SPORTS UPDATE
Paris St Germain appoint Frenchman Christophe Galtier as manager after Mauricio Pochettino exit.
Galtier has signed a two-year deal until the summer of 2024. He left Nice last month after guiding them to fifth in Ligue 1 and a runner-up finish in the French Cup last season. The 55 -year-old, who led Lille to the Ligue 1 title in 2021, is PSG’s seventh coach since the Qatari takeover of the club in 2011. “I am delighted to join Paris Saint Germain, I would like to thank the chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Luis Campos (Football advisor) and the club for their confidence in me,” he said.
Ninth seed Norrie 26, battled hard to secure a 3-6 7-5 2-6 6-3 7-5 win against unseeded Belgian Goffin. As his name was chanted around court One, he was overcome with emotion. Norrie will now contest his Grand Slam Semi-final, meeting defending champion Novak Djokovic on Friday. Asked for his reaction to beating Goffin, Norrie said: “Honestly? Speechless. I can’t even talk.” The British men’s number one, known for his laid-back demeanour, showed an unusual flicker of emotion during his on-court interview.
“I am fully aware of the responsibilities involved to coach this extraordinary team, which is one of the most competitive and spectacular squads in Europe.”Galtier is one of only two managers to stop PSG winning Ligue 1 in the past decade, along with Leonardo Jardim's Monaco in 2016-17. He resigned after leading Lille to that unexpected title success in May 2021 before spending 12 months at Nice. He previously managed Saint-Etienne.Pochettino 50, leaves PSG after guiding them to a record-equalling 10th French title last season, his first league success as a manager. The exit of the former Tottenham boss had been expected for almost a month now, but was only announced shortly before Galtier's appointment was confirmed on Tuesday. A club statement read: “Paris Saint-Germain confirm that Mauricio Pochettino has ended his role at the club. “The club would like to thank Mauricio Pochettino and his staff for their work and wish them the best for the future.” The former PSG defender oversaw an unbeaten home record in the league this season, ending the campaign with 16 wins in 19 games. PSG regained the title but their last 16 champions league exit, with Lionel Messi in the team, was seen as a major failure.
Tennis.
Wimbledon; Cameron Norrie beats David Goffin to reach Wimbledon Semi-finals.
Ninth seed Norrie 26, battled hard to secure a 3-6 7-5 2-6 6-3 7-5 win against unseeded Belgian Goffin. As his name was chanted around court One, he was overcome with emotion. Norrie will now contest his Grand Slam Semi-final, meeting defending champion Novak Djokovic on Friday. Asked for his reaction to beating Goffin, Norrie said: “Honestly? Speechless. I can’t even talk.” The British men’s number one, known for his laid-back demeanour, showed an unusual flicker of emotion during his on-court interview. The Duke and Duchess were among the 11,000 or so fans who watched as the world number 12 absorbed the finest moment of his career. Norrie is the first British man to reach the Wimbledon singles Semi-finals since Andy Murray in 2016 and the first British player since Johanna Konta in 2017.
In the females category, Tatjana Maria to face Ons Jabeur in Semi-finals. Tatjana Maria may have reached a maiden Grand Slam Semi-final at Wimbledon, but for her elder daughter Charlotte, the best part about the win is two more days in the SW19 creche. The world number 103 beat fellow German Jule Niemeier 4-6 6-2 7-5 and will face Ons Jabeur, who became the first Arab to reach a major Semi-final. Maria only returned to the tour a year ago after having her second daughter. “It’s a dream to live this with my family,” Maria 34 said. She will face third seed Jabeur next after the Tunisian fought back to beat Maria Bouzkova 3-6 6-1 6-1. Maria dropped her racquet to the floor and covered her mouth in disbelief after her victory was confirmed by a missed volley. Speaking before Jabeur’s win, Maria said she would relish playing her, with the two being good friends.
