Manchester United seeking more signings ahead of transfer deadline as Gary Lineker makes VAR point
Here are your Monday morning Manchester United headlines.
Performer Sport News
"Momentous Day For India": Nita Ambani On Neeraj Chopra's World Athletics Championships Gold
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Sunday scripted history yet again as he became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships with a best throw of 88.17m in the men's javelin final in Budapest, Hungary. In another first, three Indians finished in top eight with Kishore Jena (84.77m) and DP Manu (84.14m) taking the fifth and sixth spots respectively. Never before did three Indians finish in top eight of an event in the World Championships.
Neeraj Chopra Names Athletes Who Is "Greatest Of All Time". Snubs Himself
India's Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra stated that he does not consider himself the greatest of all time as he has many throws left and a lot to prove. The 25-year-old made the entire nation proud after he won the gold medal in the javelin throw event of the World Athletics Championships on Sunday in Budapest. Neeraj defeated Pakistan Arshad Nadeem after recording a distance of 88.17m and 87.73m. With this win, he became the first Indian to clinch a gold medal at the prestigious event.
Bruno Fernandes has answered his Manchester United captain critics for now
Bruno Fernandes will be under no illusions following the start to the Premier League season about the scrutiny which surrounds the Manchester United captaincy.
Wade replaces injured Maxwell in Australia squad for S.Africa tour
Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade has replaced injured all-rounder Glenn Maxwell in the Australia squad for the limited overs tour of South Africa, the team said on Monday.
Durand Cup: Clinical Mohun Bagan Beat Mumbai City FC 3-1 To Enter Semi-finals
Reigning Indian Super League champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant came up with a fine performance to outplay Mumbai City FC 3-1 in the fourth quarterfinal of the Durand Cup on Sunday. For Mohun Bagan, the goal-scorers were Jason Cummings, Manvir Singh and Anwar Ali, whereas Jorge Pereyra Diaz scored the consolation goal for Mumbai. The former will be up against FC Goa in the semifinals here on Thursday. Mumbai City head coach Des Buckingham named a strong XI, with Diaz, Bipin Singh and Lallianzuala Chhangte leading the attack, while Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Akash Mishra and Yoell Van Nieff were in the defence.
"Neeraj Chopra 'Special', He Delivers When It Matters": Kiren Rijiju, Anurag Thakur To NDTV
Neeraj Chopra lived up to his 'Golden Boy' tag, bagging another gold medal on the global stage. Neeraj's effort of 88.17 meters in the final. Though Neeraj couldn't touch the 90-meter mark in the Men's Javelin Throw final, he was elated to add another medal to his decorated trophy cabinet. Though India remains a cricketing nation, Neeraj's heroics in the field of athletics have sent waves of jubilation all across the sporting universe. India's current and former sports ministers, Anurag Thakur and Kiren Rijiju, lauded the way Neeraj has managed to step up and deliver at every moment that mattered.
Julian Alvarez is quietly making Man City's Phil Foden decision harder to manage
Julian Alvarez was often the first Manchester City player to be dropped last season, back-up to Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland and only getting a chance when one wasn't selected. With De Bruyne injured this season, and two experienced departures in attacking midfield, Alvarez has stepped up in the early stages of this season, starting all four competitive games so far. He was the matchwinner against Newcastle, but it was Phil Foden who stole the headlines.