Lucas Digne completes permanent move to PSG, confirms Aston Villa

London [UK], August 10 (ANI): Aston Villa has confirmed that defender Lucas Digne has completed a permanent transfer to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Digne joined Aston Villa in January 2022 from Everton and went on to make 182 appearances for the club, scoring four goals and providing 24 assists during his spell at Villa Park.

The French defender was part of the Aston Villa squad that lifted the UEFA Europa League title last season. He later represented France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the team reached the semi-finals. moryak.biz

Confirming the transfer, Aston Villa described Digne as a highly regarded professional who earned the respect of players and staff during his time at the club.

“A consummate professional, who was highly regarded by his fellow players and staff alike, Lucas leaves Aston Villa with the very best wishes of everyone at the football club," the club said in a statement.

Digne began his professional career in France and has also played for clubs including Barcelona and Everton before joining Aston Villa in 2022.

In May, PSG became only the second club to successfully defend the UEFA Champions League (UCL) title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time in the final at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.

The French champions held their nerve from the spot after Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães smashed the decisive penalty over the crossbar, handing PSG a historic back-to-back Champions League triumph.

For Arsenal, who ended a 22-year wait to reclaim the Premier League title this season, the search for a maiden European crown continues.

With the triumph, PSG joined 15-time champions Real Madrid as the only clubs to retain the Champions League title since the competition was rebranded in 1992.

Madrid achieved the feat by winning three consecutive titles between 2016 and 2018. The final also marked the first Champions League title match to be decided by a penalty shootout since Real Madrid’s victory over Atletico Madrid in 2016. Overall, PSG became the 10th club in European Cup history, dating back to 1955, to win consecutive continental titles. (ANI)

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New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners at his residence on Sunday. PM Modi said that the exceptional performances of the athletes have made the country proud and will motivate youngsters.

PM Modi also posted a video from his interaction with India’s CWG 2026 medal winners. The Prime Minister shared a video from the meeting on X with the caption, “Always #Cheer4Bharat." The video featured CWG gold medallist boxer Sakshi Chaudhary alongside other members of India’s medal-winning contingent.

“Hello friends! This is Sakshi Chaudhary. Today, our honourable Prime Minister has invited us, the Commonwealth Games medalists, and we feel very proud. We are extremely happy to have met him; he is very humble. Sir, would you like to say something?" Sakshi said in the video.

Responding to her, PM Modi said, “Jo khelega, woh khilega" (The one who plays, will blossom). Always cheer for Bharat."

Now, in another post, the Prime Minister wrote, “Delighted to host our outstanding medal winners from the Commonwealth Games 2026 at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Heard about their experiences from the Games. Each one of them has made our nation proud through their exceptional performances. Their success will motivate many youngsters."

Delighted to host our outstanding medal winners from the Commonwealth Games 2026 at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Heard about their experiences from the Games.

Each one of them has made our nation proud through their exceptional performances. Their success will motivate many youngsters. pic.twitter.com/1zkYCKiV8r

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2026

India ended its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze, to finish fourth in the overall medal standings.

The Glasgow Games concluded after 11 days of competition, with Scotland formally handing over the Commonwealth Games flag and ceremonial baton to India, which will host the landmark centenary edition of the multi-sport event in Ahmedabad in 2030.

The flag and baton were handed over to India’s representatives, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi during the closing ceremony.

Ahmedabad will become the second Indian city to host the Commonwealth Games after New Delhi staged the event in 2010.

India’s fourth-place finish in Glasgow came despite a significantly smaller contingent and a reduced sporting programme compared to Birmingham 2022. India had 122 athletes in Glasgow, compared to 210 in Birmingham, while 30 of the 61 medals won in 2022 had come in sports that were not part of the Glasgow programme.

Despite the reduced opportunities, India maintained its fourth-place position and produced a stronger medal conversion rate, with 38 athletes returning home with medals.

Long-distance runner Gulveer Singh was the only Indian athlete to win two medals at the Games. (ANI)

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Imphal (Manipur) [India], August 9 (ANI): Afridi Buyamayum scored twice, including a spectacular second-half strike, as Tiddim Road Athletic Union Football Club (TRAU FC) secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Indian Navy FT in their final Group D fixture of the 135th Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on Sunday.

