Africa

Fifa says it is happy to discuss the football calendar with the bodies threatening legal action. Last week the European Leagues, which represents 39 leagues in 33 countries, and global players 39; union Fifpro announced the action over what they say is Fifa 39;s abuse of dominance in the game.

Manchester United have received a second bid from Fulham, understood to be pound;20m, for midfielder Scott McTominay. It is anticipated United will reject the offer but the Scotland international 39;s future is again uncertain after West Ham tried to sign him last summer.

Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family has announced. Shakespeare was undergoing treatment for cancer back in October 2023. As well as managing Leicester, he also worked for West Brom, Hull, Everton, Watford, Aston Villa and Norwich and had a spell as England assistant boss in 2016.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Cat owners may need to get a licence, ensure their pet is vaccinated - and "won't disturb the peace".

Tatjana Smith claims her second medal of Paris 2024 after finishing second in the final of the women's 200m breaststroke.

The conflict and restrictions on aid deliveries are to blame as the siege of el-Fasher city continues.

Nationwide protests against the rising cost of living are marred by looting in Kano.

Imane Khelif reaches the quarter-finals of the women's 66kg at the Olympics as Angela Carini abandons their bout after 46 seconds.

Crystal Palace sign winger Ismaila Sarr from Marseille for a fee in the region of £12.5m.

Left-back Yasser Larouci joins Championship side Watford on loan from Troyes.

Invasive birds are a major nuisance on the coast and there are fears they could travel inland.

The USA cruise to a 103-86 victory over South Sudan to qualify for the Olympic men's basketball quarter-finals.

Viral footage appears to show schoolchildren in Cape Town "selling" off black classmates.

Nigerian officials are trying to work out how Favour Ofili’s name was left off the entry list for the women’s 100m at Paris 2024.

South African swimmer Chad le Clos is ready to challenge in the Paris pool after having to "rebuild" following mental health struggles.

Facing high living costs activists call for protests but the government says they should hold back.

Olympics 2024: South Sudan refugee becomes NBA hopeful

Eight years after making history by wearing a hijab at the Olympics, Doaa Elghobashy wants to inspire more players at Paris 2024.

Malnutrition is rising in northern Nigeria, with many families struggling to feed their children.