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☆ Palmeiras' facial recognition on match tickets helps police arrest criminals
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sept 23 (Reuters) - Facial recognition technology used on match tickets by top flight soccer club Palmeiras has helped the Sao Paulo Public Security Secretariat (SSP) arrest 28 criminals in four games at the Allianz Parque stadium, the government body said on Friday. However, its use has also helped the SSP apprehend criminals before they enter the stadium to watch the team play. "We invested in the implementation of facial recognition to protect our greatest asset, which is the Palmeiras fans," club president Leila Pereira said in a statement. The facial recognition technology at matches allows real-time analysis to detect fans who have bought tickets from touts, the use of false or third-party documents, outstanding arrest warrants, non-compliance with court orders and sanctions. The SSP have issued arrest warrants related to theft, embezzlement, robbery and drug trafficking.

Persons: Leila Pereira, Guilherme Derrite, Angelica Medina, Ken Ferris Organizations: Palmeiras, Sao Paulo Public Security Secretariat, Allianz Parque, Paulista, SSP, Thomson Locations: Mexico City

☆ Rapinoe retires from soccer with no regrets on activism
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"The off-field stuff is what is most meaningful (to me) and I think what I'm most proud of leaving this team and leaving the game," she said. "I'm very excited to continue to be a part of the growth of women's sport, not just football. I want to use my platform and my leverage, but now I'll have more time to do that." Rapinoe will play her final NWSL regular season game with the OL Reign on Oct. 6 against the Washington Spirit in Seattle. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Josie KaoOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Colin Kaepernick, Donald Trump, we've, Naomi Girma, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Angelica Medina, Josie Kao Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, REUTERS, NFL, U.S ., Washington Spirit, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Sweden, United States, Melbourne, Australia, South Africa, Seattle, Mexico City

☆ Klopp expecting 'solid' West Ham to be tricky opponents
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sept 22 (Reuters) - West Ham United are one of the Premier League's strongest teams, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday, as he urged his side to be at their very best against last season's Europa Conference League winners. Liverpool are three points ahead in third, but Klopp warned his side not to be complacent against the team managed by veteran boss David Moyes. "There are so many extremely strong opponents, West Ham is one of them," Klopp told a press conference. "With all the other guys they had already, it looks really solid and that makes it really tricky. Klopp had expressed his frustration last week after being handed an early fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers following the international break.

Persons: Juergen Klopp, Declan Rice, Klopp, David Moyes, David, Moyes, Virgil van Dijk, Angelica Medina, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Ham United, Premier League's, Liverpool, Europa Conference League, West, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Europa League, Dutchman, Thomson Locations: West Ham, Anfield, Liverpool, Mexico

☆ Hermoso says Spain squad announcement shows 'nothing has changed'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

FILE PHOTO:Soccer Football - Liga MX Femenil - Monterrey v Pachuca - Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico - September 15, 2023 Pachuca's Jenni Hermoso after the match. After most of Spain's World Cup winning squad were selected for upcoming games earlier on Monday, the players said they would continue their boycott, which came after Luis Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips during the trophy presentation ceremony in Australia. Victor Francos, the head of Spain's government national sports agency, told SER radio station if the players did not show up "the government must apply the law". "It is yet more irrefutable proof that shows that even today, nothing has changed." Montse Tome, who has replaced Jorge Vilda as coach of the national team, suggested Hermoso was left out of the squad because of the intense media attention she had received in the past month.

Persons: Jenni Hermoso, Luis Rubiales, Hermoso, Victor Francos, Tome, Jorge Vilda, Jenni, Angelica Medina, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Football, Pachuca, Estadio BBVA, Spain's, Spanish, SER, Thomson Locations: Monterrey, Mexico, Spanish, Australia, Mexico City

☆ New Zealand to miss out on Italy SailGP due to spare wing not arriving on time
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 15 (Reuters) - New Zealand's SailGP team will not be able to compete in Taranto, Italy, due to the impossibility of transporting and fitting a replacement wing sail in time, SailGP said on Friday. The dramatic collapse of the New Zealand team's 29-metre wing sail was caused by a misalignment in Saint-Tropez last weekend. Following the incident, SailGP investigated options for transporting a spare wing from the fleet and assembling it so the team would be ready to compete, but this has been prevented by shipping deadlines. SailGP said it is working to find a solution that will allow New Zealand to return to the starting line on Oct. 14-15 in Cadiz, Spain. After three events in the season, New Zealand is in fifth place with 17 points.

