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The mixed doubles championship will take place before the main tournament on August 19 and 20, where one million US dollars (£750,000) in prize money is at stake for the winners.Raducanu and Alcaraz are one of six teams who have received wild cards so far and two further wild cards are set to be announced at a later date to take the overall number of teams competing to 16.Eight of the total 16 pairs have received direct entry into the draw, including Emma Navarro and men’s world No1 Jannik Sinner along with Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud.British No1…

Man Utd have been handed a major boost in their attempts to sign Benjamin Sesko as the RB Leipzig striker prefers a move to Old Trafford over St James’ Park. However, Randal Kolo Muani is being considered as an alternative. Chelsea are on the verge of selling Joao Felix as they seek to bolster their squad amid talks for Xavi Simons and links to Morgan Rogers. Elsewhere, Tottenham must now look for an Morgan Gibbs-White alternative after the midfielder penned a new contract. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below! Source link

England fans will have the chance to celebrate the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 triumph this afternoon at a trophy parade in central London.Chloe Kelly fired in the decisive spot-kick as England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout to win a second successive Euros crown on Sunday, successfully defending the title they won three years ago after an enthralling game that ended 1-1 after extra time.It was another spectacular turnaround from Sarina Wiegman’s side, who came back from two goals down to beat Sweden in a shootout in the last eight and beat Italy in the semi-finals with another extra-time goal…

Ruben Amorim’s side kicked off their US tour with a 2-1 win over West Ham, which saw Bruno Fernandes score both goals. The summer started with a 0-0 draw with Leeds in Sweden.United are back in Chicago for the first time in a decade, having faced Paris Saint-Germain at Soldier Field in 2015. The club’s tour concludes against Everton in Atlanta on Sunday.Date, kick-off time and venueManchester United vs Bournemouth is scheduled for a 2.30am BST kick-off on Thursday, July 31, 2025.The match will take place at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.Where to watch Man Utd vs BournemouthTV channel: In…

England’s historic triumph over Spain in a thrilling final allowed them to successfully defend their title as European champions.The match ended in a tight penalty shootout, which England won 3-1, after a goal from Arsenal player Alessi Russo cancelled out Spain’s early lead through Mariona Caldentey.At St Jakob-Park in Basel, penalties from Alex Greenwood, Niamh Charles, and tournament hero Chloe Kelly gave Weigman’s team the victory.This isn’t the first time England won the Euros under Wiegman’s management.Wiegman was named Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) on the UK’s overseas list following England’s victory at Euro 2022 after…

Arne Slot’s side touched down in Japan on Sunday to embark on the second leg of their summer tour and preparations are underway for the J.League World Challenge showdown.Yokohama are struggling domestically this season. Currently in the J1 League relegation zone and three points from safety, ultimately their focus will be on survival even if a meeting against Liverpool provides a welcome distraction.That said, they have found form in recent weeks, recording back-to-back wins over rivals Yokohama FC and Nagoya without conceding a single goal.Date, kick-off time and venueLiverpool vs Yokohama FM is scheduled for a 11.30am BST kick-off on…

Chloe Kelly fired in the decisive spot-kick as England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout to win a second successive Euros crown on Sunday, successfully defending the title they won three years ago after an enthralling game that ended 1-1 after extra time.It was another spectacular turnaround from Sarina Wiegman’s side, who came back from two goals down to beat Sweden in a shootout in the last eight and beat Italy in the semi-finals with another extra-time goal from Kelly.When is England’s Euro 2025 trophy parade?The FA have confirmed an open-top bus parade in central London on Tuesday, July…

The Lionesses made a poor start to this tournament, losing to France in their opening match, and it has been far from simple since then. England have led for a combined five minutes in their knockout matches, needing a dramatic penalty shootout to beat Sweden. Against Italy in the semi-finals, a 96th-minute equaliser Michelle Agyemang forced extra-time, where Chloe Kelly sealed victory. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings in Basel! Source link

The Lionesses needed extra time and some late magic from substitutes Michelle Agyemang – a breakout star in Switzerland – and Chloe Kelly to get past tournament dark horses Italy in their semi-final, while a late winner from Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati was enough for Spain to see off Germany after 113 minutes of a deadlocked second semi on Wednesday night.It means Sarina Wiegman’s squad, cheered on by Prince William, will have the chance to defend the European title they won at Wembley three years ago against the team that beat them in the 2023 World Cup final.If they…

The madness of this summer’s transfer window continues, with Premier League clubs left, right, and centre willing to spend big in a pursuit for success this season. Arsenal, who finished second in the division last term, have just landed Viktor Gyokeres for an initial £64million, and he has been given Thierry Henry’s iconic No14 shirt number as he settles in to his new surroundings in north London. Now, Mikel Arteta wants to continue his lavish spending spree, targeting Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. Source link