BOXING
SEP 12: Adam Azim will face English light-welterweight Ohara Davies at the Copper Box Arena in London on October 19. The 22-year-old Azim, who holds an undefeated record and won the European title in 2023, aims to prove himself at the world level. Azim promises an exciting fight, declaring he is ready for top competition. Originally scheduled to fight Harlem Eubank, Azim’s bout was delayed without a new date being set.
BREAKING! Adam Azim will face Ohara Davies on October 19th at the Copper Box Arena, live on Sky Sports pic.twitter.com/gLKhgHHfdq
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CRICKET
SEP 8: Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket, declaring at 37: “I’ve done my part.” In an interview with the Daily Mail, the spin-bowling all-rounder shared that his decision was influenced by being left out of England’s upcoming white-ball series against Australia. He said: “I’m 37 years old and didn’t get picked for this month’s Australia series. I’ve played a lot of cricket for England. It’s time for the next generation, which was also explained to me.” Ali continued: “Even retiring, I don’t feel it’s because I’m not good enough – I still feel I can play. But I get how things are, and the team needs to evolve into another cycle. It felt the time was right. I’ve done my part.”
FOOTBALL
PSG have declined to pay Kylian Mbappé nearly £50 million in outstanding wages, despite a directive to do so, leading to a legal battle. The LFP, the governing body of French professional football, ordered the club to pay €55 million (£46 million), covering unpaid wages and bonuses from Mbappé’s seven-year tenure in Paris.
Kylian Mbappé (Credit: By Sandro Halank, Wikimedia Commons)
PSG has announced that they will not comply with this decision. Mbappé is believed to have reached out to UEFA last month regarding the salary dispute. Mbappé, the captain of the French national side, joined Real Madrid earlier in the summer. His departure came after years of reported disputes with PSG.
Transfer news
SEP 1: Blackburn Rovers midfielder Jalil Saadi has joined Cypriot club Ethinikos Achna on loan until the end of the season. The 22-year-old joined Rovers in the summer of 2018 and signed a new one-year contract with an option to stay at Ewood Park until at least June 2025. After playing in preseason, the Moroccan youth international will now have the opportunity to play regular first-team football at the Dasaki Stadium.
AUG 31: Everton have signed Chelsea forward Armando Broja on a season-long loan with an option to buy next summer. Despite initial plans for a deadline day move to Ipswich, Everton submitted a deal sheet just before the 23:00 BST deadline. Broja, recovering from a foot injury expected to keep him out until mid-October, has had previous loan spells at Vitesse Arnhem, Southampton, and Fulham.
HOCKEY
SEPT 16: In a surprising turn, China defeated Pakistan 2-0 (1-1) in a shootout to reach the Asian Champions Trophy final for the first time. Pakistan, the second-most successful team in the tournament’s history, will now compete for bronze against the loser of the India-Korea semifinal.
Photo: Moeen Ali (Credit: WikiCommon)
