Same old Fifa? Independent committee chief Domenico Scala resigns in protest over “destroyed reforms” May 14, 2016 Fifa's ability to reform under new president Gianni Infantino has been thrown into question after the head of its independent watchdog resigned in protest. Domenico Scala, a Swiss businessman who headed the football governing body's audit and compliance committee, is resigning after a resolution passed at Fifa Congress on Friday gave its council — headed [...]
Calls for Tyson Fury to be banned from boxing following anti-semitic, sexist and homophobic comments May 14, 2016 Tyson Fury is facing calls for him to be barred from boxing after sparking further outrage with anti-semitic, homophobic and sexist comments. The world heavyweight champion, who has previously courted controversy with his views, claimed on video that "Zionist, Jewish people…own all the banks, all the papers, all the TV stations". In an hour-long interview [...]
Businesses and government must play the part of an activist investor to clean up corruption in sport May 13, 2016 While last week’s anti-corruption summit in London was inevitably seen mainly in the light of the Panama Papers, there is another scandal bubbling under the surface that urgently needs the attention of the international community – corruption in world sport. The Institute of Directors has been one of the most vocal critics of the governance [...]
Manchester United stay on course for £500m year after announcing record third quarter results May 13, 2016 Manchester United remain on course to become the first Premier League club to generate £500m this year after announcing record revenue and earnings in the third quarter. Revenue for the three months ended 31 March jumped 29.9 per cent to £123.4m, meaning the club has already earned £348.7m for the year. The club finished the [...]
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger rubbishes “invention” report linking him with new two-year deal May 13, 2016 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has staunchly denied reports he has been offered a new contract, describing them as an "invention". The 66-year-old had been reported to have a two-year contract extension on the table, with owner Stan Kroenke keen for the manager to decide on his future before his existing deal expires at the end of [...]
Wasps make Kurtley Beale the highest paid player in Premiership Rugby May 13, 2016 Australia's Kurtley Beale will become the highest paid rugby player in England after putting pen to paper on a two-year contract with Wasps. Wallabies star Beale will be paid £750,000 per season, making him the best-paid player in the Aviva Premiership and the third best player in the world behind international teammate Matt Giteau and former All [...]
Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton questions wisdom of Red Bull over Daniil Kvyat’s demotion to Toro Rosso May 13, 2016 THREE-TIME world champion Lewis Hamilton has become the latest driver to question the wisdom of Red Bull’s decision to demote Daniil Kvyat to junior team Toro Rosso following an error-strewn Russian Grand Prix. Kvyat crashed into Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel twice in the first three corners of the race at the Sochi Autodrom earlier this month [...]
Marland Yarde interview: England wing puts O’Shea farewell to one side as Quins look to go distance in Europe May 13, 2016 England hopeful Marland Yarde is refusing to indulge in the tidal wave of emotional platitudes engulfing outgoing director of rugby Conor O’Shea as Harlequins bid for European Challenge Cup glory against Montpellier tonight. The clash at the Grand Stade de Lyon will mark the end of O’Shea’s six-year tenure at the Twickenham Stoop as he [...]
One failed title bid does not mean there is a power shift in north London football, insists former Tottenham and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell May 12, 2016 Former Arsenal centre-half Sol Campbell has rubbished suggestions that a power shift is unfolding in north London and insists it will take more than one impressive season for Tottenham to emerge from the shadow of their arch rivals. A draw against already-relegated Newcastle on Sunday would realistically see Spurs secure a second-placed Premier League finish [...]
Former Ajax boss Frank de Boer odds-on favourite to land Everton job after managerial axe falls on Roberto Martinez May 12, 2016 Holland great Frank de Boer is the odds-on favourite to be named Everton boss after the managerial axe fell on Roberto Martinez. De Boer stepped down from his post as Ajax manager today claiming it was time for “something else” after his sixth and final year in charge at the Amsterdam Arena saw rivals PSV [...]