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In the world of football, Real Madrid star, Kylian Mbappe has filed a 55 million Euro complaint against his former club, Paris Saint-German (PSG). Moreover, several reports have revealed that rift between Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo has led to the former making a possible exit from the Saudi Pro League club, Al Nassr. In tennis, Jannik Sinner escaped ban after proving not guilty by the ITIA.
Read below to learn details about these top stories and other happenings in the sporting world in the last 24 hours.
Football
Kylian Mbappe files 55 million Euro complaint against PSG: Reports
Real Madrid’s latest signing, French football star Kylian Mbappe has reportedly filed a legal complaint against former club Paris St Germain. As per reports by the French newspaper Le Monde, there is a dispute between the PSG shareholders, the Qatari Sports Investment, where the footballer is demanding around 55 million Euros. The payment is yet to be made as per Mbappe’s previous contract with the club.
Sadio Mane to likely leave Al-Nassr; to join Al-Ittihad: Reports
Senegalese footballer Sadio Mane is likely to leave his Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr due to his altercations with Cristiano Ronaldo. It is reported that Al-Ittihad have shown interest to sign Mane for the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League. Their star French footballer Karim Benzene is also keen to play with Mane in the Saudi Pro League.
Atletico Madrid sign England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea
Atletico Madrid have secured the signing of England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea on a five-year deal, both clubs confirmed on Wednesday. The 24-year-old joins the La Liga side for a reported fee of €42 million, with his contract extending until 2029.
No Jhinghan among India probables for preparatory camp ahead of Intercontinental Cup
Chennaiyin FC forward Kiyan Nassiri, the son of East Bengal legend Jamshid Nassiri, is on the verge of his first national team selection. On Wednesday, Nassiri was named among the 26 probables for the Intercontinental Cup preparatory camp, under the guidance of newly appointed head coach Manolo Marquez. However, the absence of influential centre-back Sandesh Jhingan from the squad has raised concerns.
WATCH: Footballer gets red card for urinating on side of the field
During a lower division tournament in Peru, a footballer named Sebastian Munoz of Atletico Awajun got himself sent off for urinating on the side of the field. The incident was brought to the attention of the referee by the opposition players from Cantorcillo during the Copa Peru clash before Sebastian Munoz got red carded at the La Gran Saposoa Stadium.
Tennis
Jannik Sinner escapes ban despite testing positive for steroid twice
World No. 1 ranked tennis player, Jannik Sinner recently escaped a ban despite testing positive for a banned substance twice. The Italian top ranked player had tested positive for an anabolic steroid named Clostebol in March. However, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) on Tuesday, August 20 confirmed Sinner not guilty of any wrongdoings.
WATCH: Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios pay tribute to late Kobe Bryant at US Open exhibition match
Tennis stars, Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios recently were seen together during the 2024 US Open’s ‘Mixed Madness’ event in New York. The tennis players teamed up for an exhibition match ahead of the US Open and were seen paying a special tribute to late basketball legend, Kobe Bryant. Both were seen wearing Lakers jerseys in the exhibition match against the doubles pair of Paula Badosa and Stepanos Tsitsipas.
Basketball
Steph Curry files trademark for “NUIT. NUIT.” slogan used during Paris Olympics 2024
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has filed a trademark for “NUIT. NUIT.” slogan in the European Union and the United States of America. Notably, the 36-year-old was spotted in a “NUIT. NUIT.” hoodie after playing a decisive role in winning the gold medal for the USA against France in the men’s basketball final at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Others
D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa settle for 2nd round draws at Sinquefield Cup
Indian chess stars D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa settled for draws in the second round of the ongoing Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis. Gukesh played out a draw against GM Ian Nepomniatchchi on Tuesday, August 20 in round two, whereas GM R Praggnanandhaa settled for a draw against French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (MVL).
PCI appoints SP Sangwan as Chef de Mission for 2024 Paralympics
On Wednesday, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) appointed Vice President, Satya Prakash Sangwan as the Chef de Mission for Paris Paralympics 2024. With the 2024 Paris Paralympics set to get underway in less than ten days’ time, Satya Prakash Sangwan will travel with the side like former Olympic bronze medallist, Gagan Narang joined the Indian contingent for the 2024 Paris Olympics earlier this month.
Sumit Antil, Bhagyashri Jadhav named India's flag-bearers for 2024 Paris Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Indian para athletes Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav have been named joint flag-bearers for the Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony, which is set to be held on August 28. However, the announcement was made during the send-off ceremony on Friday, the PCI took to confirm the update in a post on social media on Wednesday, August 21.
Manu Bhaker encourages students to take up sports as career
Paris Olympics 2024 double medallist Manu Bhaker encouraged school students to take up sports as their career, while telling them about the challenges one generally faces in the field. During the ceremony, she opened up on what struggles she faced during her tenure from a forgettable Tokyo Olympics campaign to Paris Olympics 2024. She also encouraged students to take up sports as career option.
