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West Ham Sign Man Utd Defender Wan-Bissaka

West Ham Sign Man Utd Defender Wan-Bissaka London, 13 Aug (ONA) --- West Ham United have signed defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United for £15m. The 26-year-old has penned a seven-year deal with the Hammers. Wan-Bissaka left Crystal Palace for Manchester United in a £50m move in 2019 and scored two goals in 190 appearances for the Red Devils. The defender is West Ham's eighth signing of the summer, joining Jean-Clair Todibo, Crysencio Summerville, Luis Guilherme, Niclas Fullkrug, Wes Foderingham, Max Kilman and Guido Rodriguez in moving to ...

Atletico Madrid Sign Alvarez from Man City

Atletico Madrid Sign Alvarez from Man City Madrid, 12 Aug (ONA) --- Atletico Madrid have completed the £81.5m signing of Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez on a six-year deal. Diego Simeone's Spanish side will pay an initial £64.4m (75m euros) with a further £17.1m (20m euros) in potential add-ons for the Argentina striker, BBC sports reported. The 24-year-old's departure is a record sale for City, eclipsing the £50m they received from Chelsea for Raheem Sterling in 2022. They paid Argentine side River Plate £14.1m for Alvarez in January 2022. ...

Chelsea Sign Boca Juniors Defender Anselmino

Chelsea Sign Boca Juniors Defender Anselmino London, 8 Aug (ONA) --- Chelsea have completed the signing of Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino in a £15.6m deal. The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge, but will remain on loan at the Argentine club for the 2024-25 season as part of the agreement, BBC sports reported. He made his debut for Boca in June 2023 and has made 10 appearances in total. Anselmino signed a contract extension in January 2024 that tied him to the club until 2028. Chelsea have been active in the transfer ...

RB Leipzig Win Race to re-sign Xavi Simons

RB Leipzig Win Race to re-sign Xavi SimonsLeipzig, 5 Aug (ONA) --- Netherlands playmaker Xavi Simons has re-joined RB Leipzig on loan from Paris Saint-Germain for a second season, the German Bundesliga club said today. The 21-year-old was a big hit for Leipzig last term, scoring 10 goals and providing 15 assists which helped him become a regular Dutch starter. "Xavi and RB Leipzig - it was a perfect match right from the start. He has quickly developed into a key player and one of the best players in the Bundesliga. Xavi has shown in many games and ...

Italian Defence Player Calafiori Signs for Arsenal

Italian Defence Player Calafiori Signs for ArsenalLondon, 30 Jul (ONA) - Arsenal announced the signing of Italy international Riccardo Calafiori from Serie A side Bologna on a long-term contract."The 22-year-old defender was a member of the Azzurri squad at Euro 2024, after a season full of impressive performances at the heart of Bologna's defence," Arsenal said in a statement. Riccardo started his career in the youth academy at Roma, where he spent 12 years developing from the youth set-up into the first-team. During his time there, he gained valuable experience on loan at fellow ...

Paris Olympics Sees New Record Breaking in 400m Individual Medley Competition

Paris Olympics Sees New Record Breaking in 400m Individual Medley Competition Paris, 28 Jul (ONA) --- France's Leon Marchand set a new Olympic record to dominate the 400m individual medley and win gold at his home Games. He finished in 4:02.95min, just outside his own world record time, but beat the Olympic best, previously set by US Michael Phelps at the Beijing Games in 2008. The silver medal was won by Japan's T. Matsushita (4:08.62min) and the bronze medal went to US Carson Foster (4:08.66min) Meanwhile, Nicolo Martinenghi of Italy swam the race of his life to claim the ...

China's Xie Wins Men's 10m Air Pistol, Korean Oh Takes Women's Gold

China's Xie Wins Men's 10m Air Pistol, Korean Oh Takes Women's Gold Paris, 28 Jul (ONA) ---- China's Xie Yu held his nerve to seize Olympic gold in the men's 10 metre air pistol competition after edging out two Italians today.On her turn, South Korea's Oh Ye Jin, 19, won gold with an Olympic record 243.2 points on her Games debut ahead of compatriot Kim Ye Ji and India's Manu Bhaker.The 24-year-old Xie, also in his first Games, amassed 240.9 as Federico Nilo Maldini shot 240.0 for silver.European champion Paolo Monna took bronze at the French national shooting centre in Chateauroux, ...