Despite being dominated for large periods and facing relentless pressure from Indian Navy, who registered a staggering 26 attempts on goal, TRAU FC produced a clinical display in front of goal. Buyamayum’s brace and an inspired performance from goalkeeper Tajuddin helped the Manipur side hold on for all three points, according to a press release from AIFF Media.

Buyamayum opened the scoring in the 16th minute before Indian Navy responded immediately after half-time through Khullakpam Zahir Khan. However, Buyamayum restored TRAU’s advantage in the 60th minute with a stunning strike to put his side back in front.

The result saw TRAU FC finish second in Group D with four points from their three matches. Indian Navy also ended their group stage campaign with three points from three matches, with both sides bowing out before the quarter-finals. The result also confirmed debutants FC Raengdai as Group D winners, securing their place in the quarter-finals.

TRAU FC lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Tajuddin in goal and Zlex Khangjrakpam Mangang, Nongmeikapam Meitei, Seila Toure and Chongompipa Reamsochung Aimol forming the backline. Adriko Rogers and Chanam Akash Meitei anchored the midfield, while Afdal Varikkodan, Mynam Arif Husain, Afridi Buyamayum and Ghanefo Ansumana Kromah formed the attacking unit.

Indian Navy FT opted for an aggressive 3-4-3 setup, with Bhaskar Roy in goal and Navjot Singh, Novin Gurung and M. Deny Singh comprising the back three. Roshan Panna, Vijay Marandi, Muhammed Inayath and Emanuel Lalhanchhunga operated across midfield, while Khullakpam Zahir Khan, Brijesh Giri and Adersh Mattummal led the attack.

Indian Navy dictated the tempo from the opening whistle, pushing TRAU FC deep into their own half. Their first clear opening arrived in the seventh minute as the Sailors produced three successive attempts on goal, but TRAU packed the penalty area with bodies to keep the danger at bay. The pressure continued, with Navy repeatedly testing the TRAU defence from distance. TRAU struggled to play their way out of their own half, finding it difficult to string together sustained spells of possession.

However, completely against the run of play, TRAU produced a moment of brilliance in the 16th minute. Afridi Buyamayum found a pocket of space outside the box before unleashing a sensational right-footed curling effort that flew into the top corner, leaving Bhaskar Roy with no chance. It was TRAU’s first attempt of the match and completely changed the complexion of the contest.

The goal briefly allowed the home side to settle into the game and find greater composure in possession, although they continued to struggle to create clear-cut opportunities. The final quarter of the first half saw the intensity drop, with both sides relying more on aerial duels and neither able to establish sustained pressure.

Indian Navy entered the break with 12 attempts, six of them on target, and the majority of possession, but TRAU’s disciplined defending ensured that Buyamayum’s solitary moment of brilliance remained the difference between the sides.

Navy needed just 16 seconds after the restart to restore parity. Khullakpam Zahir Khan surged through the heart of the TRAU defence following a defensive lapse before keeping his composure to slot the ball into the net and make it 1-1.

The opening 15 minutes of the second half once again belonged to Indian Navy, who immediately went in search of a second goal. They came close shortly after equalising, but Zlex Khangjrakpam Mangang produced a perfectly timed sliding challenge to deny the advancing attacker.

Yet, much like in the first half, TRAU struck against the run of play. On the hour mark, the hosts broke quickly down the right on a counter-attack, with Afridi Buyamayum once again providing the decisive touch to complete his brace and restore TRAU’s lead at 2-1.

Indian Navy responded by throwing more players forward in search of another equaliser, but Tajuddin stood tall in the TRAU goal. The goalkeeper produced the save of the match in the 65th minute, acrobatically tipping a powerful long-range effort over the crossbar after the shot took a dangerous deflection.

Tajuddin was called into action again moments later, producing another important save to preserve TRAU’s slender advantage. Following the final hydration break, Indian Navy launched an all-out assault during the closing stages. The Sailors repeatedly sent deliveries into the TRAU penalty area and searched desperately for an equaliser, but the hosts remained resolute.

By the final whistle, Indian Navy had registered a staggering 26 attempts, with 15 on target, while TRAU managed just eight shots and only two on target. Remarkably, both of TRAU’s efforts on target found the back of the net.

Ultimately, TRAU FC’s clinical finishing, defensive resilience and Afridi Buyamayum’s individual brilliance proved decisive as they held on for a dramatic 2-1 victory to bring their Durand Cup campaign to a winning conclusion. (ANI)

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Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian professional football manager. He is currently the head coach of the Brazil national team. He is nicknamed Carletto in Italy and Don Carlo in Spain.

