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Mike Ashley buys long-time rival's business out of administration

The Sports Direct owner will buy Dave Whelan's gyms and fitness assets after they went bust.

Football transfer rumours: Juve to pip admirers to Houssem Aouar signing?

This page sees people, brand new people A free agent after playing his last game for Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League final defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich, Thiago Silva is widely reported to be on his way to Chelsea, despite being offered a two-year deal by Italian side Fiorentina. Whether or not the veteran Brazilian will play in the same defence as Ben Chilwell remains to be seen – the Leicester City left-back’s mooted £50m move to Stamford Bridge could be in jeopardy, according to one tabloid that claims the 23-year-old is off to see a specialist to have a heel injury that could keep him sidelined for at least six weeks assessed. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/24/football-transfer-rumours-juve-to-pip-admirers-to-houssem-aouar-signing

Bayern Munich champions of Europe for sixth time after beating PSG – video

Bayern Munich are the champions of Europe after a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. Victory in Lisbon was the sixth time the Bundesliga champions have won the competition.  A second-half header from Bayern forward Kingsley Coman was the difference after a cagey game between the champions of France and Germany respectively.  The wait goes on for PSG as they still await their first Champions League medal Bayern Munich win Champions League as Kingsley Coman header sinks PSG  Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2020/aug/24/bayern-munich-champions-of-europe-for-sixth-time-after-beating-psg-video

Rio Tinto bosses lose bonuses over Aboriginal cave destruction

Executives at the mining giant Rio Tinto have had their payouts cut over the culturally important site.

Coronavirus job losses may deepen regional inequality - Labour

Areas with a high proportion of workers in struggling sectors will be hardest hit by the pandemic, the party says.

The Iranian immigrant who conquered online video tech

Shahrzad Rafati is the boss of internet video technology firm BroadbandTV.

PSG need new blood but are unlikely to sign Lionel Messi, says Thomas Tuchel

Next season will be very demanding, adds German manager Perhaps Coman has stepped out of shadows, says Bayern’s coach Thomas Tuchel played down suggestions that Paris Saint-Germain could try to sign Lionel Messi after their hopes of winning a first Champions League title were dashed by Bayern Munich in a tense final. Messi is considering his future at Barcelona following a disappointing campaign and Tuchel, who felt that his side were unfortunate to lose to Bayern in Lisbon , was asked about the Argentinian star after saying that PSG’s chances of becoming European champions next season depend on their Qatari owners investing in new signings this summer. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/23/psg-need-more-depth-but-its-unlikely-to-include-messi-says-thomas-tuchel