring record

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is aiming to chase Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goalscoring record after his two goals against Nottingham Forest lifted him into third place in the goalscoring charts . Kane missed a penalty but scored twice to surpass 200 league goals in his career as Spurs maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-0 win at the City Ground on Sunday.

NFL roundup: Jets beat Giants to wrap up preseason 3-0

Chris Streveler threw for two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including the game-winning one with 22 seconds left, to lift the host New York Jets to a 31-27 victory over the New York Giants in East Rutherford, NJ Streveler has hit receiver Denzel Mims, who recently requested a trade, in stride for a 29-yard touchdown in the front right corner of the end zone to tie the game at 24. The Giants responded with a field goal drive designed by quarterback Davis Webb, who played most of the time. game after Tyrod Taylor was injured in the first quarter.

Motor racing – Verstappen races towards the title with a Belgian victory

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took another giant leap towards a second consecutive Formula 1 title with a dominating victory from 14th on the grid in Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix. The Dutch driver, who was fastest in qualifying but crashed out of the grid due to engine and gearbox penalties, delivered a masterclass beating Mexican team-mate Sergio Perez by 17.8 seconds and performing the fastest lap.

Golf-McIlroy Wins FedExCup Title, Calls PGA Tour ‘Best Place’ For Golf

Rory McIlroy produced the biggest final-round comeback in Tour Championship history to beat world number one Scottie Scheffler by a stroke in Atlanta on Sunday, then used the moment to sing the PGA Tour’s praises. McIlroy, who started the final round at East Lake six shots behind Scheffler, notched a four-under 66 to reach 21 under the week in the PGA Tour’s season-ending event to win his third FedExCup title. and a first of $18 million. -place price.

Rugby: Australian men win first sevens world title in Los Angeles

Australia won their first men’s rugby sevens world championship on Sunday by taking bronze in the series final in Los Angeles. A 21-7 loss to Samoa secured Australia top spot after defending champions South Africa failed to reach the quarter-finals at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Rugby-All-Black coach back under pressure after Argentina clash

Less than two weeks after a resounding endorsement from New Zealand Rugby (NZR), All Blacks manager Ian Foster is under renewed pressure after a third straight home defeat this season. Foster was confirmed as manager until next year’s World Cup following victory over South Africa at Ellis Park, but a first-ever home defeat to Argentina in Christchurch again sounded the alarm.

Baseball: Rare Mickey Mantle Card Sells For Record $12.6 Million

A mint-condition Mickey Mantle baseball card sold for $12.6 million on Sunday, becoming the most valuable sports memorabilia to be sold at auction. The rare Mantle card, sold by Heritage Auctions, topped a record $9.3million set in May for the jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the controversial ‘Hand of God’ goal in the Cup of the world of 1986.

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The August addition of Wave Race 64 at Nintendo Switch OnlineThe growing library of retro games is welcome. The groundbreaking jet-ski racer was a revealing glimpse into the future of 3D gaming when it was released in 1996. It also represents the first standalone sports title available in Nintendo Switch Online’s N64 Expansion Pack subscription service, at excluding Nintendo titles like Mario Golf and Mario Tennis.

There are a plethora of other classic sports titles gamers would love to join Wave Race 64 In the coming months. From American football to wrestling, Nintendo has enjoyed a fruitful relationship with sports titles over the years, and it’s hopefully only a matter of time before some of these retro classics are added to the library. of content available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, and its expansion pack.

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NHL 99

Ice hockey games aren’t an incredibly popular genre outside of North America, and aside from hardcore hockey fans, most gamers are oblivious to the fact that they even exist today, although developer EA always releases new titles annually, the latest of which is next NHL 23. In 1998 however, when NHL 99 released for the N64, it managed to appeal to a wider audience with engaging gameplay that didn’t take itself too seriously. Combined with an arcade-style feel, the game got an impressive visual upgrade from its predecessor, and still plays well today for those lucky enough to own a copy.

Madden NFL 99

Madden NFL 99 represented a significant development for the franchise as the first game in the series to feature the now-standard Franchise Mode. It was a huge draw for NFL fans and ensured the popularity of the series. In addition to this improvement, Madden NFL 99 looked good, and the gameplay offered an experience that balanced realism with a slight arcade feel, satisfying fans on both sides.

wwf no mercy

When wwf no mercy came out for N64 in 2000, at the height of WWE’s popularity, he quickly created a cult following. Following WWF Wrestle Mania 2000 came with a host of upgrades over its predecessor, including new game modes and an increased roster of superstars including Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. N64 and publisher THQ had already established a reputation for producing high-quality wrestling games from WCW vs. NWO: World Tourand Without mercy was the culmination. Despite the game’s blocky graphics, thanks to gameplay that remains incredibly intuitive and balanced even by today’s standards, it’s considered by many to be one of the best wrestling games ever made.

2000 All Star Baseball

2000 All Star Baseball represented a real breakthrough for baseball games when it was released on N64. It was one of the console’s best-looking games, using every ounce of the N64’s graphics capability. The gameplay was also innovative, allowing players to control the direction in which they hit the ball. Baseball isn’t brimming with new titles these days, despite Konami working on a new game with the World Baseball and Softball Confederation. Despite this however, 2000 All Star Baseball represents one of the highlights of baseball games from this period and would be a valuable addition to the expansion pack library.

1080 Snowboarding

A classic sports title that is often overlooked is 1080 Snowboarding, which was released as an N64 exclusive in 1998. Focusing on high-octane, adrenaline-fueled snowboard racing, it’s a combination of speed and finesse, as players are tasked with completing races as well as to perform stunts and tricks successfully. The game has a fairly steep difficulty curve that may put some people off, but mastering it gives a great sense of satisfaction. Although it has enjoyed a re-release for the Wii U eShop in recent years, 1080 Snowboarding has yet to surface for the Switch, but including it in the expansion pack would change that.

These are just a handful of the huge catalog of sports titles released on Nintendo consoles over the years, and there are no doubt many more that would be great additions to the expansion pack. Nintendo Switch line. Time will tell which, if any, will join Wave Race 64 in Nintendo Switch Onlineallowing players to discover them again.

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Online gambling is a growing industry, with a worldwide estimate of over 4 billion people. This means that the tendency to play video games online rather than with friends or family is becoming the norm.

Online games have some drawbacks that you should be aware of before signing up for a virtual hangout. Online games have been proven to have several negative effects on a person’s mental health, social life, and general well-being.

Social anxiety in online games

Social anxiety is a very common condition and is experienced by many people in their lives. A person with social anxiety disorder may have difficulty participating in daily activities, including going to work, maintaining friendships, romantic relationships, or enjoying recreational activities.

In a study of 6,000 Chinese teenagers aged 11 to 19, researchers found that teenagers with social anxiety were more likely to play massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs or MMOs) than teenagers without anxiety. social. They also found that teens with social anxiety were more likely to show signs of MMO addiction than teens without social anxiety.

Overuse and addiction

The WHO and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) have identified gambling disorder as an emerging mental health problem that deserves more research and attention in the medical field. People with gaming disorders spend many hours each week playing video games, often to the extent that their physical health, mental health, social life, and academic achievement are negatively affected.

Gaming disorder may be a symptom of another underlying condition, such as anxiety or depression. If you or someone you know is showing signs of a gambling disorder, it’s important to seek help from a mental health professional. The earlier treatment is sought, the better the chances of complete recovery.

Online gambling loneliness

Many social media sites market themselves as places for gamers to connect, but many people who play games online report feeling more lonely rather than less lonely. There have been over 100 studies on loneliness, and they all show that there are serious health risks.

People who feel isolated are at higher risk for depression, obesity, heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. A study found that people who felt lonely while playing online games developed higher levels of social anxiety and less self-compassion.

Research found that people who played games online had higher levels of isolation than people who played games face-to-face. When gamers play online, they play with strangers, which makes them vulnerable to cyberbullying and other negative experiences.

Lack of physical activity

While social-style games are a great way for people to connect, many of these titles require very little physical movement. Users miss out on social interactions that would often include physical activities such as playing sports or playing games in person.

Virtual reality games can be great for keeping in touch with friends, family, and co-workers, but they also make it easier to passively observe others without engaging in conversation or physical movement. They’re a great resource for people who want to explore new hobbies or activities, but might not be the best way to meet in person.

Other types of gambling addiction

Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a pattern of excessive Internet use that is unrelated to work or education, resulting in an inability to carry out daily responsibilities. This condition is characterized by persistent, recurrent, and self-destructive behavior (also known as rage abandonment).

Internet gaming disorder involves maladaptive behaviors that are often used as a coping mechanism to deal with negative feelings. Many people are at risk of developing hard-to-treat IGD depending on the length of use.

Conclusion

Online gambling is a popular activity, but it has its drawbacks. These include social anxiety, loneliness, lack of physical activity, and other types of addiction. The solution to these disadvantages is simple: balance. Knowing what’s important is part of maturing, so play slot machine games once in a while won’t hurt as long as you don’t forget about the outside world.

Spending time in nature, playing with friends and family, and pursuing hobbies that don’t involve technology are imperative. If you engage in online gaming or any other activity that could harm you, take the time to take a step back and re-evaluate your daily routine.

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Australia gets its summer cricket season off to an early start when Zimbabwe make their first appearance for a one-day international series in the country since 2004.

The teams will play three ODIs in seven days starting on Sunday, with the remaining two games in the series scheduled for Wednesday and next Saturday in the tropical town of Townsville in north Queensland. The venue for the day’s matches will be the 10,000-seat Riverway Stadium.

Australian all-rounder Marnus Labuschagne expects the spin to play a big role in matches. He played three times at the stadium and the right-hander scored 337 runs at an average of 84.25 over five innings.

“The pitch is great. I don’t think I’ve lost here yet, I’ve got three wins from three games,” Labuschagne told the Cricket Australia website when the series kicked off. “We (Queensland State) played here last year and the track was pretty good. It came a bit early, but it was actually very good for spinners. Australia have two spinners in their squad, with Ashton Agar returning from a side injury he suffered in Sri Lanka and Adam Zampa returning to the team following the birth of his first child, Eugene. Captain Aaron Finch named a near full-strength squad on Saturday, Finch also confirmed a reshuffle of Australia’s ODI batting line-up with wicketkeeper Alex Carey elevated to No 4, with Steve Smith in the No 3 position and Mitch Marsh slipping from three to five.

Zimbabwe, who last played an ODI in Australia as part of a tri-series with India more than 18 years ago, have a number of options with spin, with the versatile Sikandar Raza , Sean Williams, Tony Munyonga and Ryan Burl likely to complement front row fast bowlers’ efforts.

Sunday’s match will be the first of 17 one-day internationals for Australia ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

___ Lineup: Australia: Aaron Finch (captain), David Warner, Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

Zimbabwe (from): Ryan Burl, Regis Chakabva (captain), Bradley Evans, Luke Jongwe, Innocent Kaia, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams.

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Sponsors play a major role in the sports industry. The teams and people involved in sports depend on this type of relationship. Some athletes like Lionel Messy and Rafael Nadal sign mega deals with brands for sponsorship. Then there are the big team endorsement deals. The local teams are also in the field of sponsorship at a lesser level.

In that sense, sponsorship is an indispensable part of this industry, and for good reason. It allows teams and individuals to progress in their field of work. This article will explore the top sports sponsorship companies that have made great contributions to a variety of athletes, teams, and more.

Game companies

Betting companies are among the most important sponsors. A wide range of betting companies sign contracts with players and teams from different sports. Casinos with a minimum deposit of $1 enter into agreements with people involved in this activity. The next time you visit your favorite establishment $1 free spins deposit site, check to see if they are sponsoring an athlete you know or a team.

Even online casinos without a dedicated sports betting section act as sponsors. Online casinos are valuable sponsors as they can be quite generous in terms of funding. In truth, they are among the highest earning industries in the entertainment business. Sports viewers are a very relevant demographic. Middle-aged men are the target audience for mobile casino gaming sites that offer slots and casino card games.

