Diego Simeone outlines what Yannick Carrasco could bring to Newcastle this summer
With the summer transfer rumour mill in full spin, Newcastle United have already been linked with a host of names.
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French Open 2022: Iga Swiatek Brushes Aside Coco Gauff To Win Second Roland Garros Title
Iga Swiatek cruised to her second French Open title by dominating teenager Coco Gauff in the final on Saturday, as the world number one claimed her 35th successive victory. The 21-year-old Pole stormed to a 6-1, 6-3 win in only 68 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier, equalling Venus Williams' record for the longest winning run by a woman in the 21st century. Swiatek celebrated her sixth straight title this year in the players' box with her friends and family.
Norway Chess Tournament: Viswanathan Anand Remains On Top After Third Straight Win
Indian legend Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament as he defeated China's Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings. The 52-year-old Anand won the Armageddon (sudden death game) early on Friday after the regular classical match was drawn after 39 moves.
FACTBOX - French Open women's singles champion Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek, who beat Coco Gauff 6-1 6-3 to win her second Grand Slam title at the French Open on Saturday. Age: 21 Nation: Poland WTA ranking: 1 Seeding: 1 Grand Slam titles: 2 (French Open 2020, 2022) ROAD TO FINALFirst round: Lesia Tsurenko (Ukraine) 6-2 6-0 Second round: Alison Riske (United States) 6-0 6-2 Third round: Danka Kovinic (Montenegro) 6-3 7-5 Fourth round: Zheng Qinwen (China) 6-7(5) 6-0 6-2 Quarter-finals: 11-Jessica Pegula (United States) 6-3 6-2 Semi-finals: 20-Daria Kasatkina (Russia) 6-2 6-1 EARLY LIFE* Born in Warsaw. Her father Tomasz is a former Olympic rower, who competed in the men's quadruple sculls event at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
Iga Swiatek crushes Coco Gauff to win French Open in Paris
World No 1 Iga Swiatek dismantled American Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 to claim her second French Open title on Saturday and stretch her winning streak to 35 matches.
Poland’s Iga Swiatek wins French Open women's tennis final
The 21-year-old Pole stormed to a 6-1, 6-3 win in only 68 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier, equalling Venus Williams' record for the longest winning run by a woman in the 21st century.
City Football Group appoint Arsenal favourite Steve Bould as new Lommel SK manager
Arsenal favourite Steve Bould has landed a new managerial role with Manchester City parent company the City Football Group. Bould spent decades as a player and coach in various roles for the Gunners and is preparing for a new challenge over in Belgium.
Carlos Tevez announces retirement
Former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has retired at the age of 38.