Ancelotti worked for Reggiana, Parma, and Juventus between 1995 and 2001. He then joined Milan in 2001. He won the Champions League and Coppa Italia in the 2002-03 season. He was awarded Serie A Coach of the Year twice. He resigned from Milan after the 2008-09 season.

In 2009, Ancelotti became manager of Chelsea. He won the Premier League and FA Cup double in his first season. In 2011, he became manager of Paris Saint-Germain. The following season, he won their first Ligue 1 title in 19 years. He was awarded joint Ligue 1 Manager of the Year.

Ancelotti then became manager of Real Madrid. In his first season, he led the club to their tenth Champions League title and a Copa del Rey title. He was dismissed in May 2015 despite winning more trophies. He became manager of Bayern Munich in 2016 and won the Bundesliga title in his first season.

He had stints at Napoli and Everton between 2018 and 2021. He returned to Real Madrid in the summer of 2021. He won two La Liga and Champions League doubles in 2022 and 2024. In 2025, he was appointed as coach of a national team for the first time. He took on the role with Brazil.

Who is Carlo Ancelotti wife?

Carlo Ancelotti’s wife is Mariann Barrena McClay. She is a Canadian-Spanish businesswoman. They got married in 2014. Before marrying Mariann, Ancelotti was married to Luisa Gibellini. They divorced in 2008. They have two children together.

Mariann Barrena McClay was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. She built a successful career in the corporate world long before she entered the football spotlight.

She was born in 1970 in Vancouver, Canada. She grew up in a family where people started their own businesses. Her father, Antonio Barrena, is a businessman who has been active in the business sector for many years. Her mother, Maria Concepcion Gutierrez, was involved in trade and worked with small-scale businesses.

More About Mariann Barrena McClay

Mariann Barrena McClay is associated with Mondo Uomo Enterprises Ltd. She has worked in advisory and consulting roles across the business and finance sector. She has also worked with major institutions such as Barclays Bank.

Mariann is involved in philanthropy beyond her corporate work. She has contributed to social impact initiatives. She is also associated with the Carlo Ancelotti Foundation. It is a non-profit that supports underprivileged children. She has also participated in public speaking engagements.

How long have Carlo Ancelotti and Mariann Barrena McClay been married?

Carlo Ancelotti and Mariann Barrena McClay have been married since 2014. The couple first met in London in 2011. At the time, Ancelotti was managing Chelsea. Mariann was working as a consultant in the financial sector at Barclays Bank. Ancelotti was going through a transitional phase in his personal life, having recently separated from his first wife.

They were introduced through a mutual Italian friend. They crossed paths at a restaurant in London. Mariann was not particularly familiar with football. She did not initially recognize Ancelotti.

Their first meeting became memorable when Ancelotti approached her to say goodbye and made a bold prediction in Italian. He said she would think he was crazy, but one day they would get married. Mariann responded jokingly, saying that next time she would bring the ring.

Mariann later spoke about their bond. She said that from the first day she met him, she had the feeling he would not give her any unpleasant surprises. She knew what kind of person he was. She described him as solid with strong, steady values. She said he is the best person she knows.

How many kids do Carlo Ancelotti and Mariann Barrena McClay have?

Carlo Ancelotti and Mariann Barrena McClay do not have any biological children together. However, Ancelotti is a stepfather to Chloé McClay, Mariann’s daughter from a previous marriage.

His eldest child is Katia Ancelotti, born in 1984. She pursued a career in sports journalism. She worked for Chelsea TV during her father’s time at the club. She is married to Beniamino Fulco, a nutritionist who has worked with Ancelotti at various clubs.

His younger child is Davide Ancelotti, born in 1989. He initially tried to become a professional footballer. He later shifted to coaching. He has worked closely with his father for years and currently serves as chief assistant manager at Real Madrid.

FAQs

Q. Which national team does Ancelotti coach?

A. Ancelotti is the head coach of Brazil.

Q. Which clubs has Ancelotti managed?

A. Ancelotti has managed Milan, Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid, and others.

Q. How many Champions League titles has Ancelotti won?

A. Ancelotti has won the Champions League five times.

Q. When did Ancelotti become Brazil coach?

A. Ancelotti became Brazil’s coach in 2025.

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