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By Timothy Akintola

Updates on Bruno, Ter Stegen, Team USA WBB, Désiré Duoé and PFA awards.

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Bruno Fernandes agrees to a new contract with United; set to be among top earners.

Club captain, Bruno Fernandes’ future at Manchester United has been secured, with the Portuguese midfielder agreeing to a new contract that could extend his stay at Old Trafford until 2028. Despite speculation linking him to Paris Saint-Germain and the Saudi Pro League, Fernandes had expressed his desire to remain with United as long as he was valued. According to Italian reporter Fabrizio Romano, the new deal will significantly increase his wages, making him one of the highest earners at the club, with his salary rising from £240k-a-week (€286k/$306k). Fernandes has been a pivotal figure for the Red Devils, offering creativity and goals from midfield, and retaining him is essential for manager Erik ten Hag’s plans.

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Ter Stegen appointed new Barcelona captain ahead of 2024/2025 season.

Barcelona is set to name Marc-André Ter Stegen as their new club captain for the 2024/25 season, following Sergi Roberto’s departure at the end of last season. The 32-year-old German goalkeeper, who served as vice-captain last season and frequently wore the armband due to Roberto’s limited playing time, will now take on the role full-time. This marks the fourth time in five years that Barcelona has appointed a new permanent captain. Ter Stegen, one of the club’s longest-serving players, has embraced the challenge and will be a key figure in guiding the team. Barcelona, who finished second in La Liga last season, are counting on his leadership as they aim to improve on their performance and make a strong bid for silverware in the upcoming campaign.

Team USA WBB clinches 8th consecutive Olympics gold after France thriller.

The USA women’s basketball team cemented their status as the most dominant force in Olympic history by clinching their eighth consecutive gold medal with a thrilling 67-66 victory over France in the Paris Games’ final event. A’ja Wilson led the team with 21 points, while the game’s outcome was decided by mere centimetres when Gabby Williams’s last-second shot for France came up short of forcing overtime. Despite trailing by double digits in the third quarter, the Americans rallied to secure their 61st consecutive Olympic win, a streak dating back to 1992. This victory set a new record for the longest Olympic gold medal streak in a traditional team sport, surpassing the USA men’s basketball team’s seven straight titles from 1936 to 1968. The win also helped the United States top the Paris Olympics medal table with 40 golds, finishing ahead of China.

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Désiré Duoé chooses Paris Saint-Germain despite interests from European clubs.

Stade Rennais winger, Désiré Duoé has reportedly rejected Bayern Munich’s offer to join Paris Saint-Germain instead. The 19-year-old, considered one of the top young talents this summer, attracted interest from several elite European clubs, including Manchester United. Despite PSG’s strong pursuit, Bayern had been favoured to sign Duoé, especially after selling Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui to United. However, in a surprising turn of events, Duoé has opted to join the Ligue 1 champions. After indicating he would decide his future post-Olympics, he has informed Bayern of his intention to sign with PSG. While a final agreement between Rennes and PSG has not yet been reached, Duoé’s clear preference suggests a deal is likely imminent.

Mainoo, Palmer and Saka all appear in the PFA Young Player award nominees.

The 2024 PFA Young Player of the Year nominations have been announced, with Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer among the contenders. Manchester United leads the list with two nominees: Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho. Saka, one of the world’s most valuable players, returns to the shortlist after winning last year, following another stellar season with 16 goals and nine assists for Arsenal. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer also made the cut after a strong season, contributing to 33 goals and scoring in England’s Euro 2024 final loss to Spain. Manchester United’s Mainoo, a key midfield figure for Erik ten Hag, and Garnacho, who scored 10 goals last season, are also in the running. Rounding out the list are Michael Olise, who impressed at Crystal Palace before moving to Bayern Munich, and Brighton’s Joao Pedro, who scored 20 goals in all competitions.

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