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☆ US striker Balogun joins Ligue 1 side Monaco from Arsenal
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Jul 18, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun (26) competes during the 2023 MLS All Star Skills Challenge at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 30 (Reuters) - AS Monaco have signed United States striker Folarin Balogun from Premier League side Arsenal on a five-year deal, both clubs said on Wednesday. Balogun was linked with a move to several European clubs before deciding on Monaco as his next destination. Balogun, who was born in Brooklyn, New York but raised in England, switched his international allegiance from England to the United States in May. ($1 = 0.9151 euros)Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Folarin, Amber Searls, Folarin Balogun, Balogun, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Toby Davis Organizations: Arsenal, Audi Field, AS Monaco, United, Premier League, Middlesbrough, Ligue, Stade de Reims, Reims, Monaco, Thomson Locations: Washington, DC, USA, United States, London, Brooklyn , New York, England, Bengaluru

☆ American Sock set to retire after US Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Tennis - Laver Cup - 02 Arena, London, Britain - September 23, 2022 Team World's Jack Sock in action during his match against Team Europe's Casper Ruud Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 28 (Reuters) - American Jack Sock will retire from tennis after the U.S. Open, the former world number eight said on Sunday. Sock, 30, has won four ATP singles titles and 17 tour-level doubles trophies, with the most notable crowns being the 2017 ATP Masters 1000 title in Paris, as well as men's doubles titles at Wimbledon in 2014 and 2018 and the 2018 U.S. Open. He also won a mixed doubles gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics as well as a bronze in the men's doubles. Sock is teaming up with John Isner at Flushing Meadows, with the big-serving American also set to retire after the conclusion of the year's final Grand Slam. "Flushing Meadows since I was 17 and this year's U.S. Open will be the final event of my career.

Persons: Jack Sock, Team Europe's Casper Ruud, Andrew Boyers, John Isner, Sock, It's, it's, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Laver, Team, U.S ., Wimbledon, Davis, Laver Cup, U.S, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Paris, Flushing Meadows, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ Former ref Dean says Taylor 'mate' comment 'blown out of context'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Former Premier League referee Mike Dean said a reference to fellow official Anthony Taylor as a "mate" had been "blown out of context", days after saying he did not alert Taylor to a referring mistake last season to spare him "more grief". The foul was not given by on-field referee Taylor, and Spurs scored a last-gasp equaliser during the resulting play. Dean said later he did not want to send Taylor to the VAR screen to view the incident as he was a "mate" and wanted to spare him "more grief". "It has all been blown out of context. Referring to him as a mate, you have got to look at it in context," Dean told Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday, referring to Taylor.

Persons: Mike Dean, Anthony Taylor, Taylor, Dean, Cristian Romero, Chelsea's Marc Cucurella, He's, Anthony shouldn't, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Robert Birsel Organizations: Former Premier League, Stamford Bridge, Tottenham Hotspur, Spurs, Sky Sports, Thomson Locations: Bengaluru

☆ Man City will adapt in Guardiola's absence, says midfielder Silva
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Midfielder Bernardo Silva is confident Manchester City will adapt in the absence of manager Pep Guardiola, who will miss the treble winner's Premier League clashes against Sheffield United and Fulham after undergoing back surgery. Guardiola, 52, is recovering from the surgery in Barcelona, and assistant coach Juanma Lillo will replace the Spaniard on the touchline. But we know perfectly well what he wants from us and what the rest of the staff want from us. Champions City are fifth in the standings with six points from two games. They travel to promoted Sheffield United on Saturday before hosting Marco Silva's Fulham on Sept. 2.

