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Here are your latest Manchester United morning headlines on Sunday, June 11.
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Manchester City join European football’s royalty after crowning glory in Istanbul
ISTANBUL: In the presence of the UAE leadership, Manchester City joined footballing royalty as they became the kings of Europe.
History beckons on Djokovic for 23rd Grand Slam Title
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)
'History Hovering' Over Djokovic As Grand Slam Record Beckons
Novak Djokovic admits "history is hovering" over him as he takes on Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday with a men's record 23rd Grand Slam title tantalisingly close. The 36-year-old Serb can set numerous landmarks in what will be his seventh championship match at Roland Garros. As well as breaking the 22-Slam tie he shares with Rafael Nadal, he can become both the tournament's oldest champion and the only man to win all four majors on at least three occasions. In the women's game, only Margaret Court, Steffi Graf and Serena Williams can make a similar boast.
Swiatek reigns supreme at French Open by quelling Muchova
PARIS: Poland's Iga Swiatek continued her dominance on Parisian clay with a third French Open crown in the last four years, defeating unseeded Czech Karolina Muchova 6-2 5-7 6-4 in a thrilling final to capture her fourth Grand Slam title on Saturday (Jun 10).
Manchester City win maiden Champions League title with win over Inter Milan
ISTANBUL: Manchester City won the first Champions League in their history on Saturday and secured a treble of trophies by beating Inter Milan 1-0. In a far closer match than many pundits had predicted, Rodri’s sweetly-struck goal proved the difference for Abu Dhabi-backed City, who have already won the Premier League and FA Cup this season. Rodri sidefooted in on 68 minutes after Bernardo Silva pulled back a cross that fell perfectly for the unmarked Spaniard at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium.
Swan leading strong British Surbiton semi-final charge
Katie Swan eliminated top seed Tatjana Maria to ensure three British women will play in the semi-finals of the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy for the first time ever. The British No.5 became the third home-grown woman in the tournament's history to upset the top seed as she battled back to beat 2022 Wimbledon semi-finalist Tatjana Maria. Ad In a week that saw four British women reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2017, Swan showed incredible spirit to come from a set down and win 3-6 6-3 6-4.