Manchester City reject Barcelona's opening bid for Rodri: Report

IANS | August 7, 2026 7:58 PM

Manchester, Aug 7 (IANS) Manchester City have reportedly rejected Barcelona's opening bid of around £38.5 million for Spain midfielder Rodri, with the Premier League champions valuing the Ballon d'Or winner at more than £60 million as uncertainty continues over his future at the Etihad Stadium.

Hull City sign Norwegian midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl on five-year deal

IANS | August 7, 2026 7:18 PM

Hull, Aug 7 (IANS) Championship club Hull City have completed the signing of Norwegian midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl from Eliteserien side Tromso for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract that will keep him at the MKM Stadium until the summer of 2031, becoming Hull's sixth signing of the summer transfer window.

No injustice should ever be meted out to any athlete: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday chaired the National Sports Federation (NSF) Conclave 2026, attended by Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, senior officials of the Ministry, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), and representatives of National Sports Federations (NSFs).

Norway FA chief urges Infantino to resign, says FIFA president has lost trust

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:20 PM

Oslo, Aug 7 (IANS) Pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino intensified on Friday after Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) president Lise Klaveness publicly called on him to resign, arguing that he no longer enjoys the confidence needed to lead world football through its current governance crisis.