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PSG to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier: source

PSG to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier: source
European champions Paris Saint-Germain have reached agreement with Lille to sign highly-rated goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Friday. (AFP)
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PSG to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier: source

PSG to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier: source
  • European champions Paris Saint-Germain have reached agreement with Lille to sign highly-rated goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Friday
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PARIS: European champions Paris Saint-Germain have reached agreement with Lille to sign highly-rated goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Friday.
The move is likely to pose questions over the future of Italian international ‘keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma at PSG.
Donnarumma, who was outstanding in PSG’s 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan in the Champions League final in May, is in the final year of his contract and would likely interest Premier League clubs.
Chevalier, 23, will sign a five-year contract and command a fee of around 40 million euros ($46.5 million).
He was nominated on Thursday for this year’s men’s Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper at the Ballon d’Or gala after exceptional performances in Ligue 1 and the Champions League last season.
Lille finished fifth in Ligue 1 last season and qualified for the Europa League.

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ABU DHABI:  The UAE national jiu-jitsu team landed in China on Thursday to take part in the 2025 World Games, hosted in Chengdu from Aug. 7-17.

The UAE team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, will begin its campaign on Aug. 10 when the jiu-jitsu competitions kick off, running through to Aug. 12.

The national team previously participated in the 2017 World Games in Wroclaw, Poland, winning two medals — one gold and one silver. They delivered a strong showing again at the 2022 event in Birmingham, the US, securing five medals: Two gold, one silver and two bronze.

The 2025 event will bring together nearly 5,000 athletes from 118 countries competing across 34 sports, making it one of the most prominent international sporting events.

Mubarak Saleh Al-Menhali, director of the technical department at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, or UAEJJF, said that the team was aiming to achieve a new milestone that would further strengthen the UAE’s position regionally and globally. He said that the current squad featured experienced male and female athletes who had consistently performed at the highest level.

“We are confident our athletes are fully prepared for the championship. They’ve put in a lot of work through both local and overseas training camps, which helped enhance their physical and mental readiness. They also completed intensive technical and fitness sessions to ensure they are in peak condition heading into the competition.”

Former Emirati jiu-jitsu champion, Faisal Al-Ketbi, who is traveling with the team, added: “Our team has a good chance of winning medals at the World Games, especially as they’re currently among the top-ranked. We held a training camp in Brazil before the event, focusing on sharpening technique and improving overall fitness. The team is ready, morale is high, and after winning two gold medals last time, we’re aiming for more this year.”

The men’s team includes Mohammed Al-Suwaidi (69kg), Mehdi Al-Awlaki (77kg) and Saeed Al-Kubaisi (85kg). On the women’s side, the team features Asma Alhosani (52kg), Shamsa Al-Amri (57kg) and Shamma Al-Kalbani (63kg).

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JEDDAH: The Saudi Billiards and Snooker Federation has launched its new logo ahead of the World Masters Snooker Championship — one of the sport’s four major global tournaments — scheduled from Aug. 8 to 16.

The launch took place on Thursday evening on the sidelines of the Roundtable Conference at the Media Center in the Green Halls of Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City in Jeddah.

The unveiling ceremony brought together the federation’s President Naif Al-Jaweini, World Snooker Tour CEO Simon Brownell, former world champion Ken Doherty, and Ƶ national team player Ziyad Al-Qabbani.

The logo features a modern, stylized aesthetic with symbolic elements, including a depiction of Ƶ’s map, reflecting the federation’s national identity and its alignment with future strategic goals.

Al-Jaweini said the new logo represents a pivotal milestone in the federation’s journey to build a distinctive visual identity that embodies its ambitions.

He said the timing of the launch coincides with the Kingdom’s hosting of the World Masters Snooker Championship, one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments.

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Harry Kane paid tribute to his former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Son Heung-min, describing their partnership as “one of the best” in Premier League history following the South Korean’s departure from the club. Son, who combined with Kane for 47 league goals to form a lethal partnership for the best part of a decade at Spurs, joined Los Angeles FC on a record-breaking Major League Soccer transfer on Wednesday. The 33-year-old South Korea skipper had moved to North London from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, bagging 173 goals and 101 assists in 454 appearances and leading them to their first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League title in May.
“Massive congratulations to him and his career at Tottenham,” Bayern Munich striker Kane told reporters after his side’s 4-0 friendly win over former club Spurs on Thursday.
“First and foremost, a great person. I’ve got to know him really well as a friend, and just how humble he is and how good a guy he is.
“I think as a player, you know, we had one of the best partnerships in Premier League history. We just had that connection that we loved.
“It’s a great way for his Tottenham career to end, to lift the trophy last year with the team… and now it’s a new chapter for him, he’ll go to LA, and I wish him all the best, and I hope to see him soon and we can catch up.”
Kane spent most of his career at Spurs after joining their academy as an 11-year-old, scoring a club record 280 goals in over 430 appearances in all competitions. The 32-year-old England captain joined German giants Bayern in August 2023.

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FUJAIRAH: Ƶ is participating in the 6th Asian Yogasana Championship in Fujairah from Aug. 9 to 10.

The championship has been organized by the Asian Yogasana Sports Federation, and the UAE Sports for All Federation, under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Sharqi, crown prince of Fujairah.

The six-member Saudi team are led by coaches Khaled Al-Zahrani and Renad Khaled.

This participation marks a significant milestone in the development of competitive yoga in Ƶ.

The nations participating include Syria, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Palestine, Iraq, Pakistan, Indonesia, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Iran and the Philippines.

Mashael Akram, the first certified Saudi international judge, will be on the officiating panel for the championship. She previously served as a judge for the 2023 Everest Yoga Championship.

Additionally, Lana Nazer has been nominated for the Asian Outstanding Yoga Teacher Award, in recognition of her efforts in promoting wellness in the Kingdom for 10 years.

Nouf Al-Marwaai of Ƶ has been president of the Asian Yogasana Sports Federation since November 2024.

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JEDDAH: Ƶ’s national basketball team kept their FIBA Asia Cup hopes alive with a 77-73 victory over Jordan in Group C on Thursday night at the King Abdullah Sports Center.

Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman led the Saudis with 25 points, alongside eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals for an all-around performance, which netted him the TCL Player of the Game honors.

Mohammed Alsuwailem notched a double-double of 14 points and 15 rebounds, with six of their eight blocks.

They were the only players to finish in double digits for the team but eight players scored, with Ali Shubayli, Musab Kadi, Fahad Belal, Mathna Almarwani, and Marzouq Almuwallad chipping in with six points.

Ƶ play India (0-2) on Saturday at 6 p.m. local time, looking to sustain their winning ways and, more importantly, boost their chances of securing the No. 2 spot in Group C.

In other games on Thursday, China secured the first ticket to the second round and topped Group C by beating India 100-69. Taipei topped Group D by defeating Iraq, and also secured a second-round place.

Four matches will be held Friday, at the Al-Jawhara Hall in King Abdullah Sports City.

Korea plays Qatar, with both teams seeking their first win and second-round qualification. And Iran plays Japan, in a contest to top Group B.

The third match is between Lebanon and Australia, with the winner securing the top spot in Group A and a direct ticket to the second round.

The final match is between Syria and Guam, with both teams seeking their first win and qualification to the second round.

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