Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs world-leading 100m time, her record sixth race under 10.7 seconds this season
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN
Monaco Sport News
LaLiga: Champions Real Madrid ready to frustrate Barcelona's all-star line-up
Real Madrid will begin their LaLiga title defence against promoted Almeria on Sunday but they will be under no illusion that the biggest obstacle in their pursuit of a 36th title will be a revamped and hungry Barcelona side. Real completed the double last season by claiming a record-extending 35th LaLiga title before conquering Europe too, winning a record-extending 14th Champions League title. Carlo Ancelotti will be relying on almost the same group of victorious players to leave their mark on this season. The additions of former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger as a free-agent and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco for a fee that could rise up to 100 million euros will further strengthen the squad. With 34-year-old French striker Karim Benzema and 22-year-old Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr forming a potent duo up front, Real have a fine mix of youth and experience to tackle the toughest challenges, such as in their amazing run of comebacks against Paris St Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City in last year's Champions League. Determined to end their three-year La Liga title drought, Barcelona were Europe's biggest spenders in the close season as they splashed out around 150 million euros ($155.21 million) to assemble an all-star team, signing Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich, Brazil winger Raphinha from Leeds United and defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla.
Adrien Rabiot is not the player Manchester United want him to be
Manchester United fans were keen to watch PSV play Monaco in the third qualifying round of the Champions League playoffs on Tuesday. The fanbase had not become Dutch or French football aficionados, merely the game had 'consequences' for United.
Cody Gakpo decision deals Rangers a Champion League blow as Manchester United transfer blocked by PSV
Rangers' Champions League chances were dealt a blow when play-off rivals PSV Eindhoven put a block on the sale of £50million golden boy Cody Gakpo. Leeds have opened the bidding for the 23-year-old Netherlands international, with sources in Holland expecting Manchester United and Arsenal to weigh in with offers of their own this week.
Arop runs to Canadian record over 1,000 metres, placing 3rd at Diamond League Monaco
Marco Arop held off world 1,500-metre champion Jake Wightman of Great Britain until the final straightaway but the 800 specialist didn't have the legs to go the extra distance and pull out the victory in Wednesday's 1,000 race at Diamond League Monaco.
Champions Real Madrid ready to frustrate Barca's all-star line-up
MADRID : European champions Real Madrid will begin their LaLiga title defence against promoted Almeria on Sunday but they will be under no illusion that the biggest obstacle in their pursuit of a 36th title will be a revamped and hungry Barcelona side.
Unstoppable Fraser-Pryce seals 100m win in Monaco Diamond League
MONACO : World champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce scorched the track with the fastest time over 100 metres this year at the Monaco Diamond League meeting on Wednesday, winning the race in 10.62 seconds to comfortably beat Shericka Jackson and Marie-Josee Ta Lou.
Luke McCann sets new Irish record at Diamond League
Ireland's Luke McCann smashed the national 1,000m record to finish seventh at the Monaco Diamond League on Wednesday evening, as Jake Wightman took victory with a new world lead time.