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Man Utd and Arsenal target Corentin Tolisso responds to summer transfer links
Scaloni reviews Finalissima win for Argentina
Sheffield United takeover update emerges
Henry Mauriss’ period of exclusivity at Sheffield United has now lapsed, with the English Football League (EFL) still unsatisfied with regards his potential takeover, as per The Athletic.
Arsenal forward nears Gunners exit after ‘agreeing terms’ to return to former club Lyon
Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette has agreed terms with Lyon and is expected to re-join his former club this summer.
8 transfer scenarios that might play out at Swindon Town now 2021/22 has officially concluded
Swindon Town will be hoping to regroup and go one better after being edged out in the League Two play-offs, concluding their 2021/22 season.
Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard Twitter update sheds light on their thoughts on Man Utd exit
McIlroy 'pretty sure' Saudi-backed breakaway would not happen
Sports Ministry provides financial assistance to athletes, including Manika Batra, for future competitions
Sports Ministry's on Thursday granted financial assistance to several athletes across the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) core and development groups, including Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Nishad Kumar and ace woman table tennis player Manika Batra, to support them in their preparations for upcoming competitions. Nishad, who created an Asian record of 2.06m in the T-47 men's high jump, has been given a financial assistance of Rs 18.9 lakh towards training at the Olympic Training Centre in Chula Vista, United States. He has already left for the 73-day training camp, which started on Thursday and will continue till August 12, along with his physiotherapist Aalaap Jawadekar.
Indian Para-Athlete Vinod Kumar Banned For 2 Years For 'Misrepresenting Abilities'
Indian para-athlete Vinod Kumar has been banned for two years for intentionally misrepresenting his abilities in classification at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, World Para Athletics said. The Board of Appeal of Classification (BAC), an independent body, said the 41-year-old will be ineligible to compete in para athletics competition until August 2023. "The athlete was observed performing several movements and functions in competition which were not consistent with his performance during the physical and technical aspects of classification," World Para Athletics said in a statement, without giving further details.