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Ademola Lookman wins Atalanta 2023/2024 player of the year award.

In his best ever season statistically, Nigerian winger, Ademola Lookman has won Atalanta’s 2023/2024 player of the year for a second consecutive season. Lookman recorded 18 goals and 10 assists across all competitions this season. With a Europa League final hat trick to help the Serie A club win its first ever European trophy against an unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen in May, the Super Eagles’ star made history as the first ever player to score a hat trick in the Europa League final. He is also receiving huge shouts as a contender for the African best player of the year award after a tremendous impact for Nigeria in the AFCON tournament. Considering his journey through the Premier League and Bundesliga, this is a huge feat for him.

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s move to Manchester United now confirmed.

Former Manchester United’s striker, Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to re-join the club 19 years after leaving the club and this time, as one of Erik ten Hag’s backroom staff. The Dutch talisman successfully led PSV to the Dutch Cup in 2022-23 before resigning due to a lack of support within the club. He will be joined by Go Ahead Eagles’ manager, René Hake ahead of the new season. Reports have confirmed United’s plans to overhaul its backroom staff, with the likes of Benni McCarthy set to leave the club at the end of the month. Fans are convinced that Ruud van Nistelrooy and Hake’s tactical experiences will be vital for Man United’s development.

Lebron James to fulfill lifelong dream as the LA Lakers drafts his son, Bronny.

Arguably the greatest NBA player of all time, Lebron James is nearing his last years as a basketball player. Winning every possible ring and breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabber’s record to become the highest scorer in NBA history, Lebron has been vocal about wanting to share the court with his son. This dream looks to have become a reality as his son, Bronny James was selected by the LA Lakers as the 55th overall pick in the 2024 draft. This selection creates the first father-son duo in NBA history.

Sha’Carri Richardson claims 1st in the 200m round 1 heats at US trials.

The resurgence of Sha’Carri Richardson has been nothing short of amazing. Days after emerging victorious at the 100m race at the 2024 US Olympic Team Trials and securing a spot at the upcoming Olympic Games, Richardson was back on the track, making history in the 200m race. She clocked a sub-22, winning her heat in 21.99 seconds, the second fastest time in the world this year. She will compete with Abby Steiner, Brittany Brown, McKenzie Long, Jadyn Mays and her training partner, Twanisha Terry in the semi-final which is scheduled to hold on Saturday.

Bologna anticipating proposals for defender, Riccardo Calafiori.

Italian defender, Riccardo Calafiori has been one of the biggest defensive revelations over the last season, highly rated for his contribution to Bologna’s Champions League qualification and now, in the ongoing Euros tournament. He has however attracted interest among many top clubs in Europe and while Bologna’s initial plan to keep him this summer, the club has accepted the reality that it would be almost impossible to do so. Juventus has agreed to personal terms with the player but Bologna is anticipating proposals from Premier League clubs.

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