Persons: SailGP, Tropez, Blair Tuke, trimmer, " Tuke, Angelica Medina, Tom Hogue Organizations: Zealand, New, Thomson Locations: Taranto, Italy, Saint, New Zealand, Cadiz, Spain, Mexico City

☆ Walker sign two-year deal extension with Manchester City
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 14 (Reuters) - Defender Kyle Walker has signed a two-year extension with Manchester City, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The England international joined City in 2017, having a total of 260 appearances, while winning five Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League. My future is at Manchester City and that's the best thing for me," said Walker in a statement. "The season we won the treble is one I will never forget and we are ready to try again and win more trophies. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City, editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Kyle Walker, Pep Guardiola, John Stones, Walker, Angelica Medina, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Manchester City, Premier League, Bayern Munich, England, City, League, Champions League, Thomson Locations: Mexico City

☆ Romania beat Kosovo in match suspended after Serbia chants
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Soccer Football - Euro 2024 Qualifier - Group I - Romania v Kosovo - National Arena, Bucharest, Romania - September 12, 2023 Romania fans inside the stadium hold up banners which subsequently suspends play Inquam Photos via REUTERS/George Calin Acquire Licensing RightsSept 12 (Reuters) - Romania beat Kosovo 2-0 in a Euro 2024 qualifier that was suspended on Tuesday for just under an hour after Romanian fans repeatedly shouted pro-Serbia chants. The game in Bucharest was stopped in the 18th minute after some of the crowd chanted "Serbia Serbia" and a player confronted people in the stands displaying a sign saying "Kosovo is Serbia", with the referee sending the players back to the changing rooms. "The match has resumed after play was suspended due to discriminatory behaviour from some supporters," UEFA said on their website after an interruption of 50 minutes. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and won recognition from more than 100 countries, but not from Romania. The victory moved Romania into second place in Group I with 12 points, two points behind leaders Switzerland.

Persons: George Calin, Vedat Muriqi, Vladimir Screciu, Nicolae Stanciu, Valentin Mihaila, Angelica Medina, Clare Fallon, Toby Davis Organizations: Soccer Football, National, Kosovo, UEFA, Thomson Locations: Romania, Kosovo, Bucharest, Serbia, Serbia Serbia, Switzerland, Mexico City

☆ Hermoso receives emotional tribute from her Mexican club Pachuca
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

PACHUCA, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Spanish world champion Jenni Hermoso received an emotional tribute from her Mexican club, Pachuca, in their 2-1 victory over Pumas on Sunday in the Liga MX women's league. The 33-year-old returned to the Mexican club on Thursday for her first game since claiming the World Cup title. Hermoso unveiled a mural in the hallways of the Hidalgo Stadium, then was greeted on the pitch before the match with a giant banner with her Women's World Cup photos and mariachi music. Sep 3, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; Fans display signs in support of Jenni Hermoso shown before the match between San Diego Wave FC and Houston Dash at Snapdragon Stadium. Pachuca took the win thanks to a first-half goal by Panamanian Marta Cox and a Pumas own goal on a shot by Viridiana Salazar.

Persons: Jenni Hermoso, Hermoso, Ray Acevedo, ecstatically, Marta Cox, Viridiana Salazar, Luis Rubiales, Rubiales, Angelica Medina, Gerry Doyle Organizations: PACHUCA, Pachuca, Pumas, Liga MX, San Diego Wave FC, Houston, Snapdragon, USA, Spanish Football Federation, Thomson Locations: Spanish, Hidalgo, San Diego , California, USA, Mexico City

☆ Soccer-Blood Donors Offered Free Tickets to Watch Copa Do Brasil Final
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Sept. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

(Reuters) - Blood donors have been given the chance to watch Sunday's Copa do Brasil final at the Maracana for free after the Rio de Janeiro State Sports Superintendence which runs the stadium announced it was giving away 100 tickets. The campaign organised in partnership with the Rio State Health Department is offering free entry to the first leg of the final between Flamengo and Sao Paulo. The first 100 fans to donate blood at the Hemorio (Instituto Estadual de Hematologia Arthur de Siqueira Cavalcanti) on matchday will get the tickets. The match marks the reopening of the Maracana, which had to close last month for repairs to the pitch after heavy rain. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City)

