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Israeli athletes will be given round-the-clock security protection at the Olympics after a French MP said they ‘are not welcome’ in Paris. Thomas Portes, a lawmaker for far-left party France Unbowed (LFI), sparked a huge row with his controversial comments just days before the games begin. It comes after the International Olympic Committee announced Russian and Belarussian athletes will only be allowed to take part without any national ties – and cannot attend the opening ceremony – because of the conflict in Ukraine. ‘France’s diplomats should pressure the International Olympic Committee to bar the Israeli flag and anthem, as is…

Simone Biles is one of the biggest stars in action at Paris 2024 (Picture: Getty) Why over 500,000 tickets remain unsold for Paris Olympics 2024 Over half a million tickets are still unsold for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, despite the action starting in just two days in the French capital. There are many fans who want to know exactly why that’s the case and how you can buy last-minute tickets for one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, which is taking place just a Eurostar train or quick flight away from London. There is also thought…

Bayern Munich have rejected Manchester United’s opening bid for Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt, according to reports in Germany. United are interested in signing the 24-year-old despite already bringing French centre-back Leny Yoro to Old Trafford this summer. De Ligt was part of the Netherlands squad that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2024 but did not feature for Ronald Koeman’s side. What have Bayern Munich said about De Ligt? Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness talked up the possibility of Matthijs de Ligt moving to Manchester United over the weekend. ‘It’s possible that a defender will leave,’ Hoeness said. ‘De…

Arsenal are in the race to sign Marc Guehi this summer and they hope to strike a deal with Crystal Palace by offering Eddie Nketiah in exchange for the centre-back. Guehi was already on the radar of some of the biggest clubs in the country, but his performances for England at Euro 2024 further enhanced his reputation. The 24-year-old partnered John Stones in the heart of the England defence for the majority of the tournament and was thoroughly impressive in doing so, taking his tally of international caps to 17 in the process. After his performances in Germany Guehi looks…

Team GB will be flying the flag for the country over at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. And the British athletes making the short journey across the channel will be hoping to enter the Olympic history books alongside sporting greats from yesteryear. The first British athlete took a Gold medal way back at the inaugural modern Games in 1896: Weightlifter Launceston Elliot claimed the nation’s first gold medal in the one hand lift at Athens. Let’s take a look at the most successful Olympians in British history. Who is Britain’s most successful Olympian? Team GB’s most decorated Olympian in…

Lionel Messi has been branded ‘selfish’ after the racism row (Pictures: Instagram/Getty) Ex-England striker Carlton Cole has branded Lionel Messi ‘selfish’ and says his silence on the Argentina racism row suggests he ‘does not care’ about the issue. Enzo Fernandez faces disciplinary action from Chelsea and FIFA after posting a video on social media that the French Football Federation said included ‘racist and discriminatory’ language. The £107m midfielder was filming some of his Argentina team-mates celebrating their Copa America final win over Colombia on a team bus when a chant was sung about France’s black and mixed-race players. Fernandez said…

Mason Mount had a forgettable first season at Manchester United (Picture: Getty Images) Manchester United are not intending on selling Mason Mount this summer, despite the England international being linked with a shock exit. Mount arrived at Old Trafford ahead of last season in a £55m move from Chelsea, but things did not go as hoped for him over his first campaign with the Red Devils. The midfielder suffered multiple injuries over the season, including a calf problem which kept him out of action for four months and he struggled to find any sort of rhythm in Erik ten Hag’s…

Joey Barton has been charged over tweets relating to Eni Aluko (Pictures: Getty) Joey Barton has been charged with making ‘malicious communications’ towards ex-England star and football pundit Eni Aluko. The former Premier League footballer, who spent most of his career at Manchester City and won one cap for England, will appear in court later this month. Cheshire Police said the charges concerned messages sent by the 41-year-old between 1 and 18 January. In a statement, a force spokesman said: ‘A man from Widnes has been summoned to court to face charges of malicious communications. ‘Following an investigation by Cheshire…