Man Utd, Trump, Abramovich: Football's craziest takeovers that didn't happen
Roman Abramovich’s 2003 takeover of Chelsea proved a watershed moment in the history of the west London club.
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Pilot in crash that killed footballer Sala said plane was 'dodgy'
The pilot flying the plane that came down in the English Channel, killing Argentinian footballer Emiliano Sala, previously complained that the aircraft was "dodgy", according to audio obtained by the BBC.
Bewicke-Copley hoping to make country proud at Rowing World Championships
David Bewicke-Copley believes it is the duty of Britain's rowers to make the country proud at this week's World Championships following the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The Lutterworth rower, who turns 25 today (September 21), started his birthday celebrations a day early by helping the men's eight continue their unbeaten run this season as they won their heat to book a place in Sunday's final.
'Probably haven't been playing at the top of my game' – Jack Grealish says Man City is 'completely different'
Jack Grealish admits he “hasn’t been playing at the top” of his game since joining Manchester City but says he has a “great relationship” with manager Pep Guardiola. Grealish moved to City for £100 million in August 2021, making him the most expensive English transfer ever. Ad He scored his first goal of the season in City’s 3-0 win over Wolves at the weekend and has been selected by Gareth Southgate for England’s Nations League upcoming games against Italy and Germany.
All-Star game not on agenda for Premier League
The idea of a Premier League all-star match was not even mentioned at a top-flight clubs meeting in London on Wednesday.
Pitch-Invading Fans Face Ban From Premier League Games
Premier League clubs have agreed to give pitch-invading fans a minimum one-year ban from their team's home and away matches. Supporters who are found guilty of entering the pitch without permission or using smoke bombs and other pyrotechnics will receive the automatic 12-month suspension. The bans could also be extended to accompanying parents or guardians of children who take part in such activities. In response to a rash of dangerous pitch invasions in the Premier League and lower leagues last season, England's top-flight clubs met in London on Wednesday in a bid to find a solution to the growing problem.
Wasps face relegation from Premiership over financial woes: reports
Wasps face relegation from the English Premiership after reportedly filing notice of their intention to appoint an administrator as they became the latest top-flight team hit by financial woes.
Five British prisoners of war held by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine are safely returned
Five British nationals held as prisoners of war by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine have been safely returned, says Prime Minister Liz Truss.