Persons: de Hematologia Arthur de Siqueira, Luiz Antonio, Luizinho, Angelica Medina Organizations: Reuters, Brasil, Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Sports, Rio State Health Department, Flamengo, Instituto Locations: Rio de, Sao Paulo, Mexico City

☆ Blood donors offered free tickets to watch Copa do Brasil final
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 11 (Reuters) - Blood donors have been given the chance to watch Sunday's Copa do Brasil final at the Maracana for free after the Rio de Janeiro State Sports Superintendence which runs the stadium announced it was giving away 100 tickets. The campaign organised in partnership with the Rio State Health Department is offering free entry to the first leg of the final between Flamengo and Sao Paulo. The first 100 fans to donate blood at the Hemorio (Instituto Estadual de Hematologia Arthur de Siqueira Cavalcanti) on matchday will get the tickets. The match marks the reopening of the Maracana, which had to close last month for repairs to the pitch after heavy rain. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico CityOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: de Hematologia Arthur de Siqueira, Luiz Antonio, Luizinho, Angelica Medina Organizations: Brasil, Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Sports, Rio State Health Department, Flamengo, Instituto, Thomson Locations: Rio de, Sao Paulo, Mexico City

☆ Ivory Coast striker Pepe leaves Arsenal for Trabzonspor
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast forward Nicolas Pepe has left Arsenal to join Turkish club Trabzonspor, with the Premier League side saying on Saturday that they had terminated his contract. Arsenal signed the 28-year-old from Ligue 1 side Lille in 2019 for a then club-record fee of 72 million pounds ($89.74 million), which was broken when they signed West Ham United's England midfielder Declan Rice for 105 million pounds in July. "We can confirm that Nicolas Pepe is leaving the club. Pepe scored 27 goals in 112 games for the Gunners and spent last season on loan at French side Nice, where he made 28 appearances and scored eight times last season. Trabzonspor are seventh in the Turkish Super League.

Persons: Nicolas Pepe, West, Declan Rice, Pepe, Angelica Medina, Ken Ferris Organizations: Arsenal, Turkish, Trabzonspor, Premier League, Ligue, Lille, West Ham, Turkish Super League, Gunners, French, Nice, Thomson Locations: Ivory, England, Mexico City

☆ Marko apologises for offensive comments about Perez
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Marko had made his remarks on the energy drink company's television station following last weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza. An attempt by Marko to clarify his comments only dug a deeper hole. While Marko attends races in Red Bull Racing uniform, he reports to the energy drink company and is not an employee of the British-based champions. Germany's now-retired Vettel won four for Red Bull from 2010-13. Marko did compliment Perez for finishing second in Italy last weekend, a race that handed Verstappen a record 10th win in a row.

Persons: Marko, Helmut Marko, Sergio Perez's, Red, Dietrich Mateschitz, Checo, Perez, Sebastian, Vettel, Sergio Perez, race.comhad, Marko's, Max Verstappen, Germany's, Red Bull, George Russell, Angelica Medina, Christian Radnedge, Toby Davis Organizations: LONDON, Bull, One, Monza, Red, Red Bull, Mexican, Verstappen, Ferraris, Austrian, Thomson Locations: American, Mexican, Guadalajara, North America, South America, Britain, Mexico, Italy, Mexico City

☆ Costa Rica beat Saudi Arabia after protest at St James' Park
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Soccer Football - International Friendly - Saudi Arabia v Costa Rica - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain, September 8, 2023 Saudi Arabia's Ali Abdullah Hazzazi in action with Costa Rica's Manfred Ugalde and Francisco Calvo Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith Acquire Licensing RightsNEWCASTLE, England, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Costa Rica earned a 3-1 win over Saudi Arabia at St James' Park in a friendly on Friday after a pre-match protest by Newcastle United fans over the use of the stadium by the Saudi team. However, they could not find the equaliser and Costa Rica wrapped up the win when Randall Leal fired home in the 89th. Costa Rica interim coach Claudio Vivas told ESPN: "Keylor Navas has a very distinguished career, playing for Real Madrid is important, it's not for just anyone. A group of Newcastle fans protested before the match against the use of St James' Park by Saudi Arabia, who will play again at the stadium on Tuesday versus South Korea. Saudi Arabia won the last of their thee Asian Cup titles in 1996.

