Hello folks, Ajit Vijaykumar here with a round-up from the world of sport.
TOP STORY
Manchester United was named as the most valuable club in Europe, according to a study by professional services firm KPMG.
The report looked at the finances of 32 clubs and included popularity on social media, operating revenues for three seasons and success in European competitions.
Full story here.
FOOTBALL
Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah have scored 44 goals each in all competitions for their clubs this season.
However, Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists he would not swap Ronaldo for the Liverpool icon as the two forwards are set to face off in the Champions League final in Kiev on Saturday.
Read more here.
CRICKET
Faf du Plessis pulled off a mini miracle as Chennai Super Kings defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by two wickets in the first Qualifier.
Chennai were 62-6 chasing 140 before South Africa captain Faf hit an unbeaten 67 to seal victory.
Read all the talking points from the thriller here.
REGIONAL
Diego Maradona with the Dynamo Brest shirt at his presentation in Abu Dhabi (Twitter/@dynamobrest).
Diego Maradona has promised to build a “competitive” team after the Argentine great was unveiled as Dynamo Brest’s new chairman on Tuesday.
“I have signed a contract and I’m very honoured,” Maradona said. “I have lived beautiful times in Dubai and moving to Belarus is looking for new horizons and work.”
Read more here.
FEATURE
Unai Emery will prove to be a necessary shock for Arsenal’s players.
Unai Emery wasn’t one of the top names in the minds of Arsenal fans when it came to Arsene Wenger’s successor. Quite a few, including Ian Wright, expressed bemusement at the news that Emery is set to take over at the Emirates Stadium.
However, Emery is a safe pick and just the man Arsenal need after Wenger’s departure.
Read Aditya Devavrat’s views here.
SOCIAL MEDIA ROUND-UP
TODAY’S SPORT
CRICKET: IPL Eliminator Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata – 17:30.
CYCLING: Stage 17 of Giro d’Italia – 15:20