Ibra extends contract with AC Milan
Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has ended speculation around his future by signing a one-year contract extension with Serie A club AC Milan. “AC Milan is delighted to announce that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has renewed his contract with the club until June 30, 2021,” the club said in a statement on Monday. According to the club, the 38-year-old has re-joined his teammates and coach Stefano Pioli at Milanello Sports Center, where he took part in his first training session of the season.
Zampa replaces Richardson in RCB
Dubai: Royal Challengers Bangalore has named Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa as a replacement for his compatriot Kane Richardson, who pulled out of the IPL to be with his wife for the birth of his first child. Zampa joins the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar, Moeen Ali and Pawan Negi, strengthening the team's spin attack and team director Mike Hesson felt Zampa also gives the side “extra options if conditions suit spin as expected during the tournament.”
Mkhitaryan permanently joins Roma
Rome: Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who spent last season on loan at AS Roma, is to stay with the Italian capital after both clubs agreed a permanent move, he announced on social media. Arsenal, on its site, said on Monday evening it had agreed to terminate Mkhitaryan's contract by “mutual consent to allow him to join Roma as part of a final transfer”. The duration of his contract with Roma has not been specified and no fee has been disclosed.
Rakitic leaves Barca, rejoin Sevilla
Seville: Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic has rejoined Europa League holders Sevilla on a four-year deal from Barcelona for an undisclosed fee, the Liga team said on Tuesday. His departure ends a trophy-laden six-year spell at Camp Nou during which Rakitic won four league titles, four Copa del Rey plus the Champions League and Club World Cup. Rakitic captained Sevilla to Europa League success in 2014 before leaving to join Barca.
Hayden appointed as trade envoy to India
Melbourne: The Australian Government has appointed former cricketer Matthew Hayden and Indian-origin politician Lisa Singh as trade envoys for advancing business ties with India. Three new appointments to the board of the Australia-India Council were announced on Monday. Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne said, “Ashok Jacob has been reappointed as chair, and will be joined by three new board members.” Lisa Singh, former Labor Party Senator from Tasmania, would be the Deputy Chair. The council plays an important role in advancing Australia's foreign and economic policy interests with India, Payne said.
Psg reports 2 player virus cases
Paris: Two Paris Saint-Germain players have tested positive for Covid-19 and gone into quarantine, the club announced on Monday without revealing their identity. But French media said Argentine internationals Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes had cut short their holidays in Ibiza after contracting the virus. “Two Paris Saint-Germain players are suspected of being infected with COVID-19,” said a club statement. “The state of their health is very reassuring. They have already been subjected to the appropriate health protocols.”