Persons: Bernardo Silva, Pep Guardiola, Guardiola, Juanma Lillo, Silva, they'll, Lillo, Marco Silva's, Pearl Josephine Nazare, William Mallard Organizations: League, Sheffield United, Fulham, Manchester United's, Marco, Marco Silva's Fulham, Thomson Locations: Manchester, Barcelona, City, Bengaluru

☆ US were not fully prepared heading into Women's World Cup, says Horan
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Round of 16 - Sweden v United States - Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia - August 6, 2023 Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. and teammates look dejected as the United States are knocked out of the World Cup Acquire Licensing Rights Read moreAug 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. women's soccer team was not fully prepared heading into the World Cup, co-captain Lindsey Horan said, after the four-time champions produced their worst-ever performance at the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. The U.S. exited in the round of 16 after suffering a shock 5-4 shootout defeat by Sweden. "I don't think everyone was fully prepared, and that's on us as well." Horan, 29, said the team did not look relaxed during the tournament, where they finished second in their group behind the Netherlands. The U.S. will host South Africa in back-to-back friendlies on Sept. 21 in Cincinnati and Sept. 24 in Chicago.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Lindsey Horan, Vlatko Andonovski, Tobin Heath, Horan, " Horan, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Christen Press, YouTube, INC, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Sweden, United States, Melbourne, Australia, U.S, Netherlands, Africa, Cincinnati, Chicago, Bengaluru

☆ Wrexham keeper Foster announces retirement again at 40
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 21 (Reuters) - Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster has retired again, the 40-year-old said on Monday just two months after signing a one-year contract extension with League Two (fourth-tier) side Wrexham. Foster played a key role in helping the Welsh team bet back in the English Football League, making 12 appearances during his time at the club, which is owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. He came out of retirement to sign a short-term deal with Wrexham in March before saving a stoppage-time penalty against Notts County the following month to put Wrexham within touching distance of automatic promotion from the National League. "Wrexham will always have a special place in my heart." Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru;Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Ben Foster, Foster, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, haven't, Pearl Josephine Nazare Organizations: League, Wrexham, English Football League, Hollywood, Notts, National League, Thomson Locations: England, Bengaluru

☆ Former Arsenal forward Walcott retires at 34
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 18 (Reuters) - Theo Walcott has retired from soccer at the age of 34, the former England and Arsenal forward announced on Friday. A product of Southampton's academy, Walcott joined Arsenal at the age of 16 in 2006 and scored 108 goals in 397 appearances. Walcott, who has been capped 47 times, joined Everton in 2018 before returning to Southampton on loan in the 2020–21 season and making the move permanent. The support shown to me throughout this time has been incredible in every way imaginable, and I am truly grateful. Walcott became England's youngest-ever senior player at 17 when he played in a friendly victory over Hungary at Old Trafford in 2006.

Persons: Theo Walcott, Walcott, I've, Harry, Redknapp, Arsene, Wenger, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Nick Macfie Organizations: Arsenal, FA, Premier League club, Everton, Southampton, England's, Thomson Locations: England, Hungary, Old Trafford, Southampton, Bengaluru

☆ England will '100%' reject any offers for Wiegman, says FA chief
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aug 18 (Reuters) - England will reject any offers for women's national team coach Sarina Wiegman and discussions about a contract extension will begin after the World Cup, Football Association CEO Mark Bullingham said. England play Spain in Sunday's World Cup final. Asked if the FA would look to fend off approaches for Wiegman, Bullingham said: "Yes, 100%." Talks over an extension will be held after the conclusion of the World Cup, Bullingham added. Bullingham said Wiegman "could do anything she wants in football" and suggested she could be a successor to England's men's coach Gareth Southgate.

Persons: Sarina Wiegman, Mark Bullingham, Vlatko, Bullingham, she's, Wiegman, England's, Gareth Southgate, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Peter Rutherford Organizations: women's, Football, England, Spain, Wiegman, British, Australia, Thomson Locations: England, U.S, Netherlands, London, Bengaluru

☆ Japanese rider Noguchi dies at 22 after Mandalika crash
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 17 (Reuters) - Japanese superbike rider Haruki Noguchi has died aged 22, following critical injuries suffered in a crash last weekend during the fourth round of the Asia Road Championship in Indonesia, organisers said on Thursday. The SDG Honda Racing rider, who finished third at the Suzuka-8 Hours this month, was treated for his injuries at Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit's medical centre. Noguchi had been in intensive treatment for three days at a hospital in Indonesia's eastern region of Nusa Tenggara. The Asia Superbike 1000cc race was cancelled after the incident at Turn 10. Noguchi broke into the motorcycling scene with his 2021 win in the Superstock 600 category at the All Japan Road Racing Championships.

