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Tzolis starts for Arsenal against Man City; Djokovic issues fitness challenge
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Tzolis starts for Arsenal against Man City; Djokovic issues fitness challenge

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greek footballer Christos Tzolis is starting for Arsenal against Manchester City in the Community Shield.
  • Other football news includes updates on PSG players Dembรฉlรฉ and Hakimi, Aris FC signing goalkeeper Ricardo Velio, and Alexis Sรกnchez's presentation at Montreal FC.
  • Tennis player Novak Djokovic has issued a fitness challenge to his fans.

Christos Tzolis will start for Arsenal in their Community Shield match against Manchester City, marking his first official game of the season. Manager Mikel Arteta has placed his trust in the Greek international, rewarding him for a strong performance during the pre-season preparation matches, which included one goal.

In other football news, Paris Saint-Germain stars Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ and Achraf Hakimi were seen enjoying a relaxed bike ride through the streets of Paris, taking a break from their club duties. Meanwhile, Aris FC is set to sign Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo Velio, who arrived in Thessaloniki to complete the necessary procedures. Velio is expected to undergo medical examinations on Monday, August 17, and if all goes well, he will sign his contract with the club.

Additionally, Alexis Sรกnchez made his first appearance on the pitch at "Stade Saputo" as a Montreal FC player before their match against D.C. United. Although he did not play in the game, the Chilean star had the opportunity to meet his new fanbase. The presentation was met with enthusiastic cheers from the club's supporters.

In the world of tennis, Novak Djokovic shared an entertaining video on his TikTok account, combining exercise with singing. The Serbian tennis legend challenged his followers to participate in the same fitness challenge, showcasing his humorous side.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.