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Why is Saudi Arabia a controversial host country? The situation in Saudi Arabia is that there is no free speech, there is no free press, there is gender inequality. Women and girls have few rights. It’s an absolute monarchy. Human rights groups say it has one of the worst human rights records in the world….

It’s been quite the ride for those of a Liverpool persuasion. Over the past decade, the Reds have gone from being a Premier League laughing stock to one of the most imperious outfits on the continent. Jurgen Klopp conquered English football and handed the Anfield side their sixth Champions League title too. He willed Liverpool…

Northumbria Police/PA Wire Tom Voyce retired from rugby in 2013 and has been living in Alnwick since 2020 A body has been found in the search for former England rugby international Tom Voyce, who went missing in an area flooded during Storm Darragh. Police feared the 43-year-old had died after trying to cross Abberwick Ford,…

Tottenham Hotspur had half-time substitute Dejan Kulusevski to thank for leaving Glasgow with a point following Thursday night’s 1-1 draw with Rangers in the Europa League. Ange Postecoglou has come under pressure in recent weeks amid poor results this season and fan displeasure, and this marked a fifth consecutive game without a win acoss all…

By JAKE NISSE Published: 22:12 GMT, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 22:22 GMT, 12 December 2024 Ed Kelce has revealed his gift-giving plans for Taylor Swift‘s 35th birthday, as the father of her boyfriend and Chiefs star Travis is looking to get her something especially meaningful. Swift, who just wrapped up her Eras Tour after…

Sarah Barshop, ESPN Staff WriterDec 12, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for…

Hearts boss Neil Critchley admitted his side suffered as they failed to lay a glove on their impressive Danish hosts, leaving Hearts’ hopes of progress in the Conference League resting on their final game. Amin Chiakha opened the scoring just after the break and Craig Gordon kept Hearts in the game before being penalised with…

Jason Gillespie has resigned from his role as Pakistan’s Test head coach, with Aqib Javed appointed as his interim replacement the Pakistan Cricket Board have confirmed. Aqib’s first assignment with the red-ball team will be the upcoming two-Test tour of South Africa, which begins with the Boxing Day Test in Centurion from December 26. Gillespie…

By MATT BARLOW Published: 21:52 GMT, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 21:57 GMT, 12 December 2024 Ah, the comfort of the Glasgow kiss of life for Ange Postecoglou. Back in the Scottish city where he enjoyed such success his ailing Tottenham team found a late remedy and an escape from some of their problems. Dejan…

Anthony Gordon says speculation about his future has affected his performances but insists he loves Newcastle United and is desperate to win a trophy with them. Newcastle suffered a disappointing 4-2 loss at Brentford last weekend, a few days after Gordon scored in a 3-3 thriller at home to Premier League leaders Liverpool. The former…

Kingsley Jones is no longer Head Coach of Canada’s Senior Men’s XVs team. A statement from Rugby Canada says they have “mutually agreed to part ways” with the 55-year-old Welshman. The media release also indicates that Jones will stay on with the organization in the interim to aid in the transition. Jones’ tenure with the…

Chelsea made it five wins from five in the UEFA Conference League, despite the subzero temperatures in Kazakhstan. Enzo Maresca’s side won 3-1 against Astana, with two goals from Marc Guiu and a header from Renato Veiga in the first half. The Blues held 69% possession, taking 23 shots in the game, creating five big…

Manchester United had to come from behind to secure a third successive Europa League victory on Thursday night, securing maximum points against Czech side Viktoria Plzen. After a pretty lifeless first half from both sides, the hosts unexpectedly took the lead against Ruben Amorim’s mean shortly after half-time. It was a gift from United, Andre…

United struggled in the first half of the game as they went into the break level They had been hoping to increase their chances of automatic qualification LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! Mason Mount? Marcus Rashford? Joshua Zirkzee? Who should Manchester United sell to raise funds?  By LEWIS BROWNING Published: 19:08 GMT, 12 December…

By LEWIS BROWNING Published: 20:53 GMT, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 20:53 GMT, 12 December 2024 Peter Crouch has insisted he ‘doesn’t understand’ why Ange Postecoglou refuses to negotiate his methods of playing at Tottenham. Postecoglou took his Spurs team to Ibrox on Thursday night to face Rangers in the Europa League in the midst…

Rasmus Hojlund rescued Manchester United once again as Ruben Amorim’ side came from behind to snatch their first away win in Europe in 21 months at the Doosan Arena.  Hojlund struck twice against Bodo/Glimt at Old Trafford a fortnight ago to give United victory, and the Dane climbed off the bench to do the same…

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In pursuit of a fourth-consecutive victory in all competitions to put their previously worrying form to bed once and for all, Aston Villa may be forced to square off against Nottingham Forest will out one of Unai Emery‘s star men. Aston Villa injury news The Villans have bounced back in style after going as many…

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is beginning to take shape as the eight groups for next summer’s tournament have now been confirmed. The competition has been entirely restructured, with an array of the world’s grandest clubs from all six continental federations participating. The likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich will…

Rasmus Hojlund came off the bench to score twice and provide Ruben Amorim with a much-needed win despite another sub-standard display from Manchester United in Plzen. Hojlund’s fourth and fifth goals under Amorim got United out of jail after a performance that again provides more questions than answers for the Portuguese. After a woeful opening…