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Tokyo Olympics: Blessing Oborududu chases Silver, Gold after qualification for final in wrestling

Nigeria’s Blessing Oborodudu has booked her place in the final of the women’s wrestling event at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Japan. Oborududu defeated Battsetseg Soronzobold of Mongolia 7-2 to reach the final of the 68kg gold medal contest on Monday. She will now face Americans Tamyra Mensah-Stock in the final. Mensah-Stock had defeated
Tokyo Olympics: Blessing Oborududu chases Silver, Gold after qualification for final in wrestling

Barcelona sanction midfielder’s transfer as player leaves training camp

Alex Collado has been given permission by Barcelona to leave the club’s training camp in Germany as he seeks to secure a move away from the Camp Nou this summer before the transfer window shuts later this month. Barcelona confirmed that Collado was given the go-ahead to leave the camp to sort out his future
Barcelona sanction midfielder’s transfer as player leaves training camp

Harry Kane fails to return to Tottenham training amid interest from Man City, Chelsea

Tottenham striker, Harry Kane, on Monday, failed to turn up for the club’s pre-season training amid interest from Manchester City and Chelsea, Sky Sports reports. The England captain was due to return to the Tottenham training ground Hotspur Way on Monday following a short holiday after Euro 2020. Kane was due for various tests, including
Harry Kane fails to return to Tottenham training amid interest from Man City, Chelsea

2021/2022 UEFA releases Champions League play-off draws Full fixtures

The 2021/2022 UEFA Champions League play-off draw took place on Monday, 2 August, 2021. The Champions League play-off draw was streamed live via UEFA’s website at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. The 12 teams were drawn into six fixtures, which will decide the last slots in the group stage. Below is the
2021/2022 UEFA releases Champions League play-off draws Full fixtures

Ancelotti puts Real Madrid squad up for sale, excludes five players

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, is ready to sell his entire squad, except for five players in this summer transfer window, as he looks to bolster his team ahead of next season. Express UK reported on Monday that Real Madrid is in need of money to allow Ancelotti to bring in his own signings, with
Ancelotti puts Real Madrid squad up for sale, excludes five players

Ballon d’Or 2021: Zola names player to win award over Messi

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has said that Brazilian-born Italian midfielder, Jorginho would be a more deserving Ballon d’Or winner than Lionel Messi this year. Jorginho helped Chelsea to win the Champions League this season and followed that up with a stellar Euro 2020 campaign with Italy. Jorginho’s two European trophy wins for club and country
Ballon d’Or 2021: Zola names player to win award over Messi

Tottenham vs Arsenal: Arteta provides fresh injury update on Thomas Partey

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has provided the latest injury update on Thomas Partey ahead of his side’s pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur on August 8. Partey sustained an ankle injury in the first half of Arsenal’s pre-season 2-1 defeat against Chelsea on Sunday at Emirates. The Ghanaian international was forced off and replaced by Granit
Tottenham vs Arsenal: Arteta provides fresh injury update on Thomas Partey

Patrick Vieira tells Crystal Palace board to sign Arsenal star

Crystal Palace manager, Patrick Vieira, has recommended the signing of Arsenal winger, Reiss Nelson, to the club’s board. The Sun reports that Vieira is looking to strengthen the wide areas of Crystal Palace’s attack and a season-long loan for Nelson is being considered. Vieira is a huge admirer of the 21-year-old England youngster. Patrick Vieira
Patrick Vieira tells Crystal Palace board to sign Arsenal star

Ballon d’Or 2021: Players positioned to win award named

Italy and Juventus stars, Federico Chiesa, Giorgio Chiellini, and Chelsea’s Jorginho, have been named possible favourites to win this year’s Ballon d’Or. Lionel Messi of Argentina and Barcelona and Italy goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma are also among the list of favourite players hoping to grasp the prestigious individual award this year. A former Barcelona sporting director,
Ballon d’Or 2021: Players positioned to win award named

Arteta sends message to Mourinho over Xhaka’s future

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has ruled out any chance of Granit Xhaka exiting the club. The Spaniard, speaking after a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, said Xhaka is a “key member of our squad”. Xhaka has been heavily linked with a move to Roma, who are now managed by Jose Mourinho. Arsenal were believed
Arteta sends message to Mourinho over Xhaka’s future

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