Argentina World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister signs for Liverpool in £55m deal
Liverpool have signed Argentine World Cup-winning midfielder Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton in a £55 million ($68 million) swoop.
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Formerly allies, now rivals: Ex-US VP Pence joins Republican primary race against Trump
President Lula da Silva unveiled his plans to eliminate deforestation in the Amazon by the year 2030. He's trying to reverse a trend accelerated by his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro, under whom deforestation increased by 75%.
Le Mans reaches 100 and looks to a hydrogen future
The 24 Hours of Le Mans celebrates its 100th birthday this weekend with organisers of the world's most famous sportscar race looking towards a greener future while paying homage to the past.
Iron Sheik leaves behind a pioneering world wrestling legacy
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Liverpool sign midfielder Mac Allister from Brighton
Liverpool have signed World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Thursday as they rebuild for next season after a difficult campaign.
Disqualified Japanese player Kato becomes French Open champion
PARIS: Japan’s Miyu Kato became a French Open champion on Thursday, four days after she was controversially disqualified from the women’s doubles for accidentally hitting a ball girl.Kato and her German partner Tim Puetz defeated Bianca Andreescu and Michael Venus 4-6, 6-4, 10-6 in the mixed doubles final at Roland Garros.“It has been challenging mentally in the last few days after my unjust disqualification from the women’s doubles,” Kato told the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd, reading from a prepared statement.“Thanks to all the players for their heartfelt messages of support. I used that positive energy on court here today.“I am now looking for a positive result to my appeal so I can reclaim my prize money, points and my reputation.”Puetz said he hoped the title would help Kato after the drama of the default.“I hope this is redemption for you after what happened.
How to buy Inter Miami tickets with Lionel Messi set to debut for David Beckham's MLS side
Lionel Messi is set to join David Beckham's Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, and the clamour for tickets to watch one of the world's best is already beginning.
Miyazaki edges all-British battle on busy day at Surbiton
Lily Miyazaki triumphed in the battle of the Brits to stun Jodie Burrage and progress to the last 16 on a thrilling day of action at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The duo are both coached by Craig Veal, but it was the lower-ranked Miyazaki — who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme — who triumphed in the south-west London sunshine. Ad The British No.7 beat her friend-turned-rival — who is supported by the LTA's PSP Programme — 6-3 2-6 4-6 to set up a mouth-watering match against fellow compatriot Eden Silva.