Luka Modric, the esteemed Croatia midfielder, has officially signed a new one-year deal that ensures his stay at Real Madrid until the summer of 2024.

Previously, Modric's contract at the Bernabeu was set to expire, leading to speculation of a potential move to Saudi Arabia's Pro League. However, the 37-year-old player has chosen to continue his successful tenure at Real Madrid.

Since joining the club from Tottenham in 2012, Modric has amassed an impressive record of 488 appearances for Real, securing three La Liga titles and five Champions League victories. In 2018, he received the prestigious Ballon d'Or award following Croatia's memorable run to the World Cup final.

Upon the announcement of his contract extension, Modric expressed his joy on Twitter, writing "Home Sweet Home."

Modric joins the ranks of Toni Kroos, Dani Ceballos, and Nacho Fernandez, who have also recently extended their contracts with the club. As a key player for the 14-time European champions, Modric's presence remains highly valued.

Real Madrid has already made a significant addition to their midfield this summer by acquiring England international Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, further intensifying competition for positions within the team.

Mixed Martial Arts fighter David Onama recently shed light on his decision to emulate Israel Adesanya's iconic bow-and-arrow celebration following his impressive knockout victory at UFC on ABC 5.

Onama, with a notable professional record of 11 wins and 2 losses, had meticulously planned his tribute to Adesanya well in advance of his bout against Gabriel Santos, an accomplished MMA fighter with 10 wins and 2 losses.

Displaying his skill and determination, Onama delivered a devastating second-round knockout that left Santos defeated at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.

To the delight of spectators, Onama replicated Adesanya's triumphant gesture from his UFC 287 title win over Alex Pereira in April. After Santos' defeat, Onama gracefully imitated Adesanya's actions, miming the act of pulling out an imaginary bow and shooting arrows toward his fallen opponent as a tribute to Adesanya's exceptional abilities.

During the post-fight news conference for UFC on ABC 5, Onama expressed his admiration for Adesanya, stating, "That's my guy, Izzy. Izzy fought a Brazilian, and I thought, 'I'm going to do what Izzy did.

I'm going to knock this kid out, and then I'm going to celebrate like Izzy.' And it showed, so," Onama explained to MMA Junkie and other reporters.

French footballer Benjamin Mendy is set to return to a UK courtroom on Monday as his retrial begins for two alleged sexual offenses, following his acquittal on multiple other counts five months ago.

The Manchester City player, aged 28, will appear in Chester Crown Court in northwest England, facing one charge of rape and one of attempted rape. In his previous trial in January, the jury failed to reach a verdict on these two charges, which involved two different women.

During the six-month trial, Mendy was cleared of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against four women. However, the judge immediately scheduled a retrial for the two unresolved charges.

Mendy, whose contract with Manchester City expires at the end of this month and is not expected to be renewed, has consistently denied all the allegations brought against him.

When the not-guilty verdicts were announced in January, Mendy covered his face with both hands and displayed visible relief. His lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, expressed his satisfaction at being acquitted of most charges and his desire to clear his name regarding the remaining two charges, allowing him to move forward with his life.

Mendy's co-defendant, Louis Saha Matturie, 41, who was described as an alleged "fixer," was found not guilty of three counts of rape involving two teenagers. However, the jury also failed to reach verdicts on three counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault against Matturie, and he will face a separate retrial later this year.

The prosecution had claimed that Mendy acted as a sexual "predator" who engaged in non-consensual sexual activities with young women facilitated by Matturie at parties in his luxury home south of Manchester. Mendy vehemently denied ever coercing any woman into sexual acts, maintaining that any encounters were consensual.

Mendy joined Manchester City from French club Monaco in 2017 and has made 75 appearances for the team, although his playing time has been hampered by injuries and a decline in form. He has not played since August 15, 2021, shortly before the initial charges of four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault were brought against him. Mendy last represented France in November 2019, following his World Cup victory in 2018 as part of the national team.

Manchester United is not backing down in their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount as they prepare to make a third bid of approximately £55m.

The Old Trafford club is also ready to issue a warning, stating that they will walk away from negotiations if their offer is not accepted.

While Chelsea values the England international at £70m, Manchester United believes this figure is excessive considering Mount only has one year left on his contract and contract extension talks have stalled.

Previous bids of up to £40m and £50m from Manchester United for Mount have been rejected by Chelsea. United manager Erik ten Hag is keen on making Mount his first signing of the summer to bolster the team after qualifying for the upcoming Champions League season.

Personal terms are not expected to pose a problem, and Manchester United is confident that Mount desires a move to Old Trafford.

Having made his debut in 2019, Mount has scored 33 goals in 195 appearances for Chelsea. He missed the end of the recent domestic season due to injury, during which Chelsea finished 12th, their lowest position in over 25 years.

Mount played a significant role in Chelsea's Champions League victory in 2021, starting in their 1-0 win over Manchester City in the final. He has also won the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup with the Blues.

The 24-year-old midfielder has earned 36 caps for the England national team, scoring five goals, and was part of Gareth Southgate's squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

After progressing through Chelsea's academy, Mount spent a season on loan at Dutch side Vitesse in 2017-18, scoring nine goals in 29 Eredivisie appearances. He then joined Derby County on loan for the 2018-19 campaign, contributing eight goals in 35 Championship matches under the management of Frank Lampard, before returning to Chelsea.

Mount's breakthrough came upon his return to Chelsea, where he became a key player under Lampard's guidance.

Last month, Chelsea appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager, replacing interim boss Lampard, who took over after Graham Potter's departure.