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In the world of football, Gareth Southgate stepped down as England’s manager after team’s Euro 2024 final defeat against Spain at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. However, on the other hand, Kylian Mbappe finally underwent his medical with Real Madrid. At that time, he also created Ronaldo’s famous pose along with getting pictured with No. 9 jersey.
Read below to learn details about these top stories and other happenings in the sporting world in the last 24 hours.
Football
Gareth Southgate resigns as England manager after Euro 2024 final defeat
England men's team manager Gareth Southgate stepped down after the Three Lions' 1-2 defeat to Spain in the final of the UEFA Euro 2024. Through his tenure, Southgate garnered a reputation for playing conservative football despite having some of the most talented players. But despite these criticisms, the Three Lions continued ascending as a powerhouse in world football.
Kylian Mbappe undergoes medical with Real Madrid; gets iconic Number 9
Kylian Mbappe completed his Real Madrid medical on Tuesday ahead of his presentation to fans at the Bernabéu. The 25-year-old arrived at the Sanitas clinic in La Moraleja, a suburb of Madrid, just before 9 a.m. (local time). Since then he underwent his medical and signed the necessary contracts before receiving the number 9 jersey from club president Florentino Perez.
Colombian Football President arrested after Copa America loss
The President of Colombian football Ramon Jesurun was arrested during an incident at the Copa America final. The Miami-Dade County police confirmed that Jesurun was arrested on charges of “assault on officer/employee”. The 71-year-old was prohibited from entering the field with his son and other family members after the contest for the awards ceremony as per El Tiempo.
Olivier Giroud retires from international football
France’s all-time leading goal-scorer, Olivier Giroud on Tuesday, July 16 confirmed his international retirement after France heartbreaking exit from the Euro 2024. The French striker who had earlier in May said that Euro 2024 would be his last major international tournament, ended his 13-year-long career with record 57 goals in 137 appearances.
Alvaro Morata to join A.C. Milan after winning EURO 2024: Reports
UEFA Euro 2024-winning Alvaro Morata is set to join AC Milan ahead of the 2024-2025 season. But ahead of the Euros, rumours about the 31-year-old was set to leave Atletico Madrid and was available for 13M Euros as per his release clause. Deciding to trigger that option, AC Milan are planning to sign the veteran forward as per Fabrizio Romano.
Ivan Perisic backs Spanish star for Ballon d’Or after winning Euro
Ivan Perisic, the Croatian midfielder, has backed Dani Carvajal to win the Ballon d’Or after playing a key role in Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 title triumph. In the final of the European Championship, the Spanish football team got the better of England 2-1 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, to win the title for a record fourth time in history.
Thomas Muller announces retirement from international football
German footballing great Thomas Muller announced retirement from international football after the UEFA Euro 2024 concluded with Spain winning the continental tournament for the fourth time. The 34-year-old played 131 times for the national side and scored 45 goals while winning the FIFA World Cup 2014. The 34-year-old predominantly had a bench role through this summer’s European Championship.
Harry Kane writes emotional message after England's Euro 2024 final loss
England captain Harry Kane penned an emotional message after their Euro 2024 final loss to Spain on July 14, Sunday. Kane and the Three Lions were outclassed by the Spanish side in Berlin as they won the match 2-1 in Berlin. "Heartbroken we couldn’t achieve what we worked so hard to. It was a long tough tournament and I’m so proud of the boys and staff for getting to the final. Ultimately we fell short of our target and will have to live with that but as we always do we will pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down and be ready to fight again in an England shirt. Thank you to all the fans that believed in us and supported us to the very end!" said Kane on his Instagram account.
Some major results in football are as under:
CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final
Argentine 1:0 Colombia
International Friendlies Women
Paraguay 0:5 Chile
Tennis
Rafael Nadal returns to competitive action ahead of Paris 2024
22-time Grand Slam champion and one of the greats of the game of tennis, Rafael Nadal returned to competitive action on Monday, July 15. The Spaniard returned on the tennis court after making his last appearance in May 2024 and went on to win the opening match alongside Casper Ruud of Norway at the Swedish Open.
Carlos Alcaraz is going to be one of the best players in history: Rafael Nadal
Legendary Rafael Nadal has backed his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz to end up as one of the greatest of the game, talking up his ability to conquer all surfaces. The 22-time Grand Slam champion talked up Alcaraz's potential, saying he doesn't see any genuine threat to the all-conquering young Spaniard at his opening match in the Swedish Open in Bastad.
Badminton
Satwiksairaj-Chirag drawn in group C alongside Fajar-Ardianto for 2024 Paris Olympics
The Indian men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have been drawn in Group C for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. The duo has been drawn in the same group as World No. 6 Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto of Indonesia. The postponed men’s doubles draw took place at the BWF headquarters in Kaula Lumpur in Malaysia.
Others
Antim Panghal seeded fourth; Aman Sherawat seeded sixth at 2024 Paris Olympics
World Championships bronze medallist Antim Panghal (women's 53kg) and Aman Sehrawat (men's freestyle 57kg) have been seeded fourth and sixth in their respective weight categories in the initial bouts of the wrestling competition at the Paris Olympics. Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who will compete in the women's 50kg weight class, has not got any seeding. The seeds were decided on the basis of wrestlers' performances at the 2023 World Championships, 2024 Continental Championships, and Ranking Series events in Zagreb and Budapest. The wrestling events will commence on August 5 and conclude on August 11, the last day of the Games.