Persons: Haruki Noguchi, Haruki, Noguchi, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Clarence Fernandez Organizations: Asia, Honda, Pertamina, Japan, Racing, Thomson Locations: Indonesia, Indonesia's, Nusa Tenggara, Bengaluru

☆ Barca name former midfielder Deco as new sporting director
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Workers and FIFA Legends Friendly match - Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar - December 12, 2022 Former Portugal player Deco warms up before the match REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 17 (Reuters) - Barcelona have appointed former Portugal midfielder Deco as the club's new sporting director for the next three seasons, the LaLiga champions announced on Wednesday. The 45-year-old, who played for the Catalan club between 2004 and 2008, will replace Dutchman Jordi Cruyff. Cruyff, the son of Barca great Johan Cruyff, left in June after two years in the role. "Deco will be in charge of setting Barcelona's sporting philosophy and putting together the squad with the coach and the coaching and becoming head of the football section," the Spanish club said in a statement. Barca, who claimed their 27th LaLiga title in the last campaign, said Deco and director of football Mateu Alemany would work together until the end of the close season despite the Spaniard formally leaving the club in June.

Persons: Al Thumama, Al Omari, Dutchman Jordi Cruyff, Cruyff, Barca, Johan Cruyff, Mateu, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Robert Birsel Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA World, Qatar, Workers, FIFA, Al, REUTERS, Spaniard, Thomson Locations: Doha, Qatar, Portugal, Barcelona, Bengaluru

☆ Pakistan pacer Riaz announces international retirement
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup - Pakistan v Bangladesh - Lord's, London, Britain - July 5, 2019 Pakistan's Wahab Riaz looks dejected after being bowled out by Bangladesh's Mohammad Saifuddin Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 16 (Reuters) - Pakistan's Wahab Riaz has retired from international cricket, drawing the curtain on a 15-year career, the left-arm fast bowler announced on Wednesday. Wahab, who made his debut in 2008, has 83 wickets in 27 tests, 120 wickets in 91 one-day internationals and 34 wickets in 36 Twenty20s. The 38-year-old said he will continue to play franchise cricket. "It has been an honour and a privilege to represent Pakistan on the international stage. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Muralikumar AnantharamanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Pakistan's Wahab Riaz, Bangladesh's Mohammad, Paul Childs, Wahab, Riaz, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Muralikumar Organizations: Cricket, ICC Cricket, Pakistan, Thomson Locations: Pakistan, Bangladesh, London, Britain, Bengaluru

☆ First Spanish Tour de France winner Bahamontes dies aged 95
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Sergio Perez/File PhotoAug 8 (Reuters) - Federico Bahamontes, the first Spaniard to win the Tour de France, has died at the age of 95, Spanish officials said on Tuesday. Born in Toledo, he won 11 Grand Tour stages from 1954-1965 and was named the best Tour de France climber of all time in 2013 by French newspaper L'Equipe. His bicycle shop, in our Plaza de la Magdalena, has been a place of pilgrimage for all fans," Velazquez added. Thanks to him we all won the Tour. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by William MacleanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Federico Bahamontes, Sergio Perez, Bahamontes, Federico Martin Bahamontes, Toledo Carlos Velazquez, Romeyere, Fede, la Magdalena, Velazquez, Pearl Josephine Nazare, William Maclean Organizations: Tour de France, Reuters, REUTERS, de France, de, French, L'Equipe, Eagle, la, Thomson Locations: Toledo, Spain, Eagle of Toledo, Montjuic, Bengaluru

☆ Man City are the 'team to beat' in Community Shield, says Arteta
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Arsenal enjoyed an eight-point lead over City until mid-March but lost it at the end of April and will now look to seek revenge in Sunday's traditional curtain-raiser to the Premier League season at Wembley. Since then, he has helped Arsenal qualify for the Champions League for the first time since the 2016-17 campaign. Arteta said he wants his team to build on the momentum from last season and elevate it to new heights. "Very excited to play a final to win a trophy, we are playing against the team to beat," Arteta told reporters. What we did last year was not enough to win the big trophy, and we have to be better.