When casino fans see their betting site sponsoring their favorite teams, they place even higher bets. For this reason, gambling companies do not have a funding problem. Hence, they have a huge impact on the development and progress of individual players, entire teams and the like.

Sports brands

Dutch casinos, like others, seek to partner with people in the sports industry. In addition to online casino sites sponsoring sports games, there are other major sponsors, such as sports brands. This section will discuss global brands that sponsor teams and individuals. Even if you are not a fan of football, tennis or anything else, you must have noticed their name during a sporting event.

Nike

Nike is the biggest brand in sports and as such it holds a high position on the list of examples of sports sponsorship. This company sponsors various athletes in different sports categories. It is estimated that Nike spends billions annually on players, teams and leagues. In addition, part of their investment is dedicated to the construction of university sports facilities for the development of young talents.

Take a look at the top athletes sponsored by Nike:

• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Neymar
• Zlatan Ibrahimovic
• Ronaldinho
• Tiger Woods
• james lebron

Adidas

Adidas sponsors athletes and teams in various sports, including football, tennis, rugby, baseball, hockey, cricket and golf. As far as football is concerned, they have signed contracts with prestigious clubs from Spain, Argentina, Germany, Mexico, Greece, etc. Some popular teams they have a deal with include Real Madrid, FC Bayern Munich and AC Milan. In addition, this famous company acted as the official ball carrier for two World Cup seasons.

Puma

This well-known sportswear brand sponsors many sporting events in Germany in particular. It also sponsors the Indian Premier League. Many professional football and cricket players have contracts with Puma. Usain Bolt, for example, is one of the most famous athletes sponsored by this sportswear company.

beverage companies

Along with casino sites and companies like Adidas and Nike, beverage companies also participate in sponsorships. Take a look at the top sporting event sponsors on this list.

Pepsi

Pepsi is one of most important for sports sponsorships in the USA. The global beverage company has a big contract with the national football, basketball and hockey leagues. Pepsi also sponsors cricket around the world. For all the sponsorships, they spend more than 1 billion per year. If you think that’s a lot, what you’re about to read will leave you speechless!

Coca Cola

Pepsi rival Coca-Cola spent $6 billion on global advertising four years ago. This beverage company has been the worldwide sponsor of the Olympic Games for more than 90 years. Coca-Cola has agreements with many football teams and sponsors the FIFA World Cup. Another international event sponsored by Coca-Cola is the ICC Cricket World Cup. In addition to football and hockey teams, he has a long-term relationship with many basketball teams.

Red Bull

Red Bull is frequently seen on players’ T-shirts, racing cars, etc. The Australian Beverage Company “gave wings” to:

• RB Leipzig F.C.
• Red Bull Salzburg
• Red Bull Paris
• Running of the red bulls
• Red Bull Brazil
• Scuderia Toro Rosso

Honorable Mentions

Mobile casinos, beverage and shoe companies do not have a monopoly on sports sponsorship. They are among the biggest brands that finance sporting and similar events. Other popular names involved in the sponsorship are:

• rolex
• Emirates
• Samsung
• castrol

Conclusion

Real-money casinos, beverage companies, and sportswear companies are the most prominent companies that sponsor sporting events. Famous companies like Nike, Adidas, Puma Coca-Cola, Pepsi and others fund many athletes and teams and help them grow.

Sports sponsorships allow sports fans to see their teams improve day by day.

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Indian spin legend Anil Kumble’s stint as head coach of the Punjab Kings has come to an end after the IPL franchise decided not to renew his contract. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the decision to part ways with Kumble was made by a board comprised of multiple owners, including Bollywood actor Preity Zinta, industrialists Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia and Karan Paul, and CEO of the Satish Menon team. The franchise is looking for a new coach, and an announcement is expected soon.

Former India captain Kumble was appointed head coach of the Punjab Kings ahead of the 2020 IPL season. The franchise has finished in the bottom half of the points table since then.

The Punjab Kings have only reached the IPL qualifiers twice, with only one final appearance in 2014 in which they lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Kumble was in charge of the team in 42 games, winning 18 and losing 22. Under him, two of the team’s games were tied.

Kumble previously served as a mentor to Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore before taking over coaching responsibilities for the Indian team in 2016. Meanwhile, the franchise also dismissed speculation that Mayank Agarwal could be replaced as captain this year. ”Reports published by a certain sports news website regarding the Punjab Kings franchise captaincy have been making the rounds in recent days. We would like to clarify that no team official has released a statement regarding this,” the franchise said.

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In a rare move, Iranian authorities allowed women to attend a soccer match at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium in the Iranian capital on Thursday evening, local media reported. Videos posted on social media show women inside the stadium as the domestic league match between Esteghlal FC, Iran’s second most popular team, and Mes-e Kerman kicks off.

Footage shows women waving Esteghlal team blue flags and cheering from their seats in a special women’s area in the 100,000-seat stadium.

According to the semi-official ISNA news agency, 500 tickets were reserved exclusively for women, although the number of participants was not immediately clear.

A news site, Asriran, said that four hours before the match, tickets for women were selling for around $70 on the black market, compared to an official price of less than $2. Women have been mostly banned from attending men’s games and other sporting events in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

FIFA has long called on Iran to guarantee that women will be allowed to attend the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

In 2019 and for the first time in decades, for the Asian Champions League final, hundreds of Iranian women were allowed to watch Persepolis take on Japan’s Kashima Antlers in Tehran.

In January, more than 2,000 female spectators at Azadi Stadium watched the Iranian national football team defeat Iraq in Group A of Asian teams, qualifying for Iran’s third consecutive World Cup. It was the second major football event Iranian women watched at the stadium.

However, in March, Iranian authorities barred women from attending the country’s final 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Iran and Lebanon in the holy city of Mashhad. At the time, Iranian media claimed that 12,500 tickets had been sold online, including 2,000 reserved for women. But Ahmad Alamolhoda, an influential Friday prayer leader in Mashhad who was appointed by the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said he was against the presence of women as spectators in sports competitions. masculine, calling it “vulgarity”.

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The jersey that Diego Maradona wore in the 1986 World Cup final was back in Argentina’s hands on Thursday thanks to German great Lothar Matthäus.

Matthäus, who swapped shirts with Maradona at half-time in the final Argentina won in Mexico, returned the historic garment during a ceremony at the Argentine Embassy in Madrid. The jersey will be displayed in a new football museum in the Spanish capital. “It was always a great honor to play against him,” Matthäus said of the late Maradona, through an interpreter. “As a player and a person, he has always been very important to me. He will always be in our hearts.” Matthäus said he also swapped shirts with Maradona after the Germans won the 1990 World Cup final in Italy. He said that shirt was in a museum in Germany.

The shirt Maradona wore against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals when he scored the controversial ‘Hand of God’ goal sold for more than $9 million in a an online auction by Sotheby’s in May, the highest price ever paid. auctioned off for a sports memorabilia.

Matthäus received a plaque at the Argentine Embassy in recognition of his football career and his contribution to sporting values.

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Americans Jennifer Kupcho and Alison Lee teamed with South Korean Kim A-lim to set a Guinness World Record with six pars or better on the same par three hole in three minutes, the LPGA announced Wednesday. The record-breaking moment, in which the trio played an alternate shot format, was set Tuesday on the 17th hole of the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club in Canada, site of this week’s CP Women’s Open.

Moments earlier, fellow golfers Megan Khang, Rebecca Lee-Bentham and Pauline Roussin set the initial mark on the 17th when they completed five holes within the time limit. “We lost the coin toss so we had to play first, and I’d like to think we helped Alison, Jennifer and A Lim see how to play the holeshot,” joked American world number 36 Khang.

“But no, it was a ton of fun there. There was bullshit there for sure. I mean, you don’t realize how quickly three minutes goes by.” All six players will receive official plaques and recognition from Guinness World Records for their achievements.

The object of the challenge was to make the most pars or better on a hole, set at at least 160 yards, in three minutes. Officials from the LPGA Tour and Golf Canada Rules were on hand to make sure every hole was completed, along with an official Guinness World Records spotter to make sure the event was following the rules.

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England midfielder Jill Scott has announced her retirement from football, the second member of the Euro 2022 winning squad to do so in two days.

Scott, 35,’s decision comes after Ellen White, the team’s leading scorer, said on Monday she was retiring. Scott and White both appeared in the final of the Women’s European Championship on July 31, when England beat Germany 2-1 after extra time.

Scott made his England debut in 2006 and had a total of 161 international appearances – just behind Fara Williams with 172 – and scored 27 goals for the national team.

She had been without a club after leaving Manchester City at the end of last season.

“I may be saying goodbye to football, but we’re going to make it a party. No sad faces!! We had too much fun to have tears,” Scott wrote on The Players’ Tribune. “Maybe it’s because I come from Sunderland, but two things have always been true about me: I’ve always been stubborn and I’ve always loved football.

“It’s been in my blood since I was five. I saw a bunch of boys playing in the school yard and walked right up to them and said the four magic words. . Can I play too?”. Imagine if you had told me then that I would continue to play for England for 16 years? “If you had told me that I would live to see 90,000 people packed into Wembley Stadium for a European women’s final? And that I would play in it? Impossible.” Scott started her career with her hometown of Sunderland before spending seven years at Everton and then joining City in 2013. She was then loaned out to Everton and Aston Villa. She won all national honors during her time in the game, including the Women’s Championship. Super League title with City in 2017.

Other highlights of Scott’s career include England’s winner against the Netherlands in the Euro 2009 semi-final and also City’s 2017 Women’s FA Cup final win over Birmingham. She also represented Britain at the 2012 and delayed 2020 Olympics.

She made four substitute appearances in England’s Euro 2022 campaign, including the final against Germany.

Prince William praised Scott on his career but joked he wouldn’t miss his “slipped tackles”. William, who is President of the Football Association, wrote in a personal tweet: “A pioneer in women’s football and a great team player. @JillScottJS8 congratulations on a wonderful career, it was a pleasure to know you.

“A wee bit glad there’s no more sliding tackles during friendly kickabouts…W.” William presented members of the England squad with their medals after the Euro 2022 final.

At the end of 2019, Scott was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire, or MBE, in the New Year’s Honors List for her services to football.

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Russian oil company Lukoil said on Monday it had bought Russian Premier League club Spartak Moscow, along with the Moscow stadium where it plays its home games.

Spartak is reeling from financial problems following Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine, which prompted a series of Western sanctions against Moscow and further isolated Russian business. Lukoil, who had been Spartak’s general sponsor for more than two decades, said his acquisition of a 100 per cent stake in the club meant longtime owner and chairman Leonid Fedun would step down from all managerial roles.

Fedun resigned as deputy chairman of Lukoil in June. The billionaire bought the club in 2004 when it was in serious financial difficulty. “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my friends and colleagues at Lukoil for agreeing to support such an important social project as Spartak in this most difficult situation,” Fedun said in a statement posted on the club’s website.

In May, Nike terminated its sponsorship deal with 10-time Russian Premier League champions Spartak as they will not feature in European competitions next season due to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Spartak Moscow also disbanded their second-tier team, citing financial difficulties and the need to cut their budget.

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Kylian Mbappe scored after just eight seconds to score the fastest goal in French league history. Mbappe found the net at the start of a 7-1 victory for defending champions Paris Saint-Germain against Lille on Sunday. The visitors needed just four passes from kick-off to score as Lionel Messi flicked a superb ball over Mbappe, who cleverly lobbed Lille goalkeeper Leo Jardim. PSG coach Christophe Galtier paid tribute to his coaching staff and the club’s Under-19 squad. From the kick-off, Neymar returned the ball before receiving it again and passing it to Messi, who spotted Mbappe’s run and had the technical genius to exploit it.

