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Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho has told the LaLiga giants to sign RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande.Mourinho has given his approval for the Ivory Coast international.According to reports, Madrid have already submitted a £85million (£75m fixed + £10m add-ons) for Diomande.Mourinho is believed to want more speed in his attack, as he looks to build his squad ahead of his return.Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “José Mourinho has approved Yan Diomande as top target for Real Madrid.“Mourinho indicated to Madrid board his need to have “even more speed” and fresh legs upfront.”

Britain's Tyson Fury (R) trades blows with Poland's Mariusz Wach (L) during a charity boxing bout in Pattaya on July 24, 2026. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)Tyson Fury strengthened the possibility of a long-awaited all-British heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua after defeating Mariusz Wach by stoppage in Thailand on Friday.The 37-year-old former world champion dominated the contest at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, forcing the experienced Polish boxer to retire on his stool after the seventh round. Wach, 46, was unable to continue for the eighth round.The victory marked Fury's 36th professional win and keeps alive hopes of a blockbuster fight against Joshua, who is scheduled to return to the ring against Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia la...

US President Donald Trump has said NBA star LeBron James might be "a racist" when asked if the basketball star is the "best ever" to play the sport.James, 41, announced on Frida, July 24, he will join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year contract after deciding against retirement, calling the move the “last decision” of his NBA career.When asked about the move in a White House  news conference later, Trump explained that he believed Michael Jordan was the better player.Jordan, 63, won six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s and NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) five times.When asked whether Jordan or James was the "best ever", Trump said: "Michael Jordan is a guy that's a friend of mine. I play golf with him. He's a really good guy."I think LeBron...

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has scheduled October 8 for a landmark hearing that could ultimately decide the rightful champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between Senegal and Morocco.The hearing will examine the circumstances surrounding the case after an appeal was lodged challenging the outcome of the competition. The verdict could have major consequences, with the possibility of confirming the existing champions or altering the final standings, depending on CAS's ruling.The Senegalese Football Federation had appealed against the CAF Appeals Board’s ruling that the Teranga Lions had forfeited the final, leading to a 3-0 administrative victory for Morocco and their declaration as African champions.CAS announced that the hearing will take place behind...

Crystal Palace women footballer, Justine Vanhaevermaet has drawn praise after taking part in pre-season training despite being seven months pregnant.The 34-year-old Belgium international was pictured training alongside her teammates as the south London club stepped up preparations for the new Women’s Super League (WSL) season.Vanhaevermaet, who joined Crystal Palace last summer and helped the club secure an immediate return to the WSL, is expecting her first child in September with her fiancé, physiotherapist Thomas De Jonghe.Sharing photos of the midfielder during training, Crystal Palace celebrated her commitment in a post on X:“Seven months pregnant and still putting the work in.”The midfielder also impressed fans by showing off her ball-juggling skills during th...