The move means Brozovic will go from having played in the Champions League final in his last match with Inter Milan — as team captain — to a league that is just starting to emerge on the international stage. Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is the latest elite player taking advantage of the Saudi Arabian league’s riches by joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. The move means Brozovic will go from having played in the Champions League final in his last match with Inter Milan
The unusual manner in which Jonny Bairstow was stumped by Alex Carey has infuriated a debate whether it was under the "spirit of the game." It looks like the debate around Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal is not going to settle down anytime soon with now the premiers of the UK and Australia weighing in behind their skippers. UK PM Rishi Sunak says he is completely agrees with Ben Stokes, who said that the dismissal was against the “spirit of cricket.” “The prime minister
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who controversially ran out England's Jonny Bairstow, has been given the privilege to lead the singing of 'Under the Southern Cross' as Nathan Lyon, who did the duty, has been ruled out because of injury. Whereas Alex Carey’s stumping to dismiss Jonny Bairstow continues to divide the opinions of the cricket world, the Australian wicket keeper was rewarded in the team with the duty to sing ‘Under the Southern Cross’, the victory song of Australia’s cricket team, a tradition
Pakistan pacer didn't comment on his future about playing in the IPL but at the same time didn't deny the prospect. Former Pakistan pacer Mahammad Amir is likely to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL), once he will get his Biritsh passport in 2024. The left-arm pacer, is settled in the United Kingdom since 2020 and in an interview spoke on his future. “First, I will not play for England. I have played for Pakistan. Second (talking of IPL), there is one
Although there continue to exist huge wage disparities between the men's and women's football, there now appears to be a greater willingness on behalf of the sport's governing bodies to address the issue. The upward trajectory of the sport will also bring with it greater economic benefits: increased popularity leads to more broadcasting interest, ticket sales and other commercial deals such as sponsorship. For that reason, it's been projected that salaries are expected to continue to grow in women's football. Having said that,
In the midst of his impending move to Tottenham, James Maddison made headlines this week as he deleted two old tweets that had previously criticized the club. The transfer deal, estimated to be worth $45 million, is set to see the talented midfielder join the London club from Leicester City. Observant fans noticed that Maddison had removed a tweet from November 2012, which expressed his strong dislike for Gareth Bale. The tweet stated, "I hate Gareth Bale with a passion, calm down you
PSG star and France captain Kylian Mbappe has called for an end to the country’s violent demonstrations following the death shooting of a youngster by police. Unrest has erupted across the country, notably in Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Strasbourg, and Lille, as well as in Paris, where Nahel M, a 17-year-old of Algerian and Moroccan heritage, was shot on Tuesday in the Nanterre neighbourhood. Mbappe turned to social media on Friday to beg for calm on behalf of the French national squad. “Like all
Palmeiras midfielder Bruno Tabata has been suspended for four months by CONMEBOL after allegations of racism in a 3-0 Copa Libertadores win over Paraguay's Cerro Porteno but has said he was the victim of abuse and his club will appeal the decision. Tabata and other Palmeiras substitutes drew attention to racist abuse from Cerro Porteno fans during the match, which was played in May. However, CONMEBOL's Disciplinary Tribunal on Friday sanctioned the Brazilian for "unsportsmanlike conduct". Palmeiras will appeal against the punishment, applied
Australia's Nathan Lyon will miss the remainder of the Ashes series against England due to a calf tear suffered while fielding during the second test at Lord's, Cricket Australia said on Monday. Lyon sustained the injury while fielding on the second day of the test on Thursday. He hobbled out to bat at number 11 on Saturday, scoring four runs and sharing a partnership of 15 with Mitchell Starc. Australia were hampered by his absence as he was unable to bowl but went
Aston Martin moved to just three points behind second-placed Mercedes in the Formula One constructors' standings after successfully protesting the Austrian Grand Prix results on Sunday. Double world champion Max Verstappen's victory for Red Bull remained unaffected, along with the second place of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and third of Red Bull's Sergio Perez. Stewards accepted, however, that some drivers had not been penalised for exceeding track limits in a race awash with breaches. The final classification demoted Ferrari's Carlos Sainz from fourth to
