Scotland follows Wales in banning fans from sport due to Covid-19 December 21, 2021 Scotland has followed Wales in banning spectators from sport in response to increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases. First minister Nicola Sturgeon said most sport due to take place in Scotland over the Christmas period would be “effectively spectator-free”. From Boxing Day for a period of up to three weeks, outdoor events will be limited to [...]
Man City stars Grealish and Foden warned by Guardiola over night out December 21, 2021 Manchester City stars Jack Grealish and Phil Foden have been warned about their behaviour after being dropped by manager Pep Guardiola. Guardiola left Grealish and Foden on the bench for the Premier League leaders’ 4-0 win over Newcastle United on Sunday after the pair were pictured on a night out days earlier. “I pay a [...]
Fifa biennial World Cup claims questioned by sport industry experts December 21, 2021 Leading figures in sports marketing have questioned Fifa’s claim that switching to biennial men’s World Cups would drive a huge revenue increase. Football’s world governing body revived the argument to stage its showpiece more regularly on Monday by presenting research that estimated the change would boost income by 60 per cent over the first four [...]
We meet Kate Holt, the photographer capturing the lives of refugees December 21, 2021 Opportunity International is one of City A.M.’s favourite charities, working with refugees to provide them with financial loans and training to enable them to work their own way out of poverty. We caught up with photographer Kate Holt, who recently hosted an open-air exhibition to help raise awareness of the charity’s vital work. Tell us a [...]
Join the yacht club: Why sailing around Croatia is the ultimate luxury break December 20, 2021 As out of office messages go, it was a good one. “I will be on a private yacht in Croatia for most of this week, I will get back to you as soon as possible”. Having not sailed on anything more exotic than the Isle of Wight ferry, I had no idea what to expect [...]
Ferrari Testa Rossa J review: All I want for Christmas… December 20, 2021 Made by The Little Car Company, the electric Testa Rossa J is a genuine Ferrari, but shrunken in scale. Is it the ultimate Christmas present?
Last Minute Xmas gifts: Singleton X Biscuit Boutique December 20, 2021 If you’re stuck for gift ideas, this culinary match made in heaven could be for you. Matching fine scotch with excellent confectionary, The Singleton x Biscuit boutique is one of our top gift picks of the year. The Singleton 12 Year Old is a delightful, fruity single malt, with buttery hazelnuts, baked apples, and blackberries, [...]
Premier League rejects calls to pause fixtures amid rising Covid-19 rates December 20, 2021 Premier League clubs have rejected calls to postpone a round of fixtures despite an increasing number of teams being hit by Covid-19 outbreaks. English top-flight teams met today to discuss the potential move after six of 10 games in the division were called off over the weekend. It means the matches scheduled for 28, 29 [...]
British Basketball League to begin £7m overhaul after US fund invests December 20, 2021 The British Basketball League (BBL) has announced a major investment by US fund 777 Partners in a move that it hopes will realise the sport’s potential in the UK. Miami-based 777 Partners, which already owns BBL team London Lions, is paying £7m for a 45 per cent stake in the league. The fund also owns [...]
Tottenham dumped out of Europa Conference League December 20, 2021 Tottenham Hotspur have been eliminated from the Europa Conference League after Uefa ruled that they forfeited their final group game. Spurs declared themselves unable to fulfil the home fixture against Rennes on 9 December due to a Covid-19 outbreak among players and staff. No new date could be agreed between the clubs, with Uefa insisting [...]