“Our U19 team did it in the youth league against Salzburg,” Galtier told a press conference. “We showed it to the players. They were OK to try it. So we worked on it in training and it was executed really well tonight. The French league tweeted that Mbappe’s goal equaled midfielder Michel Rio who also needed just eight seconds to score for Caen against Cannes in 1992. French sports newspaper L’Equipe was more cautious, the qualifying as the fastest goal since Rio’s with Mbappe’s goal closer than nine seconds, he said. The French league started in 1932. Galtier was referring to Edouard Michut’s goal in a 3-1 loss to Salzburg in the youth league in March. Michut needed 11 seconds to score according to PSG’s official website. The French coach also said his team had studied similar kick-off routines in the German, English and Spanish leagues, mentioning Bournemouth and Rayo Vallecano as teams that had scored such goals. Mbappe netted a hat-trick while Neymar netted twice and provided three assists against Lille as PSG extended their perfect start to the season with three wins from three games.

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A ‘distraught’ Gokulam Kerala women’s team will return home from Uzbekistan on Monday after being withdrawn from the AFC Women’s Club Championship following FIFA’s ban on India.

The 23-member team, led by India’s captain Ashalata Devi, has been stuck in Tashkent for six days since arriving in the Uzbek capital on August 16, the day news of the ban imposed on the AIFF by the world governing body FIFA has reached India. .

Indian Women’s League champions Gokulam was due to face local side Sogdiana-W in Qarshi on August 23 and Iran’s Bam Khatoon FC in their next round robin match on August 26.

”Yes, it’s confirmed. We have been told by the Ministry of Sports that their request to FIFA and the AFC to allow us to play in the AFC Women’s Club Championships has been denied. So we don’t play. The organizers also told us that we couldn’t play,’ Gokulam Kerala chairman VC Praveen told PTI.

”We were trying to fly the players home on Sunday but there is no flight from Tashkent to India. The first flight is Monday, so we try to get the players home on Monday or Tuesday,’ he added.

“Of course, the players are upset by the turn of events and they had to suffer through no fault of their own. The club must have suffered.” Praveen said the AFC should have allowed his club to participate in the Championships as the players left for the tournament before the ban came into effect.

”We didn’t know about the ban before leaving Kozhikode, we only learned about the ban from AIFF after we reached Uzbekistan.

“FIFA and the AFC should have been considerate, either the ban should have been after these championships or we should have been allowed to participate in them.” He said the club would ask the AFC to compensate the money spent on the players. ‘ travel and accommodation, which will cost hundreds of thousands of rupees.

”The AFC normally reimburses expensive airfare, travel and accommodation for its tournaments. So we’ll make a request to the AFC and see what happens.” The club had made a request to the sports ministry and also wrote to the prime minister for help.

The AFC has also removed Gokulam Kerala’s scheduled matches which previously featured on its website.

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Former Indian football team captain Samar ‘Badru’ Banerjee, who led the country to a historic fourth place finish at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, died here in the early hours of Saturday after a long illness.

He was 92 years old. Banerjee is survived by his daughter-in-law.

Affectionately known as ‘Badru Da’, he suffered from Alzheimer’s, Azotemia and high blood pressure related diseases, and was admitted to MR Bangur Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 on July 27.

“As his health deteriorated, he was transferred to the state-run SSKM Hospital under the supervision of State Sports Minister Arup Biswas. He breathed his last around 2:10 a.m.,’ Mohun Bagan secretary Debasish Dutta told PTI.

“He was our beloved ‘Badru Da’ and we granted him the Mohun Bagan Ratna in 2009. This is another great loss for the Maidan,” he added in his condolence message.

His body was brought to the club as members and fans paid their last respects.

Indian football teams have participated in three Olympics so far and so far the performance of the team led by Banerjee in 1956 remains the best, when they finished fourth after losing to Bulgaria 0- 3 in the bronze medal play-off, in what was known as the “golden age” of football in the country.

Having secured a first round win, the team coached by Syed Abdul Rahim who also had PK Banerjee, Neville D’Souza and J ‘Kittu’ Krishnaswamy, beat Australia 4-2. D’Souza scored a hat-trick in his glorious victory.

But the team failed to qualify for the final, losing 1-4 to Yugoslavia in the last four.

The Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has expressed its condolences over the passing of the famous player. ”It’s sad to hear that Badru-da, one of India’s greatest footballers, is no more. His contribution to Indian football will never be forgotten. I share the grief,” AIFF Acting General Secretary Sunando Dhar said. ”He will remain synonymous with the golden generation of Indian football. Badru-da, you will live on in our hearts,” Dhar added in a statement.

As a sign of respect, a minute’s silence will be observed during the Durand Cup matches in Imphal and Calcutta on Saturday. As well as guiding Mohun Bagan to several trophies including their first ever Durand Cup (1953), Rovers Cup (1955), Banerjee also won the Santosh Trophy twice as a player (1953, 1955) and once as a player. coach (1962). He also served India as a coach.

With his demise, Maidan lost another great footballer after PK, Chuni Goswami, Subhas Bhowmick and Surajit Sengupta in less than three years.

Born on January 30, 1930, Banerjee’s footballing journey began with some local Bally clubs while he was in school.

His father, Sasanka Sekhar Banerjee, was a strict disciplinarian and wanted him to become a doctor, enrolling him in RG Kar Medical College.

”My father was very strict. He would scold me a lot for ignoring my studies,” Banerjee said in an interview on the Mariners website after receiving the “Mohun Bagan Ratna.”

“But, despite that, I would go there and listen to the elders talk about Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Mohammedan Sporting and various other clubs in Maidan. I’ve been pushed back several times, but my attention will always be there,” he added.

At a time when there was little incentive for a sportsman, an 18-year-old Banerjee chose to become a footballer and went on to represent Bally Protiva, a Calcutta Football League Third Division club.

After impressing with his skills, there was no turning back as he was roped in by Bengal Nagpur Railway, better known as BNR, the breeding ground for state football at the time, before to continue to make his mark at Mohun Bagan for an excellent eight-year period. There he had formed a deadly combination up front with Kesto Pal.

Banerjee won the IFA Shield in his first season with the Green and Brown Brigade in a controversial final against Rajasthan Club.

He then guided the club to their first-ever Durand Cup next season, with his key strikes in the semi-finals and final.

Banerjee grabbed the Maidan spotlight again in 1954 when they secured another first, a double with the CFL and IFA Shield titles, as he cemented his place in the Indian side under manager from coach Rahim.

In the meantime, he also toured with the club in East Africa, with PK.

In 1958 he was made captain of Mohun Bagan, ironically coinciding with the club’s downward spiral, after finishing runners-up in the CFL, Shield and Rovers Cup.

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The Brazilian Football Federation announced on Friday that the national team will face Ghana and Tunisia in September in preparation for the Qatar World Cup, with the players looking to secure their place in the 26-man squad that will take part in the tournament more late this year. The Brazilian federation, or CBF, said on its website that the matches will take place on September 23 and 27 at yet-to-be-announced venues in Europe.

Head coach Tite will announce his shortlist for the friendlies on September 9. Brazil top the FIFA World Rankings and are among the favorites to win the World Cup, which will be played in Qatar from November 20 to December 18.

Tite told Reuters last month he was excited about the rise of young players who shot to fame last season and will be available for the Qatar national team, easing the pressure on the Paris St-Germain superstar Neymar. Seeking to win a record sixth World Cup, Brazil are set to face Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G, which begins on November 24.

Ghana will meet South Korea, Portugal and Uruguay in Group H and could face Brazil in a possible Round of 16. Tunisia will be in Group D, facing Australia, Denmark and reigning world champions France.

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Vissel Kobe coach Takayuki Yoshida says his players embraced their status as Asian Champions League underdogs en route to ousting J1 League leaders Yokohama F Marinos from the Continental Club Championship Thursday. Kobe struggled on the wrong end of the Japanese league standings for much of the season but put his poor form aside to hand Kevin Muscat’s Marinos a 3-2 defeat at Saitama Stadium to secure a place in Saturday’s quarter-final.

“We came here as underdogs, but I told the players that didn’t make it difficult,” Yoshida said. “It meant we had nothing to lose. The players showed that on the pitch and really challenged themselves in this game. From there, I think this game will help us in the two possible games left in this competition and later in the league.”

Kobe has struggled to consistently establish himself among the elite of Japanese and Asian football despite the money lavished on the club by Hiroshi Mikitani, owner of Japanese online retainer Rakuten, for nearly two decades. They are currently third from bottom in the J1 League and have only one trophy – the 2019 Emperor’s Cup – to their name despite regular top signings from Japan and abroad.

Spanish World Cup winner Andres Iniesta is Kobe’s best-known player, but as the 38-year-old’s fitness has become less reliable, injuries and poor form mean other players aren’t failed to lead the team. The constant changes on the touchline haven’t helped either, with Yoshida the club’s fourth manager since the start of the season in mid-February.

Despite these issues, Kobe seized the opportunity against Marinos to put in an effective performance that brought them closer to the Asian title. Kobe will be joined in the quarter-finals by two-time winners Jeonbuk Motors following their 2-1 extra-time win over fellow South Korean side Daegu FC.

Hong Kong’s Kitchee will face Thailand’s BG Pathum United and Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds will meet Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim in the remaining round of 16 on Friday. “It was a tough game for 90 minutes, but we got this result because we played together offensively and defensively and worked hard,” Kobe captain Hotaru Yamaguchi said.

“It really helped us win this game.”

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Amy Pieters, the Dutch cyclist who suffered brain damage in a training accident in December, has been transferred to an intensive neuro-rehabilitation center in the Netherlands, her team announced on Thursday. The three-time world champion from Madison required surgery and was put into an induced coma following the accident in Alicante, Spain, and only regained consciousness in April.

Her SD Worx team said the 31-year-old has now been moved to Daan Theeuwes Centrum in Woerden. “At Daan Theeuwes Centrum, Amy will continue to work even harder and focus more on her recovery,” the team said.

Doctors said in April that although her condition had improved slightly and she could recognize people and understand what was being said to her, they were still unsure of the long-term impact of her injury cerebral. A donation page https://amypieters.nl/news/amy-to-daan-theeuwes-centrum was set up for Pieters after the accident, and the team added that the next stage of his recovery would allow Pieters to short periods of time at home.

“Think about a special bed, a chair and bed lift, a wheelchair. A wheelchair van is also provided,” a statement on its website reads. “It means Amy can be picked up and brought back on the weekends, she can sleep home and be cared for. With these tools, Amy can really be home on the weekends.”

Pieters won the Madison at the World Championships in 2019, 2020 and 2021 alongside Kirsten Wild. She missed an Olympic medal in Tokyo last year, finishing fourth.

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Bayern Munich defender Tanguy Nianzou has joined Spanish La Liga outfit Sevilla on a five-year contract, the two clubs announced on Wednesday. Financial details of the move were not disclosed, but local media reported that Sevilla agreed to pay 16 million euros ($16.27 million) for the 20-year-old Frenchman.

The transfer includes an option for the German champions to bring Nianzou back to Munich. “We signed Tanguy Nianzou two years ago because we believe in his great potential. Nothing has changed in that regard,” Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic told the club’s website https:/ /fcbayern.com/en/news/2022/08/tanguy-nianzou-to-move-to-sevilla.

“However, we currently have a very good and flexible defensive formation. It was the express wish of the player to have more playing time. We wanted to give him the chance to have more playing time at this stage of his career and that’s why we agreed a transfer with Sevilla… Sevilla are getting a great and very talented youngster.”

Nianzou’s professional career started at his hometown club Paris St Germain in 2019, when he played out a 3-1 win over Montpellier aged just 17. He joined Bayern in June 2020, making 28 appearances in all competitions and scoring one goal.

The French defender is Sevilla’s fourth transfer window signing after Marcao, Alex Telles and Isco. ($1 = 0.9836 euros)

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There was palpable tension among top players as well as top ISL and I-League clubs following FIFA’s ban on Indian football due to ‘third party interference’ .

In accordance with Article 13 of the FIFA Statutes, the letter sent by the Secretary General of world football’s governing body, Fatma Samoura, states that “AIFF representatives and club teams are therefore no longer allowed to participate in international competition until the suspension is lifted.

