‘I want Williams back at the front’: James Vowles on reviving the Formula 1 team October 19, 2023 Exclusive chat with the F1 boss on sporting balance, cost caps, sponsorship -- and making Williams good again.
Crystal Palace owner Parish backs Premier League 3pm TV blackout October 19, 2023 Co-owner of Crystal Palace Steve Parish has come out to bat in favour of the 3pm Premier League blackout as the England top flight gets set to increase the number of games on TV. The Premier League will see all non-3pm kick offs broadcast live with the number of matches available to purchase rising from [...]
Turning Japanese: Aston Villa agree partnership with J1 League’s Vissel Kobe October 19, 2023 Vissel Kobe join a group that includes not only Villa but clubs in Portugal and Egypt.
FA admits it ‘hurt’ Jewish community by not lighting up Wembley arch for Israel October 19, 2023 The FA has admitted it caused “hurt in the Jewish community” by refusing to light up the arch at Wembley stadium in support of Israel after it was attacked by Hamas. Players from England and Australia wore black armbands and observed a minute’s silence at a friendly match last Friday night. However, the FA’s decision [...]
Saudi technical director calls on nation to host 2035 Women’s World Cup October 19, 2023 Senior figures in Saudi Arabian football have called on the country to host the Fifa Women’s World Cup. With hosts undecided for the next World Cup in 2027, the technical director of Saudi Arabia’s women’s football federation Monika Staab has said the Middle Eastern nation could play entertainers to the showpiece event in 2035. It [...]
Ed Warner: Has Sport England’s core purpose been forgotten? October 19, 2023 Chris Boardman. Olympic cycling pursuit champion. Tour de France stage winner. Adviser to British Cycling. Head of the government’s Gear Change strategy promoting cycling and walking at Active Travel England. Founder and face of Boardman Bikes, currently owned by Halfords. You may have one in the family, perhaps a balance bike for a toddler or [...]
UK viewers to get 35 per cent more live Premier League matches on TV October 18, 2023 The move is expected to boost the flagging domestic rights market, which has been eclipsed by overseas deals.
Newcastle United want to be Saudi Arabia’s Premier League team, says club chief October 18, 2023 Club chiefs look east in bid to grow fanbase and bridge the revenue gap with Premier League rivals.
Maguire: Proper England fans don’t boo players October 18, 2023 Harry Maguire has insisted “proper England fans don’t boo players” as the Manchester United player hit back at fans for jeering Jordan Henderson. The former Liverpool player left the Premier League this summer to join Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League despite previously being an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Henderson was booed last week during [...]
England not looking at 2019 final thrashing ahead of Boks semi October 18, 2023 England’s World Cup final defeat to South Africa in 2019 is not motivation for Ollie Chessum with the second-row eager to be part of his side’s semi-final against the Springboks on Saturday. England were beaten 32-12 four years ago in Japan and nine of England’s 23 from that day aren’t in Steve Borthwick’s squad as [...]