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In the world of football, Eddie Howe spoke about being happy and supported at Newcastle United after being linked with the England head coach role. UEFA announces an investigation on “Gibraltar is Spanish” chant from Alvaro Morata and Rodri. Rafael Nadal reaches the semi-final of the Swedish Open after a marathon three-set win over Mariano Navone.
Read below to learn details about these top stories and other happenings in the sporting world in the last 24 hours.
Football
Eddie Howe happy with Newcastle United after linked with England head coach role
Eddie Howe, the Newcastle manager, spoke about feeling happy and supported at the Magpies after being linked with the England head coach role, vacated by Gareth Southgate. He was quoted as saying, “It is an unbelievable football club. I’m very, very proud to be the manager. I love the supporters, I love the players, I love the staff. So really, there has been no thought in my mind on anything else and I have been very committed to the job here.”
UEFA to investigate “Gibraltar is Spanish” chant from Alvaro Morata and Rodri
During the Euro 2024 victory celebration, the captain Alvaro Morata and Rodri chanted “Gibraltar is Spanish”, following which the Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) made an official complaint about the matter to UEFA. It led to the governing body of European football appointing a disciplinary inspector who will “evaluate a potential violation of the UEFA disciplinary regulations.”
Tyler Adams faces lengthy spell on sidelines after undergoing back surgery
Tyler Adams, the USA midfielder, who played at Copa America 2024, is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing back surgery. After playing just four matches in the Premier League with Bournemouth last season due to injuries, the American will be missing out on a lot of action in the first half of the upcoming season.
Manchester United to let Antony depart on loan this summer: Reports
Manchester United are reportedly willing to let the Brazilian winger, Antony, depart on loan this summer. As per the report from ESPN, they will consider a move for Antony away from Old Trafford only if a club will be prepared to cover his £70,000-a-week wages.
Some major results in football are as under:
UEFA U-19 Championship
Denmark 2-4 France
Turkey 1-1 Spain
Tennis
Rafael Nadal reaches semi-final of Swedish Open after marathon win over Mariano Navone
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, defeated the Argentine, Mariano Navone, in a three-set thriller to reach the semi-final of the Swedish Open. After a marathon match lasting three hours and 58 minutes, the 38-year-old got the better of the fourth seed 6-7(2-7), 7-5, 7-5.
International Tennis Hall of Fame renames youth headquarters in honour of Chris Evert
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has officially renamed the youth development program headquarters, calling it “Chris Evert Learning Center” in Newport in honour of the tennis legend, Chris Evert. This was done to acknowledge her “contributions to grassroots youth tennis and education initiatives,” the International Tennis Hall of Fame stated.
Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti reach final of Swiss Open
The Indo-French duo of Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti reached the final of the Swiss Open in Gstaad after defeating the fifth seed Dutch pairing of Sander Arends and Robin Haase. They went through to the double's final of the tournament with straight sets win 6-3, 7-6(7-4), to set up a date with destiny at the Roy Emerson Arena.
Formula 1
Lando Norris takes first place in FP2 after Charles Leclerc crashes
Landon Norris, the McLaren driver, took the first place in the FP2 at the Hungarian Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc suffered a heavy crash. The Briton managed to stay ahead of Max Verstappen by 0.243 seconds, while Carlos Sainz finished in third place 0.397 seconds behind, to end a good day’s work at the Hungaroring.
