Leeds’ Elland Road stadium evacuated, man arrested
LEEDS, March 25: The stadium of English Premier League club Leeds was evacuated because of a security threat that led to the arrest of a man on Friday.Elland Road, its offices and the club shop were closed as police carried out checks after Leeds received a threat via social media.West Yorkshire Police said a 42-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident. The force said earlier that officers attended Elland Road “following reports of a security threat to the premises.” (PTI)
NEUFC sign Tajik defender Alisher Kholmurodov
GUWAHATI, March 25: Indian Super League (ISL) club North East United FC have solidified their backline with the signing of Tajikistan defender Alisher Kholmurodov.The defender, who has appeared for four different clubs in the Vysshaya Liga – the top-flight league of Tajikistan will embark on his first stint outside his home country.Kholmurodov began his professional career at Regar-Tadaz Tursunzoda and then signed for Kuktosh FC, FC Dushanbe, and Faykand Vose in a span of two seasons. The 26-year-old, who plays as a centre-back, is known for his versatility across the backline and can also play as a full-back and a central defensive midfielder. (IANS)
Mexico hopes to host Summer Olympics in 2036 or 2040
LAUSANNE, March 25:Mexico has declared its desire to host the Summer Olympics in 2036 or 2040 and says it already has most of the sports infrastructure required.Interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics had earlier been expressed by officials in countries including Egypt, England, India, Indonesia, Qatar and South Korea.Mexico City hosted the Summer Games in 1968.Mexican Foreign Relations Secretary Marcelo Ebrard and Mexican Olympic Committee president María José Alcalá met Friday with IOC president Thomas Bach. Ebrard delivered a letter of intent to Bach. A city or region wasn’t specified but Ebrard and Alcala said a committee would be formed to support the initiative. (PTI)
