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Scottish Sun
41 minutes ago
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Olympics gender row boxer Imane Khelif BANNED from next week's World Cup as chiefs introduce mandatory sex testing
Khelif won gold in Paris last summer despite receiving criticism from some quarters BOXING ROW Olympics gender row boxer Imane Khelif BANNED from next week's World Cup as chiefs introduce mandatory sex testing Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IMANE KHELIF will not be allowed to compete at next week's Eindhoven Boxing Cup. World Boxing are now set to implement mandatory sex testing for all athletes hoping to compete in their events. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Imane Khelif won gold at last summer's Paris Olympics Credit: Getty Khelif, 26, won gold at last summer's Paris Olympic Games. The Algerian did so amid a backdrop of criticism from certain quarters. Her first round win over Angela Carini saw the Italian give up after just 46 seconds in the ring. Khelif had failed an unspecified gender test administered by the Russian-led International Boxing Association in 2023. Carini left the ring in tears, and later claimed: "After the second one (punch landed) I couldn't breathe anymore. "I went to my coach and said 'enough' because it takes maturity and courage to stop. I didn't feel like fighting anymore." The Eindoven Cup have been promoting Khelif's participation in their upcoming event, with a poster reading: "Proud that Imane Khelif is there again to defend her title." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Man Utd fans call for club to be liquidated as Tom Heaton's horror blunder sees them go behind against Hong Kong
Former England goalkeeper's howler saw their tour of Asia reach new levels of infamy HEAT IS ON Man Utd fans call for club to be liquidated as Tom Heaton's horror blunder sees them go behind against Hong Kong MANCHESTER UNITED'S season has sunk to embarrassing new lows just as fans were thinking it couldn't get any worse. Tom Heaton managed to fumble a shot that was going straight at him into the net and give Hong Kong the lead in a post-season friendly. 1 Tom Heaton's howler gave Hong Kong the lead Credit: MUTV THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
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Liverpool submit £109MILLION transfer bid for Florian Wirtz with Bayer Leverkusen star convinved to join by Arne Slot
The midfielder is also wanted by Manchester City GOING WITH THE FLO GOING WITH THE FLO Liverpool submit £109MILLION transfer bid for Florian Wirtz with Bayer Leverkusen star convinved to join by Arne Slot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIVERPOOL have tabled a a fresh bid for Florian Wirtz, it's been claimed. The Reds identified the German international as a summer target following his second straight stellar season with Bayer Leverkusen. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Liverpool have reportedly made a second bid for Florian Wirtz Credit: Getty They've moved quickly to try to acquire his services, tabling a bid for him earlier this month. Their initial approach was rebuffed but, according to reports, they've since made a new bid for the 22-year-old. That's according to The Athletic, who claim the Merseysiders have bid a whopping £109 million for the midfielder. It's also claimed Wirtz is "keen" swap Leverkusen for Merseyside. Kop chief Arne Slot is said to have had a huge role in the German setting his sights on Anfield move. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
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Real Madrid announce Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer as Liverpool rake in staggering fee for letting star go early
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIVERPOOL have agreed to let Trent Alexander-Arnold join Real Madrid early in a deal worth £10million. The England right-back was set to join the 15-time Kings of Europe for free on June 30 - but the LaLiga giants wanted him for the Club World Cup. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Liverpool could bank £10million to let Trent Alexander-Arnold leave early Credit: Reuters The expanded Club World Cup in the USA begins 16 days before Alexander-Arnold's contract expires. And Madrid have since agreed to pay around £300,000-per-day to bag the 26-year-old a month early. He will move when the special window opens on Sunday. Madrid will make a single payment of £8.4m (€10m) and pay his June wages - all adds up to £10m (€11.9m). Madrid were originally offering just £840,000, but Liverpool held firm for more. Alexander-Arnold will reportedly earn £240,000-per-week on a six-year deal, with his release clause set at €1BILLION or £840million. A statement from the club read: "The full-back is now set to join the La Liga club ahead of the expiry of his Reds contract this summer. "Liverpool will receive a fee for his services, with the deal to be concluded once the window opens on June 1. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool with the club appreciative and grateful for his contribution to those successes." Carlo Ancelotti's replacement Xavi Alonso wanted Alexander-Arnold in his squad for their first match against Al-Hilal in Miami on June 18. 2 Alexander-Arnold won two Prem titles at Liverpool Fifa has created a special transfer window from June 1 to June 10 specifically for the Club World Cup. Alexander-Arnold is due to link up with the England squad next week for the World Cup qualifier against Andorra a week on Saturday. England play a friendly against Senegal at Nottingham Forest's ground three days later. Liverpool fans have been fuming about losing a world-class player for free, even booing their homegrown star against Arsenal last month. Alexander-Arnold was given a more warm goodbye on the final day of the season, before breaking down in tears after 20 years with the club. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Bruno Fernandes ‘seriously considering' Al-Hilal transfer offer and could play final Man Utd match today
The Portuguese has already admitted he could leave the club BRUNO FERNANDES is entertaining a shock move to Saudi Arabia, it's been claimed. Manchester United's skipper is currently being eyed by Al-Hilal, who are looking to make a marquee signing this summer following Neymar's departure. Advertisement 1 Al-Hilal are keen on signing Bruno Fernandes Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The Saudi Pro League side are understood to be willing to pay a whopping £100million to secure the services of Fernandes, who would take home a pretty penny if he were to move to The Kingdom. And the 30-year-old is said to be "giving serious consideration" to the move. That's according to The Athletic, who claims talks for the Portugal international to join Al-Hilal are already underway. Should Fernandes accept the lucrative offer on the table, his last game as a Red Devil could take place TODAY. Advertisement United play Hong Kong in a friendly this afternoon as part of their end-of-season tour of Asia. Fernandes is just one of several United stars up for sale this summer. Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho are also in line to be sold to help finance Ruben Amorim's overhaul of the squad this summer. The trio likely wouldn't have been sold had United secured Champions League football by winning last week's Europa League final. Advertisement THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. Advertisement The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
