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Premiership and English rugby bigwigs hounded at DCMS hearing November 24, 2022 Rugby bigwigs were scolded earlier today at the hands of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee at the Palace of Westminster. Premiership Rugby chief Simon Massie-Taylor was lambasted by the committee, led by the chair Julian Knight MP, while Rugby Football Union chief Bill Sweeney, too, was held to the fire over [...]
Ed Warner: Manchester United should have refused to tear up Cristiano Ronaldo contract November 24, 2022 Watching Cristiano Ronaldo’s conversation with Piers Morgan I was instantly reminded of Princess Di’s (in)famous interview with Martin Bashir, so much in the news in recent months. No sense here though that the footballer was duped into his doe-eyed criticisms of Manchester United – certainly not if we accept Morgan’s subsequent justifications for the guest [...]
World Cup briefing: Final day of round one gets underway in Qatar November 24, 2022 As Japan joined Saudi Arabia in inflicting a shock World Cup result on opponents fancied for the title, the final day of round one action gets underway in Qatar. City A.M. looks at today’s games and what’s at stake. Group G: Switzerland v Cameroon, ITV Having reached the last 16 in the previous two World [...]
Manchester United: Glazers face disappointment over £6bn price tag November 23, 2022 Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family, look likely to have to drop their asking price of £6bn to £8bn for the Premier League football club. The Glazers, who also own NFL franchise the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, announced they were ready to sell United after 17 years in charge earlier this week. The Americans fired the [...]
Boohoo accused of sexism for Ronaldo tweet saying ‘girlies’ have ‘no need’ to watch football November 23, 2022 Boohoo has been accused of sexism for a tweet saying women have “no need” to watch football after Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Man United. The fashion brand’s social media post led to a furious reaction, with users saying the tone was “patronising”, while another accusing them of sexism. This comes after the England Women’s football [...]
Barclays unveiled as Wimbledon’s new banking partner November 23, 2022 Barclays has signed a mega deal to be the newest sponsor of Wimbledon, with top 20 player Frances Tiafoe announced as its ambassador. It will become the official banking partner of the SW19 championship and make of the biggest ever donations to the Wimbledon Foundation. The banking giant signed a multi-year deal with the The [...]
Qatar World Cup: James Cleverly had ‘difficult conversations’ over LGBT fans’ safety November 23, 2022 Foreign Secretary James Cleverly had “difficult conversations” with Qatari authorities who have now taken “real steps” to ensure the safety of gay fans at the World Cup. The minister expressed the concerns that LGBT fans were at risk in the country where same-sex relations are illegal, this week. This comes after former Wales women’s team [...]
World Cup briefing: Who are playing today and how to watch the matches November 23, 2022 Saudi Arabia sprung one of the World Cup’s biggest ever upsets when they beat Argentina yesterday but today sees some of Europe’s big teams playing their first-round match in Qatar. City A.M. previews Wednesday’s games. Group F: Morocco v Croatia, 10am, ITV The wannabe co-hosts of the 2030 tournament, Morocco, take on 2018 finalists Croatia [...]
Glazers to explore sale of Manchester United, state reports November 22, 2022 Premier League club Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family, are reportedly ready to announce their intention to look at potential investment in the club. The news could see one of the world’s most famous clubs change hands after a dynasty of ownership lasting 17 years. The examination of potential income sources could include an auction, [...]
Tycoon to provide Purton and Size with more success November 22, 2022 FOLLOWING another four-timer at Sha Tin last Sunday, the Zac Purton juggernaut rolls on to Happy Valley on Wednesday, with another seven strongly fancied rides on the eight-race programme. The superlatives are running out for the five-time reigning champ. His ride to win on Lucky Sweynesse from an outside draw in the G2 Jockey Club [...]