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FIFA urges broadcasters to 'pay what women's game deserves' for 2023 World Cup rights

FIFA has rejected a number of bids for the 2023 Women's World Cup broadcast rights for being too low, the body's Chief Business Officer Romy Gai said as he called on broadcasters to seize the "opportunity" provided by the women's game. Gai, who was appointed to the role earlier this year, said the bids did not reflect the popularity of women's football and highlighted the 2019 World Cup's record viewership figures.

Remco Evenepoel says he has 'made up my mind' in Tour de France v Giro d’Italia dilemma for 2023

Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) has already decided which Grand Tour he will target next season – but he is remaining tight-lipped for now. Evenepoel delivered a sensational maiden Grand Tour title at La Vuelta in September, fuelling excitement over a potential showdown with Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) and Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) at the Tour de France next year. Ad However, he could instead be temped to ride the Giro d’Italia in 2023, something Italian legend Vincenzo Nibali is urging him to do.

Pink October: Financial hardship for women with breast cancer in Togo

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Central African Republic: Under Russian influence

This documentary won the 2022 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism, awarded by the European Parliament.

Putin turns to Tehran: Can Iranian drones offset Moscow's losses in Ukraine?

But if the aim is to make Ukraine unliveable, it's anyone's guess: for 11 days, Iranian-made drones have been targeting critical infrastructure like power stations, as retribution for the humiliating explosion that partially knocked out of service the main bridge link between Crimea and the Russian mainland. Can Putin make the Ukrainian population freeze this winter? There is also talk of Iranian medium-range missile purchases.

Aston Villa 'have to get deal for Gerrard replacement done' at Villa Park

Aston Villa should prioritise attempting to get a deal done which will see Mauricio Pochettino replace Steven Gerrard in the Villa Park hot seat, according to journalist Dean Jones.

'They are bike geniuses' - Remco Evenepoel and Tadej Pogacar generation hailed by Romain Bardet

Romain Bardet has described the up-and-coming generation of riders including the likes of Remco Evenepoel and Tadej Pogacar as «bike geniuses». Pogacar had won his first Tour de France by the age of 21 in 2020, and backed it up by taking the 2021 edition, with his extraordinary racing taking the cycling world by storm. Ad Evenpoel is a shade younger than Pogacar at 22, but won his first Grand Tour this year at the Vuelta a Espana, and also picked up the World Road Race title in the same month of September, becoming the youngest rider to do so in 29 years.

Arsenal 5-1 Lyon: Beth Mead holds hilarious sign after Ballon d’Or 'guest' gaffe

Beth Mead produced a masterclass against European champions Lyon, just two days after finishing second in the Women’s Ballon d’Or.

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FIFA urges broadcasters to 'pay what women's game deserves' for 2023 World Cup rights

Remco Evenepoel says he has 'made up my mind' in Tour de France v Giro d’Italia dilemma for 2023

Pink October: Financial hardship for women with breast cancer in Togo

Central African Republic: Under Russian influence

Putin turns to Tehran: Can Iranian drones offset Moscow's losses in Ukraine?

Aston Villa 'have to get deal for Gerrard replacement done' at Villa Park

'They are bike geniuses' - Remco Evenepoel and Tadej Pogacar generation hailed by Romain Bardet

Arsenal 5-1 Lyon: Beth Mead holds hilarious sign after Ballon d’Or 'guest' gaffe