Persons: Mikel Arteta, Peter Cziborra, Pep Guardiola, Arteta, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, David Raya, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Soccer Football, Arsenal, AS Monaco, Emirates, Premier League, Manchester City, Champions League, City, Wembley, FA, Brentford, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Arteta, Bengaluru

☆ Arsenal in better position than City, says Guardiola ahead of Community Shield
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

City, who won their first Champions League title in June, will kick off their 2023-24 season against runners-up Arsenal on Sunday in the traditional curtain-raiser to the Premier League season. "The situation that we are in, we finished (last season) two weeks later than Arsenal and we start (this season) two weeks later. Arsenal have bought a really good player," Guardiola said. Guardiola reiterated his desire to keep England defender Kyle Walker, who has a year left on his City contract, amid interest from German giants Bayern Munich. Guardiola said Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, who is set to join City from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, is undergoing his medical test.

Persons: Pep Guardiola, Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic, Jack Grealish, Kim Kyung, Mikel Arteta's, Guardiola, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Rice, Kyle Walker, Bernardo Silva, Kyle, Bernardo, Silva, Josko Gvardiol, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, Yokohama F Marinos, Manchester City, Japan, Manchester, Arsenal, Community, City, Champions League, FA, Premier League, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, West Ham United, Chelsea, Ajax Amsterdam, England, Bayern Munich, LaLiga, Barcelona, Croatia, Bundesliga, RB Leipzig, Thomson Locations: Tokyo, Japan, London, West, Portuguese, Bengaluru

☆ England, Australia docked WTC points and fined over slow over-rate
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Australia opener Usman Khawaja last month revealed he had approached the ICC about reducing penalties for slow over-rates in test matches after the governing body announced it had decided to soften sanctions. Khawaja said it was "really frustrating" for players to lose their match fees despite delivering entertaining matches. The hosts beat Australia by 49 runs in the fifth and final Ashes test at The Oval on Monday, securing a 2-2 series draw. Australia are third in the WTC standings, while England are placed fifth. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Pat Cummins, England's Ben Stokes, Paul Childs, Usman Khawaja, Khawaja, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Christian Radnedge Organizations: England, International Cricket Council, ICC, Australia, Thomson Locations: Australia, London, Britain, England, Manchester, Bengaluru

☆ Defender Colwill signs long-term deal with Chelsea
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Soccer Football - Under 21 International Friendly - England v France - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - March 25, 2023 England's Levi Colwill celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File PhotoAug 2 (Reuters) - Defender Levi Colwill has signed a new six-year contract with Chelsea with an option of another year, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. "As I've grown up, all I've known is Chelsea. I've spoken with the manager and he's given me reassurance, that trust I needed. He's spoken with me not just as a player but a person. The highly-rated youngster was linked with a move to several European clubs before extending his stay at Chelsea.

Persons: England's Levi Colwill, Andrew Boyers, Levi Colwill, Roberto De Zerbi's, It's, Colwill, Levi, Chelsea's, Laurence Stewart, Paul Winstanley, Mauricio Pochettino, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer, King Power, Chelsea, Premier League, Brighton & Hove Albion, Brighton, England, UEFA, Tottenham Hotspur, Thomson Locations: England, France, Leicester, Britain, Southampton, Chelsea, Bengaluru

☆ Italian keeper Buffon hangs up his gloves after 28 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aug 2 (Reuters) - Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has retired from football, the 45-year-old announced on Wednesday, after 28 years in which he reached exceptional milestones for club and country. Buffon, who in 2006 lifted the World Cup, won 10 Serie A titles with Juventus and a Ligue 1 title with Paris St Germain. Kylian Mbappe, who played with Buffon in Paris, paid tribute to the keeper. Buffon, 1.92 metres tall, played a record 657 times in the Italian top flight and was UEFA Club Footballer of the Year in 2003. "Time has been called on what is simply an exceptional career, an exceptional man and one of the world's most celebrated players," Serie A said in a post.