Persons: Park, Saudi Arabia's Ali Abdullah Hazzazi, Costa Rica's Manfred Ugalde, Francisco Calvo, Lee Smith, Keylor Navas, Joel Campbell's, Manfred Ugalde, Jimmy Marin's, Roberto Mancini, Ali Al Bulayhi, Feras Al Brikan's, Randall Leal, it's, Navas, Claudio Vivas, He's, St, Angelica Medina, Janina Nuno, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, James, Saudi, St James, Newcastle United, Real Madrid, Costa, CONCACAF, Central Americans, ESPN, United Arab, Newcastle, South, Public Investment Fund, AFC Asian, Thomson Locations: Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica, Newcastle, Britain, Saudi, NEWCASTLE, England, Qatar, Italy, Feras, United Arab Emirates, Croatia, South Korea, Mexico City

☆ Russian and Belarusian athletes given green light to compete as neutrals
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 4 (Reuters) - Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete as neutrals in World Aquatics events, the sport's governing body said on Monday. Competitors from both countries were banned from international tournaments following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which Moscow describes as a "special military operation". "The World Aquatics Bureau recognise the dedication, commitment, and talent of athletes, regardless of their nationality," World Aquatics President Husain Al Musallam said in a statement. Criteria for the allowance of Russian and Belarusian competitors were established by a specific task force set up by the sports body in April, in line with the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico CityOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Husain Al Musallam, Angelica Medina Organizations: Integrity Unit, Aquatics, International Olympic Committee, Thomson Locations: Belarusian, Ukraine, Moscow, Belarus, Mexico City

☆ Belgian Origi joins Forest on loan from Milan
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 1 (Reuters) - Belgian international Divock Origi has joined Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan from AC Milan, the Premier League side announced on Friday. "Divock returns to the Premier League to further add strength to our squad. Origi joined Milan on loan from Liverpool last summer after making 36 appearances in all competitions, including eight in the Champions League. During his eight-year spell he won an FA Cup, League Cup and Premier League title with Jurgen Klopp's side, as well as scoring in semi-finals and final of Liverpool's 2019 UEFA Champions League-winning campaign. Forest visit Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.

Persons: Divock Origi, Origi, Andrew Omobamidele, Ibrahim Sangare, Callum Hudson, Odysseas Vlachodimos, Nicolas Dominguez, Nuno Tavares, Divock, Ross Wilson, Jurgen Klopp's, Angelica Medina, Gerry Doyle Organizations: Divock, Nottingham Forest, AC Milan, Premier League, Forest's, Milan, Liverpool, Champions League, Merseyside, League Cup, UEFA, League, Chelsea, Thomson Locations: Belgian, England, Argentine, Portuguese, Belgium, Mexico City

☆ Barcelona sign Portuguese defender Cancelo from Man City
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 1 (Reuters) - Barcelona have signed Portuguese full back Joao Cancelo from Premier League champions Manchester City on loan until June 2024, both clubs said on Friday. "The Club wishes to thank the player publicly for the financial effort made and his desire to wear the Barca shirt," the LaLiga club said in a statement. The 29-year-old joined City from Juventus in 2019 and made a total of 154 appearances, scoring nine goals and providing 22 assists, before going on loan in January to Bayern Munich. Cancelo will now be reunited with former City captain Ilkay Gundogan, who also joined the Spanish club on a free transfer following his departure from the treble winners. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; editing by Martyn HermanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Joao Cancelo, Cancelo, Pep Guardiola's, Ilkay Gundogan, Angelica Medina, Martyn Herman Our Organizations: Premier League, Manchester City, City, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Portugal, UEFA Nations League, Spanish, Thomson Locations: Barcelona, Portuguese, Mexico City

