Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka suffered a surprise exit in her home Olympics as Czech Marketa Vondrousova earned a straight-set win in Tokyo.
Ronaldo returns to Juventus amidst speculation on future….
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Turin, but for how long the Portugal captain will remain is still a matter of some debate.
Lewandowski wins Germany footballer of the year award again….
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has been crowned Germany’s Footballer of the Year for 2021.
Understanding Men’s Olympic soccer tournament and the under-23 rule….
The men’s soccer tournament at the Summer Olympics is restricted to under-23s, as part of a drive to preserve the FIFA World Cup’s status as the men’s game’s premier international event.
Pochettino signs new PSG contract….
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract that ties him to the Ligue 1 club until 2023, it has been announced.
Andy Murray withdraws from Olympics men’s singles tennis….
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Defending champion Andy Murray has withdrawn from the men’s singles at the Tokyo Olympics with a minor thigh strain.
Son Heung-min signs new Tottenham contract….
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min has signed a new four-year contract keeping him at the club until 2025.
Everton suspend first team player….
Everton have suspended a first team player pending a police investigation, the Premier League club announced.
Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony director fired a day before event….
The show director of the Olympics opening ceremony has been dismissed, one day before the event is due to be held.
Brisbane confirmed as 2032 Olympic Games host….
Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games after being approved by the International Olympic Committee.
Sweden women end USA’s 44 games unbeaten run….
United States forward Megan Rapinoe said they “got bopped” and did “dumb stuff” as they lost their opening match to Sweden at the Olympic Games.
Milwaukee Bucks beat Phoenix Suns to win first NBA title for 50 years….
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points as the Milwaukee Bucks claimed their first NBA title for 50 years with a 105-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk confirmed for 25 September….
Anthony Joshua’s world heavyweight title defence against Oleksandr Usyk will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 25 September.
Albert Sambi Lokonga joins Arsenal…
Arsenal have completed the signing of Anderlecht and Belgium youth midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on a long-term contract.
Atlanta United sack manager Gabriel Heinze….
Former Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze has been sacked as Atlanta United boss.
UEFA confirm European final venues up to 2025….
The UEFA Executive Committee met on Friday, 16 July to appoint the host cities for several key UEFA club competition finals through to 2025.
Lukas Nmecha joins Wolfsburg
Manchester City and Germany Under-21 striker Lukas Nmecha has joined Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.
Rangers send Nnamdi Ofoborh to heart specialist….
Summer signing Nnamdi Ofoborh is being sent to a specialist by Glasgow Rangers after “a heart issue” was revealed by a scan following his switch from Bournemouth.
Germany Olympic team abandon friendly due to racist abuse….
Germany’s men’s Olympic football team walked off the field with five minutes left of their friendly against Honduras after defender Jordan Torunarigha was allegedly racially abused.
Olivier Giroud joins AC Milan….
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has completed his move to AC Milan for an undisclosed fee after three years at Stamford Bridge.
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