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United News of India
12 hours ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Bournemouth sign Chelsea keeper Petrovic for £25m
London, July 16 (UNI) Bournemouth have completed the £25m signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic. The Serb, who joined Chelsea from New England Revolution in a £14m deal in 2023, spent last season on loan at French club Strasbourg. The 25-year-old was named player of the season as Strasbourg secured a Europa Conference League spot by finishing seventh in Ligue 1. Petrovic is Bournemouth's third signing of the summer and joins on a five-year contract. "I came to Bournemouth because I want to grow and I want to play at the best level," said Petrovic. "Together with this club, with these facilities, I think we can achieve it. I want to help the team get the results, improve every day and be a better player." Petrovic, who has seven Serbia caps, made 23 Premier League appearances for Chelsea across two seasons, according to a BBC news. He is likely to become Bournemouth's first-choice goalkeeper after Kepa Arrizabalaga returned to Chelsea. The Spaniard spent last season on loan with the Cherries, before joining Arsenal in a £5m deal this month. UNI BM
The Hindu
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Wimbledon diary: Between familiar rituals and unfamiliar calls
The Diary likes certainty and repeatability. Ever since its first Wimbledon in 2019, it has always filled its stomach in the afternoon with a bowl of pasta and vegetables. It keeps the Diary going for a good six hours — the typical duration of work — considering the deadlines back home in India. Whenever it enters the media cafeteria, it sees nothing but the pasta counter and the chefs, who have remained unchanged for the past six years. So, when an 'avocado controversy' hit Wimbledon, the Diary was at first oblivious, but then turned curious. News agency Reuters reported that there were multiple claims suggesting the All England Club had culled avocados from the menu as a sustainability-driven move — given that growing vast amounts of avocados is considered environmentally unsustainable. The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) sprang to the defence of the beleaguered fruit, stating that such 'misconceptions can have non-desired impacts and affect small farmers who rely on growing avocados to make a living.' Wimbledon clarified that avocados were very much alive and cooking in their kitchens. The Diary, like a true journalist, heard both sides of the story — and then diligently stood in the queue at the pasta counter for one more bowl. Djokovic, Alcaraz and the full house that wasn't Not done yet: Despite his loss to Jannik Sinner in the semifinal, Novak Djokovic confirmed that he would return to Wimbledon next year. | Photo Credit: AFP In the three times the Diary has been to Wimbledon, it has seen the best, the worst, and the middling of Novak Djokovic. The best: His epic 2019 final win over Roger Federer. The worst: The straight-sets demolition Jannik Sinner handed him this year in the semifinals. The middling: His loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the summit clash last year. Each time, the Diary has looked forward to the Serb's press conference to better understand the genius' mind. Generally, players turn up for media duties a good hour after a match. So when it was announced that Djokovic would arrive barely 10 minutes after the loss to Sinner, scribes sensed something big. Rumour mills buzzed: was the 24-time Slam winner — without a Major since 2023 Flushing Meadows — about to call it quits? Or was he going to announce that this was his last Wimbledon? The Diary rushed to the already-packed press room, only to be told midway that Alcaraz would be coming in first. The Spaniard walked in and, seeing the overflowing media presence, grinned: 'Haven't seen it this full, ya.' Little did he know why we had all assembled. Djokovic eventually turned up, and gladdened everyone's hearts by saying he would return to SW19 next year. The Diary was doubly relieved because it was in no mood to write a retirement tribute. AI — Yay or nay? Since landing at Wimbledon Park, the Diary has witnessed more than just tennis. Controversies have swirled around the electronic line-calling system, introduced for the first time in the tournament's 148-year history. There were claims of malfunctions. In one match between Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Sonay Kartal, the system was even switched off inadvertently. But more than the accuracy of the calls, the Diary was heartened by the players' yearning for a return to human touch. 'I'm more for line umpires, to be honest,' said Russia's Karen Khachanov. 'You feel the court is a little bit too big, too alone, without them.' Marin Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, offered an even stronger take. 'I don't like it (that the line judges have been removed),' he told Carole Bouchard of The Tennis Sweet Spot. 'The line judges are a part of the tennis family. Maybe they were, at some stage in their life, trying to be a tennis player. Or they love sport, and it's so difficult to become a chair umpire, as you have to go through so many tournaments — juniors, national-level tournaments, Futures, Challengers, first-line referee, then the chair umpire — to get this experience to be at Wimbledon. You just get rid of this huge family of people who love tennis and were doing their job incredibly well. You erase this, which is, for me, very, very, very, very bad.' Sport is supposed to be the theatre of human expression. Who wants a sanitised environment? The Diary always liked Cilic — and its respect for the big man from Croatia has now gone up a notch.