☆ Tottenham sign Wales winger Johnson from Forest
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup Second Round - Nottingham Forest v Burnley - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - August 30, 2023 Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson in action Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers Acquire Licensing RightsSept 1 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur have signed Nottingham Forest's versatile Wales forward Brennan Johnson, the two Premier League clubs announced on Friday. The 22-year-old, who can play on the wing or as a striker, has signed a contract until 2029. Johnson made 108 appearances for Forest, scoring 29 goals, and starred in their promotion to the Premier League in 2022. He has 20 caps and was part of Rob Page's Wales squad for last year's World Cup. ($1 = 0.7944 pounds)Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson, Andrew Boyers, Brennan Johnson, Johnson, Rob Page's, Angelica Medina, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer, Nottingham Forest, Burnley, Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest's, Wales, Premier League, Forest Academy, Forest, Rob Page's Wales, Thomson Locations: Nottingham, Britain, Mexico City

☆ PSG sign striker Kolo Muani from Frankfurt
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 1 (Reuters) - Paris St Germain have signed of France forward Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt on a five-year contract, the Ligue 1 club said on Friday. The transfer fee for the 24-year-old was not disclosed but French media said it was 90 million euros ($96.96 million). Now I can't wait to get to work and finally play in these colours," Kolo Muani said. Kolo Muani has nine caps and has scored once under France coach Didier Deschamps, who has included the striker in his squad for the Euro 2024 qualifier against Ireland and friendly with Germany this month. ($1 = 0.9282 euros)Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Paris St Germain, Randal Kolo Muani, Kolo Muani, Didier Deschamps, Angelica Medina, Ken Ferris Organizations: Eintracht Frankfurt, Ligue, Bundesliga, Ireland, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Nantes, Germany, Mexico City

☆ Argentine Cerundolo brothers chalk up victories at US Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 9, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) goes to forehand a ball to Tommy Paul (not pictured) at Sobeys Stadium. His 21-year-old brother also came from behind to beat Ilia Ivashka 2-6 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 6-3, winning a Grand Slam match for the first time. "A crazy triumph for my family and for Argentina today. I'm very happy for Juan Manuel," Francisco told ESPN. Francisco next meets Czech Jiri Vesely while Juan Manuel takes on Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

Persons: Francisco Cerundolo, Tommy Paul, John E, Juan Manuel, American Zachary Svajda, Ilia Ivashka, Francisco, Czech Jiri Vesely, Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Angelica Medina, Peter Rutherford Organizations: U.S ., Flushing, ESPN, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, Canada, Sobeys, Argentina, American, Flushing Meadows, Czech, Mexico City

☆ Saudi Arabia name Mancini as new national team coach
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Former Italy boss Roberto Mancini said he aims to make history after being named the new head coach of the Saudi Arabia national team by the country's football federation (SAFF) on Sunday. "I made history in Europe, now is time to make history with Saudi," Mancini said in a video posted on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Former Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti replaced Mancini as Italy boss after he resigned on Aug. 13, ending a five-year spell in charge of the national team in which they won the European Championship but missed out on qualification for the World Cup. Frenchman Herve Renard stepped down as Saudi Arabia's coach in March. The team will attempt to win their fourth Asian Cup title at the continental championship to be held in Qatar early next year.

Persons: Roberto Mancini, Mancini, " Mancini, Luciano Spalletti, Frenchman Herve Renard, Angelica Medina, Toby Davis Organizations: Saudi Arabia national, Saudi, Twitter, Napoli, Argentina, Saudi Public Investment Fund, Clubs Investment, Al, Thomson Locations: Italy, Saudi, Riyadh, Costa Rica, Europe, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Ittihad, Al, Ahli, Hilal, Mexico

☆ Brazil's Atletico Mineiro become the first national champion club after 86 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 27 (Reuters) - It took 86 years, but Atletico Mineiro have finally been crowned as Brazil's first club champion after the country's football confederation (CBF) officially recognised their winning of the 1937 "Tournament of Champions" as comparable to a Brazilian Serie A Championship. Atletico can now add a third title to their history along with the 1971 and 2021 victories thanks to the decision of the body headed by Ednaldo Rodrigues to grant the club recognition of the long-standing title. The pioneering interstate tournament brought together five state champions of 1936 from different regions of Brazil and a delegation of the sports club of the navy. It was the first of national relevance to involve clubs that moved to the professional model, such as Fluminense and Atletico itself. After claiming the "Brasileirao" in 2021, Atletico requested recognition of the title they won almost a century ago.