Oman Looks Forward to Successful Participation in Paris Olympics

Oman Looks Forward to Successful in Paris Olympics Paris, 24 Jul (ONA) --- Khalid Mohammed Al Zubair, Chairman of Oman Olympic Committee (OOC), Head of the Omani delegation taking part in the Summer Olympics (Paris 2024), has said that Oman’s participation in the current edition of the Olympics is in pursuance of engagements in Olympic events that began since the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Al Zubair voiced OOC’s determination to promote Oman’s presence in this important global Olympic games. The official opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 will be held on 26 July 2024 at the ...

2030 Winter Games set for France, 2034 in US Salt Lake City

2030 Winter Games set for France, 2034 in US Salt Lake City Paris, 24 Jul (ONA) ---- The 2030 Winter Olympics are set to be held in the French Alps pending certain conditions while the 2034 edition will be hosted by Salt Lake City in the US after a vote by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Paris today.Controversy around both bids meant a handful of IOC members voted against the candidatures despite no other bids being on the table.The International Olympic Committee’s executive board had already recommended the two bids as hosts back in June but the full meeting ...

Royal Cavalry Wins 2nd Place at British Open Polo Championship

Royal Cavalry Wins 2nd Place at British Open Polo ChampionshipLondon, 21 Jul (ONA) --- Oman’s Royal Cavalry team won second place at the British Open Polo Championship, held at the stadium of the Aspect Knepp Castle Polo Club.The champion saw four teams, including Royal Cavalry, vying for the precious trophy. The three other competitors were the teams of the English Aspect Polo Club, the Irish Polo Club and the Czech Republic Polo Club.The final match brought together the teams of the Royal Cavalry and the Irish Club. The latter club scored five goals, against three for the Royal Cavalry. ...

Marseille Close in Deal for Tottenham's Hojbjerg

Marseille Close in Deal for Tottenham's Hojbjerg Paris, 21 Jul (ONA) --- French club Marseille are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham and Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The 28-year-old is believed to be ready to leave north London and is available for about £17 million, BBC sports reported. Discussions are continuing over payment terms, but both sides expect the deal to go through. Hojbjerg joined Spurs in 2020 in a £15m deal from Southampton, when Jose Mourinho was in charge. The midfielder made 39 appearances for the club last season but ...

Oman Olympic Committee Outlines Programme for Participation in Paris 2024 Olympics

Oman Olympic Committee Outlines Programme for Participation in Paris 2024 OlympicsMuscat, 18 Jul (ONA) --- Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) today outlined details of the official participation of the Sultanate of Oman’s delegation in the 33rd edition of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 which will begin on 26 July and continue until 11 August 2024.Oman’s delegation comprises four athletes: marksman Said Al Khatri (sharpshooting), sprinters Ali Al Balushi and Muzoon Al Alawi (athletics) and swimmer Issa Al Adawi (water sports).The Sultanate of Oman’s delegation to this global Olympic ...

Kylian Mbappé Presented as Real Madrid Player

Kylian Mbappé Presented as Real Madrid Player Madrid, 16 Jul (ONA) --- Kylian Mbappé finally put on a Real Madrid jersey, fulfilling his childhood dream in front of a packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium today. Nearly 80,000 fans were in hand at the Bernabeu to welcome the 25-year-old France star during his official presentation as the club's newest player, the Spanish MARCA newspaper reported. After signing his five-year contract with the Spanish powerhouse alongside club president Florentino Pérez, Mbappé entered the stage set up at the Bernabeu to loud cheers by ...

Thomas Müller Retires from International Football

Thomas Müller Retires from International FootballBerlin, 15 Jul (ONA) --- Germany's 2014 world champion Thomas Müller is retiring from international football, he said in a video posted on social media today. "After almost 14 years and 131 international games, I have decided to end my career at the Germany national team," the Bayern Munich midfielder said. The announcement comes one day after the end of the Euro 2024 in Germany, which was Müller's last tournament for the national team. Hosts Germany were eliminated by champions Spain in the quarter-finals. ...

Argentina Clinches Copa America Title with extra-time Victory over Colombia

Argentina Clinches Copa America Title with extra-time Victory over Colombia Florida, 15 Jul (ONA) --- Argentina claimed the 2024 Copa América championship by defeating Colombia 1-0, thanks to an extra-time goal. The match remained goalless until Lautaro Martinez scored in the 112th minute, sealing Argentina's victory. Martinez, who finished as the tournament's leading scorer with five goals, netted the winner following a turnover that led to a breakaway. His shot flew past Colombia's goalkeeper, Camilo Vargas, ensuring Argentina's triumph, the Spanish MARCA newspaper ...

