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In the world of football, Michael Olise signed a five-year contract with Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace for around £50m. Thiago Alcantara decided to retire from professional football after playing for Liverpool last season. Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix for the ninth time in his career at Silverstone after keeping Max Verstappen, the multi-time reigning F1 world champion behind.
Read below to learn details about these top stories and other happenings in the sporting world in the last 24 hours.
Football
Michael Olise signs for Bayern Munich for £50m from Crystal Palace
Bayern Munich have signed Michael Olise from Crystal Palace for around £50m, to bolster their attacking prowess going into the new season. The former Bundesliga champions have acquired the services of the French winger for five years after he played 90 matches in all competitions in three seasons with Crystal Palace.
Thiago Alcantara to retire from professional football after playing for Liverpool last season
Thiago Alcantara has reportedly made a decision to retire from professional football after playing for Liverpool last season, which was plagued by injuries. As per the Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano, the 33-year-old will be ready to embark on a new chapter in football after a few months of planning for it.
Manchester United set to compete with Arsenal for Brian Brobbey: Reports
Manchester United are reportedly set to compete with Arsenal for the services of Brian Brobbey, the Ajax striker, as per The Sun. It has been revealed that the Dutchman has his sights set on being a part of the Premier League, which is why he would prefer to go to either Manchester United or Arsenal.
West Ham value Jarrod Bowen in excess of £100m amidst Newcastle United interest: Reports
West Ham reportedly value the forward Jarrod Bowen in excess of £100m amidst interest from Newcastle United, as per the Football Insider. The London-based club has no interest to sell the 27-year-old, who has signed a seven-year contract with them without a release clause.
Some major results in football are as under:
Major League Soccer 2024
LA Galaxy 2-1 Minnesota United
Portland Timbers 4-1 Nashville SC
Tennis
Coco Gauff calls out fans for being disrespectful after Wimbledon singles exit
Coco Gauff, the American tennis player, called out the fans for being disrespectful towards the lower-ranked players after her exit from the Wimbledon singles following a loss to fellow countrywoman Emma Navvaro 6-4, 6-3 in the pre-quarter final. In the press conference, the 20-year-old remarked that fans are not appreciative of the depth of quality players on the WTA tour.
Carlos Alcaraz defeats Ugo Humbert in round of 16 at Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish tennis star, defeated Ugo Humbert from France in four sets in the Wimbledon round of 16 with a 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 scoreline. The 21-year-old will be playing in the quarter-final against the American Tommy Paul after extending his Grand Slam winning streak to 11 matches, which includes a French Open triumph.
Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton win British Grand Prix for ninth time
Lewis Hamilton held off a late charge from Max Verstappen to win the British Grand Prix for the ninth time in his career, which was also his first F1 victory since December 2021. In a gripping wet-dry race at Silverstone, the fortunes turned left right and centre throughout the 52 laps, but ultimately, the home hero registered his 104th win in the sport.
Brad Pitt starrer “F1” official teaser out; movie to release in theatres in 2025
The official teaser of the Brad Pitt and Damson Idris starrer “F1” titled movie got released before the start of the British Grand Prix, which the home hero Lewis Hamilton won. F1 is directed by Joseph Kosinski, whose “Top Gun: Maverick” had a $1.49 billion collection worldwide, and its tentative release date in theatres and in IMAX internationally is June 25, 2025, while in North America, it is June 27, 2025.
