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Real, PSG, Arsenal to spark Mbappe ‘war’
Real, PSG, Arsenal to spark Mbappe ‘war’

Real, PSG, Arsenal to spark Mbappe ‘war’

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are ready to spark a bidding war for Kylian Mbappe and make the Monaco teenager the world’s most expensive player,
according to reports which also indicate that Arsenal are joining the fray with a  mega £125million world record bid.

The 18-year-old France international is considered the hottest prospect in world football and one of the best players for a generation.
urope’s biggest clubs are falling over themselves to try to sign him — but so far no one has made any official contact.

Andre Silva joins his brother, Andrien (right) to celebrate his winning goal for Portugal
Andre Silva joins his brother, Andrien (right) to celebrate his winning goal for Portugal

Portugal recover to beat Mexico for Confed Cup bronze

An extra-time penalty from Adrien Silva gave Portugal a 2-1 win over Mexico and third place in the 2017 Confederations Cup yesterday.

Portugal, who missed a spot kick given thanks to the video assistant referees 16 minutes into the match, were awarded a second penalty after 104 minutes when Miguel Layun handled the ball.

• Jubilant Golden Arms displaying their medals and silver trophy won in Lagos
• Jubilant Golden Arms displaying their medals and silver trophy won in Lagos

Ghana grabs 21 medals at Afrcan Armwresting Championship

Ghana’s armwrestling team, Golden Arms, claimed a total of 21 medals to finish second behind hosts Nigeira at the just-ended African Armwrestling Championship in Lagos, Nigeria.

Nigeria claimed the gold trophy as the top team after hauling a total of 46 medals, comprising 19 gold, 16 silver and 11 bronze.

• FIFA Referee Cecil Fletcher — RAG to deliberate on their welfare in Cape Ccoast
• FIFA Referee Cecil Fletcher — RAG to deliberate on their welfare in Cape Ccoast

The upcoming referees congress

The quadrennial congress of the Referees Association of Ghana (RFA) is scheduled for the Central regional capital of Cape Coast at the end of November this year. For various reasons, many referees look forward with great interest when the Congress is due, only to end up in bitterness and regret afterwards.

• Ethan Ampadu became the youngest player in Exeter history at the age of 15 on August 9, 2016.
• Ethan Ampadu became the youngest player in Exeter history at the age of 15 on August 9, 2016.

Ampadu signs for Chelsea

Welsh teenager Ethan Ampadu has joined Premier League champions Chelsea from League Two club Exeter City.

The 16-year-old defender has played for Wales at under-16 and under-19 level.

• Elaine Thompson
• Elaine Thompson

Thompson wins, Kendricks edges rivals at Paris meet

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson, the reigning double Olympic sprint champion, put on the afterburners in the final 20 metres to rack up a convincing victory at Saturday's Diamond League meet in Paris.

Thompson clocked 10.91 seconds to finish ahead of Ivorian Marie-Josee Ta Lou (10.96sec), with Nigerian Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor claiming third (11.09).

• Novak Djokovic proved his form by beating Gael Monfils to win the Aegon International
• Novak Djokovic proved his form by beating Gael Monfils to win the Aegon International

Djokovic wins Aegon International

Novak Djokovic proved his form for Wimbledon by beating Gael Monfils 6-3 6-4 to win the Aegon International.

The three-time Wimbledon winner has had a below-par season but did not drop a set in his first Eastbourne appearance.

• The heavy downpour rendered the Baba Yara Stadium pitch waterlogged and unfit for the match to continue. Picture: EMMANUEL BAAH
• The heavy downpour rendered the Baba Yara Stadium pitch waterlogged and unfit for the match to continue. Picture: EMMANUEL BAAH

President’s Cup rained-off

This year's President Cup match between rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak to honour the sitting President and also to cleberate Ghana's 57 years as a Republican state was rained off at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi yesterday after 65 minutes of play.

The match is to be replayed on ......, according to GHALCA, organisers of the annual match.

• USA’s Dom Dwyer is sandwiched by Ghana centre-backs John Boye (left) and Jeny Akaminko
• USA’s Dom Dwyer is sandwiched by Ghana centre-backs John Boye (left) and Jeny Akaminko

Black Stars’ preparation was chaotic — Gyan

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan feels the Black Star's chaotic preparations for their international friendly against the USA negatively affected them as Ghana lost 1-2 to Bruce arena’s side at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at East Hartford’s East Hartford’s Rentschler Field.

Gyan, a veteran of two previous meetings with the USA in the FIFA World Cup, claimed the game in Connecticut was “more than a friendly” but Ghana's preparations had not reflected that.

WATCH: Kotoko battle Hearts in the President's Cup (LIVE)

Bitter rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak are facing-off for the President's Cup trophy at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.

The Porcupine Warriors have taken the lead through a penalty kick converted by striker Sadick Adams.

Crew block Afful, Mensah from US friendly

Ghana will be without the Columbus Crew SC pair of Harrison Afful and Jonathan Mensah for this evening’s friendly against the United States in Connecticut after they were recalled by their club.

2017 FIFA Confederations Cup final...It's Germany's youth vs Chile's experience

Regardless of what happens in the FIFA Confederation Cup 2017 final in St Petersburg, one thing is sure. After Brazil (four titles), France (two), Argentina, Mexico and Denmark (one each), there will be a new name on the trophy, as both Germany and Chile are in the final of this tournament for the first time.

Lionel Messi marries Antonella Roccuzzo in front of teammates

Football, Argentina and Barcelona great, Lionel Messi on Friday night wedded his life-long love and partner, Antonella Roccuzzo in front of family and friends of mainly football stars.

Messi, 30, and Roccuzzo, 29, tied the knot in a civil ceremony at a luxury hotel in the heart of Rosario in what has been dubbed "the wedding of the century" in Argentina.

Uruguayan footballer Luis Suárez touches down in Rosario for his teammate's big day

Celebrities gather for Lionel Messi wedding in Argentina

Football stars and celebrities have been arriving in Argentine's city of Rosario for the wedding of football superstar Lionel Messi.

Hundreds of police have been deployed ahead of the event, which will take place shortly at a luxury hotel.

Alexandre Lacazette has scored 100 goals in 203 appearances for Lyon and has netted once in 11 games for France

Arsenal close in on club-record Lacazette signing

Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal to sign Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette.

The Gunners had a bid rejected for the France international, 26, but talks have progressed and will continue over the coming days.

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