Spain Crowned Champions of Euro 2024

Spain Crowned Champions of Euro 2024Berlin, 15 Jul (ONA) --- Spain won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 87th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory over England, whose painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on. Oyarzabal slid in to poke home Marc Cucurella's cross, just when the game at Berlin's Olympiastadion seemed destined for extra time after the latest show of resilience by England at the tournament. Substitute Cole Palmer equalized for England in the 73rd minute to cancel out Nico Williams' opener in the 47th ...

Southampton Sign Japan Defender Yukinari Sugawara from AZ Alkmaar

Southampton Sign Japan Defender Yukinari Sugawara from AZ AlkmaarLondon, 14 Jul (ONA) --- Promoted Premier League club Southampton have signed Japan defender Yukinari Sugawara on a four-year deal. The 24-year-old right-back joins from Dutch club AZ Alkmaar, where he played nearly 200 first-team games after joining from Japanese club Nagoya Grampus in 2018. “To come to Southampton and to play in the Premier League is one of my biggest dreams since I was young, so I am really excited to be here,” the 13-times capped Sugawara told the Saints website. He added, “I ...

Royal Cavalry Horse Soko Ranks 3rd at French Racetrack

Royal Cavalry Horse Soko Ranks 3rd at French Racetrack Paris, 11 Jul (ONA) --- Royal Cavalry horse “Soko” occupied third place in Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival that took place at the La Teste-de-Buch Racecourse in France.The 1,900 metres run was allocated to purebred Arabian horses. The horse Soko won third place, led by jockey Michael Forrest and supervised by trainer Elizabeth Bernard. Forty-seven horses competed at the race, which included five rounds. --- Ends/Bishara/AH ...

England Reaches Euro 2024 Final by Beating Netherlands 2-1

England Reaches Euro 2024 Final by Beating Netherlands 2-1Dortmund, 11 Jul (ONA) —- England reached a second straight European Championship final by beating the Netherlands 2-1 thanks to substitute Ollie Watkins' stoppage-time winner.Watkins, who came on for captain Harry Kane in a bold call by coach Gareth Southgate, turned and smashed a fierce shot into the bottom corner in the first minute of added-on time, the Spanish MARCA newspaper reported.England will play Spain in Sunday's final in Berlin. It will be the nation's first title match on foreign soil, having won the World Cup in 1966 ...

Argentina Dances into Copa America Final After Dominant win over Canada

Argentina Dances into Copa America Final After Dominant win over Canada New Jersey, 10 Jul (ONA) --- The first Copa America semi-final saw Argentina secure a 2-0 victory over Canada at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Goals from Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi propelled Argentina to its fourth final in the last five Copa America tournaments, the Spanish MARCA newspaper reported. Canada fought valiantly and can take pride in their overall performance in the 2024 Copa America. However, they could not overcome the skill and experience of the defending ...

Spain Beats France 2-1 to Reach Euro 2024 Final

Spain Beats France 2-1 to Reach Euro 2024 Final Munich, 10 Jul (ONA) --- Spain reached the European Championship final with a 2-1 victory over with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest-ever scorer at a major tournament. France took an early lead when Randal Kolo Muani headed in a cross from Kylian Mbappé, who played without a mask, before Yamal's moment of brilliance in the 21st minute. Dani Olmo scored what was to prove the winner four minutes later, the Spanish MARCA newspaper reported. Spain, which is chasing a record fourth European Championship ...

England Plays the Netherlands Aiming for back-to-back European Finals

England Plays the Netherlands Aiming for back-to-back European Finals Dortmund, 9 Jul (ONA) --- England can reach back-to-back European Championship finals when it meets the Netherlands tomorrow (Wednesday) in Dortmund in the second semi-final. The winner plays Spain or France in Sunday’s final. Both teams conceded the opening goal in their quarterfinals before coming back to win, with England beating Switzerland in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw and the Netherlands winning 2-1 against Turkey. After a win on penalties in his 100th game in charge of England, manager ...

High-scoring Spain Faces France with a Spot in Euro 2024 Final on the Line

High-scoring Spain Faces France with a Spot in Euro 2024 Final on the Line Munich, 8 Jul (ONA) --- Spain and France to square off in the semi-finals of the European Championship (Euro 2024) in Munich tomorrow (Tuesday). The match pits one of the highest-scoring teams at the tournament against one of the lowest as France’s star forward Kylian Mbappé has struggled to get to grips with his mask. The winner will play England or the Netherlands in the final on Sunday in Berlin. Their semi-final to played after tomorrow (Wednesday). Spain and France’s ...