Persons: Gianluigi Buffon, Buffon, Paris St Germain, Parma, Kylian Mbappe, Mbappe, you've, Leonardo Bonucci, Tommy Lund, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Ken Ferris, Christian Radnedge, Clare Fallon Organizations: Juventus, Ligue, Paris St, Juve, Parma, PSG, Serie, AC Milan, UEFA Club, Thomson Locations: Italy, Parma, Turin, Paris, Russia, Gdansk, Bengaluru

☆ Italian keeper Buffon hangs up gloves after 28 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 2 (Reuters) - Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has retired from football, the 45-year-old announced on Wednesday, after 28 years in which he reached exceptional milestones for club and country. Buffon, who in 2006 lifted the World Cup, won 10 Serie A titles with Juventus and a Ligue 1 title with Paris St Germain. Buffon played a record 657 times in the Italian top flight and was UEFA Club Footballer of the Year in 2003. He is the most capped goalkeeper of all time, having played 176 times for Italy. He retired from international football in 2018 after Italy failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Persons: Gianluigi Buffon, Buffon, Paris St Germain, Parma, Tommy Lund, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Ken Ferris Organizations: Juventus, Ligue, Paris St, Juve, Parma, PSG, Serie, AC Milan, UEFA Club, Thomson Locations: Parma, Turin, Italy, Russia, Gdansk, Bengaluru

☆ English football authorities launch measures to tackle behaviour, tragedy abuse
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

A Tottenham Hotspur fan was also banned from games for three years after making gestures mocking the Hillsborough tragedy at the Premier League match between Liverpool and Spurs in April. Liverpool called for an end to "vile chants" about the Hillsborough disaster after they were heard during April's Premier League draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. 'INCREDIBLE POWER'Signatories of the new disciplinary charter include the FA, Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and Women's Super League (WSL). During the match only one person can stand at the front of the technical area and while a second person can stand they "must remain very close to the technical area seating". Nobody from the technical area can "enter the pitch to confront any match official at halftime or full-time".

Persons: Douglas Mackay, Richard Masters, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Ken Ferris Organizations: Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League, Liverpool, Spurs, April's Premier League, Chelsea, Stamford, Sports National, FA, English Football League, Super League, Academy, Thomson Locations: Hillsborough, Liverpool, Bengaluru

☆ IOC urges sensitivity in handling Ukrainian, Russian athletes after fencer's disqualification
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

July 28 (Reuters) - International federations should handle situations involving Ukrainian and neutral athletes with sensitivity, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said after a Ukrainian fencer was disqualified for refusing to shake hands with a Russian opponent. "Therefore, we encourage International Federations to handle situations involving Ukrainian and Individual Neutral Athletes with the necessary degree of sensitivity. "We continue to stand in full solidarity with the Ukrainian athletes and the Olympic community of Ukraine." Kharlan said she stands by her decision not to shake hands with Smirnova. "When I have a choice... where I shake hands I will never shake hands with her.

Persons: Ukraine's Olga Kharlan, Anna Smirnova, Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, Kharlan, Kharlan's, Smirnova, Tommy Lund, Aadi Nair, Claudia Greco, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Christian Radnedge Organizations: International Olympic Committee, Ukrainian Fencing Federation, Olympic Games, IOC, Reuters, Olympic, Thomson Locations: Ukrainian, Russian, Milan, Ukraine, Moscow, Belarus, Russia, Bengaluru

☆ Svitolina, Andreescu get Washington Open wild cards
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2023 Canada's Bianca Andreescu in action during her first round match against Belarus' Victoria Azarenka REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File PhotoJuly 26 (Reuters) - Former Ukrainian world number three Elina Svitolina and 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu have been handed wildcards to compete in the Washington Open later this month, the organisers said on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Svitolina, ranked 27th, reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon earlier this month just nine months after giving birth to daughter Skai. Canadian Andreescu, 23, reached the third round at the grasscourt Grand Slam. Former world number four Kei Nishikori, Frenchman Gael Monfils and South African Kevin Anderson were given wildcards into the men's draw. The Washington Open will be held from July 31-Aug. 6.

