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By Timothy Akintola

New reports on Carlos Alcaraz, Sadio Mané, Leny Yoro, Spain and Argentina.

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Carlos Alcaraz defeats Djokovic to claim second Wimbledon title.

In the world of tennis, few players have shone as brightly as Carlos Alcaraz. A year after defeating Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-setter to win his first Wimbledon title, the Spaniard once again triumphed over Djokovic, securing a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) victory on Sunday to defend his title at the grass-court major. Despite letting three championship points slip at 5-4, 40/0 in the third set, Alcaraz remained resilient, ultimately winning in a tie-break. The 21-year-old now boasts four Grand Slam titles, maintaining a flawless record in major finals with victories at Wimbledon (twice), the U.S. Open in 2022, and the French Open last month. Alcaraz joins the elite ranks of Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic as the sixth man in the professional era to win both Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year.

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Sadio Mané’s agent addresses rumours linking to a move away from Saudi Arabia.

Former Liverpool winger, Sadio Mané has been the subject of transfer rumours linking him with a move away from Saudi Arabia. However, his agent, Bjorn Bezemer, has dismissed these speculations, confirming Mané’s satisfaction at Al-Nassr despite talk of a return to Red Bull Salzburg. Austrian reports suggested that Mané could make a nostalgic return to Salzburg, a club he left in 2014, especially after Pep Lijnders, who he has a Liverpool connection with, was appointed their manager. Quashing the rumours, Bezemer stated, “I have not had any meetings about Sadio with any club. He is ready to start the new season with Al-Nassr and has no intention of leaving. The club is happy with him.” Since joining Al-Nassr in the summer of 2023, Mané has netted 13 goals in the Saudi Pro League, helping secure a spot in the AFC Champions League Elite. He is contracted until 2026.

Manchester United hopeful of securing Leny Toro’s commitment.

Eighteen-year-old French defender Leny Yoro has drawn significant interest from major clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester United following an impressive season with Lille. Manchester United is prepared to offer €40-50 million for Yoro, whereas Real Madrid has proposed only €20 million. Although Yoro prefers a move to Real Madrid, Lille is advocating for him to join the Premier League giants. United has outlined a potential contract for Yoro, extending until 2029 with an additional year option. The club is eager for Yoro to make a commitment soon. As he weighs his options, Yoro faces a pivotal decision between joining Real Madrid or Manchester United, both prestigious clubs vying for his promising talent.

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England heartbroken again as Spain secures historic 4th Euro title.

Spain secured a record-breaking fourth European Championship by defeating England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday. Dominating the tournament, Spain triumphed over all the former World Cup-winning European nations—Italy, Germany, France, and England—and also overcame 2018 finalists Croatia en route to their victory. Although Spain controlled much of the first half, they couldn’t score until Nico Williams netted a stunning goal in the 47th minute. England’s Cole Palmer, coming off the bench, equalized with a beautiful long-range curler in the 73rd minute, boosting England’s hope for European success. The decisive moment came in the 86th minute when Mikel Oyarzabal tapped in a cross from Marc Cucurella, sealing England’s second consecutive Euro final defeat. England had late opportunities to equalize with headers from Declan Rice and Marc Guehi, but both were blocked. Manchester City’s Rodri was named player of the tournament, while Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal won the top scorer and young player awards, respectively.

Lautaro Martínez leads Argentina to a record 16th Copa América title.

Argentina claimed a record 16th Copa America title with a 1-0 victory over Colombia in extra time, achieving back-to-back championships. The final, delayed by over an hour due to ticketless fans attempting to enter the stadium, featured strong performances from both sides. Lautaro Martínez, the tournament’s top scorer, broke the deadlock in the 112th minute. As the defending champions and 2022 World Cup winners, Argentina were the favourites and never trailed in the competition. However, they had to secure the title without Lionel Messi, who exited in the 66th minute with an ankle injury. This victory also marks the end of international careers for Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi. Despite the challenges, Argentina’s resilience and Martínez’s decisive goal ensured their place at the top of South American football once again.

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