FIFA urged to follow Scotland’s lead and introduce heading restrictions to protect footballers from dementia

Professor Willie Stewart has urged countries across the globe to emulate Scottish football and do more to restrict heading in training after a new study appeared to strengthen the links between head injuries and dementia. The University of Glasgow FIELD Study’s latest research — led by consultant neuropathologist Stewart — found that general dementia risk factors were…

Real Madrid not used to UCL struggles – Federico Valverde

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Dec 9, 2024, 01:40 PM ET Federico Valverde admitted it is “tough” to see Real Madrid struggling in Europe — a situation they “aren’t used to” — as the Champions League holders prepare to face Atalanta on Tuesday. Madrid are in 24th place in the league phase standings, the final qualifying…

Chelsea will put their faith in the kids for sub-freezing 7,000-mile round midweek trip to Kazakhstan with 11 youngsters hoping for first-team action as star men are rested

Chelsea have won four out of their four fixtures in the Conference League Enzo Maresca’s side are second in the Premier League, four points off Liverpool  LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! , available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday  By KIERAN GILL Published: 19:15 GMT, 9 December 2024 | Updated: 20:54…

“He, like Virat Kohli, was only looking to get out on the front foot” – Ex-India cricketer on under-fire Rohit Sharma ahead of BGT 2024-25 2nd Test

“He, like Virat Kohli, was only looking to get out on the front foot” – Ex-India cricketer on under-fire Rohit Sharma ahead of BGT 2024-25 2nd Test Source link [og_img]

West Ham pay tribute to Michail Antonio by wearing his name and No in warm-up for Wolves clash after star’s horror Ferrari crash left him seriously injured

Michail Antonio underwent surgery after his Ferrari collided with a tree West Ham come together to support forward in first home game since the crash  LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday  By DAVID KENT Published: 20:13 GMT, 9 December 2024 | Updated: 20:36…

Leeds unsure over future of Thorp Arch starlet as he wants to join new club

Leeds United’s board are unsure about what to do with the “special” £15,000-a-week player, as he wants to join a new club in January, according to a new report. The Whites returned to winning ways on Saturday, as they beat Derby County 2-0 at Elland Road, a result that sees them sit second in the…

Man Utd to rival PSG for award-winning director as Dan Ashworth replacement

Manchester United have already been credited with an interest in hiring Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta as their next sporting director. The Red Devils are on the hunt for a replacement for Dan Ashworth, whose surprise departure from Old Trafford was confirmed on Sunday, just five months after he joined the club. Details of his…

September 2011 – When Americas Teams won 3 World Cup Matches in 4 Days

September 2011 saw three victories by Americas teams at the Rugby World Cup in the space of four days. Canada, the USA and Argentina all registered wins, doing so across the extremes of New Zealand from the northern most to the southern most Rugby World Cup 2011 host venues.   SEPTEMBER 14 – CANADA 25-20…

Premier League TV fixtures revealed for February – including TWO title showdowns and three Man United games

All kick-off times below are 15:00 GMT unless otherwise mentioned. Saturday 1 February 2025 12:30 Nottingham Forest v Brighton (TNT Sports) AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool Everton v Leicester City Ipswich Town v Southampton Newcastle United v Fulham 17:30 Wolves v Aston Villa (Sky Sports) Sunday 2 February 2025 14:00 Brentford v Spurs (Sky Sports) 14:00 Man…

Chelsea will put their faith in youth for sub-freezing 7,000-mile round midweek trip to Kazakhstan – as Enzo Maresca rests surprise title challengers’ star men

Chelsea have won four out of their four fixtures in the Conference League Enzo Maresca’s side are second in the Premier League, four points off Liverpool  LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! , available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday  By KIERAN GILL Published: 19:15 GMT, 9 December 2024 | Updated: 19:46…

West Ham vs Wolves – Premier League: Live score, team news and updates asH ammers make two changes, while visitors make three as under-fire managers Julen Lopetegui and Gary O’Neil meet for ‘El Sackico’

West Ham vs Wolves – Premier League: Live score, team news and updates asH ammers make two changes, while visitors make three as under-fire managers Julen Lopetegui and Gary O’Neil meet for ‘El Sackico’

By JAMES SHARPE AT LONDON STADIUM and RYAN WALKER Published: 18:00 GMT, 9 December 2024 | Updated: 19:42 GMT, 9 December 2024 Advertisement Follow Mail Sport’s live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Wolves travel to London Stadium to take on West Ham in Premier League action.  Share or comment on…

Man City’s 115 charges: Premier League’s 12-week hearing concludes with decision expected in spring | Football News

Man City’s 115 charges: Premier League’s 12-week hearing concludes with decision expected in spring | Football News

The Premier League vs Manchester City financial charges hearing has now finished. It was held at the International Dispute Resolution Centre near St Paul’s in London and started on September 16, before finishing 12 weeks later, last Friday, on December 6. A decision is expected in the spring, most likely around March. Both sides have…

Newcastle leading the race to sign £16.5m gem with a “magical” left foot

Newcastle leading the race to sign £16.5m gem with a “magical” left foot

Newcastle United are said to be leading the race to sign a player with a “magical” left foot, according to an encouraging new transfer claim. Newcastle transfer news Magpies supporters will be desperate to see reinforcements come in during the January transfer window, and if business is limited at that point, lots of additions will…

Premier League fixtures on Sky Sports: Man City’s games with Arsenal and Liverpool to be shown on TV in February | Football News

Premier League fixtures on Sky Sports: Man City’s games with Arsenal and Liverpool to be shown on TV in February | Football News

Manchester City’s Premier League games with Arsenal and Liverpool are among the 12 matches to be shown live on Sky Sports in February. Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions begin the month with a trip to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday February 2, kick-off at 4.30pm – and end it with another Super Sunday clash with Arne…

“No intention…” – Reporter clarifies important point about two of Liverpool’s three contract rebels

“No intention…” – Reporter clarifies important point about two of Liverpool’s three contract rebels

Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones in training (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Liverpool fans have been given an interesting update on the futures of star trio Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold. All three of these hugely important Reds stars are dominating headlines at the moment as they could…

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Ronan O’Gara would ‘bite hands off’ for Test rugby but rules out one nation

Ronan O’Gara says there are international jobs he would “bite people’s hands off for” as he underlined a burning desire to coach at Test level. O’Gara has named-checked England and Ireland among attractive roles to him, but Wales do not feature on his radar. Wales head coach Warren Gatland’s future is uncertain following 12 successive…