Manchester United is delighted to announce the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal

 

 

Man Utd  Sign Sanchez as Mkhitaryan Joins Arsenal

Manchester United have completed the transfer of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan joining the Gunners in return.

The Chile international looked destined for Manchester City until recently, with the Sky Blues appearing set to wrap up a move for around £20m having originally agreed a £60m fee with Arsenal last summer.

But United stole in with a late approach to secure the signing of Sanchez, who is set to earn a Premier League record of around £350,000 a week on a four-and-a-half-year deal having allowed his Arsenal contract to run down to its final six months.

Mkhitaryan’s exit as part of the deal ends the Armenian’s 18-month spell at rollercoaster Old Trafford since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2016, with the 29-year-old signing with the Gunners until the summer of 2021.

He spent two lengthy periods out of favour under Mourinho but did play a huge part in United’s Europa League triumph in 2016-17, scoring the second goal in the 2-0 victory over Ajax in last May’s final.

 

World XI squad that will tour Pakistan for three T20 matches in September

14 players from 7 nations to tour Pakistan

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi on Thursday announced the World XI squad that will tour Pakistan for three T20 matches in September. The 14-member strong team does not include any Indian as the BCCI had not given clearance. Faf du Plessis will lead the World XI, which includes five players from South Africa, including Hashim Amla.

Ronaldo first to win UEFA Best Player of the Year thrice

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo has been named UEFA’s Best Player of the Year for the 2016/17 season, becoming the first footballer to receive the honour thrice. Ronaldo finished ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Juventus’ Gianluigi Buffon, to be awarded in back-to-back seasons. The 32-year-old was the top-scorer in last season’s UEFA Champions League, which was won by Real Madrid.

​Bolt to play for Utd in exhibition match vs Barca: Reports

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has reportedly been invited to play for Manchester United in a friendly legends exhibition match against Barcelona on September 2 at Old Trafford. Bolt will appear alongside the likes of Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes if he’s able to recover from the hamstring injury he sustained during the final race of his competitive career in time.

Who is the Next UEFA Player of the Year?? Cr7, Messi, Buffon

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon have been nominated for UEFA Player of the Year award. Ronaldo helped Real Madrid win the La Liga and a second consecutive Champions League title, while Messi helped Barcelona win the Copa del Rey. Buffon led Juventus to Champions League final, a sixth successive Serie A title and a third-straight Italian Cup success.

​Federer spent nearly 6 years at the top of ATP rankings

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer, who turned 36 on Tuesday, has spent a record 302 weeks (nearly 6 years) at the top of the ATP men’s singles rankings in his career. Federer, who is currently ranked third in the world, was the top ranked men’s singles player for a record 237 consecutive weeks.

Neymar completes £200m transfer from Barcelona to PSG

Neymar’s £198 mn move to PSG tough to understand: Ronaldinho

Brazilian footballing legend Ronaldinho has said he finds it difficult to understand why compatriot Neymar Jr moved to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona. The 25-year-old Brazilian became the world’s most expensive footballer ever with his £198 million transfer last week. Notably, Ronaldinho played for PSG early in his career before moving to Barcelona in 2003, where he spent five years.

Roger Federer Wins Record Eighth Wimbledon Title Against Marin Cilic

​Swiss tennis star Roger Federer won a record 8th Wimbledon men’s singles title on Sunday, while also becoming the oldest male player to win The Championships in Open Era. The world number five defeated Croatia’s Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-1, 6-4, to lift a record 19th Grand Slam title. Notably, Federer won the title without losing a set throughout the tournament.

Lionel Messi Marries Childhood Sweetheart Antonela Roccuzzo in Lavish Argentina

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi got married to his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo in their hometown Rosario, Argentina, on Friday. Messi and Roccuzzo met aged nine, and according to a friend, Messi “fell in love forever at first sight”. Roccuzzo moved to Barcelona to live with Messi and this year, opened a luxury shoe shop there along with Luis Suarez’s wife.

West Indies cricket team officially Changed Their Name

​The West Indies cricket team has been officially renamed as ‘WINDIES’ while the West Indies Cricket Board has rebranded itself as ‘Cricket West Indies’ on its 90th anniversary. The new name will apply to all teams representing the Board and will be used on all team playing shirts. In a statement, the Board said its new name was more inclusive.