Hello, it’s David Cooper here giving you a bitesize look at our top stories.
TOP STORY
Edinson Cavani was a star at the World Cup for Uruguay.
Real Madrid are keeping a watchful eye on Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani and could come up with a big transfer window offer, AS reports.
The Whites want to sign an experienced striker following Cristiano Ronaldo‘s exit and need reinforcements at the top of the pitch.
Read more, here.
FOOTBALL
Can the UAE triumph on home soil?
The Asian Cup has been described as the “jewel in the crown of Asian football” by organisers of the 2019 tournament, which kicks off in the UAE in January.
Next year’s tournament, the 17th edition of the Asian Cup, will kick off on January 5 at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City Stadium when the hosts take on Gulf neighbours Bahrain in the opening game.
Our man Matt Jones brings you more, here.
CRICKET
In the mix for the Test series: Adil Rashid.
Adil Rashid has hit back at Michael Vaughan following the former England captain’s criticism of his Test recall and accused his county Yorkshire of being “disrespectful” in their reaction to the news.
FEATURE OF THE DAY
Stars of the future: India have plenty of talent coming through.
A really good read this! Ashish Peter shines the spotlight on 11 up-and-coming Indian cricket stars who could form the bedrock of the international side in all formats for years to come.
Read more, here.
SOCIAL MEDIA ROUND-UP
Sir Alex Ferguson’s video message, in which the Manchester United and football legend states he is doing well after surgery, rightly went viral on Thursday evening.
Check out graphic in tribute to the great man:
WHAT’S ON
Formula One: Hungarian Grand Prix Free Practice 1 (13:00), Free Practice 2 (17:00)
Lewis Hamilton will be in action at Hungaroring.
