Month: April 2025
What is the closest to the end of a season a manager has been sacked? | The Knowledge
Plus: who has the most Premier League appearances without ever playing a match abroad, and more Mail us with your questions and answers “Cardiff sacked Omer Riza with only three league games remaining,” notes James Robinson. “Has a manager ever been sacked so close to the end of the season?” Norwich and West Brom saw…
Bournemouth’s Evanilson has Manchester United red card overturned
He will not serve ban and can face Arsenal on Saturday Iraola said striker slipped when challenging Mazraoui Evanilson is available for Bournemouth’s Premier League game at Arsenal on Saturday after having a three-match ban overturned for his red card against Manchester United. The Brazilian striker was dismissed in the 70th minute of Sunday’s 1-1…
Billions behind the badge: Neom joins Saudi Arabia’s football revolution
Backed by same force as Newcastle, Neom’s promotion signals era of spending in futuristic city that is yet to exist Europe’s biggest clubs may not pay much attention to Saudi Arabia’s second division, but a new and curious force in the international transfer market is emerging from that league. Neom Sports Club (SC) have not…
The Spin | Hats off to the county cap, the players’ headwear with a mystical symbolism
Bowlers for bowlers? Not quite, but county cricket’s capping traditions are rich, varied – and wonderfully idiosyncratic Last Friday, Gus Atkinson was presented with his Surrey county cap by Alec Stewart on the grass outside the Mickey Stewart pavilion at the Oval. Atkinson accepted his new cap with its Surrey monogram (alongside his new monogrammed…
Rory McIlroy moves into ‘new chapter’ and targets more big prizes
Masters triumph was unique but Northern Irishman knows more silverware will follow if he maintains his fine form When you have spent so long labouring under a burden associated with the reaching of targets, it would seem ridiculous to set more. At Augusta National this month Rory McIlroy didn’t just win the Masters. He didn’t…
Hull City Ladies co-owner accused of aggressive behaviour towards players
Daniel Johnson also said to have made remarks about sex He allegedly kicked footballs at players in rage The co-owner of Hull City Ladies Daniel Johnson has been accused of multiple instances of aggressive behaviour that left players scared of him, and of making inappropriate comments about sex, according to written testimony seen by the…
‘Brat’ hitmaker Charli XCX to helm double duties in new horror film
‘Brat’ hitmaker Charli XCX to helm double duties in new horror filmCharlie XCX is stepping into another chilling cinematic universe, this time with legendary Japanese horror director Takashi Miike, known for cult classics like Audition. The Brat hitmaker will take on double duty, both starring in…
Mikel Arteta’s Big Energy show splutters against PSG to reveal Arsenal’s frailties | Barney Ronay
Absences were keenly felt by hosts whose aggressive approach was disrupted by visiting side’s physical pressure Reasons to be cheerful. Hmm. Let’s see. Well, it’s only 1-0. There’s that. And this is a significant achievement given Arsenal were basically suffocated in the opening 20 minutes of this semi-final first leg, unable to breathe in their…
Prince Edward arrives in US for special task assigned by King Charles
Prince Edward arrives in US for special task assigned by King CharlesPrince Edward appeared in good spirits as he arrived in the US to conduct a special series of engagements for a mission presented to him by King Charles.Buckingham Palace had confirmed last week earlier this week the Edward would…
Palace shares delightful video from William, Kate special celebration
Prince William, Princess Kate mark 14th wedding anniversary on Isle of MullKensington Palace delighted royal fans with a new video of Prince William and Princess Kate from their special celebration on the Isle of Mull. Notably, the Prince and Princess of Wales marked their 14th wedding anniversary…