“This also means that neither the AIFF nor any of its members or officials can benefit from development programs, courses or training from FIFA and/or the AFC.” senior men’s team in late 2023 or early 2024, some of the fixtures scheduled for age group clubs and national teams in the coming months could well be tricky ground. PTI looks at some of the upcoming missions under threat ————————– ——————– India Men’s National Team ———————— —— The two friendly internationals against Vietnam (September 24) and Singapore (September 27) will be canceled if the ban is not lifted at the earliest.

A few years ago, the Indian men’s team struggled to get quality matches in FIFA international friendlies, and much of the blame lay with the administration of the Indian Football Federation (AIFF ).

Things changed slightly after Croatian head coach Igor Stimac pushed for more friendlies, which his predecessors Stephen Constantine and Wim Koevermans lacked. The ban put the senior team back to square one.

Gokulam women wait anxiously in Uzbekistan —————————————— — —— Indian Women’s League champions Gokulam Kerala were due to open their AFC Women’s Club Championship campaign against local team Sogdiana-W in Qarshi, Uzbekistan on 23 august.

The Kozhikode-based side are next set to face Iran’s Bam Khatoon FC in their next round-robin match on August 26.

While the Supreme Court scheduled the case for an urgent hearing on Wednesday, it will be an anxious wait for the team that landed in Tashkent on Tuesday.

Gokulam Kerala had participated in the last edition of the continental pilot tournament last year and finished third in the four-team event.

Mohun Bagan’s September 7 AFC Cup inter-zone semi-finals under the clouds ————– ——- ——————————————- ——— ATK Mohun Bagan, one of India’s most beloved football clubs, were due to play their AFC Cup inter-zonal semi-finals on September 7, but a sudden A look at the AFC website will show that ATKMB’s name is not currently among the eight clubs in the play-offs.

The teams listed on the website are PSM Makassar, Kedah Darul Aman, Viettel FC, Kuala Lumpur City FC, Arabi SC, Al Seeb, East Riffa, Al Riffa.

Mohun Bagan played excellent football during the group league stage and their fans were looking forward to the upcoming games at continental level.

India’s AFC U-20 Iraq Qualifiers start on September 14 ———————————- —- —————- India, who recently won the SAFF U-20 Cup under S Venkatesh, are due to play the AFC U-20 Qualifiers in Iraq.

India are clubbed in a very tough group with hosts Iraq, Australia and Kuwait.

The matches are scheduled for September 14 (Iraq), 16 (Australia) and 18 (Kuwait) respectively in the Iraqi city of Basra.

Could Lose Massive FIFA Subsidies —————————————— It is learned that FIFA has reportedly awarded grants to the tune of $3 million over the past three years.

This money is used by the AIFF for the development of grassroots football in the country. If the ban persists, each year AIFF stands to lose $500,000 in grants.

However, an AIFF insider said FIFA currently pays its member nations in kind – such as building astro-turf, providing footballs, shirts and other equipment – and not in cash.

All of this could be stopped.

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Sports games are the best way to step into the shoes of some players’ favorite athletes. These titles help them fulfill their dreams of becoming sports stars and replicate what they do on the pitch so well.

Sport is a very broad term when it comes to games. There are thousands of sports games out there, and only a few have been able to leave a lasting impact on users.

Over the years, fantastic sports games have been released that can keep gamers constantly engaged and have a chance of being included in the list of all-time gamers.

Five classic sports games to spend the month of August

1) Trial boundary

Available only on Android and iOS devices, Trials Frontier is one of the most underrated sports games. Released in 2014, unlike any other bike racing game, it allows users to drive around their bikes and perform wheelies and other crazy stunts on some of the most creative racing tracks.

Trials Frontier is a unique multiplayer sports game that also has a very compelling single-player storyline. It’s the perfect racing title to try out with friends this summer.

Racing tracks are very addictive and players can get lost for hours trying new bikes and racing tracks in this adventure sports game.

2) FIFA 07

Any list of sports games without mentioning FIFA would be incomplete. Electronic Arts (EA), the developers of the series, has perhaps given the most dedication and effort to this franchise than any other sports game series.

Different FIFA players may have their own opinion on which edition is best. However, one FIFA game stands out: FIFA 07.

It was unique in two ways. It is one of the best designed FIFA titles in terms of gameplay. FIFA 07 also marked a new high in franchise history.

Player control mechanics, deep touch passing and through balls, as well as the legacy defensive style, have all matured in FIFA 07, allowing EA to deliver editions with better gameplay in the future.

Additionally, FIFA 07 has a unique Player Achievement feature that, for some unknown reason, EA has decided to set aside for future FIFA editions. The best part is that he came out at a time in football when Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Andrea Pirlo, Roy Keane, Patrick Viera, Alessandro Nesta, Paolo Maldini, Carles Puyol and Roberto Carlos were still playing.

So users can sit back and beat the August summer heat while playing FIFA 07 Manager Mode.

3) Virtua Tennis 4

Virtual Tennis 4 is by far the best tennis game sequel in SEGA’s tennis game franchise. Launched in 2011, the series also released a World Tour edition of this title, where players could create their own customizable tennis player and compete in a Tennis World Tour to be the best.

The World Tour Edition offered users cool features such as mini-games, minor tournaments on the world map, and all the major Grand Slam titles to compete in.

Overall, it provided an exciting tennis adventure and was well received by tennis players. To this day, many consider Virtua Tennis 4 to be the best tennis game ever made.

4) FIFA 15

FIFA 15 is one of the most underrated FIFA games ever released, and it marked the end of an era. This was the last edition of FIFA where PC players could compete against their console counterparts.

After FIFA 15, EA began to heavily modify the FIFA game control mechanics in favor of the latter.

The attacking gameplay was perfect in this particular edition of FIFA. While the defense can be a little slippery at times, EA have perfected their touch-sensitive through passing in this title.

Since FIFA 15 gives PC users and console players an equal competitive advantage in winning football matches, this one is the perfect sports game to try in August 2022.

5) Motocross Madness 2

Developed by Rainbow Studios and published by Microsoft Games, Motocross Madness 2 is a racing game released in 2000. It is a sequel to Motocross Madness, released in 1998.

Motocross Madness 2 was one of the first bike racing sports titles in PC gaming history to feature a career mode. It offered more than 40 racing tracks, an exciting stunt mode and six other racing modes.

Motocross Madness 2 is all about having fun with motorcycles. The game never ceases to amaze gamers even to this day making it a legendary sports game that every user must try at least once.

The history of racing games dates back several decades. These titles have been around since the advent of video games. Although thousands of racing games exist, some remain forever, leaving lasting impressions on gamers.

Here are some of the best racing game classics that everyone should try at least once.

Five legendary racing games worth checking out

1)Forza Horizon 3

Forza Horizon games have set high standards for open-world racing games, and every title is considered gold. In fact, Forza Horizon may be the only racing game franchise to deliver a critically acclaimed game every launch.

Released in 2014, Forza Horizon 3’s map offered a rich mosaic of varied geographical landscapes to roam, from rainforests, beaches, coastal towns and inland towns to a dusty desert landscape that resembles the Great Australian Outback.

Forza Horizon 3 offered players a wide range of car classes, from old retro classics to modern supercars. This racing game series is a mix of the open-world madness of Midtown Madness and the endless exploration possibilities of Test Drive: Unlimited.

No wonder it is considered by many to be the best racing game franchise ever created. And, of all the Forza Horizon titles, many consider Forza Horizon 3 the best of the lot.

2) NFS Underground 2

Few racing game franchises have managed to attract fans quite like Need for Speed. Released in 2004, NFS Underground 2 was the eighth installment in the series.

What sets this title apart from the rest of the NFS games is the wide variety of cars and the equally large number of customization options on offer.

The career mode storyline was also perfect and reflected the culmination of the franchise’s history. Online multiplayer and local LAN modes were also easy to use, making it the most comprehensive NFS title.

3)Forza Horizon 4

Released in 2018, Forza Horizon 4 took the open world of the previous installment, Forza Horizon 3, to the next level. Set in the Edenborough region of England, it offered a massive open world.

Still, the map was packed with plenty of interesting racing events that kept players engaged for hours.

Forza Horizon 4 is considered an upgraded edition of the racing sports game series due to its spectacularly created landscapes that are detailed to perfection and changing seasonal features, which affect the overall driving experience.

The title not only offers a full variety of car classes, but includes some rare special editions and otherwise overlooked retro cars.

4) Most Wanted NFS

Need for Speed ​​Most Wanted is a masterpiece of a racing game offering everything from grand scenarios and addictive race tracks to a huge diversity of supercars and hybrid tuner cars to choose from.

The driving mechanics are top-notch, and this particular NFS title also introduced new racing modes to the series.

It’s one of the easiest driving games to master, making it a very engaging racing game to try, and as a result, NFS Most Wanted has become a global sensation.

Many consider it one of the best story-based racing games ever made, making it a great option to revisit in August.

5) F1 2020

Developed by Codemasters, F1 2020 is the best modern representation of Formula 1 in a racing game title. It follows the Formula 1 and Formula 2 championships for that year.

F1 2020 allows users to create their own Formula 1 teams, sponsorships and teammates and race alongside official teams and drivers, a great addition missing from previous editions.

The title offers a more dynamic driver-manager functionality through the My Team mode and allows players to follow in the footsteps of renowned Formula 1 drivers.

On top of that, driving in this particular sports game offers a more accessible racing experience, which includes a new shake assist system. F1 2020’s endless suite of UI options that can be tailored to a player’s specific needs makes it the perfect racing game to play with friends this month.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinion of the author.

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Asian Champions League-winning coach Kim Do-hoon has left Singapore’s Lion City Sailors by mutual agreement, the club announced on Thursday. Kim, who led South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai to the Asian title in 2020, joined the Singaporean side in May 2021 and captained the Sailors to the Singapore Premier League title last year.

His departure comes a day after he was suspended for three matches and fined 2,000 Singapore dollars ($1,461) for his involvement in a clash with Tampines Rovers assistant coach Mustafic Fahrudin last month. “Lion City Sailors and Head Coach Kim Do-hoon have reached a mutual agreement to part ways,” the club said in a statement posted on their website.

“We thank him for his service and wish him the best in his future endeavours.” Kim’s appointment was seen as a major boost for the ambitious Singaporean club, which is looking to establish itself in the elite of Asian football.

The former international striker took Sailors to the Asian Champions League for the first time in April, with the club claiming victories over South Korea’s Daegu FC and Chinese club Shandong Taishan in the group stage. Technical director Luka Lalic will take over from Kim on an interim basis, with the Sailors holding a one-point lead at the top of the standings. ($1 = 1.3688 Singapore dollars)

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India’s men’s football team will play two international friendlies against Singapore and host Vietnam in September, the national federation announced on Thursday.

The Indian team will face Singapore on September 24 before taking on Vietnam on September 27.

Vietnam is hosting the FIFA window friendlies (September 19-27) as part of its preparation for the 2022 AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup.

The Blue Tigers will travel to Vietnam on September 22 and return home on September 28.

The matches are scheduled to take place at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) website. According to VFF, the three teams will play in a tournament from September 21-27 and the team with the most points after a round robin format will be declared the champion. India are currently ranked 104th in the FIFA World Rankings, while their two opponents are ranked 97th (Vietnam) and 159th (Singapore) respectively.

After qualifying for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup two months ago, India will be looking to prepare for next year’s showpiece continental tournament. “We are happy with the challenges ahead and look forward to maintaining the quality of performance we have recently put in,” India head coach Igor Stimac said.

The coach said efforts were being made to organize a pre-camp and he hoped to have a practice match against the Kerala Blasters before they left for Vietnam.

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Here is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Ice hockey – Former Maple Leafs great Salming left ‘shaken’ by ALS diagnosis

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Borje Salming announced Wednesday that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive nerve disease, and that the condition had “shaken him.” The news came in a moving joint statement released by the 71-year-old National Hockey League Hall of Famer and the Maple Leafs, the club where he spent 16 seasons paving the way for European players in the North American professional hockey.

