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Why 'World Football Giving Day' matters
For the first time, on May 26, the global game will come together in one shared moment to give back with the launch of World Football Giving Day.The initiative is backed by over 100 organisations from around the world with the support of famous names from football including Jurgen Klopp, Juan Mata, Vivianne Miedema, Dani Olmo, Irene Paredes, Jessie Fleming and Sofie Junge Pedersen as well as partners adidas and Right to Dream.
When a food poisoning bout and forced 2-month rest worked its magic for Vaishali Rameshbabu to rediscover joy in chess in 2024
Before qualifying for her first Candidates in 2024, Vaishali had come down with a nasty sickness, but the time away from tournaments had helped her relax and reset
Thierry Henry laughs at Man City question after watching Arsenal vs Sporting
Thierry Henry laughs at Man City question after watching Arsenal vs SportingPremier League title challengers Arsenal managed to book themselves a spot in the Champions League semi-finals with a narrow victory against Sporting Lisbon but Thierry Henry has concernCommentsSportDaniel Orme Sports Writer08:45, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThierry Henry has offered his take on Arsenal's form(Image: CBS Sports/X )Thierry Henry has laughed off suggestions that Arsenal could win against Manchester City w...
The best free hit team for FPL's double gameweek
The best free hit team for FPL's double gameweekImage source, BBC SportByThomas WoodsBBC Sport Senior JournalistPublished6 minutes agoCommentsThe first proper double gameweek of the season is here and getting 11 players who feature twice is the ideal strategy - whether that be by using a free hit chip or your wildcard.With popular teams such as Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool facing tough away trips - to Manchester City, Chelsea and Everton respectively - it makes it even more feas...
Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open
World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Barcelona Open after damaging his right wrist, tournament organisers said on Wednesday. The ‌Spaniard picked up the injury during a 6-4 6-2 first-round win over Otto Virtanen. Alcaraz, the top seed, was scheduled to face Czech Tomas Machac in the second round. "After the tests, we’ve realised that the injury is more serious than any of us expected, and I need to listen to my body to ensure it doesn’t affect me in the f...
World Cup security planning delayed
The U.S. government has released all funds allocated for ‌security at the soccer World Cup, but the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has affected planning and coordination, a department official told a Senate hearing on Wednesday. "A lot of the planning efforts underway for the World Cup have been slowed down, have been delayed due to the lapse in appropriations, individuals being furloughed," Christopher Tomney, director of the DHS Office of Homeland Secur...
Arsenal survive Sporting stalemate
Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon that clinched a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta's team were well below their best in the quarter-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium. But they held onto their slender first-leg advantage as Sporting failed to make them pay for the latest in a growing list of angst-ridden performances. The Gunners will face Atletico Madrid for a place in the final...
Is tailgating going to be banned at the World Cup?
A sentence nestled away on the Boston organising committee’s website outlining that FIFA had banned tailgating at the World Cup prompted widespread outrage online.The host city stated the hugely popular pre-game social events will not be taking place at Gillette Stadium during the tournament, even though they are routinely held before the New England Patriots’ home NFL games.Advertisement
‘Celebrate his identity’: Pune school hosts 3-day football tournament in memory of teenage star Aariz Shaikh
Bishop’s School in Pune's Camp retired the No. 7 jersey of star winger Aariz Shaikh, who died in an accident involving a water tanker on April 5, in the presence of his parents.
Bayern Munich reach UCL semi-finals
Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise earned Bayern Munich a dramatic 4-3 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday, sealing a 6-4 aggregate victory and a Champions League semi-final against holders Paris Saint-Germain. Real Madrid had led three times in a high-tempo first half. The tie was level at the break in the second leg after a scintillating opening half, with record 15-time European champions Real going ahead three times on the night. Bayern won 2-1 last week in the Spanish...
Domenicali urges Verstappen to respect F1
Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali on Wednesday called on drivers, including the outspoken Max Verstappen, to "be respectful" of the sport but said changes to this year's new power unit regulations needed to be made. The Dutch four-time world champion has been the most vocal of the drivers criticising the new regulations concerning the hybrid engines, whose electric power management has posed problems for the drivers in the opening three races of the season. Verstappen called the n...
