Despite recent reports that he could be sold this summer, Mason Mount has reaffirmed his love for Manchester United with a social media post. The midfielder arrived at Old Trafford in 2023 and despite a rough start due to injuries, he remains a key part of Erik ten Hag's plans for the upcoming season. While transfer rumours continue to swirl, Mount's latest Instagram post shows his commitment to staying at United.
After finally achieving victory against crosstown rival Atletico Madrid last week, Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane followed up with another win against Sevilla. Despite a challenging start to the season with injuries and limited preparation, Zidane's squad remain unbeaten with three wins in their first three La Liga games. While many expected a rebuilding year for the Spanish giant, it seems Zidane is determined to continue his success as manager and prove naysayers wrong.
After failing to score a single point in the current F1 season with Alpine, Franco Colapinto is facing doubts about his performance and future with the team. Former team boss Flavio Briatore has already started looking for potential replacements, with IndyCar champion Alex Palou being considered as an option. Despite impressing in his debut last season, Colapinto's struggles on the grid have been evident and have led to speculation about his readiness for F1. As discussed on Sky Sports F1's coverage of the Dutch Grand Prix, former driver Jacques Villeneuve believes Colapinto may not be good enough to handle the pressures of the sport.
Despite a strong start, Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost in the semifinals of the Badminton World Championships to Chinese pair Chen Bo Yang Liu Yi. This will be their second bronze medal at the Worlds, adding to their 2022 victory. The Indian streak of winning at least one medal at the World Championships since 2011 continues.
Despite starting for both Liverpool and England in the past, Trent Alexander-Arnold is facing difficulties breaking into both lineups due to concerns over his defensive abilities. His omission from Real Madrid's latest match and Germany's upcoming World Cup qualifiers have sparked doubts over his potential involvement in the World Cup next year. Manager Thomas Tuchel cites defensive discipline and competition from other players as reasons behind the exclusion, placing pressure on the right-back to prove his worth.
Man Utd's forward Matheus Cunha was seen walking confidently out of Old Trafford after being substituted in the team's 3-2 win over Burnley. The Brazilian had been forced off in the first half due to a suspected hamstring injury, leading to worries about his availability for future matches. However, Cunha's relaxed demeanor in the video has eased concerns about his fitness and he has even been named in Brazil's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. His return will be crucial for United as they face Manchester City in two weeks.
After doubts about his fitness following a retirement in the Cincinnati Open final, Jannik Sinner showed no signs of slowing down in his first-round win at the US Open. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova praised Sinner's movement and aggressive net play, which she believes sets him apart from other top players. His dominant performance against Vit Kopriva secured his spot in the second round.
Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr has been unable to secure the signature of Manchester United's captain, Bruno Fernandes. Despite contacting intermediaries, there was no official offer made to Man Utd. This comes after rival club Al Hilal also failed to sign Fernandes earlier in the summer, offering a significant increase in wages and a hefty transfer fee.
Manchester United star Matheus Cunha suffered an early injury in their Premier League match against Burnley at Old Trafford. The Red Devils were leading 1-0 and Cunha was playing well before he pulled up with a muscular injury around the half-hour mark. The Brazilian was immediately taken off the field and it seems unlikely that he will return to the game.
In a thrilling 3-2 win against Burnley, Bryan Mbeumo scored his first goal at Old Trafford for Manchester United. The 26-year-old striker opened his account earlier in the week and added another goal to help secure the three points. Mbeumo expressed his delight in the win and credits the team's hard work, while head coach Ruben Amorim praises his performance in the post-match press conference.
In a thrilling match in the Kerala Cricket League, Calicut Globstars' Salman Nizar went on a rampage, smashing 11 sixes in just two overs to help his team defeat Adani Trivandrum Royals. Nizar's onslaught turned the game around, with Calicut winning by 13 runs. Despite a valiant effort from Adani Trivandrum, they came up short in chasing down the target of 186. Nizar's incredible display of power-hitting was the highlight of the match, earning him the man-of-the-match award.