Football-Qatar World Cup will start a day earlier than expected – sources

The World Cup in Qatar will start a day earlier than planned if FIFA’s ruling office agrees to a plan to hold the opening ceremony and the host country’s first game on Sunday, November 20, a source close to the office told Reuters. discussions. The original plan was for the opening ceremony to take place before Qatar’s November 21 game against Ecuador, which created the unusual situation of two matches held before the ceremony.

Soccer-Barca’s new signings offer hope of return – if they can be saved

Robert Lewandowski is the man of the moment in La Liga with the Polish striker among a number of new signings for Barcelona as they attempt to dethrone Real Madrid, who added a Champions League title to their league triumph last night. last season. Barcelona became Europe’s biggest spender at the end of the season, investing around 150 million euros ($155.21 million) to sign Lewandowski from Bayern Munich, Brazilian winger Raphinha from Leeds United and defender Jules Kounde of Seville.

Tennis-Serena’s impact will be felt long after impending retirement

Serena Williams announced her upcoming retirement on Tuesday, but even when her illustrious tennis career comes to an end, her impact on the game she dominated for more than two decades will be felt for generations to come. Williams, who made her professional debut in 1995, a year after her older sister Venus, has been one of the game’s most marketable stars. She has numerous corporate partners and in 2019 became the first athlete to feature on the Forbes list of America’s richest self-made women.

MLB roundup: Rockies hit 22 in Cardinals blowout

Randal Grichuk had a career-high five hits, including a home run, Ryan McMahon hit a 495-foot homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 16-5 in Denver on Tuesday night. CJ Cron also went deep and finished with two hits and five RBIs, Brendan Rodgers had four hits on his 26th birthday, Jose Iglesias had three hits, and Elehuris Montero and Elias Diaz had two hits apiece. for Colorado, which set a season high for runs and hits (22) in a game.

Football-Arsenal reprimanded for second time over fan token ads

Britain’s advertising watchdog on Wednesday upheld a decision against Arsenal over its promotion of fan token company Socios, determining that the two adverts published on the club’s website and on Facebook were “misleading” and irresponsible”. The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) said the ads failed to specify that the tokens had to be purchased with cryptocurrency, took advantage of fans’ inexperience, and failed to warn of the risk of crypto exchange.

Kobe Bryant crash photos trial begins

A trial opens Wednesday in Los Angeles in Vanessa Bryant’s breach of privacy lawsuit over photos from her late husband Kobe Bryant’s fatal helicopter crash. The lawsuit filed in US District Court in September 2020 seeks undisclosed damages and claims members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff and Fire Department shared gruesome footage of the crash in undisclosed settings. officials, including patrons of a bar.

Tennis-Serena’s retirement heralds the sunset of the sport’s golden age

Serena Williams’ decision to retire has left tennis at the beginning of the end of the sport’s golden age, a dreaded but inevitable prospect that has long loomed on the horizon. The American, who turns 41 next month, said the countdown has begun for her to stop playing and devote more time to her family and her business.

Tennis-Osaka retires, Raducanu leaves, Andreescu upsets in Toronto

A tearful Naomi Osaka retired injured and US Open champion Emma Raducanu fell at the first hurdle as top players continued their preparations for Flushing Meadows at the Toronto Open on Tuesday. News of Serena Williams’ impending retirement overshadowed discussions as the year’s final Grand Slam was finalized, but fans had no shortage of surprises in the first round, including one from local Bianca Andreescu.

Soccer-CAF set to back Infantino for another term as FIFA president

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has said the continent will support outgoing FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the latter seeks a third term at the 73rd FIFA Congress next year . Motsepe has confirmed that CAF’s 54 member associations have decided to vote for Infantino, despite the fact that the identity of any potential challenger is not yet known.

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If it seems like video game emulation has been all the rage lately, that’s because it was. Whatever console or arcade system you want to play, you can find it online. What makes the emulation so great is not only that it allows you to enjoy your favorite titles from the past regardless of the console, but the visual fidelity can enhance each title in ways that we never have. would have ever imagined. That said, not all sports games have received this treatment, which is why I’m rounding up this top 5 PCSX2 sports games that still deserve an emulation boost.

Getting started is easy, but emulation may require a rather “heavy” gaming PC, especially when it comes to CPU, so do your homework before you get too frustrated. That said, I’ve recently covered a few groups that have taken emulation to the next level with individual gameplay tweaks and improvements, especially with NFL 2K5, Crazy 08, NCAA Soccer 06and NCAA Soccer 14.

Groups of talented individuals have found ways to revamp textures, stadiums, uniforms, scoring bugs, casting options, and more. Being so impressed with their work, I wanted to take a look at five other games that I’d like to see get the same attention as previous titles I’ve covered.

The Five Best PCSX2 Sports Games That Need Updates

MVP 2005

The culmination of a three-year restart program and the transition from Triple play series at the MVP series. MVP 2005 was the ultimate baseball game for many and still is for some even today. It offered a superior pitch and keystroke interface that was both accessible and intuitive.

Let’s also not forget that MVP 2005 also delivered an in-depth franchise mode and also included a proprietary mode that allows you to upgrade facilities over time. Whether you are celebrating MVP 2005 as the best or just a solid baseball game, it still holds up very well today, whether on PC with mods, emulation, or just the original console.

Although it is sometimes possible to get updated rosters for the game, this is usually done by purchasing a memory card for the original console. If the game were to receive the same treatment as the other games I’ve talked about before, it would bring a lot back to this title, and probably in waves. New stadium ads and textures, new current and alternate uniforms, new casting options, and scoring bugs would simply be a boon for game loyalists. In short, 2004 Baseball MVP has always been the mods favorite game, but I wish 2005 Baseball MVP also received this treatment.

2005 All Star Baseball

Although Acclaim officially went out of business in September 2004, they still managed to produce one of my favorite baseball games in a long run from 1997 to 2005, with 2005 All Star Baseball be my favorite

It’s a game (and a series) that offered so many unique features, many of which are still not common in the current era of gaming. From first-person pitch to future interpretations of the ballpark, great reviews fluid and a franchise experience where you participated in everything from spring training to winter meetings, and you even got to participate in the Rule 5 Draft.

For me, 2005 All Star Baseball was the best overall experience a true baseball nerd could have at the time, even though MVP 2005 gained most of the notoriety that year. Even today with Sony MLB The Show franchise available, I find real entertainment value to be taken BSA 05 on my PC via the PCSX2 emulator.

Now, with the ability to play the game in higher resolution with improved graphics, I often wonder what could be done if a small group dedicated themselves to improving this series in a way that NFL 2K5 and NCAA Soccer 14 have been.

Like with MVP 2005have 2005 All Star Baseball updated with the current ecosystem of today’s era of baseball would be as welcome as any game on this list. Even though the title might not hold up as well as saying NCAA Soccer 06 Where MVP 2005he still plays a great game and I would jump at the chance to see him improve in almost any way.

Dirt in Daytona

A NASCAR title that flew too far under the radar in its day, and was overshadowed by EA NASCAR deductible and NASCAR HeatMonster Games’ cult title which was available for almost all available platforms was released in November 2002. If you missed it, know that it offered a lot of things to do once this disc was inserted.

The game allowed fans to race in coupe cars, trucks, and the Dodge Weekly Series, and all of them were fun to drive and provided a different experience on the track.

Not to be outdone, D2D also allowed players to jump into a career mode that saw you get behind the wheel locally and prove yourself race after race and series after series, culminating at the top of the food chain in the NASCAR Winston Cup series.

While it still holds up very well to this day and running with a roster full of Legends is great, it would be phenomenal if even the game’s textures and logos were improved through modding. The visual fidelity through the emulator helps sharpen the edges and sharpen the graphics, but seeing the tracks, cars and drivers get a makeover would be exceptional and hopefully open the door to people who have never raced in this series before.

NCAA Baseball MVP 06/07

Once EA lost the rights to the MLB license, instead of closing shop, they went in a different direction but with the same engine. They took the MVP Baseball engine and created the college baseball equivalent. I’m listing either the ’06 version or the ’07 version because if you have any recollection of that series it was the same title, the latter providing a few more authentic stadiums and new gear.

Much like its MLB predecessor, the NCAA version of MVP was exceptional and one of my favorite series ever created. It only lasted two years due to a lack of sales and support, but the developers did an incredible job of recreating the college game down to the “ting” from the start. A Deep Dynasty mode that gave you a chance to reach Regionals, Super Regionals, and potentially the College World Series, and had a Recruitment mode that helped you find the next big talent for your school.

The series also featured a stadium creation feature, and you could not only rename the kids on your team, but you also had access to their ratings and the ability to edit them for an overall realistic experience.

The game plays beautifully on the PCSX2 emulator, but even at max it’s starting to show its age in terms of graphical fidelity. To see this series get the same treatment as its sibling football counterpart would be, well, just amazing.

This game is already eating up a lot of my emulator playtime, and visual improvements and updates would take it to the next level.

NCAA Gamebreaker 2004

Although overshadowed by EA NCAA Soccer series, the 989 NCAA series offered an awful lot of alternatives, including a solid physics system and AI that were a serious challenge. Also, while I loved the voices of Corso, Nessler, and Herbstreit in the EA series, hearing the legendary Keith Jackson comment on the NCAA GameBreaker The franchise was an exceptional “get” for Sony. Although some of the comments are repetitive, hearing his voice again is worth the experience alone.

NCAA GameBreaker was already an extremely sharp game, and for many the visuals surpassed most of its competition in 2003 and 2004.

The graphics were clean and the game did an amazing job of creating a larger than life atmosphere for the game sounds and the college sites themselves. Again, the game already looks spectacular for having almost two decades and three generations of consoles, but there is always something that can be improved.

Honestly, an updated roster, logos, helmets and uniforms, and terrain textures would be enough to get back into a full dynasty with GameBreaker.

Conclusion

Here is the lowdown on modding PS2 ISO files. It’s extremely difficult and time-consuming, and the groups and individuals doing it do it for the love of the sport and the title. To make things even more difficult, not all ISO games are accessible and can be modified in the same way, and with some it is simply impossible.

So while I’m sitting here typing the sports titles that I’d like to see improved, I’m doing it from a naive point of view. That said, as the creator himself (see MLB The Show stadium creations) I have a deep respect for everything that goes into every title and creating a better experience for the community.

These are my top five sports games that I’d like to see get the PCSX2 enhancement treatment if possible, but there are so many solid sports titles from the PS2 era and we here at Operation Sports would love to know which games you would list above.

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Chelsea’s German striker Timo Werner has signed a four-year contract to return to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, the two clubs announced on Tuesday.

British media said Leipzig were bringing Werner back for around 25 million pounds ($30.21 million) after Chelsea paid the German striker’s 45 million pound release clause in 2020. The 26-year-old spent most of his senior career at RB Leipzig between 2016-20 and is the club’s all-time top scorer with 95 goals.

“The signing of Timo Werner is a special transfer for us,” said Leipzig sporting commercial director Florian Scholz. “We… saw Timo become the club’s top scorer and a Germany international. His return means a lot to the supporters as Timo was a real fan favorite and an identifying figure for many people.”

Werner made his Germany debut in a Confederations Cup win over Australia in June 2017 and now has 50 caps. GOOD TIME

“I am very happy to be able to play for RB Leipzig again,” Werner said on the club’s website https://rbleipzig.com/en/news/2022-2023/timo-werner-rejoins-rb-leipzig . “I had a great time here… when we performed brilliantly as newcomers to the league.

“I’m looking forward to the new season with RB Leipzig and especially to seeing the Leipzig fans again, who mean a lot to me. We want to achieve a lot and, of course, I want to become the first Leipzig player to achieve the 100 goal mark. Werner parted ways with Chelsea after two years at the Premier League club, where he won the Champions League trophy as well as the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup in 2021.

He made 89 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 23 goals. “Dear Blues, today marks the end of my journey with Chelsea FC,” Werner said https://twitter.com/TimoWerner/status/1557034784848748545, posting a farewell message to fans on his media platforms social.

“I’ve felt so much love and support over the past two years and I’ll never forget how you stood behind me in good times and in bad times. We lifted trophies like the Champions League together and I will always remember the song you wrote and sang for me. I can’t wait to play at Stamford Bridge again one day.”

