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By Timothy Akintola

New topics on Andy Murray, Olmo, Dominic Solanke, Craig Shakespeare and Świątek.

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Andy Murray retires from professional tennis after Olympic doubles loss.

Three-time Grand Slam Champion, Andy Murray has announced his Retirement from professional tennis following his participation in the 2024 Olympic Games. Murray and Dan Evans were defeated 6-2, 6-4 in the men’s doubles quarter-finals by Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz of the United States, marking the end of his competitive career. “I knew that moment was coming for the last few months,” Murray said. “If it didn’t happen today, it would be in a couple of days, and I was ready for it.” Murray’s illustrious career includes two Wimbledon titles, one U.S. Open title, and two Olympic golds from London 2012 and Rio 2016. He is the first Brit to win Wimbledon in 77 years and the only player to win two summer games singles golds. The LTA will rename the arena at The Queen’s Club ‘The Andy Murray Arena’ to honor his five titles at the venue.

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Barca sends a new bid for Olmo after agreeing a 6-year deal with the player.

Following Dani Olmo’s outstanding performances at Euro 2024, where Spain clinched the title, several European clubs, including Barcelona, have shown interest in signing the midfielder. Initially, Barcelona prioritized signing Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, but with the winger likely to stay with the Basque club for another year, they have turned their attention back to Olmo. After having their first bid rejected, Barcelona have reportedly made significant progress in bringing back their former youth academy star. The club has agreed to a six-year contract with Olmo and submitted a new, improved offer to RB Leipzig. The offer includes €55 million guaranteed, close to Olmo’s €60 million release clause, plus €7 million in add-ons, potentially totalling €62 million. While Leipzig has yet to respond, Olmo’s commitment to accepting only Barcelona’s proposal might finally seal the deal.

Dominic Solanke being eyed for a possible transfer this summer by Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur has had a quiet summer but is now ramping up efforts to sign a new striker, with Dominic Solanke added to their shortlist. The north London club is considering a move for the Bournemouth striker but has not yet made an official bid. Last season, Spurs alternated between using Son Heung-Min and Richarlison as their central striker, but neither secured the position. Solanke, an England international, was one of the top scorers in the Premier League during the 2023/24 season, netting 19 goals—only behind Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer, and Alexander Isak. This impressive form has made him a key target for manager Ange Postecoglou, who is looking to strengthen Tottenham’s attacking line-up before the August 30th transfer deadline. Solanke reportedly has a £65 million release clause that can only be activated by the “big six” clubs.

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Craig Shakespeare confirmed dead after being diagnosed with Cancer.

Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has passed away at the age of 60 after being diagnosed with Cancer last year, as announced by his family on Thursday. According to a statement from the League Managers’ Association, Shakespeare died peacefully surrounded by his family. Throughout his coaching career, he held various roles, most notably serving as assistant to Claudio Ranieri when Leicester City won the Premier League title in the 2015-2016 season. After Ranieri was sacked the following season, Shakespeare briefly took over as manager but left the position after less than a season. He also worked as an assistant to Sam Allardyce during his brief tenure as England manager and held coaching roles at Hull, Watford, Aston Villa, Norwich, and Everton. Since the announcement of his passing, tributes have poured in from notable players like Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire, as well as from the clubs he worked with.

Iga Świątek suffers a surprise defeat in the Olympic Singles semifinals.

China’s Zheng Qinwen delivered a stunning upset at the Olympic tennis tournament on Thursday by defeating top seed, Iga Świątek of Poland in the semifinals, 6-2, 7-5. This monumental victory came against an opponent who was widely favoured to win her first Olympic gold medal, thanks to her dominance at Roland Garros in recent years. Świątek entered the match at Court Philippe-Chatrier on a 25-match winning streak at Roland Garros, having won three consecutive French Open titles and four in total. “It really does mean everything. I always knew I could do it. But it’s different (if) you know you can—and you show it. And today, I really showed it,” said the 21-year-old Zheng. She will face Croatia’s Donna Vekic in the finals, becoming the first Chinese tennis player to win an Olympic medal in singles.

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