Manchester United's asking price for Anthony Elanga as Neymar hint dropped
Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday, May 31.
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Brazil court seeks arrest of LA Galaxy’s Costa for failing to pay child support
SAO PAULO: A Brazilian court is seeking the arrest of L.A. Galaxy striker Douglas Costa for failing to pay for child support.
Strong start for Dutch on home waters at Allianz Regatta
The opening day of action of the Allianz Regatta was dominated by the Dutch on home waters as they led the way in four of the six classes in action. In fact it was only in the two Formula Kite classes that the home competitors were denied, with a strong French showing. Ad Perhaps the standout performance for Dutch fans came in the iQFOiL Men, where Luuc van Opzeeland led a Dutch 1-2-3 through four heats.
Tsitsipas, Alcaraz soar at French Open as Djokovic row simmers
Djokovic remained the hot topic as the fallout of his statement earlier this week that "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" continued ahead of his second-round match against Marton Fucsovics later in the evening.
Pau sign All Black veteran Sam Whitelock
Double Rugby World Cup-winning lock Sam Whitelock has signed a two-year contract with Pau, where he will join his younger brother Luke after the World Cup, the club announced on Wednesday.
French Open: Carlos Alcaraz Overcomes Wobble To Advance, Aryna Sabalenka Wins
World number one Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second set blip to defeat Japan's Taro Daniel and reach the French Open last 32 on Wednesday. The Spanish star came through 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 against his 112th-ranked opponent and will face Canada's Denis Shapovalov for a place in the fourth round. Alcaraz, 20, is bidding to add the Roland Garros title to the US Open he won in 2022.
Forwards Nkunku, Dembélé recalled by France for Euro qualifiers
PARIS: Christopher Nkunku and Ousmane Dembélé were recalled Wednesday to France’s national team. The two strikers were included in coach Didier Deschamps’ squad for upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Gibraltar and Greece after missing Les Bleus’ previous games due to injury.
Rune set to reprise role as villain against home hero Monfils
Weeks after Holger Rune attracted the ire of Italian fans in his win over local favourite Fabio Fognini in Rome, the Dane will again be cast in the role of villain as he prepares to take on veteran Frenchman Gael Monfils at the French Open.