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Former South African international referee Rudi Koertzen was killed in a car accident on Tuesday morning near a town called Riversdale, a local website reported.

He was 73 years old. Koertzen is survived by his wife and four children.

One of the most respected umpires in world cricket from the late 1990s to 2010, Koertzen officiated in almost 400 international matches.

”World renowned cricket umpire Rudi Koertzen and three other people were killed in a head-on collision near Riversdale on Tuesday morning. Koertzen, 73, from Despatch in Nelson Mandela Bay, was on his way back from Cape Town after a weekend of golf,’ Algoa FM News reported.

The former referee’s son, Rudi Koertzen Jr, has confirmed the tragic news.

“He was in a golf tournament with some of his friends, and they were supposed to be back on Monday, but it looks like they decided to play another round of golf,” Koertzen Jr told the website.

Koertzen was inducted into the ICC’s elite panel in 2002 and served on it for eight years.

During his tenure, he officiated as a referee on the pitch and on TV in no less than 397 matches, including 128 Test matches, a record 250 ODIs and 19 T20 Internationals.

It has also had its share of controversies, including the continuation of the 2007 ODI World Cup final between Sri Lanka and Australia in near obscurity due to a misinterpretation of the rule, which forced the ICC not to entrust him with any mission during the first World T20, which took place in his own country, in 2007.

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Newly promoted Bournemouth have signed Argentina defender Marcos Senesi on a four-year contract with Dutch Eredivisie side Feyenoord, the Premier League club announced on Monday. Bournemouth did not disclose the fee, but British media said the transfer was worth around 15 million euros ($15.29 million).

“He’s a huge signing for us and Marcos brings an important pedigree to our team,” Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake told the club’s website https://www.afcb.co.uk/news /first-team/senesi-signs-for -les-cerises. “There was inevitably a lot of interest in him, so the fact that he chose to come here is a clear sign of our appeal as a football club.

“Bringing in a current Argentina international with experience in European competitions is another indication of the club’s ambition and we are all looking forward to seeing Marcos in an AFC Bournemouth shirt.” The 25-year-old joined Feyenoord in 2019 from Argentine Primera Division side San Lorenzo. He made 116 appearances for the Rotterdam-based club, playing regularly in Europe.

Called up by the national teams of Italy and Argentina, Senesi opted to represent the latter and made his debut in a friendly win over Estonia in June. “I am very happy to join the (Bournemouth) team. Let’s make memories together,” he wrote on Twitter https://twitter.com/senesimarcos/status/1556691021999869952.

Senesi also thanked his former team. “Feyenoord was my first club in Europe and I’ve always felt at home in Rotterdam. I’ve come a long way with the club and the fans,” said Senesi.

It will be Bournemouth’s fifth signing of the tight season after the additions of defender Ryan Fredericks, midfielders Marcus Tavernier and Joe Rothwell as well as goalkeeper Neto, who joined on a free transfer on Sunday. ($1 = 0.9812 euros)

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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was delighted with the performance of Thiago Silva, Cesar Azpilicueta and Kalidou Koulibaly on Saturday, but with all three backs having a combined age of 100, he knows the club need to secure the next generation of defenders . Chelsea, who beat Everton 1-0 in their Premier League opener, lost 29-year-old Antonio Rudiger and 26-year-old Andreas Christensen at the end of the season before signing Senegal international Koulibaly from Napoli.

“We are so happy to have players like Azpi, Thiago and Kalidou, but it is also important that we have the next generation to possibly take over in the years to come,” the German told https:// www.chelseafc. com/en/news/article/tuchel-praises-experienced-defensive-trio the club website. “The game is very physical and very demanding, that’s the situation, so we need other players to rotate with these guys,” he added.

“In general it’s a fact that we have the back three, the keeper and the double six in Jorginho and N’Golo (Kante) who are all in their thirties. That’s how it is and even though we’re so happy to these guys, we also have to think about the future.”

Chelsea, third last season, host London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

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Wales international Aaron Ramsey came off the bench to score the equalizer for Nice in a 1-1 draw with promoted Toulouse in the French league on Sunday.

Signed on a free transfer from Juventus in the summer, Ramsey replaced Calvin Stengs in the 76th minute and made an instant impact for his new club as he pounced on a pass from Billal Brahimi to score with a first effort in the 78th.

Ramsey is the first Welshman to play in the French league since Brynley Griffith in 1959 according to the official Ligue 1 website.

On his debut in the French league, Thijs Dallinga opened the scoring by fending off a cross from Toulouse captain Branco Van den Boomen in the 20th.

Toulouse signed Dallinga for a fee of 2.5 million euros ($2.55) this summer. Last season, the Dutch striker scored 36 goals to help second tier Excelsior Rotterdam to promotion. Dallinga also beat the offside trap to be clean on goal in the 18th minute but had his effort deflected off the post by Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka. Stengs was Nice’s only bright spot in the first half. The Dutch winger shook the bar in the 32nd and made a cross for Amine Gouiri, whose tamed header did not hinder goalkeeper Maxime Dupe in the 36th.

Toulouse began to tire in the second half as Dupe denied Khephren Thuram in the 61st. The first round ends later on Sunday with Marseille v Reims, Rennes v Lorient, Lens v Brest, Lille v Auxerre, Montpellier v Troyes and Angers v Nantes. PA SSC SSC

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Here is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Football-Liverpool boss Klopp backs Salah to shine after signing new contract

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has backed Mohamed Salah to deliver in the new season after the Egyptian striker ended speculation over his future at Anfield by signing a new long-term contract with the Premier League club. Salah, who scored 31 times for Liverpool last season as they won the domestic cup double, put pen to paper last month on a three-year contract.

Motor racing-McLaren told Ricciardo Piastri would replace him-reports

McLaren has told Daniel Ricciardo that fellow Australian Oscar Piastri will replace him in the Formula 1 team next season, according to media reports on Friday. The site http://www.racingnews365.com quoted Australian sources as saying that Ricciardo had been officially informed of his “disengagement”.

MLB roundup: Dodgers honor Vin Scully, rout Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers pounced on Sean Manaea for four runs in the first inning and four more in the third on Friday night, then cruised to an 8-1 win over the visiting San Diego Padres in the opener. three-game weekend series. The Dodgers also honored Vin Scully before and during their first home game since the Hall of Fame broadcaster’s death on Tuesday.

WTA roundup: Emma Raducanu falls in quarter-finals in Washington

Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova saved four set points in the opening set and then beat second seed Emma Raducanu of Great Britain 7-6(6), 6-1 on Friday in the Citi Open quarter-finals in Washington. Raducanu, the defending US Open champion, failed twice to win the first set with Samsonova serving at 4-5. Raducanu then took a 6-4 lead in the tiebreaker but lost the next four points.

ATP review: Andrey Rublev and Nick Kyrgios survive busy day in Washington

Andrey Rublev of Russia and recent Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios of Australia both won two matches on Friday to reach the Citi Open semifinals in Washington. The tournament schedule has been compacted due to weather-related suspensions and postponements.

INTERVIEW-Paralympic Games-Russia decision on Paris 2024 in November but situation unchanged-Chief of the IPC

A decision on Russia and Belarus’ participation in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be made in November, but the ongoing war in Ukraine means their ban from the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games remains in place, it said on Friday. the President of the International Paralympic Committee. Russian and Belarusian athletes were banned from competing in the Chinese capital on the eve of the Paralympic Games in March because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, for which Belarus has been a key staging area.

Tennis-Medvedev confirms extended stay for No. 1 with Los Cabos final

Daniil Medvedev will arrive in New York for his US Open title defense this month as the top seed after the Russian confirmed his retention as world number one by reaching the final in Los Cabos, Australia. Mexico, Friday. A ban on Russian players at Wimbledon due to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine forced Medvedev to miss the grass-court major and he arrived in Mexico for the ATP 250 event with his top ranking under threat.

Tennis-Nadal withdraws from Montreal hard-court event

Rafa Nadal has pulled out of next week’s US Open tune-up event in Montreal, Canada, due to the same abdominal strain that forced him to miss his Wimbledon semi-final last month. last, he said on Friday. World number three Nadal’s quest for a Grand Slam on the calendar has come to an end after he pulled out of his highly anticipated showdown against Australian Nick Kyrgios less than 24 hours before the game.

McKeon admits snooker program took ‘mental toll’

Multiple champion Emma McKeon says she had to pay a psychological price for her dominance in the pool after the Australian became the most successful Commonwealth Games athlete of all time. McKeon, who also has a record number of Olympic medals to her name, won six gold medals along with a silver and a bronze in Birmingham to bring her medal tally to a record 20 at the quadrennial event.

Tennis-Serena Williams faces tough draw in first US Open tune-up event

Serena Williams will have her work cut out for her when the Toronto Open kicks off next week as the 23-time Grand Slam champion begins her hard preparations for the upcoming US Open. If Williams manages to get past a qualifier in her first-round match, she will next face Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic or savvy veteran and former world number one Victoria Azarenka in the second round.

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Wayne Rooney’s DC United have signed Belgian striker Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace on a 2.5-year contract with the option of a further year, the Major League Soccer club announced on Friday. The former Aston Villa and Liverpool player, who has spent the last 10 seasons in the Premier League, will join his new club pending a work visa, DC United have said https://www.dcunited .com/news/dc-united -signe-belge-international-christian-benteke-de-crystal-palace.

No financial details of the move were disclosed. The 31-year-old, who had a year left on his contract with Palace, scored 37 goals in 177 games in all competitions during his six-year spell in south London.

“Christian is a top player who has been playing at the highest level for a long time,” head coach Rooney, who took over last month, told the club’s website. “His experience and his ability to score goals and help the team will be invaluable. It’s exciting for the team and myself to play him. He will make a huge difference.”

Benteke moved to England in 2012, signing for Villa from Belgian side Genk. He spent three seasons at Birmingham, scoring 49 goals in 101 games. He joined Liverpool in 2015 but struggled in his only season at the Merseyside club before moving to Palace. His best season in south London was 2016-17, when he netted 17 times in all competitions.

Benteke has also scored 18 goals in 45 appearances for Belgium since making his senior debut in 2010. “Christian has been crucial to this club’s Premier League run, having an immediate impact after signing and playing a pivotal role in the team ever since.” Palace chairman Steve Parish told the club’s website https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/christian-benteke-joins-mls-after-six-years-at-crystal-palace /2022-08-04.

“We all wish him the best for the next stage of his career.” DC United are bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference standings with six wins, three draws and 13 losses in 22 games. They lost 3-0 to Charlotte on Wednesday.

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Weekly sales of women’s football gear have tripled since the start of the Women’s European Championship which ended with a historic win for England on Sunday, according to retailer Fanatics Inc, which sold official merchandise for the tournament . The surge in sales demonstrates the growing attractiveness of the women’s sportswear market as social barriers are broken down and participation levels increase. The England senior team’s previous success was the men’s team winning the World Cup in 1966, at a time when women’s football was banned in the country.

An extra-time goal from England’s Chloe Kelly secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday in front of nearly 90,000 fans, a record attendance for any UEFA tournament. including men’s matches. The final also recorded a peak television audience of 17.4 million on the BBC, the highest viewership in the UK for a women’s game. In the four hours after England won, online sales of women’s merchandise – from shirts to scarves and mugs – soared around 640%, Fanatics told Reuters. The company, which is the world’s largest licensed sporting goods retailer, operates England’s official online store and works with brands including Nike and Adidas.

“More women’s merchandise was sold in just four hours after the final whistle than in the seven days before the final,” Jack Boyle, global co-head of direct-to-consumer sales at Fanatics, told Reuters. Sports brands and retailers from Nike and Adidas to the American chain Dick’s Sporting Goods have been actively making more room in their inventories and aisles for women’s gear and merchandise.