LeMonde
2 days ago
- Politics
- LeMonde
In Srebrenica, 30 years after the genocide, the 'vicious circle' of denial continues
"Welcome to the Las Vegas of Bosnia, we attract at least as much attention [as the American city]." On Wednesday, July 9, the mayor of Srebrenica, Milos Vucic, displayed this peculiar sense of humor, two days before the July 11 commemorations marking the 30 th anniversary of the 1995 genocide in his city. This Bosnian Serb, who is also a cousin of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, said he would not participate in the ceremonies meant to honor the more than 8,000 Muslim Bosniaks killed in a matter of days by the forces of Serb General Ratko Mladic, in what is considered the worst massacre of civilians in Europe since the end of World War II. "I was not invited, and I do not see why I should go when my deputy [a Bosniak] isn't coming here," said the 37-year-old official during a small counter-ceremony he organized in a predominantly Serb neighborhood of his municipality. Decorated with Serbian flags and set to the Serbian national anthem, the event was dedicated solely to Serb victims of the war, which claimed around 100,000 lives overall between 1992 and 1995. "Serbs were killed in much more horrific ways than the Bosniaks, for example by decapitation, as seen in certain Muslim countries, but have you ever read anything about them in the international press?" Vucic exclaimed, criticizing what he described as a "double standard" from the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), which convicted Mladic of genocide in 2021. It mattered little that the Serb victims commemorated on Wednesday by a few dozen Serbs gathered around the mayor of Srebrenica did not die on that precise date, or that the local commander of the Bosniak forces, whom they accuse of being responsible for their deaths, has been systematically acquitted by international and Bosnian courts. The main objective was to stage a counter-event ahead of July 11, which is expected to draw tens of thousands of people this year. Several senior European officials, such as European Council President Antonio Costa and French Minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad, are expected to attend in this eastern Balkan town.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Suryakumar Yadav Describes Rohit Sharma In One Word, Video Goes Viral
Suryakumar Yadav has called Rohit Sharma 'Bhoola' on Harbhajan Singh's show, highlighting Rohit's forgetfulness. India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav, asked to describe Rohit Sharma in one word on Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra's show, used the term 'Bhoola', referring to Rohit's much-discussed habit of forgetting everything. From misplacing passports to iPads, his incidents are well-known. Over the years, multiple cricketers have shared funny anecdotes about Rohit 's forgetfulness, making it a recognised feature in the cricketing world. In a podcast, Who's The Boss with Harbhajan and Geeta, Suryakumar and his wife, Devisha Shetty, revealed Rohit's habit. 'Describe Rohit Sharma in one word," Harbhajan asked Suryakumar. ' Bhoola. He keeps forgetting lots of things like his phone, wallet, iPad, everything," Suryakumar laughed. Watch the video here: Harbajan – 'Describe Rohit Sharma In One Word"Surya – " BHOOLA 😭😭 " — ???????????? ???????????????????????? (@jod_insane) July 12, 2025 Meanwhile, Suryakumar, known for his inventive strokeplay, traded the cricket track for the beautiful lawns of the Centre Court as he made his debut appearance at Wimbledon last week. A confessed tennis fan, Surykumar revealed that this was his first-ever visit to Wimbledon, an experience he had long waited for. Suited, a choice aided by Devisha, Suryakumar admitted, he added that Novak Djokovic is his all-time favourite. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner crushed the Serb in the Wimbledon semi-finals to set up the latest instalment of his gripping rivalry with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's final. Sinner went on to win the summit clash in four sets to lift his maiden Wimbledon trophy. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 10:56 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Carlos Alcaraz's net worth, Emma Raducanu rumours, tennis 'love triangle' claim
Tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz will take on Jannik Sinner in the final of the Wimbledon Championships as the pair prepare to renew their rivalry on the grandest stage of all The tennis spotlight is squarely on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as they prepare to contest the Wimbledon final in a thrilling Grand Slam decider. Not long after meeting in the French Open finale, where Alcaraz came out on top, the two prospects will be reunited at SW19 on Sunday. The emerging rivalry between these two tennis powerhouses marks the beginning of a new era in the sport. One seen as little more than Next-Gen prospects, the duo are stepping out of the shadows cast by retired legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, as well as major title record-holder Novak Djokovic (24). At 38, Djokovic is approaching the end of his illustrious career. Yet he's optimistic about the future of tennis thanks to talents like Alcaraz and Sinner. "They're definitely great for tennis, both of them," said the Serb earlier this summer (via Wales Online). "I think their rivalry is something that our sport needs, no doubt. The way they are playing and approaching tennis life, I think they are going to have very successful careers in the next years." This won't be Alcaraz's first appearance in the Wimbledon final, nor his first taste of Grand Slam victory. The 22-year-old sensation has clinched the last two titles at SW19, as well as a memorable win against Sinner at the French Open earlier this summer. As he prepares to face Sinner again, Alcaraz will draw upon that experience to secure a £3million prize. And despite already having five Grand Slam crowns to his credit, that figure would significantly boost his already substantial net worth. At a reported £35million, Alcaraz's wealth is built on both his on-court triumphs and lucrative sponsorship deals with renowned brands such as Nike, Babolat, Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein and BMW. Off-court, Carlos Alcaraz's life is just as exciting as his tennis, with whispers of a romance with Emma Raducanu intensifying during Wimbledon. Tennis fans are buzzing about the prospect of the duo pairing up for doubles at the US Open. Raducanu herself has also been a regular at Alcaraz's matches this season. The current ATP No. 2 lit up when referencing Raducanu's presence at one of his matches, saying: "I saw on social media she came up to watch my match. I'm just glad. I mean, I was focused on the match. I didn't see her afterwards. I am just glad that she came to support me, to watch my match. Yeah, I think it was great having her in the stands." In June, both rising stars were spotted turning up for the Kensington tournament "within minutes of each other," fuelling gossip about their relationship status. And it could mark the beginning of the greatest power couple in tennis history if the pair ever became official. "Emma and Carlos' friendship was the talk of Queen's - people think there is something going on between them because they have such a spark," one source told The Sun in June. Reports suggested Alcaraz was seen at Raducanu's hotel and that their cars pulled into Queen's moments apart. "He was apparently seen at her hotel last week and on Thursday and Saturday, when Emma went to support him, Emma's car arrived just minutes after Carlos got to Queen's with his team. Inside they were seen laughing and joking with one another. They seem very happy and relaxed with each other." However, Raducanu put a pin in the rumours recently by insisting the two tennis superstars were just "good friends." Nevertheless they will play alongside each other in the US Open mixed doubles competition later this year. Adding a dash of drama to the situation, Aussie maverick Nick Kyrgios hinted at some potentially complex love dynamics, as he suggested both Alcaraz and Jack Draper could be involved in a "love triangle" with Raducanu. "I don't know, I think it's a love triangle," the notorious wind-up merchant told reporters earlier this year. "Draper, Alcaraz, Raducanu. They're fighting over Raducanu, I think. I'm not sure. I think [on] the outside [she looks happy], I don't know who's making her happy." Rumour has it Raducanu isn't the only star name linked with Alcaraz in their sport, however. He has also been connected with Spanish student Maria Gonzalez Gimenez from his own hometown in Murcia, though little about their relationship is public knowledge.
