History made as South Sudan defeats Puerto Rico for first ever Olympic win.
The South Sudan men’s basketball team has made history by winning their first-ever Olympic basketball game, defeating Puerto Rico 90-79 in the Paris Olympics opener. Carlik Jones led the way with 19 points, while Marial Shayok contributed 15 points. South Sudan mounted a comeback in the second half after trailing, with Omot adding 12 points and six rebounds. Puerto Rico had controlled the game early, but their top scorer, Jose Alvarado, left late in the second quarter with a sprained ankle. Although he returned in the third quarter and scored 26 points with five assists, it wasn’t enough to secure the win. This victory symbolizes a significant moment for South Sudan, showcasing resilience and national pride amid its ongoing challenges.
South Sudan wins in their first ever Olympics debut after defeating Puerto Rico in Men’s Basketball. #Olympics pic.twitter.com/7fEF3hbdSK
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 28, 2024
Manchester set to redevelop Old Trafford into a 100,000 seat stadium.
Owing to one of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s promises to renovate Old Trafford, Manchester United is now considering a major redevelopment of its historic stadium, which has been in use for 114 years. The club is contemplating building a new 100,000-seat stadium to meet high ticket demand and future-proof the venue. While preserving the heritage of the existing stadium is important, Sir Jim Ratcliffe favours constructing a completely new facility rather than renovating the current one. United plans to build this new stadium on adjacent land owned by the club, allowing the team to continue playing at Old Trafford during construction. The £2 billion project is expected to be completed by 2030, potentially surpassing Wembley as the largest stadium in the UK and becoming the second largest in Europe, after Barcelona’s Nou Camp. Financing options are still being explored, including funding from Ratcliffe, sponsorship naming rights, and public-private partnerships.
🚨NEW!!
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s preference is for a stadium built from SCRATCH, rather than renovation
United believe doing so on land owned by the club adjacent to the current ground is FEASIBLE, meaning the team could continue to play at Old Trafford through the construction… pic.twitter.com/hgd1CKNrJy
— Frank🧠🇳🇱 (fan) (@TenHagEra) July 29, 2024
Team USA secures a big win over Serbia in their Olympics 2024 opener.
The U.S. men’s basketball team began their quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a decisive 110-84 victory over Serbia in the group stage on Sunday. LeBron James marked his return to Olympic play with a standout performance, contributing 21 points to the win. However, Kevin Durant was particularly impressive, leading all scorers with 23 points on 8-of-9 shooting, including a flawless 5-of-5 from three-point range. For Serbia, Nikola Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, scored 20 points despite the loss. On Wednesday, the U.S. will face South Sudan, whom they narrowly defeated 101-100 in a recent exhibition. Serbia will play Puerto Rico in what could be a crucial elimination game for both teams.
Game One, Game Won
🇺🇸 #USABMNT x #Paris2024 #Basketball pic.twitter.com/K2gru3J1X9
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 28, 2024
Barcelona waiting on Nico Williams’ final decision amid other offers.
According to sources, Barcelona’s pursuit of Nico Williams from Athletic Club has been a major story recently, and it seems the transfer saga is nearing its conclusion. Williams is Barcelona’s primary target for the upcoming 2024-25 La Liga season, and the club is optimistic about finalizing the deal. Barcelona is awaiting Williams’ final decision, confident that they have the financial resources to complete the transfer and anticipate a swift approval from La Liga for his registration. Premier League teams and PSG are also interested, but it appears Williams leans towards staying in Spain. Athletic Club has already prepared an improved contract for Williams, offering a higher salary if he chooses to remain with them.
🚨🇪🇸 Barcelona keep waiting for Nico Williams’ to inform them about his final decision, it won’t be long.
Premier League clubs and PSG, also waiting… while feeling he prefers Spain.
↪️⚪️🔴 Athletic already prepared new deal for Nico with higher salary if he decides to stay. pic.twitter.com/XBxer77gev
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 27, 2024
Beşiktaş offer to sign Manchester United’s €100 million flop.
Since his €100 million transfer from Ajax, Antony has struggled to make an impact at Manchester United, contributing just 11 goals and 5 assists over two seasons. With Jadon Sancho and Amad Diallo re-joining the squad, Antony’s place is increasingly uncertain. Manchester United have received a bid from Turkish side, Beşiktaş for the winger but Antony is keen to remain at Old Trafford despite the club’s interest in selling. United aims to recover as much of the transfer fee as possible, but with Beşiktaş’ record transfer fee being €11 million, a permanent move seems unlikely. Antony’s estimated value is €21.5 million, and United will likely seek more.
🚨 JUST IN:
Beşiktaş have made a move for Antony. Manchester United want to sell the player, but Antony wants to stay. #MUFC [@ertansuzgun via @bjkhabers] pic.twitter.com/cAWEJCKGN2
— mufcmpb (@mufcMPB) July 28, 2024