Arsenal edge closer to Kai Havertz deal and gear up for third Declan Rice bid
Arsenal are progressing well in talks to sign Chelsea forward Kai Havertz as they prepare to launch a third bid for West Ham captain Declan Rice.
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Notre Dame 99-to-0: No. 54 Blake Fisher, junior right tackle, second-year starter
Listed measurements: 6-foot-6, 310 pounds. 2023-24 year, eligibility: A junior, Fisher has three seasons of eligibility remaining. Depth Chart: Fisher will start for Notre Dame at right tackle, his third of three seasons starting for the Irish in their season opener (barring any preseason calamity). That remains worth mentioning as Fisher was only the second freshman to ever start a season opener on Notre Dame’s offensive line. Recruiting: Rivals.com considered Fisher a five-star prospect, the singular such player on the Irish roster the last two seasons. Unsurprisingly, he thus could have gone to just about any program, but instead the Indiana native and All-American hardly considered anywhere but his homestate’s most famous football program, serving as the class of 2021’s unofficial lead recruiter, nicknamed “The Mayor.”
French World Cup Winner N'Golo Kante Joins Saudi Champions Al Ittihad
France's World Cup-winning midfielder N'Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian champions Al Ittihad, the club said in a statement on Wednesday, joining up with compatriot Karim Benzema. "Kante is an Ittihad player now!" the club said on Twitter, while chairman Anmar al-Hailee tweeted: "Welcome to our new tiger Kante," a reference to the team's nickname. The 32-year-old becomes the latest in a line of European stars choosing to ply their trade in the desert kingdom, which is making big-money moves across elite sport.
Ras Al Khaimah Minifootball World Cup to 'continue legacy' of growing sport's popularity
Organisers of the WMF Minifootball World Cup hope the tournament’s inaugural Middle East edition will attract more fans to the sport when Ras Al Khaimah hosts the event later this year.
Watch: VAR Drama In Iceland As Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Late Winner To Rescue Portugal
On his record-extending 200th appearance for Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo did the inevitable, scoring late in his side's 1-0 win over Iceland in the Euro 2024 qualifiers at Laugardalsvollur on Wednesday. Despite struggling throughout the game, the 37-year-old score out of nowhere to secure maximum points for Portugal, who remain top of Group J with four wins out of four. However, his record-extending goal on a special night for him was almost ruled out, only for VAR to intervene and give Portugal all three points.
England Yankey delivers team talk to inspire next generation
England and Arsenal legend Rachel Yankey is working as a 'Confidence Coach' to inspire the next generation of female footballers. Yankey delivered a moving Team Talk at the Gatorade's 5v5 all-female tournament, where she revealed she cut her hair and went by the name of Ray to be accepted into the local boy's football team. This disguise helped her confidence blossom.
England legend Yankey backs Lionesses for World Cup success
Success breeds success and England legend Rachel Yankey believes that the momentum from the Lionesses' Euros crown can carry them at the World Cup despite a host of big-name absentees. Skipper Leah Williamson will miss the showpiece Down Under through injury, as will Beth Mead and Fran Kirby.
Ticketing Issue Sees Pakistan Reach 6 Hours Before India Clash In SAFF Cup
It was not the build-up the Pakistan football team would have anticipated ahead of its SAFF Championship opener against hosts India, with more than half of side arriving here only six hours ahead of the tie on Wednesday due to unavailability of tickets on a single flight. The bizarre chain of events was set off after the Pakistan team arrived in Mumbai from Mauritius at 1:00 am on Wednesday morning. The Pakistan squad comprising 32 members -- players and coaching staff -- could not find seats in a single aircraft and was forced to split into two groups.