Persons: Roland Garros, Bianca Andreescu, Victoria Azarenka, Kai Pfaffenbach, Elina Svitolina, Skai, Sofia Kenin, Danielle Collins, Kei Nishikori, Frenchman Gael Monfils, Kevin Anderson, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Belarus, Victoria, Victoria Azarenka REUTERS, Washington, Wimbledon, Frenchman, South, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Ukrainian, Bengaluru

☆ Britain's first million pound player Francis dies of heart attack
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

July 24 (Reuters) - Former England forward Trevor Francis, Britain's first one million pound ($1.28 million) player, has died at the age of 69 after suffering a heart attack, his family said on Monday. "Trevor Francis has died at the age of 69. Francis won the European Cup in 1979 and 1980 and the European Super Cup in 1979 with Forest under Brian Clough. "Nottingham Forest is deeply saddened to learn the passing of two-time European Cup winner, Trevor Francis," the Premier League club said. "Manchester City are deeply saddened at the passing of our former player Trevor Francis," City tweeted.

Persons: Trevor Francis, Britain's, Francis, We're, Trevor Francis ., Brian Clough, Trevor, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Ken Ferris Organizations: Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Sheffield Wednesday, Malmo, England, Football Association, European, Forest, Coppa Italia, Sampdoria, Premier League, Queens Park Rangers, Crystal, Thomson Locations: England, Nottingham, Manchester, Birmingham, Forest, Spain, commiserations, Andrew's, Bengaluru

☆ Russian player Zvonareva blocked from entering Poland
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

WARSAW, July 22 (Reuters) - Russian tennis player Vera Zvonareva was blocked from entering Poland for reasons of state security and public safety, the Polish interior ministry said on Saturday. "The Border Guard prevented a Russian tennis player from entering Poland. Vera Zvonareva, using a visa issued by France, tried to get into our country on a flight from Belgrade to Warsaw," the ministry said in a statement. Zvonareva, who landed in Poland on Friday, is on a list of people considered undesirable there, the ministry said. "After arriving from Serbia, the tennis player stayed in the transit zone of Warsaw Chopin Airport and today after 1200 she flew to Podgorica."

Persons: Vera Zvonareva, Zvonareva, Vera, Ukraine's, Anna Wlodarczak, Tommy Lund, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Christian Radnedge, Hugh Lawson Organizations: WARSAW, BNP, Warsaw, Guard, Warsaw Chopin Airport, Tennis Association, WTA, Thomson Locations: Russian, Poland, Polish, Beijing, France, Belgrade, Warsaw, Serbia, Podgorica, Russia, Belarus

☆ Fernandes replaces Maguire as new Man Utd captain
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

July 20 (Reuters) - Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named as the new captain of Manchester United, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 28-year-old will replace defender Harry Maguire, who was stripped of the team captaincy by manager Erik ten Hag after the England international failed to secure a place in the first team. Fernandes drew criticism for his petulant performance in the 7-0 loss to rivals Liverpool in March. United will be back in action in next season's Champions League after failing to qualify for the tournament in the 2021-22 campaign. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Erik, Hag, Fernandes, Maguire, Sir Matt Busby, United's, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Manchester United, Premier League, England, United, Liverpool, Old Trafford, Ligue, Olympique Lyonnais, Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, League, Thomson Locations: Portuguese, United States, Bengaluru

☆ Former Man Utd keeper Van der Sar no longer in intensive care
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

July 18 (Reuters) - Edwin van der Sar is out of intensive care but remains in hospital after a brain bleed earlier this month, the former Manchester United goalkeeper announced on Tuesday. The 52-year-old former Netherlands international was moved to a Dutch hospital but remained in intensive care, his wife Annemarie said last week. Van der Sar was initially admitted to a Split hospital while on holiday in Croatia. "First of all, we want to thank everyone for all the great and supportive messages," Van der Sar said in a post on Twitter. "I'm happy to share that I'm no longer in the intensive care unit.

Persons: Edwin van der, Annemarie, Van der Sar, I'm, der Sar, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Toby Davis Organizations: Manchester United, Netherlands, Twitter, Ajax, Champions League, Thomson Locations: Croatia, Old Trafford, Bengaluru

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