Persons: Ednaldo Rodrigues, Sergio Goelho, Angelica Medina, Lincoln Organizations: Atletico Mineiro, CBF, Serie A, Atletico, Fluminense, Santos, Thomson Locations: Brazil, Mexico City

☆ Nottingham Forest sign Argentina's Montiel from Sevilla
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 22 (Reuters) - Nottingham Forest have signed Argentina defender Gonzalo Montiel from Sevilla on a season-long loan with an option to buy, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. Financial details were not disclosed, but Argentine media reported the loan had a purchase option worth 11 million euros ($11.95 million). I've been watching the Premier League since I was child. As a player you want to play in the best league, and the Premier League is just that." Montiel made 72 appearances for Sevilla, scoring two goals and providing six assists, since joining from River Plate in 2021.

Persons: Gonzalo Montiel, I'm, I've, Montiel, Janina Nuno Rios, Angelica Medina, Toby Davis Organizations: Nottingham Forest, Premier League, I'm, Sevilla, Europa League, AS Roma, France, Thomson Locations: Nottingham, Argentina, Sevilla, Argentine, Mexico

☆ Argentina men's basketball team miss out on Olympics berth
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

In February, Argentina were left out of the FIBA World Cup for the first time in 41 years after losing to the Dominican Republic in their final Americas qualifier. "It was a great experience for many of our youngsters, I think the team competed as it should have. It was not enough for us to win, but I think they gave an example of how the group wants to become a great team," Prigioni added. The South Americans had not missed an Olympics since Sydney 2000 and were once a power in world basketball. The World Cup is scheduled from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10 and will be co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.

Persons: Pablo Prigioni, Deandre, Eric Gordon, Buddy Hield, Prigioni, Manu Ginobili, Angelica Medina, Ken Ferris Organizations: FIBA Olympic, FIBA, Americas, Argentine, NBA, Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers, South, Sydney, San Antonio Spurs, Athens Olympics, Beijing, Thomson Locations: Bahamas, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Europe, United States, Athens, London, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico City

☆ Two men die in Ironman competition in Ireland
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 20 (Reuters) - Two male participants in the Ironman Cork competition have died in separate incidents during the 1.9km swimming leg of the 70.3km event on Sunday in Youghal, Ireland. Local media reported that emergency services pulled the men, aged 40 and 60, from the water. Medical personnel pronounced them dead. "We are deeply saddened to confirm the deaths of two participants in the IRONMAN 70.3 Ireland, Cork 2023 race. The event was scheduled to be held on Saturday but was postponed by a day due to the effects of Storm Betty.

Persons: Storm Betty, Angelica Medina Organizations: Cork, Local, Facebook, Thomson Locations: Youghal, Ireland, Mexico City

☆ Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG in two-year deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Saudi Professional League (SPL) club Al-Hilal announced that Neymar had signed a contract until 2025, with the Brazilian saying, "I am here in Saudi Arabia, I am Hilali" in a video on the team's social media accounts. "I love winning and scoring goals, and I plan to continue doing that in Saudi Arabia and with Al-Hilal." He scored 118 goals in 173 appearances for the Paris club and won numerous trophies, including five Ligue 1 titles. Neymar won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2015 but had to settle for a runners-up medal in the 2020 final, which PSG lost to Bayern Munich. SAUDI TRANSFERSThe most successful club in Saudi Arabia and Asia, Al-Hilal have won 66 trophies and hold the record for number of league and Asian Champions League titles with 18 and four respectively.

Persons: Al Hilal's, Neymar, Fahd bin Saad Al, Al, Nasser Al, Khelaifi, Germain, We've, Pele, Hilal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nassr, Ittihad, Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez, Edouard Mendy, Roberto Firmino, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Angelica Medina, Aadi Nair, Anita Kobylinska, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer, Al, Saudi Pro League, REUTERS Acquire, Saudi, Paris St Germain, Champions League, L'Equipe, Saudi Professional League, PSG, Paris, Ligue, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint, Confederations, SAUDI, Asian Champions League, Saudi Public Investment Fund, Qatar, French, Real Madrid, UEFA Champions, France, Argentine, Major League Soccer's Inter Miami, Thomson Locations: Al Hilal, Paris, France, Hilal, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Europe, Al, Barcelona, Asia, Riyadh, Ittihad, Ahli, Portugal, Real

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