Adidas’ head of global brands, Brian Grevy, counts “women’s business sales growth” among his personal bonus criteria, according to the company’s 2021 annual report. The company is trying to grow currency-neutral net sales for its women’s business at a percentage rate of teenage girls each year on average between 2021 and 2025. “Over the past two or three years, we’ve seen more investments from Nike and Adidas, especially in women’s football. As they invest their money in sports, it benefits them,” said analyst Jessica Ramirez. at brokerage J Hali and Associates.

The women’s activewear market alone in 2018 was valued at $26.8 billion, according to data from Euromonitor International, compared to $80.1 billion for the overall activewear market. Euromonitor did not have more recent figures. “It could be worth four or five times what it’s worth today, but I hate putting a cap because I think it’s unlimited,” Boyle said. Last year, global sales of Fanatics women’s sporting goods increased by 28%. “I think we’re in the right place to capitalize on the momentum,” he added.

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Chelsea have signed Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Brighton & Hove Albion on a six-year deal, the two Premier League clubs announced on Friday. Financial details were not disclosed, but Brighton said the club would receive a record fee for the transfer. British media have reported that the two clubs have agreed a deal worth up to 63 million pounds ($76.46 million) for the 24-year-old.

“I’m really happy. It’s a great opportunity for me to join one of the best clubs in the world and I’m going to work hard to be happy here and help the team,” Cucurella told Chelsea’s website. Cucurella, who has a cap for Spain, joined Brighton in 2021 from Getafe in La Liga. He made 35 league appearances for Graham Potter’s side, who finished ninth in the league last season.

“We didn’t want to lose Marc, but he wanted the opportunity to play Champions League football with a view to accelerating his progression to Spain’s World Cup squad,” Potter told the website. Brighton. “Of course we are disappointed to see Marc go, but we wish him well for the future… (He) has been an absolute pleasure working with him over the last 12 months.”

Cucurella becomes Chelsea’s third signing after bringing in defender Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli and England striker Raheem Sterling from Manchester City. Chelsea, who finished third in the league last season, start their new campaign with a trip to Everton on Saturday.

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Chelsea have signed promising young midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa on a six-year contract, the two Premier League clubs announced on Thursday. The teams announced on Tuesday that they had reached an agreement for the transfer and that the England youth international had been cleared to travel to London and discuss personal terms.

Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed, but UK media reported the deal was worth £20million. ($24.35 million). Chukwuemeka joined Villa’s academy from Northampton Town in 2016 and made his senior debut in 2021. He played 12 times in the league last season as the Birmingham-based club finished 14th.

“It’s been quite hectic but I haven’t been able to get Chelsea out of my head for the past few days so I’m just happy and relieved it’s all done,” Chukwuemeka, 18, told Chelsea’s website https ://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chukwuemeka-signature-confirmed. “I’m so excited and just can’t wait to get on the pitch, meet all the players and try to win games and trophies with Chelsea.”

Chukwuemeka, who won the European Under-19 Championship with England last month, becomes Chelsea’s fourth signing in the current transfer window. Thomas Tuchel’s side have brought in England striker Raheem Sterling from Manchester City and Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli.

Chelsea completed a transfer for teenage goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina on Tuesday, but the American will remain on loan at MLS side Chicago Fire for the 2022-23 season. Chelsea begin their league campaign at Everton on Saturday.

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Teenager Letsile Tebogo has drawn comparisons to Usain Bolt after blasting his way to the world under-20 100m title in record time with a scorching race in Colombia on Tuesday. The 19-year-old Batswana clocked 9.91 seconds to better the junior world record of 9.94 he set in the senior world championship series last month, but he clearly could have gone even further quick.

Tebogo got off to a flying start at the Pascual Guerrero stadium in Cali and raced the final 20 yards, turning to gesticulate at silver medalist Bouwahjgie Nkrumie with a huge smile on his face as he headed for the line. The early celebrations were a deliberate echo of Bolt’s when the Jamaican great won the first of his eight Olympic gold medals in the sprint in a record time of 9.69 at the Beijing Games in 2008.

“If anyone took that as disrespect, I’m really sorry,” Tebogo told the World Athletics website. “(It was so) everyone watching at home could enjoy the race – to remind them a bit of what Usain Bolt did back in the day. He’s my idol – the person I admire.”

Comparisons to Bolt immediately flooded social media and the race caught the attention of the man himself, who retweeted the result. Tebogo said he thought he could have run as fast as 9.80 if he hadn’t run through the end of the run.

“We have other races coming up, we didn’t want to go that far,” Tebogo said. “But this is my year as a junior, we have to leave (the record) here for the next generation to come and beat it.”

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India’s top sprinter Sekar Dhanalakshmi has been handed a three-year ban by the world governing body’s Athletics Integrity Unit for failing an out-of-competition doping test in May.

Dhanalakshmi’s sample taken on May 2 in Antalya, Turkey, where she trained with other Indian athletes, was found to contain metandienone, an anabolic androgenic steroid and an unspecified substance banned at all times by the WADA code.

The test was performed at the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The suspension period was to be four years for such cases. But Dhanalakshmi admitted the doping offense and accepted the sanction, resulting in a one-year reduction in his banning period.

The 24-year-old from Tamil Nadu will now serve a three-year ban from July 11, the date of the provisional suspension.

Rule 10.8.1 of the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules provides that “An Athlete potentially subject to an asserted four-year period of Ineligibility may be granted a one-year reduction in the period of Ineligibility based on an admission and an early acceptance of the sanction”. .

“On July 19, 2022, the Athlete returned the signed Admission of Anti-Doping Rule Violation and Acceptance of Consequences form. “The Athlete will therefore receive a reduction of one year from the claimed period of Ineligibility pursuant to Rule 10.8.1 based on early admission and acceptance of the sanction,” the IAU said in its statement. decision published on its website.

”Based on the Athlete’s admission of the anti-doping rule violations…the IAU hereby confirms the following consequences for a first anti-doping rule violation: a period of Ineligibility of three years commencing July 11, 2022 (the date of the provisional suspension).

”…and disqualification of the athlete’s results effective May 1, 2022, with all consequent consequences, including loss of all titles, awards, medals, point prizes and appearance bonuses .” WADA and the National Anti-Doping Agency of India (NADA) have a right of appeal against this decision of the IAU to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne.

Dhanalakshmi clocked a personal best time of 22.89 seconds to win gold in the 200m at the Qosanov Memorial Athletics meet in June, earning him a spot at the recent world championships through the rankings global. She was unable to participate in the showpiece after her doping offense.

She had won a gold medal in the 200m at the National Interstate Championships in Chennai in June with a time of 23.27.

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Striker Diogo Jota has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. Liverpool have not revealed the length of the deal, but British media have reported that the Portugal international has signed a five-year extension, keeping him at Anfield until 2027.

Jota helped Liverpool win the FA Cup and League Cup last season, as they finished second in the Premier League just one point behind Manchester City and reached the Champions League final. they lost to Real Madrid. The 25-year-old arrived at Anfield from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 and has scored 34 goals in 85 appearances for the Reds in all competitions.

“What Diogo has brought to this team and this club since he arrived is there for all to see, so it’s very good news that he has signed a new contract,” Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said on the club website https://www. liverpoolfc.com/news/brilliant-brilliant-news-jurgen-klopp-diogo-jotas-new-contract. “I’ve said before that Diogo is the player we hoped he would be but also a bit better, as long as this continues.”

Jota joins teammates Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jordan Henderson, Virgil van Dijk and Fabinho in committing his long-term future to the club. He is currently recovering from a hamstring injury which cut short his pre-season and is set to miss Liverpool’s Premier League opener at promoted Fulham on Saturday.

“Unfortunately for me, I was upset in this pre-season because I got injured (in the) last game of the season while playing for Portugal,” Jota told the club’s website https:/ /www.liverpoolfc.com/news/diogo-jota-signs-a-new-long-term-contract-liverpool. “So I was coming back in this pre-season, I still felt it a bit. It will be a few more weeks, I would say.

“When you fight for everything, like we did last year, you just want to do it again and do it better, because it’s possible. That drive is in me and I know it’s in my teammates and… We all fight for those titles there.”

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Former bowler Heath Davis has become the first New Zealand international cricketer to come out as gay, which remains a rarity in professional play. Davis, now 50 and living in Australia, played five Tests and 11 one-day internationals from 1994 to 1997, while enjoying a long domestic career as a fast but erratic bowler.

“I felt there was this part of my life that I was hiding,” he said in an interview https://thespinoff.co.nz/videos/scratched-aotearoas-lost-sporting-legends /finding-heath-davis-scratched-aotearoas-lost-sporting-legends-the-spinoff#video with The Spinoff online magazine. “There was a lot of that, just keeping your personal life separate. It was lonely…I was repressing it, I wasn’t living a gay life.”

Davis said life improved after a move from his native Wellington to play domestic cricket in the more cosmopolitan city of Auckland in 1997. “I felt there was this part of my life that I needed to express. , I was tired of hiding it,” he added.

“Everyone in Auckland knew I was gay, on the team, but it didn’t seem like such a big deal…I just felt free.” Former England wicketkeeper Steven Davies became the first men’s international cricketer to come out publicly as gay in early 2011.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is to be suspended for six games for violating the National Football League (NFL) personal conduct policy, a report on the league’s website https://www.nfl. com/news/deshaun-watson-informed-by-judge-sue-l-robinson-he-should-be-suspended-six-games said Monday. Numerous women have come forward over the past year and filed lawsuits against Watson, accusing him of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct.

In March, Watson, 26, denied sexually assaulting or acting inappropriately towards any of the 22 women who had filed charges against him at the time. A Texas grand jury declined to indict Watson.

ESPN reported in June that 20 of 24 lawsuits had been settled. Monday’s NFL report said the recommended six-game suspension was handed down by former U.S. District Judge Sue L. Robinson and there would be no additional fines.

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) said Sunday it would not appeal Robinson’s decision, although the league still has the right to appeal. Watson, who hasn’t played since the 2020 season, joined the Browns from Houston Texans in March this year, signing a five-year, $230 million deal.

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Tens of thousands of football fans draped in England’s red and white flag erupted in joy at Wembley Stadium on Sunday – and in fan parks, homes and pubs across the country – as their team won the Women’s European Championship for the first time. Sarina Wiegman’s side beat Germany 2-1 after extra time to claim their first-ever major title in front of a record home crowd, with nearly 90,000 fans filling the London stadium, including thousands of children and families.

England’s progress in the tournament, just over a year after the men’s side lost the final on the same ground, has gripped the country, with royals, government, stars sports and singers who all sent their support. Their victory, against a country that has already beaten so many English football teams – men and women – marked England’s first major victory in a football league for 56 years, and earned a congratulatory message from the Queen Elizabeth.

“Your success goes far beyond the trophy you so deserved. You have all set an example that will inspire the girls and women of today and generations to come,” she wrote. queen. “I hope you will be as proud of the impact you have had on your sport as you are of today’s result.”

England’s 4-0 loss to Sweden in the semi-final drew a peak BBC viewership of 9.3 million, and that figure should have been surpassed in the final. Excitement around the England squad has been building since some 69,000 supporters flocked to Old Trafford to witness their maiden victory against Austria in early July.

A Royal Air Force flypast with an all-female crew took to the skies over Wembley on Sunday, as 87,192 fans packed into the stadium – the highest tally on record for either the men’s or women’s editions of the tournament. Prince William, who previously posted a short video of support with his seven-year-old daughter, presented the medals before hugging many of the players.

“Congratulations to Sarina, Leah (Williamson) and the whole team,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. “Football pitches across the country will be filled like never before with girls and women inspired by your triumph.” Online videos showed hundreds of fans following the game on the big screen in the city centers of London, Birmingham and Manchester, cheering when England striker Chloe Kelly scored in the 110th minute before running off in support sports bra.

“Could we ever envision when we were girls growing up that one day we would have almost 90,000 people at Wembley supporting the women’s football team?” one fan, Emily Taylor, told Reuters ahead of the game. “Come to England”. (Writing by Kate Holton, editing by Ed Osmond and Toby Davis)

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Here is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Soccer-Klopp praises Nunez as Liverpool win Community Shield

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has praised new signing Darwin Nunez as the Uruguayan sealed a 3-1 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield on Saturday. Liverpool secured the season’s curtain-raiser for the first time since 2006 with a convincing win over City’s Pep Guardiola at Leciester City’s King Power Stadium.

