MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Madison Keys planned to walk into the player tunnel at Rod Laver Arena in a quiet moment when nobody was watching, and take a photo of her name listed with the other champions at the Australian Open.
After beating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in last year’s final at Melbourne Park to win her first Grand Slam title, Keys pictured the moment she’d return to the stadium for the first time as defending champion.
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Turkish giants express interest in Real Madrid veteran but move complicated
Real Madrid’s defensive crisis has led to David Alaba re-entering the plans of the manager with Alvaro Arbeloa handing him 25 minutes off the bench in the team’s recent defeat to Albacete.
The Austrian star, in that sense, has racked up more minutes in the last two games than he has in the last two months together. His fitness struggles, however, almost confirm that Real Madrid will not renew his contract which runs out in the summer.
Rennes’ Esteban Lepaul attracting Serie A and Bundesliga interest
It could be a busy transfer window for Stade Rennais, who are seeing interest in their players grow. As reported by L’Équipe on Thursday, Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have made a concrete approach to sign academy product Mohamed Kader Meité, while an unnamed but big Premier League side are also making inroads on a deal for the centre-forward.
Meité is seen as a prospect, but another one of Rennes’ forwards, Esteban Lepaul, is performing excellently right now.
Things to know if travelling to Stamford Bridge
Brentford take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in our next Premier League fixture on Saturday (3pm kick-off GMT). The match will not be broadcast live in the UK.
If you are attending the game, here’s some useful information to know for matchday.
Brentford and Chelsea share a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of abuse. Fans are reminded to show respect for our hosts at all times before, during and after the match.
Travelling by train
Stamford Bridge is easily accessible by TfL services from west or central London.
Matt Walker, who just led his team to its first NCAA Division III football national championship win and whose postgame interview went viral as the burly coach was brought to tears, is Indiana born and raised and has ties to “some of the greatest coaches to ever take the field or court,” in his opinion.
Brad Stevens, Bill Lynch, Mike Leonard, Jeff Morris, Ed Meyer, Mike Farley, the list goes on and on.
PSG predicted XI v Lille: Joao Neves out for Luis Enrique’s side
Paris Saint-Germain will be without Joao Neves when they look to get back on track, against Lille OSC, this evening.
The Portugal international is suffering from minor muscle discomfort, Luis Enrique confirmed ahead of tonight’s game. He joins Quentin Ndjantou, Lee Kang-in, and Matvey Safonov on the sidelines for PSG. All are nearing their returns to the first team.
One player is already back – Lucas Hernandez. The France international missed the defeat against Paris FC in the week through illness.
Fantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 18
Bulinews’ Fantasy Bundesliga writers have each put together a squad of 10 outfield players for the upcoming matchday.
Managers have full freedom with formations, but squads can’t exceed 110M, can only include up to three players from the same club and must be built around low-ownership picks (under 20%).
On top of that, every manager can choose one captain, whose points will be doubled.
Jamie Carragher makes prediction ahead of Liverpool vs Burnley
Liverpool vs Burnley: Carragher’s Prediction Reflects Expectation More Than Insight
Liverpool return to Premier League action this weekend with a familiar weight of assumption pressing down on them. Burnley arrive at Anfield as a side flirting with relegation, short on confidence and points, and seemingly cast in the role of willing participant in another routine home victory. On paper, this is straightforward. In reality, Liverpool’s season has been anything but.
INEOS put OGC Nice up for sale for €50m?
Ever since INEOS bought a minority share in Manchester United, there have been reports that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been looking to sell OGC Nice, which he bought back in 2019.
However, the club remains on the market, without a taker. Bloomberg reported on Thursday that INEOS had reduced their asking price for the Ligue 1 club significantly. The initial asking price was set at €200m.
The club, however, has lost value in recent months.
Hammarby: Is Odera Samuel Adindu on his way out?
Hammarby: Is Odera Samuel Adindu on his way out?
Signed by Hammarby last summer, Odera Samuel Adindu could already be on his way out of the Stockholm club.
The 19-year-old winger has attracted significant interest from IK Sirius. According to Fotbolltransfers.com, advanced talks are underway between the two clubs, and a deal could be reached if the final details are ironed out.
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Adindu was initially loaned to HTFF before being permanently signed after just six months.