Olise Joins Bayern from Palace on Five-year Deal

Olise Joins Bayern from Palace on Five-year Deal Munich, 8 Jul (ONA) --- Bayern Munich have signed winger Michael Olise from Crystal Palace for about 60m euros (£50m). The 22-year-old English-born France Under-21 forward made 90 appearances in all competitions over three seasons with Palace. Olise, who joined the Eagles from Reading for £8m in July 2021, has signed a five-year deal, BBC sports reported. Chelsea and Newcastle United registered their interest in Olise earlier this summer, but the winger has chosen to move to Germany, where he will work ...

Royal Cavalry Riders Win Top Places at FEI Endurance Race in France

Royal Cavalry Riders Win Top Places at FEI Endurance Race in France Paris, 7 Jul (ONA) --- The team of Oman’s Royal Cavalry grabbed victory at the 2024 Endurance Race organized by the International Equestrian Federation or "Fédération Equestre Internationale" (FEI). The team was hailed as champions after finishing first in three events, which were: (A) the 3-star, 5-leg 160 km-race; (B) the 2-star, 4-leg 120-km race; and (C) the 1-star, 3-leg 100-km race. Riding a horse named “Electra”, Royal Cavalry’s horseman Mahmoud Marhoon Al Fouri clinched first place in the 160-km ...

Oman Hosts Blind People’s Goalball Challenge Championship for GCC Clubs, Associations

Oman Hosts Blind People’s Goalball Challenge Championship for GCC Clubs, Associations Muscat, 3 Jul (ONA) --- Represented by Al Noor Society for the Blind, the Sultanate of Oman will host the 2024 GCC Clubs and Associations’ Goalball Challenge Championship for Blind People. The associations and clubs will participate in the tournament, which will be held from 20 to 24 July 2024. Nineteen matches will be played during the championship, with 15 matches to be played in accordance with the one-round league system. The second round will see the team ranked top in the first round ...

Everton Complete Signing of Ndiaye from Marseille on Five-year Deal

Everton Complete Signing of Ndiaye from Marseille on Five-year DealLondon, 3 Jul (ONA) --- Everton have boosted their attacking options by completing the signing of Olympique Marseille forward Iliman Ndiaye on a five-year deal. The 24-year-old, who has joined for a reported £15 million ($19 million), is the club’s third addition of the summer following Leeds winger Jack Harrison’s return on loan and 21-year-old Aston Villa midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. Ndiaye, who spent four seasons at Sheffield United prior to his move to the south of France last summer and scored ...

Turkiye Beats Austria to Set up Euro 2024 Quarterfinal vs. Netherlands

Turkiye Beats Austria to Set up Euro 2024 Quarterfinal vs. Netherlands Leipzig, 3 Jul (ONA) --- Merih Demiral scored twice to send Turkiye into the European Championship quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Austria. Demiral opened the scoring after less than a minute and netted again in the second half to set up a clash against the Netherlands in Berlin on Saturday. The game got off to a ferocious start. Both teams had chances inside the first 30 seconds and Demiral scored inside the first minute after the Austrian defense failed to deal with a corner, the Spanish ...

Netherlands Beats Romania to Reach First Euro Quarterfinal in 16 Years

Netherlands Beats Romania to Reach First Euro Quarterfinal in 16 Years Munich, 3 Jul (ONA) --- The Netherlands reached its first European Championship quarterfinal in 16 years with a 3-0 win over Romania. Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 20th minute and Donyell Malen scored two late goals to send the Dutch to their first quarterfinal in the tournament since 2008. The Dutch had missed a plethora of earlier opportunities to add to the lead and captain Virgil van Dijk also hit the woodwork. It was nevertheless a much-improved display compared to its disappointing ...

Portugal Beat Slovenia to Face France in Quarterfinals of Euro 2024

Portugal Beat Slovenia to Face France in Quarterfinals of Euro 2024 Berlin, 2 Jul (ONA) ---- A game of epic personal drama and tears for Cristiano Ronaldo ended with his Portugal making the European Championship quarterfinals after beating Slovenia in a penalty shootout last night. The last-16 game went to a shootout because Ronaldo's extra-time spot kick in the 114th minute was saved by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak. Regulation and extra time finished 0-0. When they went to penalties, Ronaldo scored his and Portugal's first, and teammate Diogo Costa saved all three of ...