Motor racing – Timing is right for Vettel, says Red Bull boss

Formula 1 will miss Sebastian Vettel when he retires at the end of the season, but the four-time world champion has chosen the right time to leave, Red Bull boss Christian Horner said on Saturday. Horner had a close connection with the German when he won four successive titles with Red Bull from 2010 to 2013, as well as most of his 53 victories.

Motor racing – Former race director Masi received death threats after Abu Dhabi ruling

Former race director Michael Masi has revealed he received death threats online after last year’s controversy that saw Max Verstappen win the Formula 1 world title. safety car restart procedure at the end of December’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a decision that handed the crown to Red Bull’s Verstappen, denying Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton a record eighth title in the process.

Football-England v Germany is a ‘fairytale game’, says Williamson

The European Women’s Championship final between England and Germany is a “fairytale match” given the history between the sides, England captain Leah Williamson said on Saturday. Hosts England and eight-time champions Germany will play at a sold-out Wembley Stadium on Sunday, meeting for the second time in the Euros final after the Germans’ 6-2 victory in 2009.

Games-Kiplangat takes wrong turn en route to Games marathon gold

Ugandan Victor Kiplangat took a wrong turn but still found his way to Commonwealth Games marathon gold, providing late drama to what had been an uneventful race on Saturday. After more than 40 kilometers of racing through the winding streets of Birmingham, Kiplangat veered off course in the closing stages, but had built up such a lead that the mistake caused no damage.

Soccer-Ronaldo back in United squad for Rayo Vallecano friendly: Ten Hag

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the squad for their final pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, manager Erik ten Hag has said. Ronaldo’s future at United has been the subject of speculation after British media reported he had told the club he wanted to leave so he could play in the Champions League. United will take part in the second-tier Europa League this term.

Soccer football is my safe space against setbacks off the pitch, says England Mead

England striker Beth Mead has described football as her “safe space” against setbacks off the pitch, saying she uses sport to escape difficulties in her personal life and to bounce back from disappointments. The 27-year-old, who was not selected for the Tokyo Olympics last year, tops the European Championship scoring charts ahead of Sunday’s final against eight-time champions Germany. at Wembley Stadium.

Football-Odegaard ‘proud and grateful’ after being named new Arsenal captain

Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard has been named Arsenal’s new captain ahead of the 2022-23 season, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. Odegaard, 23, first arrived on loan from Real Madrid in January 2021 and after impressing manager Mikel Arteta, the club moved quickly to make the transfer permanent, signing him for around 35 million euros (35 .76 million) in August of last year.

Tennis-‘Fingers crossed!’ : Djokovic hopes to be able to participate in the US Open

Novak Djokovic said he was preparing for the US Open as if he would be allowed to compete on the hard court, despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Djokovic, who has three US Open titles, will not be able to participate in this year’s US Open due to current rules under which travelers wishing to enter the United States must be fully vaccinated and provide proof before entering. embark.

Soccer-Nunez makes instant impact as Liverpool beat City in Community Shield

Liverpool’s new striker Darwin Nunez scored a late goal on his debut as they drew first blood in this season’s rivalry with Manchester City following a 3-1 victory in Saturday’s Community Shield. The Uruguayan, bought from Benfica for an initial fee of 75 million euros ($76.64 million), became an instant fan favorite after capping off a spirited appearance on the bench with a stoppage time goal to secure the first trophy of the season.

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Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will spend some time on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury during pre-season in Singapore, the club announced on Friday. The 28-year-old England international picked up the injury in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on July 15.

Manager Jurgen Klopp said Oxlade-Chamberlain’s injury was serious but would not require surgery. He did not specify how long it would take to recover. “With Oxlade, it will take longer. It’s a serious hamstring injury and it will take longer,” Klopp said in a post on the club’s website.

“But it’s a hamstring, and we all hate that word, we hate the injury, but anyway it happens once in a while and now Ox was the one.” Klopp also provided an update on Ireland international goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher who suffered the injury while on international duty in June.

“Yes, Caoimh felt something after the international game and everyone, the medical department there, told him that he was fine and it would be fine after the holidays,” Klopp said. “He came back and the first training felt it again. We checked it and it wasn’t good, so I think Caoimh will have another two, three weeks and then he should be fine.”

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana said on Friday that Supreme Court Justice, Justice AM Khanwilkar has always been a very ‘hardworking’ and ‘disciplined’ judge and that his ethics work is clear to all.

The CJI said it, along with Justices UU Lalit and Khanwilkar, who are part of the Supreme Court’s Collegium, had cleared more than 250 names for appointment as senior judges in the past year. “All credit goes to my brother justices,” Justice Ramana said at a ceremony hosted by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) to bid farewell to Justice Khanwilkar, who resigned on Friday after one term. over six years old. as a judge of the Supreme Court ended.

With the retirement of Justice Khanwilkar, the Supreme Court’s complement would drop to 31. The Superior Court has a sanctioned complement of 34 judges.

The CJI said Justice Khanwilkar authored more than 187 judgments and disposed of nearly 8,446 cases before the Supreme Court.

”Brother Judge Khanwilkar has always been a very hardworking and disciplined judge. His work ethic is clear to all,” he said, adding that Justice Khanwilkar was a “workaholic” and that is everyone’s impression. Justice Ramana said he had benefited a lot from Justice Khanwilkar’s wisdom in the Collegium. “His cooperation and insights have contributed significantly to the progress we have made in filling vacancies in the senior judiciary,” he said.

”And, thereafter, he would try to deal with the weaker section and the women, in particular, whether their cases were properly considered or not. This is a good thing,” the CJI said.

He referred to three judgments in which Judge Khanwilkar was a part, including the one that made it possible to live-stream court proceedings. ”He was part of the constitution bench in Public Interest Foundation v. Union of India which has made it mandatory to disclose the criminal background of the contestants. In Kalpana Mehta v. Union of India Brother Justice Khanwilkar was a member of the constitution bench which ruled that judicial opinion of the reports of the parliamentary standing committee can be taken,” he said.

Justice Ramana said these were very “step-by-step” judgments that Justice Khanwilkar has contributed to the development of laws in these areas.

He said that apart from judicial duties, Justice Khanwilkar had actively taken on other responsibilities and was the president of the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal and was regularly conducting proceedings despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Since assuming the chairmanship of the Supreme Court’s Legal Services Committee in August 2021, he has actively promoted the use of technology in the functioning of the committee,” the CJI said, adding that Justice Khanwilkar had conceptualized and launched the SCLSC online. portal to enable access to justice for all. He said Justice Khanwilkar has always been a strong supporter of the use of technology and his efforts to digitize the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, where he was Chief Justice before being elevated to Supreme Court, are still greatly admired.

“Even on the Supreme Court, he was at the forefront of the digitization initiative,” he said.

“Although Brother Justice Khanwilkar’s career on the Supreme Court bench is coming to an end, I am sure he will continue to work hard in one capacity or another,” the CJI said.

Justice Ramana said he was told that Justice Khanwilkar was an avid runner in his youth and even ran from Bombay to Alibaug, a distance of around 100 kilometers.

“Perhaps after his retirement he can finally spend more time taking care of his health and fitness,” he said while wishing him on behalf of all Supreme Court Justices. Born on July 30, 1957 in Pune, Justice Khanwilkar graduated with an LL.B. from a law school in Mumbai.

He was registered as a barrister in February 1982 and later appointed an additional judge of the Bombay High Court on March 29, 2000.

He was appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh on April 4, 2013 and then Chief Justice of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh on November 24, 2013.

Justice Khanwilkar was appointed a Supreme Court Justice and took office on May 13, 2016.PTI ABA ABA RKS RKS

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StarCard Sports Games (SCSG), the creator of New World Football Alliance, a play-to-earn football video game combining blockchain, social impact and environmental initiatives, today announced the launch of its Legends platform. It is a series of real-world and in-game partnerships between SCSG and some of the most iconic names in football history, including Ashley Cole and Roberto Carlos. These partnerships will be reflected in StarCard Sports Games’ new title, “New World Football Alliance”, as well as the creation of NFTs and the organization of real world events.

Connecting athletes with their digital avatars

SCSG is the first play-to-earn (P2E) social impact gaming platform of its kind, bridging the digital divide between real athletes at all levels and their digital avatars. SCSG’s data-driven platform aggregates real-world data from human player performance and uses that data to inform in-game performance. SCSG’s scalable and robust digital economy is powered by the $ARC engine , which allows players to earn in-game currency and “bet” their winnings, investing them for real rewards. SCSG’s platform unifies professional, amateur and youth athletes by tokenizing their identities as NFT-based avatars and allowing players to participate in a $ARC-backed NFT Marketplace, resulting in both rewards real and in-game, such as clothing, equipment and other performance-enhancing items.

SCSG’s partnership with household names in world football, Ashley Cole and Roberto Carlos, means more than just digitizing their likenesses into a video game. Both legends are among the greatest players in football history. Collectively, the duo have over 230 appearances for their national teams, 6 World Cup tournament appearances, 9 domestic titles and 4 UEFA Champions League titles. While players will be able to play against avatars of the legends in-game, they will also be able to attend live events, AMAs, and acquire signed NFTs with corresponding physical products.

Steve Schechter, CEO of StarCard Sports Games, said:

“SCSG is the home of footballing legends in the metaverse, period. We expect to have all of the greatest football players in history here, as our platform allows them to further interact with their fans in new ways and further monetize their likenesses, all in one video game focused on social impact. It’s a win-win. »

Roberto Carlos added:

“I’m thrilled to partner with StarCard Sports Games and be a part of the New World Football Alliance metaverse and game. I look forward to engaging with football fans and players in a whole new way.” This is not just another game or another simple NFT project. SCSG is building the future of interactions between athletes, fans and players. I’m also proud to support a mission-driven project that puts the social impact in the foreground.

SCSG expects to announce in the coming weeks and months a full list of legends who will be included in the New World Football Alliance. Legend NFTs will be available for purchase on the ARC NFT marketplace. SCSG will launch its first NFT drop this Friday, July 29, 2022. The Palla Diamond Radar Ball has both digital and real world utilities, including a 2-day in-person meet and greet event in London, England where NFT holders will be able to interact with the Legends and watch an English Premier League game.

SCSG is the first social impact gaming platform of its kind, which bridges the digital divide between real athletes at all levels and their digital avatars. It is a data-driven platform that brings real-world data on the human performance of players in managerial strategy and role-playing games. We are building a robust and scalable digital economy that allows players and investors to earn while having fun. We do all of this while raising awareness and generating revenue for some of the world’s leading environmental nonprofits.

Versatile Pooja Vastrakar has become the latest Indian cricketer to sign for Brisbane Heat for the upcoming edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). The 22-year-old will become the third Indian cricketer to play for the Brisbane Heat. Smriti Mandhana and Poonam Yadav had previously played for the team. ”Pooja is an outstanding athlete. She plays at a brisk pace, can find the limit with the bat in order and is an absolute thrower on the pitch,’ Brisbane Heat coach Ashley Noffke said in a statement on the website. club. ”We are very happy to welcome him to the WBBL and are excited about the experience we can offer him. She’s definitely a player of the future for India and we think she can make a difference for the Heat this summer,” Noffke added. Vastrakar, a key member of the Indian team, and someone who played a vital role in the team’s recent wins over Sri Lanka, is currently recovering from COVID-19. She also played a central role in India’s World Cup campaign in New Zealand earlier this year, finishing as the team’s second-best wicket-taker and playing an impressive 67 from 59. bullets against Pakistan. Vastrakar was named to India’s Commonwealth Games squad but is currently in quarantine in Bangalore. She is expected to miss her opener against Australia on Friday.

She joins New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr as the Brisbane Heat’s second foreign player for the upcoming season.

Vastrakar has represented India in 23 ODIs, 27 T20Is and two Tests.

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