AFPUkraine's Shakhtar Donetsk to play Champions League in Gelsenkirchen
Ukrainian football side Shakhtar Donetsk announced Tuesday they will play next season's Champions League games in Gelsenkirchen, home of German team Schalke, the next stop in the club's exile from their war-torn country.According to the new Champions League format, the Ukrainian side will play four group stage matches at Gelsenkirchen's Veltins Arena, which was also one of 10 host cities at Euro 2024 in Germany, along with their knockout games should they qualify.
BBCKeeper Heaton signs new deal
Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton has signed a new one-year contract. The 38-year-old rejoined the club for his second spell in 2021 and has made appearances in the Champions League and Carabao Cup since. "I am delighted to continue my stay at my boyhood club," Heaton told club media.
AFPMalawi striker Chawinga joins Lyon women
Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga has joined Lyon in the French women's first division, the champions announced on Tuesday.Lyon women have won the French league 17 times and the Champions League on eight occasions. mlb/chp/iwd
Madrid UniversalReal Madrid board not keen to offer defender a new long-term contract
Ferland Mendy was one of Real Madrid’s key players last season as they cruised to La Liga, UEFA Champions League, and Spanish Super Cup success.Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti constantly praised...