Marcos Leonardo strike sees Al-Hilal edge Al-Shabab in SPL
RIYADH: Marcos Leonardo’s first-half goal secured a narrow 1-0 win for Al-Hilal over Al-Shabab, lifting them to second in the Saudi Pro League table.
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Glasner slams fixture pile-up as Palace face four games in eight days
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner launched a scathing attack on soccer's governing bodies on Friday after his side's midweek League Cup win at Liverpool created a nightmarish fixture crunch that could see the Londoners play four times in eight days.
Canada’s 50s women earn bronze at World Nations Cup of walking soccer
Canada’s over 50 women delivered a bronze-medal performance at the World Nations Cup of walking soccer, beating Australia on penalties Friday in Torrevieja, Spain.
Premier League confirms only one Boxing Day game amid scheduling issues
MANCHESTER: The Premier League has announced that this season will feature just one match on Boxing Day, breaking from the tradition of a full slate of festive fixtures that fans have long enjoyed. Manchester United host Newcastle United in the lone game, for the fewest top-flight fixtures in 43 years on Boxing Day, which falls on a Friday this year. In a statement, the League cited mounting scheduling pressures linked to the expansion of European club competitions as the key reason for the change. “There are now several challenges to Premier League fixture scheduling rooted in the expansion of European club competitions – which led to a revision of our domestic calendar ahead of last season, including changes to the FA Cup,” the League said. The adjustments have left the Premier League operating as a 33-weekend competition, which is fewer than in previous years, despite maintaining its 380-match format since 1995. The League broadcasting deals mean matches must be scheduled on those weekends each season. With only five rounds of midweek games included, matches must be played on December 27-28. “With fewer weekends available, fixture planning has become increasingly constrained,” the League said.
Cameron vacates WBC title in protest against men's and women's rules
Chantelle Cameron relinquished her WBC Super Lightweight title on Friday in a bold protest over women's boxing rules, with the British fighter demanding the right to fight three-minute rounds like her male counterparts.
Martinelli ruled out, Saliba doubtful as Arsenal aim to maintain hot form at Burnley
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli will miss Saturday's Premier League trip to Burnley due to injury, while centre back William Saliba remains doubtful, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday as his side look to extend their remarkable run of form.
Chelsea's Maresca clarifies Delap comments ahead of Tottenham clash
LONDON :Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca clarified comments he made about Liam Delap and revealed on Friday that the suspended striker apologised to the team after his red card.
All aboard for a splash of winter sun with MSC Cruises
When the days grow shorter and scarves become essential, there’s no better time to swap grey skies for blue horizons.