Exclusive: Powerleague chief on price rises and making the ‘tinder of grassroots football’ November 18, 2022 On the eve of the World Cup, grassroots football is the focus for Powerleague boss Christian Rose, who has dragged it out of red and through pandemic with a metaphorical Cruyff Turn. The CEO has been in post for four years after being brought in during 2018 when the company was “not in great shape.” [...]
EP: 170 Haydock, Ascot & Hong Kong November 18, 2022 The Grade 1 Betfair Chase is the feature race of the weekend, attracting a small but classy field to the Lancashire course. Irish raider A Plus Tard looks to follow up from his impressive win 12 months ago. Ascot also race on Saturday where the Ascot Hurdle is one of two Grade 2 races to [...]
November 19th – Punter Podcast Summary November 18, 2022 You can now hear all of City AM racing editor Bill Esdaile’s weekend tips in a short, summary episode of the Punter Podcast alongside Chris Barnett. The full weekend preview is also available on the City AM website. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with [...]
Qatar World Cup: In dramatic U-turn alcohol banned in stadiums, Budweiser outraged November 18, 2022 Qatar World Cup officials have launched a stunning and abrupt U-turn, banning alcohol in its stadiums. The tiny Gulf kingdom is set to outlaw the consumption of beer in grounds, owing to its strict Muslim laws which prohibit alcohol. It had been promised before the tournament there would be areas where fans could drink, with [...]
Ollie Phillips: I fancy England to beat an All Blacks team lacking leaders November 18, 2022 The All Blacks are the only team in rugby to transcend the sport so, for many of England’s squad, tomorrow’s match will feel bigger than the visit of world champions South Africa next weekend. When the All Blacks are in town it’s more than about 80 minutes of rugby; it’s the heritage, the history, the [...]
Trevor Steven: Why England are among my four contenders for Qatar 2022 World Cup November 17, 2022 This World Cup is unique in its location and winter scheduling so I do wonder how real it felt for the England players arriving at their Al Wakrah camp this week, but the Qatar 2022 wallchart now blu-tacked to my fridge tells me it is definitely happening. I’m a little less excited for the tournament [...]
From Reece James to Paul Pogba: 10 football favourites you won’t see at the Qatar World Cup November 17, 2022 Reece James is the latest footballer to agonisingly miss out on a place at the 2022 World Cup, the Chelsea and England defender confirmed on Twitter earlier this week. After suffering a knee injury against A.C. Milan, discussions between James and England manager Gareth Southgate concluded that the Chelsea full back would be in no condition to [...]
Ed Warner: If Liverpool’s owners want to sell, expect more American buyers November 17, 2022 Ed Warner addresses why American investors are the most likely purchases of any Liverpool shares on the market, why England’s Rugby World Cup defeat was good for the women’s game, and cricket song choices with a sense of humour. Forty-three days without the Premier League. Three days in and already I’m suffering withdrawal symptoms. Yes, [...]
Size matters: Why tiny Qatar decided it needed to host the World Cup November 16, 2022 Sport business and geopolitics expert Professor Simon Chadwick explains the economic, security-related and nation-building reasons why Qatar is hosting the World Cup. With the start of the men’s World Cup in Qatar imminent, fans are looking ahead to the action starting. Some will be anticipating Harry Kane retaining his Golden Boot, though others may feel [...]
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