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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pop sensation Anne-Marie to perform at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Opening Show presented by O2
World Rugby and O2 today announce that global pop superstar, Anne-Marie, will play the Opening Show presented by O2 during the first match of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday 22 August, where England will take on USA. The performance, produced by Live Nation, will set the tone for an action-packed six weeks of women's rugby, featuring 16 of the world's best teams competing at stadiums around the country. Fans can grab their tickets right now via for the opportunity to witness the unmissable performance and the start of the tournament first-hand. Advertisement Anne-Marie, known for hits such as '2002', 'Friends', and 'Rockabye', is one of the UK's most exciting and dynamic pop talents. With multiple BRIT Award nominations and a truly global fanbase, Anne-Marie will bring her vibrant energy and empowering anthems to light up the stadium and kickstart England's biggest-ever celebration of women's rugby. In addition to hosting the performance by Anne-Marie, Priority - O2's award-winning customer rewards programme - will be giving a small number of lucky customers the chance to meet the singer before the match, giving them exclusive access to a truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime fan experience. Fans can enter a ballot via the Priority app, which is available for free to all O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers. The ballot is open from today until 4 August. Anne-Marie shared her excitement, saying: 'I'm so excited to perform at the Opening Show presented by O2 and be part of this massive moment for women's sport. Now that I've got a daughter of my own, it means even more to be involved in something that shows the next generation that they can do anything. I know Sunderland is going to be going crazy, and I can't wait to be part of it!' Advertisement Sarah Massey, Managing Director of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, said: 'Anne-Marie is an exciting British singer-songwriter celebrated for her powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and genre-blending pop hits, and we are thrilled that she will be opening Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 on 22 August in Sunderland. Her music often delves into themes of empowerment, love, and personal growth, resonating with what rugby brings to its communities around the world.' Gareth Griffiths, Director, Partnerships and Sponsorship, Virgin Media O2, said: 'It's impossible to overstate the importance of this tournament for women's rugby, and the opening match is a landmark moment for sports fans everywhere. O2 is proud to play its part as an Official Partner of the Women's Rugby World Cup, and to celebrate the opening match the best way we know how – bringing the worlds of music and sport together. Anne-Marie is one of the UK's most exciting music talents and the perfect artist to kick off the proceedings.' James Massing, Senior Vice President of Special Operations, Live Nation, said: 'Working alongside World Rugby and O2 to highlight the incredible talent in the women's game is a great opportunity for Live Nation. 'This partnership allows us to bring our creativity and experience to a sports environment, promoting and supporting the tournament's growth. Anne-Marie is the perfect act for the opening show, and we're excited to be part of delivering this unforgettable experience.' Advertisement Running from 22 August to 27 September, Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place across eight venues throughout England, making it the biggest celebration of women's rugby ever staged. With more than 330,000 tickets already sold, and prices starting at just £5 for children and £10 for adults, hype for the opening match continues to build. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets now via
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Adingra ready 'for big challenge ahead'
Simon Adingra says it was an easy decision to join Sunderland and he is looking forward to the "big challenge ahead". at the Stadium of 23-year-old Ivory Coast winger made 33 appearances for Brighton last season, including 29 in the Premier League."It's a pleasure to be here, and I cannot wait to get started," Adingra said. "The club and the project are really exciting."I spoke with everyone and their interest in me made the decision easy. I wanted to be part of Sunderland's future."Playing in the Premier League has been a dream of mine since I was a kid, so to continue doing that is incredible."It's a big challenge ahead. We'll be facing top players and strong opponents - but I'm ready for it."Adingra is Sunderland's sixth signing of the summer as they make the step up to the top to BBC Radio Sussex's Brighton commentator Johnny Cantor give the lowdown on what to expect from Adingra
BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Sunderland sign winger Talbi from Club Brugge
Sunderland have signed winger Chemsdine Talbi from Club Brugge in a deal which could eventually be worth a reported, external £ 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Black Cats which will keep him at the Stadium of Light until at least was born in Belgium and represented them at youth level but has since pledged his international future to said the lure of playing in the "biggest and best league in the world" persuaded him to move to Sunderland."I'm really looking forward to playing in the Premier League," he said."It was a good project, a good team, a really exciting team with a lot of young players – so it motivated me to come here."Talbi caught the eye in the 2024-25 season at Club Brugge when he scored seven goals and provided five assists across 44 also scored two goals in 11 appearances in the Champions League for the Belgian top-flight side.
New York Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Sunderland complete signing of winger Chemsdine Talbi from Club Brugge
Sunderland have completed the signing of winger Chemsdine Talbi from Club Brugge. The two sides have completed a deal worth around £19.5million ($26.5m) for the 20-year-old. The Moroccan has signed a five-year deal with the newly promoted side that will keep him at the Stadium of Light until at least 2029. Welcome to Sunderland AFC, Chemsdine Talbi! ❤️🇲🇦 — Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 9, 2025 Upon joining the club, he said: 'I'm really excited to be here and grateful for the opportunity to play for this Club. I made the decision because it's a great project with a talented, exciting team full of young players – and that really motivated me. The Premier League is the biggest and best league in the world, so I'm looking forward to getting started. I know the fans will get behind me from the start, and I can't wait to see them at the stadium.' Advertisement Born in Belgium, Talbi came through Brugge's youth academy before making his Jupiler Pro League debut in 2023. Last season, Talbi scored seven goals and provided five assists in 44 games, helping his side achieve a fourth-place finish. He was deployed on either wing but played most of his football on Club Brugge's right wing. Talbi made 20 appearances for Belgium's national youth sides, but he later switched his international allegiance and accepted a call-up to Morocco's national team in March. He is yet to make his senior international debut for the African nation. Talbi becomes Southampton's fifth signing of the summer after the arrivals of Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki, Reinildo Mandava, and the permanent signing of Enzo Le Fee.
New York Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Sunderland complete signing of winger Chemsedine Talbi from Club Brugge
Sunderland have completed the signing of winger Chemsedine Talbi from Club Brugge. The two sides have completed a deal worth around £19.5million ($26.5m) for the 20-year-old. The Moroccan has signed a five-year deal with the newly promoted side that will keep him at the Stadium of Light until at least 2029. Welcome to Sunderland AFC, Chemsdine Talbi! ❤️🇲🇦 — Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) July 9, 2025 Upon joining the club, he said: 'I'm really excited to be here and grateful for the opportunity to play for this Club. I made the decision because it's a great project with a talented, exciting team full of young players – and that really motivated me. The Premier League is the biggest and best league in the world, so I'm looking forward to getting started. I know the fans will get behind me from the start, and I can't wait to see them at the stadium.' Advertisement Born in Belgium, Talbi came through Brugge's youth academy before making his Jupiler Pro League debut in 2023. Last season, Talbi scored seven goals and provided five assists in 44 games, helping his side achieve a fourth-place finish. He was deployed on either wing but played most of his football on Club Brugge's right wing. Talbi made 20 appearances for Belgium's national youth sides, but he later switched his international allegiance and accepted a call-up to Morocco's national team in March. He is yet to make his senior international debut for the African nation.
