Barcelona say $270M summer bid for Lamine Yamal rejected - ESPN
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club turned down an offer worth $270 million (€250M) for forward Lamine Yamal in the summer.
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Russian minister calls for dialogue with IOC
Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev, tipped to fill the vacant position of the country's Olympic chief, called on Thursday for improved ties and an end to polemics with the International Olympic Committee.
Triathlon-Two athletes die at World Championships in Spain
-Two athletes, one from Britain and the other from Mexico, died on Thursday on the first day of the Torremolinos-Andalucia Triathlon Championship Finals, both competing in the age-group sprint event, World Triathlon said.
Denmark Open: PV Sindhu Enters Second Round; Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand, Sumeeth-Sikki Exit
Indian shuttlers endured a tough day at the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament on Wednesday, with the country's challenge in both women's and mixed doubles ending in heartbreaking first-round defeats. The women's doubles pairing of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand fought valiantly but ultimately fell to Malaysia's fifth-seeded duo, Pearly Tan and Muralitharan Thinaah, in a grueling three-game match. After taking the first game 21-19, the Indian pair couldn't maintain their momentum, losing 17-21 and 15-21 in a battle that stretched for over an hour.
Bolton bonfire and fireworks displays happening in 2024
As the days become colder and the nights grow darker, many families will be looking forward to bonfire night season to brighten their autumn. It’s increasingly rare for councils to put on traditional fires and displays, with cash-strapped local authorities across the country reigning in their festivitiesin the last few years in light of spiralling costs.
Managers hail Tuchel's credentials, call for opportunities for English coaches
Premier League managers were united in their praise for Thomas Tuchel on Thursday after the German's appointment as head coach of the England national team, but stressed the need for elite-level opportunities for English coaches.
Al Hilal chief hits back at Koeman criticism of Saudi Pro League
LONDON : Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman underestimates the quality of the Saudi Pro League, Al Hilal CEO Esteve Calzada said on Thursday after the Dutchman refused to select winger Steven Bergwijn because of the player's move to Saudi Arabia.
What’s next in Swedish rape investigation into Mbappe?
Following media reports that French football star Kylian Mbappe is being investigated for rape in Sweden, all eyes have turned to the Nordic country’s legal system to know what happens next.