Australia PM backs calls for public holiday if Matildas win World Cup
SYDNEY : Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls for a public holiday if its team win the Women's World Cup.
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Neymar 'In Negotiations' Over Saudi Move As Kylian Mbappe Returns To PSG Good Books
Neymar was "in negotiations" on Sunday to become the latest football superstar to decamp for Saudi Arabia, leaving Paris Saint-Germain just as Kylian Mbappe was brought back in from the cold by the French champions. A source close to PSG told AFP that 31-year-old Neymar "no longer figures in the club or manager's plans" with the Brazilian immediately linked to Al-Hilal in the Gulf kingdom. Another source in Saudi Arabia said that "direct negotiations" between Neymar's agents and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) were ongoing.
Neymar 'probably leaving' Paris Saint-Germain: Source
PARIS: Neymar is "probably leaving" Paris Saint-Germain, with an offer from Saudi Arabia said to be on the table, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Sunday (Aug 13).
Chelsea agree deal to sign midfielder Caicedo from Brighton - reports
LONDON : Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo from Brighton & Hove Albion, according to media reports on Sunday which said the fee would be a British record.
Fourth for Allen as France's Boudant wins Grand Prix
The final international competition at the 2023 Dublin Horse Show saw a French winner in the Longines Grand Prix of Ireland, with Francois Xavier Boudant and Brazyl du Mezel becoming the first French combination to lift the trophy since 1995.
NBA's Gregg Popovich, Tony Parker, Dwyane Wade, Pau Gasol And Dirk Nowitzki Join Hall Of Fame
Retired NBA stars Tony Parker, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade and Pau Gasol and legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich were among those inducted Saturday into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Class of 2023 paid tribute to global talent with French guard Parker, German forward Nowitzki, Spanish center Gasol and US guard Wade joined by 74-year-old Popovich, coach of the Spurs since 1996. "It's a powerhouse class, really," Gasol said. "I'm humbled and very lucky to be a part of this class with all these amazing people."
Rennes enjoy 5-1 win after champions PSG held as Ligue 1 kicks off
PARIS : Stade Rennes handed promoted Metz a rude welcome back to Ligue 1 with a 5-1 thumping on Sunday as last season’s runners-up Racing Lens were beaten at Stade Brest after champions Paris St Germain had been held to a draw on Saturday.
Bayern condemn racist abuse of Tel after German Super Cup loss
Bayern Munich have strongly condemned "inhumane" racist abuse on social media of 18-year-old French striker Mathys Tel after Saturday's 3-0 German Super Cup defeat by RB Leipzig.