Yoro, Shaw, Mainoo - Manchester United injury news and return dates ahead of Brentford
Manchester United will go in search of a much-needed victory when they welcome Brentford to Old Trafford in the Premier League next Saturday.
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IOA Expresses "Deep Concern" Over Financial Repercussions Due To Withdrawal Of Olympic Solidarity Grant
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) expressed its "deep concern" over the "severe financial repercussions" caused by the alleged failure of the IOA Treasurer, Sahdev Yadav, to file the necessary annual financial reports, despite repeated reminders from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Olympic Solidarity grants, a vital source of funding for athlete development programs and sports initiatives, were withheld due to non-compliance in submitting the financial reports, a responsibility solely within the purview of the treasurer. "This lapse shall significantly impact the IOA's ability to provide the necessary financial support to Indian athletes, threatening their preparation and performance for upcoming international competitions," the IOA stated in a press release on Friday.
Man United boss Erik ten Hag 'considering' surprise selection amid injury crisis
Manchester United's manager Erik ten Hag is considering deploying Jonny Evans as an emergency left-back due to the club's current defensive injury crisis. With five defenders unavailable for Saturday's match against Brentford, Ten Hag is under pressure to avoid a third consecutive Premier League defeat at Old Trafford.
Zinedine Zidane Man United preference offered for Ineos as Erik ten Hag has 7 games to save job
Zinedine Zidane has been once again linked with the Manchester United job as Erik ten Hag clings on to his job.
I Want A Personal Coach, Need To Improve Strength: Nikhat Zareen
It wasn't her day, acknowledged Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen dwelling on her shocking medal-less Olympic campaign but asserted that she would be back stronger with the help of a personal coach that she is currently trying to find. Nikhat, who was a strong medal contender, bowed out of the 50kg women's boxing competition following an unanimous decision loss to top seed and reigning Asian Games champion Wu Yu of China in the preliminary stage. She was the first of six Indian boxers to qualify for the Olympics, where she made a maiden appearance.
Forgotten man, shock switch or teen prodigy - Man United running out of options for problem position
The problems at full-back are mounting for Erik ten Hag, with three of his four senior options for the positions ruled out against Brentford this weekend.
Canada falls to U.S. at Para Hockey Cup to earn silver in Czech Republic
Canada earned a third consecutive silver medal after falling 5-3 to the United States at the International Para Hockey Cup on Sunday in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya qualifier in Africa Cup of Nations
:Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya and were heading home on Monday, their captain said, in protest at being diverted and abandoned for hours in an airport far from the match venue.