Motta: Spain and Croatia won’t conspire against us June 14, 2012 ITALY 1 CROATIA 1 ITALY midfielder Thiago Motta insists he cannot see Spain and Croatia agreeing to draw their final group game, even though their draw with Croatia leaves them vulnerable to elimination from the European Championship. Andrea Pirlo’s masterful free-kick gave Italy the lead six minutes before half-time but though they remained the stronger [...]
Seven places to watch the Euros June 14, 2012 KETTNER’S, SOHO This Georgian mansion in the middle of Soho is famous for its glamorous clientele, burlesque aesthetic, selection of English wine and champagne vibe. Not, on first glance, the sort of place you’d think of for watching the football. Well, think again: with a warren of private rooms available for hire, it’s just the [...]
Blanc wary of Shevchenko June 14, 2012 FRANCE manager Laurent Blanc believes his side have to nullify the threat of Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko if they hope to succeed in this evening’s European Championship fixture, though he insists they are capable of beating the tournament’s co-hosts. “He is in great form,” said Blanc. “But he needs a bit of space to show [...]
Russia set to fight sanction June 14, 2012 RUSSIA’S Football Union is determined to fight the punishment of European football’s governing body Uefa as a result of their fan’s behaviour, believing it to be “severe”. The presence of far-right banners and the use of fireworks by Russian fans in their 4-1 victory over Czech Republic prompted Uefa to give Russia a suspended six-point [...]
Lancaster relishing decisive Durban Test June 14, 2012 ENGLAND coach Stuart Lancaster insists he cannot wait for their second Test against South Africa, even though defeat would end their hopes of a series victory. The Springboks secured a 22-17 victory in Durban on Saturday but Lancaster has resisted the urge to overhaul his young, experimental side and has made only three changes for [...]
Superb US Open start delights patient Woods June 14, 2012 US golfer Tiger Woods last night admitted he was surprised to have began the US Open so well, having made his best start to the tournament in a decade. Woods was in joint-second place after posting a one under par 69 at San Francisco’s Olympic Club, three strokes behind the shock early clubhouse leader Michael [...]
Danish London 2012 tickets on offer to Brits via EU loophole June 14, 2012 TICKETS for oversubscribed London 2012 dates involving some of Britain’s leading medal hopes are set to go on sale today in Denmark – although English-based punters will also be able to snap them up. Packages to watch Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt at the Olympic Stadium are also among those available through the website www.sportsworld.co.uk, [...]
Wales make changes for Australia June 14, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Wales have made four changes to their team ahead of tomorrow’s second Test against Australia in Melbourne. No8 Ryan Jones, hooker Matthew Rees and lock Alun Wyn Jones are recalled, while centre Ashley Beck will be given his first Test start.
Fulham secure Williams signing June 14, 2012 FOOTBALL: Fulham have signed Wales Under-17 striker George Williams from MK Dons for the 2012/13 season, after an undisclosed compensation package was agreed between the two clubs. Williams, 16, became the Dons’ youngest-ever goalscorer last season. “Everyone at the club wishes him well,” said Dons chairman Pete Winkelman.
Tsonga a doubt for Wimbledon June 14, 2012 TENNIS: Second seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is out of Queens following his 7-6, 3-6, 7-6 defeat to Croatian Ivan Dodig. The Frenchman also suffered a finger injury and may now miss Wimbledon. Compatriot Nicholas Mahut, meanwhile, who knocked out Andy Murray, lost his third-round tie to Grigor Dimitrov.