Football: Ethan Nwaneri signs long-term deal with Arsenal

IANS | August 8, 2025 8:43 PM

London, Aug 8 (IANS) Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. The highly talented attacking midfielder, who has been with the club since the age of eight, has committed his future to the club following his impressive rise through their Hale End Academy and into the first team.

India handed a comfortable group stage draw at BWF World Junior Team Championships

IANS | August 8, 2025 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Friday announced the draw for the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 - Suhandinata Cup (Mixed Team Event), to be held at the National Centre of Excellence, Amingaon, Guwahati, from October 6 to 11. Second-seeded India will compete in Group H alongside Hong Kong China, Nepal, and Ghana.

Wilfred Ndidi joins Besiktas after eight years at Leicester City

IANS | August 8, 2025 6:34 PM

Leicester, Aug 8 (IANS) English Premier League side Leicester City have confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas for the permanent transfer of long-serving midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, subject to international clearance.

Aston Villa sign striker Evann Guessand from Nice

IANS | August 8, 2025 5:58 PM

Birmingham, Aug 8 (IANS) Aston Villa have announced the signing of striker Evann Guessand from OGC Nice for a reported fee of 26 million pound plus 4.3 million in add-ons, rounding the fee to 30 million.