Furious England coach Brendon McCullum has suggested his players might skip post-Ashes beers with the Australia team and questioned the visitors' sportsmanship over the Jonny Bairstow stumping on the final day of the second test at Lord's. With England on 193-5 and chasing a mammoth target of 371, Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey underarmed the ball at the stumps after Bairstow left his crease at the end of an over. The dismissal triggered long and loud booing from the Lord's crowd and saw Australian
The TFA 30-Days Football Trial in Dubai offers aspiring footballers a unique opportunity to invest in their future as footballers. With an investment of 6600 AED, participants will embark on a comprehensive 30-day trial with TFA EPC Future Team, a premier football club in Dubai. The program includes rigorous training sessions, gym sessions, and matches, providing participants with the chance to hone their skills, build strength and endurance, and showcase their abilities. Accommodations, daily meals, and transportation are provided as part of the
Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets are joining Inter Miami to compete, not for a holiday, the newly appointed coach of the Major League Soccer (MLS) side Gerardo Martino said. The 60-year-old coached Messi and Busquets at Barcelona in 2013-14 before managing Argentina from 2014-16. Record seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi, 36, opted not to renew his contract with Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain and will be reunited with former Barca team mate Busquets, who spent 18 years at Camp Nou. Martino said
Caroline Wozniacki is set to make a comeback to tennis after the former world number one said on Thursday that she was ready to return to the Tour having retired from the sport in 2020 to start a family. Danish player Wozniacki spent 71 weeks at the top of the world rankings and finished with 30 singles titles - including a Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open in 2018. She announced her retirement prior to the 2020 Australian Open at the age
N'Golo Kante may have moved to Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad but he will still have a link to club football in Europe after he agreed a deal to buy Belgian third division side Royal Excelsior Virton. The club said on Thursday that the former Chelsea and Leicester City midfielder is set to take over ownership from Flavio Becca from July 1. The club, which is situated near the Luxembourg border, did not disclose any financial details for the deal. "Flavio is obviously extremely
Five top contenders for the women's title at Wimbledon, which starts on Monday. IGA SWIATEK (POLAND) World ranking: 1 There will be a sense of deja vu for Swiatek who arrives at the All England Club as world number one and fresh from her French Open triumph for the second year running, but she will hope to master Wimbledon's slick lawns this time around. Swiatek, who won the Wimbledon junior title in 2018, has dominated the tour since replacing the retired Ash Barty
Poland has detained a Russian professional ice-hockey player on spying charges, prosecutors said on Friday, describing him as the 14th person that had been arrested from one espionage network. The player for a first division Polish team was taken into custody in the southern Polish region of Silesia, prosecutors said in a statement. The player and his team were not publicly identified. Prosecutors said he had arrived in Poland in October, 2021. A key hub for western military supplies to Ukraine, Poland says
French soccer club Paris St Germain coach Christophe Galtier has been arrested for questioning along with his son as part of an investigation into alleged discrimination, AFP news agency reported on Friday citing a French prosecutor. PSG did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Source Reuter
Welcome to the exhilarating world of the Qatar Grand Prix 2023! As one of the most anticipated events on the Formula 1 calendar, this race promises adrenaline-pumping moments and fierce competition. In this article, we will delve into the Qatar Grand Prix 2023, exploring its schedule, broadcast information, online ticket booking, historical significance, and top moments. Get ready to experience the thrill of the Qatar Grand Prix 2023 F1 Race! Qatar Grand Prix History: The Qatar Grand Prix made its debut on the
New floodlights and corporate boxes in Mumbai; a relaid pitch in Lucknow; upgraded dressing rooms in Kolkata; new outfield with imported grass in Dharamsala; a new makeshift roof in Pune; an upgraded ticketing system and improved toilets in Delhi. These are some of the projects to be undertaken at the venues that will host ICC 50-over World Cup games in October-November. World Cup games will be hosted in Ahmedabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Dharamsala, Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Kolkata. Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram stage