By: Matt Hardy

Deputy Sports Editor - City AM Matt Hardy is the City AM Deputy Sports Editor with a specialism in the business of sport. He covers the likes of rugby, cricket, sporting investment and venture capital funds; while also being across golf, cricket, and the politics of sport.

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Nottingham Forest appeal points deduction but remain in Premier League relegation zone for now

March 25, 2024

Nottingham Forest have lodged an appeal against their recent points deduction imposed by a commission. The independent body ruled that the Premier League club breached the league’s Profit and Sustainability Rules and docked Nuno Espírito Santo’s side four points, pushing them into the Premier League’s bottom three. In a statement, the club said: “Nottingham Forest [...]
Southgate hands Rice captaincy ahead of Belgium Wembley clash

March 25, 2024

England manager Gareth Southgate has insisted that he hasn’t seen an international unavailable list like the one he presides over right now in his Three Lions career but admitted it has left opportunities open for others. The national team takes on Belgium tomorrow in a friendly match having lost 1-0 to Brazil on Saturday. Arsenal’s [...]
Euro 2024: Wales boss Robert Page backs young guns but admits nerves versus Poland

March 25, 2024

Wales manager Robert Page admits he is nervous but backs his young squad to beat Poland tonight with The Dragons sitting on the verge of qualification for Euro 2024. Having beaten Finland 4-1 last week in their play-off semi-final, Wales take on Poland this evening in Cardiff knowing a win puts them on the plane [...]
Uefa made ‘no meaningful efforts’ to settle Liverpool Champions League final claims, says law firm

March 25, 2024

Uefa has been accused of making “no meaningful efforts” in settling claims of Liverpool fans following the 2022 Champions League final. Uefa last week said it had reached a “full and final settlement” with supporters represented by Pogust Goodhead and Bingham Long after congestion issues caused problems outside of the Stade de France. Merseyside fans [...]
World Test Championship table as England slump to bottom

March 25, 2024

England yesterday slipped to the bottom of cricket’s World Test Championship table after Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh. England have played the second most number of games, on 10 behind Australia on 12, but have the lowest point percentage, putting them bottom of nine teams. India are top with six wins in nine while Australia are [...]
England squad for Belgium as Kane, Walker and Maguire return to clubs

March 24, 2024

Harry Kane, Kyle Walker and Harry Maguire have left the England squad and returned to their clubs ahead of the Three Lions’ match against Belgium. England lost 1-0 to Brazil on Saturday. Bayern Munich’s Kane did not play in the match at Wembley and was ruled out of Tuesday’s clash with Belgium ahead of Sunday’s [...]
WSL table and run-in after Chelsea go top following West Ham win

March 24, 2024

Chelsea returned to the top of the WSL table with a 2-0 victory over West Ham on Women’s Football Weekend. The women’s football initiative takes advantage of the international break in the men’s game to put the WSL and Championship front and centre. Chelsea’s title rivals Manchester City went three points clear on Saturday with [...]
Red Roses: England will fix Six Nations errors, says captain Packer

March 24, 2024

The Red Roses’s centurion captain Marlie Packer insisted her side will fix what went wrong in their Women’s Six Nations opener despite her England side beating Italy 48-0 yesterday having been down a player for 69 minutes. England overcame an 11th minute Sarah Beckett red card for a dangerous rucking move on Italy centre Michela [...]
Boulter crushes Haddad Maia at Miami Open to close in on French Open seed

March 24, 2024

Katie Boulter followed up her first round walkover victory at the WTA Miami Open with an impressive 6-2 6-3 win over Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia on Sunday. The Brit has been able to put back-to-back wins together for the first time since winning the San Diego Open with victory over the South American 11th seed. [...]
Premiership Rugby: Saracens dominate and full table after round 13

March 24, 2024

It may have been 54 days between round 12 of the Premiership and round 13 of English rugby’s top-flight but the league returned with a bang across the weekend. Saracens won the battle for London while Leicester Tigers were defeated at home by struggling Gloucester for the first time in 17 years, so here’s what [...]

Iran and Russia to target Fifa World Cup, threat experts say

Iran and Russia to target Fifa World Cup, threat experts say

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