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In the world of football, Brazilian police have closed the investigation into allegations of domestic abuse on Antony, the Manchester United winger. Germany’s goal-keeper Manuel Neuer announced his retirement from international football at the age of 38. Archana Kamath has decided to quit table tennis to pursue higher education in the USA.
Read below to learn details about these top stories and other happenings in the sporting world in the last 24 hours.
Football
Brazilian police close investigation into allegations of domestic abuse on Man Utd’s Antony
The Brazilian police have closed the investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Manchester United winger Antony without any charges being brought forward. But, at the same time, the prosecutors could still look into the allegations made by three women in September last year against Antony, who has denied any wrongdoing on his part during the investigation.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes fastest to one million subscribers on YouTube
On Wednesday, August 21, in a massive announcement, Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers of all time, joined YouTube with a channel titled “UR.” Within just an hour and a half after launching his channel on YouTube, the Portuguese footballing superstar became the fastest to one million subscribers on the platform in its entire history before reaching 10 million subscribers within a day.
Germany’s Manuel Neuer announces retirement from international football
Manuel Neuer, the German goal-keeper, who won the FIFA World Cup in 2014, announced his retirement from international football in an emotional video on Instagram. The 38-year-old had an international career lasting 15 years, wherein he earned 124 caps, including appearances in four European Championships and four World Cups.
Kalyan Chaubey urges Mamata Banerjee to reinstate Durand Cup matches in Kolkata
All India Football Federation President (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey wrote to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, requesting her to reinstate the Durand Cup matches in Kolkata. The organisers of the tournament called off the Durand Cup derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal on August 18 due to security concerns amid widespread protests. Notably, the development came after protests took place in the city following a trainee doctor’s rape and murder.
Some major results in football are as under:
UEFA Champions League Play-offs 2024-25
Dynamo Kyiv 0-2 Salzburg
Young Boys 3-2 Galatasaray
FA Cup 2024-25
Exmouth 0-2 Brixham
Dunston UTS 3-0 Whickham
Tennis
Heather Watson suffers defeat in US Open qualifying second round
The British tennis player, Heather Watson, suffered a defeat to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus 6-1, 6-4 in the second round of qualifying at the US Open, bowing out of the tournament before the main draw commences. Some of the players who are a step closer to making it through to the US Open main draw are Billy Harris, Jan Choinski, Sonay Kartal, and Lily Miyazaki.
Formula 1
Max Verstappen casts doubt on long-term future in F1
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen has casted doubt on his future in F1 ahead of his home race called the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend. Notably, Max Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, while he has spoken about not wanting to race in F1 into his late 30s.
Cycling
Olympian Daniela Chirinos found dead after choking on food in USA
Five-time Olympian Daniela Larreal Chirinos was found dead in her apartment in Las Vegas after choking to death on her food. Chirinos was regarded as one of Venezuela’s best-known athletes and was found dead after she failed to show up at the hotel in Las Vegas where she worked and was checked on. Larreal competed in sprint cycling in the Olympics editions of Barcelona in 1992, Atlanta in 1996, Sydney in 2000, Athens in 2004 and London in 2012.
Other Sports
Archana Kamath quits table tennis to pursue higher education in USA
Archana Kamath, who emerged as a star for the Indian women’s table tennis team at the Paris Olympics 2024, quit the sport to pursue higher education in the USA. Kamath played a crucial role in guiding the side to the quarterfinals at the 2024 edition of the tournament. The 23-year-old paddler has opted to pursue her higher education abroad. Kamath was the only player to win a game in the Women’s Team Quarterfinals, where the Indians fell to Germany 1-3, bringing an end to their campaign in the French capital.
