NFF seeks improved investment in football
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has called for more private sector investment in developing football in the country, saying the government cannot do it alone.
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Arshad Nadeem Receives 10 Crore Pakistan Rupees And Car With 'Olympics' Number Plate
Arshad Nadeem is currently the most popular Pakistan sportsperson. His exploits at the Paris Olympics 2024 earned his country the first ever individual gold at the quadrennial extravaganza. He threw an Olympic record of 92.97m to end first ahead of India's Neeraj Chopra, who ended with silver with his season best throw of 89.45m. Hailing from the rural area of Khanewal in Punjab, Nadeem had very limited means to train and travel abroad for competitions, with fellow villagers and relatives donating money so that he could compete abroad in his early days.
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Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem made history for his nation at the Paris Olympic Games 2024, clinching the gold medal in the men's javelin throw final. In the process, Arshad became the only athlete from the country to win an Olympic gold in an individual event. However, since Arshad has returned home, he has been at the center of some eye-opening developments. From being awarded a buffalo to PKR 1 million (INR 3 lakh) by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sherif, some of the rewards that have come Arshad's way have left fans scratching their heads.
Real's Vinicius open to one billion euro Saudi offer, sources say
MADRID : Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr is open to an offer of more than one billion euros from Saudi Arabia, sources close to the player told Reuters on Monday.
Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr. considering Saudi offer - source - ESPN
Vinícius Júnior is the latest target for the Saudi Pro League, a source told ESPN, and the Real Madrid player is considering a proposal to move to the Gulf country.
Sportsbooks differ on settling bets for USA-China gold medal tie - ESPN
The United States was a heavy betting favorite to claim the most gold medals at the Olympics, a race that would come down to the final event and end in a tie.