Newcastle United headlines as Jonathan Woodgate backs 'top player' Botman amid unsung heroes vote
Here are the latest Newcastle United evening headlines on Saturday, June 18.
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Erik ten Hag's secret phone call to Frenkie de Jong that led him to empty Barcelona locker
New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag’s secret phone call to Frenkie de Jong helped convince the Barcelona midfielder over a summer transfer switch to Old Trafford.
Pro Hockey League: Indian Men's Team Loses To Netherlands In Shoot-Out, Virtually Out Of Title Race
The Indian men's hockey team produced a lion hearted performance before going down 1-4 to leaders the Netherlands in the shoot-out after both the sides were locked 2-2 at regulation time to virtually crash out of the title race of the FIH Pro League on Saturday. India are still placed third with 30 points from 15 games with just one match remaining. The Netherlands are leading the table with 33 points from 13 games with three matches in hand, while Olympic champions Belgium are placed second with 31 points from 14 games with two matches remaining.
Thomas Tuchel 'obsessed' with Serie A transfer target as Romelu Lukaku talks continue
Chelsea are in negotiations with Inter Milan over the future of Romelu Lukaku, but any player swap deals are reportedly 'off the table'.
Heartbreak for Indian men's team, loses to Netherlands in shoot-out to virtually exit from FIH Pro League title race
India are still placed third with 30 points from 15 games with just one match remaining. The Netherlands are leading the table with 33 points from 13 games with three matches in hand, while Olympic champions Belgium are placed second with 31 points from 14 games with two matches remaining. Breathtaking hockey was on display between two world-class teams as both India and the Netherlands fought each other in every department of the game in the entire 60 minutes.
Man Utd: Ten Hag has made 'direct contact' to sign 25 y/o star at Old Trafford
Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong is fully aware of their interest in him and had “direct contact” with Erik ten Hag earlier this month, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Daniil Medvedev continues fine form on grass to reach Halle Open final
World No 1 Daniil Medvedev will face Hubert Hurkacz in the final of the Halle Open on Sunday.
Hockey India congratulates Neha Goyal on completing 100 International Caps
She achieved the milestone during India's FIH Women's Hockey Pro League 2021/22 match against Argentina in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on Saturday. Neha has been a regular feature for the Indian Women's Hockey Team over the past couple of years and has been one of the key players in the ongoing FIH Women's Hockey Pro League 2021/22 tournament for the Indian Women's Hockey Team.