France to complete World Cup warm-ups against Northern Ireland on June 8
SportsFrance to complete World Cup warm-ups against Northern Ireland on June 8By Reuters -Apr 16, 2026France will complete their World Cup preparations against Northern Ireland in Lille on June 8, days after opening their warm-up campaign against Ivory Coast, the French federation said on Thursday. Didier Deschamps’ side will host Northern Ireland at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in what will be their final fixture before heading to the June 11-July 19 World Cup. Les Bleus will start the...
EXCLUSIVE: MCA becomes first state association to introduce player contract system from 2026-27 domestic season
The MCA has decided to introduce Grades A, B, and C, where players will be remunerated, and the proposal was passed during the recent Apex Council meeting.
'Falkirk chase St Mirren's Tanser' - gossip
'Falkirk chase St Mirren's Tanser' - gossipImage source, SNSImage caption, Scott Tanser joined St Mirren from St Johnstone in 2021Published5 minutes agoFalkirk reportedly want to sign St Mirren's Scott Tanser as Sivert Heltne Nilsen reveals his reasons for leaving Aberdeen.Falkirk are eyeing a move for Scott Tanser from fellow Scottish Cup semi-finalists St Mirren, making the 31-year-old one of their top summer targets. (Daily Record), externalWhile Celtic are considering a m...
FA opens investigation into alleged breach of betting regulations by Kettering manager
Allegations relate to Liam McDonald’s time at Redditch They include a claim that he bet against his own teamThe Football Association has opened an investigation into allegations of a breach of betting regulations by the Kettering Town manager, Liam McDonald.The allegations are understood to be historic and relate to McDonald’s time as manager of Redditch a decade ago. They include a claim that he bet against his own team. The FA’s betting rules enforce a strict ban on any participants in the gam...
Champions League reaction: post your questions for Sid Lowe
Sid Lowe is our Spanish football correspondent, based in Madrid, and has been covering a very busy beat for years. He answers your questionsSid Lowe is the Guardian’s Spanish football correspondent, based in Madrid, and has been covering an increasingly busy beat for years. And after a busy week of action in the Champions League, La Liga and beyond, post your questions below the line; he’ll answer as many as he can from 12pm BST.In the meantime, here’s his report from Madrid, where Atlético knoc...
Will revival of Crystal Palace’s ‘hallowed turf’ create more athletics history?
Redevelopment of the National Sports Centre would be a boost to locals and those who have fought for its return“There were trees growing out of the main stand and on the indoor track and no one was doing anything about it,” says Jim Powell of the groundswell of despair at a crumbling Crystal Palace barely a couple of years after the Olympics were hosted to acclaim across the other side of London.A month before Sir Mo Farah secured his second gold of London 2012 on Super Saturday, he had swept to...
Andy Simpson, the unluckiest England rugby player in history, finally gets his Test cap
Longsuffering hooker, who warmed bench for 21 Tests and lost part of a thumb, is getting RFU recognition at lastInitially, Andy Simpson thought it was a Saturday morning wind-up. Someone from the Rugby Football Union museum was phoning to tell him that, at the age of 71, he was finally a capped England player. Given he had retired without featuring in an officially recognised Test – “the first thing you think is: ‘Who’s taking the mickey here?’” – his scepticism was understandable.But no, it was...
NY Times reporter loses job over hot tub photos, NFL coach does not: Same old double-standard story
The leaked hot tub photos were embarrassing, no question about it.There was NFL reporter Dianna Russini of the New York Times – part of its sports unit The Athletic – getting quite cozy with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.Other shots obtained by the New York Post’s Page Six showed the pair, who are both married, locked in an embrace on the roof of a private bungalow, and holding hands at a luxury hotel in Sedona, Ariz.More details in a moment, but the bottom line is a tale most foul, as...
Hyderabad Kingsmen extend winning streak with five-wicket win over RawalPindiz
SportsHyderabad Kingsmen extend winning streak with five-wicket win over RawalPindizBy Web Desk-Apr 16, 2026KARACHI: Hyderabad Kingsmen continued their impressive run in Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, defeating RawalPindiz by five wickets at the National Bank Stadium on Thursday. Chasing a modest target of 122, Kingsmen crossed the line comfortably in 16.3 overs despite losing five wickets. Skipper Marnus Labuschagne, Kusal Perera, and Irfan Khan Niazi played key roles in steering the ch...