Now KPMG stands down as Fifa’s auditors June 13, 2016 KPMG has stood down as auditors of Fifa after more than a decade of service, the football association revealed in a statement today. Fifa said that it "welcomes" the change, which will give it a chance to work with a new audit firm. A new auditor has not yet been appointed. However, Fifa acknowledged that, particularly [...]
Nico Rosberg fumes over collision as Hamilton wins again in Montreal and dedicates victory to Muhammad Ali June 12, 2016 Furious championship leader Nico Rosberg refused to conceal his anger at an early collision with eventual race winner Lewis Hamilton as his lead at the top of the drivers’ standings was cut to nine points in Montreal. Rosberg was forced off track after the two Mercedes’ went wheel to wheel at turn one of a strategic [...]
Opener Alex Hales falls short of maiden Test century as England set Sri Lanka steep run chase June 12, 2016 Opener Alex Hales was left to rue his failure to reach a maiden international red-ball century as England set Sri Lanka a victory target of 362 to claim the third Test spoils at Lord’s. England need 10 wickets during’s Monday's final day to record their first Test series whitewash since 2011 after declaring on 233-7, having [...]
Britain’s Andy Murray targets psychological edge in Grand Slams after reuniting with former coach Ivan Lendl June 12, 2016 World No2 Andy Murray believes Ivan Lendl will give him a psychological edge during the crunch moments of grand slams after reuniting with his former coach. Murray won Wimbledon, the US Open and Olympic gold during a two-year spell with Lendl between 2012 and 2014, and will work alongside the former world No1 during this [...]
Roy Hodgson must build on encouraging displays of Rooney and Lallana to keep England positive for crunch Wales clash June 12, 2016 The worst time at a major tournament – as many in this inexperienced England squad will be discovering now – is the period in between games when you haven’t had the result that you wanted. Normally a team in this position would go back to what they know has got them through previous difficult times, [...]
Blow for Australia as David Pocock ruled out of Wallabies’ recovery mission against rampant England June 12, 2016 Australia's hopes of wrestling the initiative from England in their three-Test series suffered a sizeable blow after forward David Pocock was ruled out of the remaining matches with a fractured eye socket. No8 Pocock suffered the injury during England’s 39-28 victory in the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday and is expected to be sidelined [...]
England and Russia threatened with expulsion from Euro 2016 over fan violence June 12, 2016 England have been warned that they will be thrown out of Euro 2016 if the incidents of fan violence that marred the build-up to their opening match against Russia are repeated. European governing body Uefa has also threatened Russia with the same punishment, following repeated clashes between supporters from both countries in Marseille over the [...]
Here’s how many people tuned in to the first England game June 12, 2016 Roy Hodgson's team may have ended up with a draw on Saturday evening, but broadcaster ITV is certainly celebrating a win. England's opening game against Russia has netted ITV its biggest audience of the year so far. The broadcaster's audience during the first England game of the tournament peaked at 14.1m, becoming the biggest show of the [...]
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry baffled by Jamie Vardy’s indecision over transfer and expresses doubts at Leicester striker’s suitability June 11, 2016 Thierry Henry is bewildered that Leicester striker Jamie Vardy has delayed making a decision on whether or not to join Arsenal. The Gunners legend said the opportunity to play for his former club is one he would find impossible to turn down were he in Vardy's shoes. Despite Arsenal triggering a release clause reported to be [...]
Euro 2016 England v Russia: Ex-Chelsea star Graeme Le Saux encourages fans and media to stick by team and forgive players for mistakes June 11, 2016 Former England left-back Graeme Le Saux has encouraged the English fans and media to be patient with Roy Hodgson's side and avoid creating a "destructive culture of fear" within the squad. The ex-Chelsea and Southampton star played at the 1998 World Cup, the last international tournament held in France, and has revealed that the intense [...]