Haaland vs Mbappe: FIFA 23 simulates every Ballon d'Or winner until 2036
FIFA 23 has hit shelves around the world and the latest edition of the Ballon d’Or is just a few days away – it’s an exciting time to be a football fan.
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Leverkusen fires coach Gerardo Seoane, appoints Xabi Alonso
LEVERKUSEN, Germany: Bayer Leverkusen have fired coach Gerardo Seoane and replaced him with Xabi Alonso. The Bundesliga club said Wednesday that they had “parted ways” with the Swiss coach and appointed the 40-year-old former Spain midfielder, who was to be given a contract through June 2024.
I'm a Celebrity heart-throb Vernon Kay on keeping fit at 48 as he returns to his home town Bolton
Bolton’s own Vernon Kay was part of a special welcome reception as the Rugby League World Cup trophy arrived at Bolton’s Albert Halls. The Radio 2 broadcaster and This Morning presenter was among an array of rugby stars and sporting professionals to welcome the World Cup to his home town.
Marlie Packer could be crowned world's best player according to Red Roses legend Maggie Alphonsi
By Ben Hart, Sportsbeat Marlie Packer is in contention to be crowned World Rugby Player of the Year, according to her former England teammate Maggie Alphonsi. Ad The Yeovil-born star has become an integral part of a Red Roses team who have shattered records, stretching their winning run to 25 Tests ahead of the 2021 Rugby World Cup, which begins on Saturday.
2024 Paris Olympic marathon to salute women and trace path of French Revolution
Competitors in the marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympics will run from central Paris to Versailles and back, on a course designed to salute women and trace one of the pivotal historic events of the French Revolution.
Eurosport’s Magnus Backstedt will join CANYON//SRAM Racing as lead Sport Director from 2023
CANYON//SRAM have announced Eurosport expert Magnus Backstedt will join their team as lead Sport Director from 2023. The 2004 Paris-Roubaix champion won stages of the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia during his career as a road cyclist, and since retiring has managed UK cycling teams and worked as a commentator and broadcaster. Ad Backstedt has two daughters, both professional cyclists, and speaking on his appointment he admitted it was “the right time” to return to the sport as he joins at an “exciting time” for women’s cycling.
Emily Scarratt immune to pressure according to Red Roses legend
By Ben Hart, Sportsbeat Evergreen Emily Scarratt will feel no pressure as one of the headline acts at the Rugby World Cup, according to Red Roses legend Maggie Alphonsi. Ad The Leicester star has been named vice-captain in Simon Middleton's squad, who kick off their World Cup campaign on Saturday against minnows Fiji. RugbyMarlie Packer could be crowned world's best player according to Red Roses legend Maggie Alphonsi3 MINUTES AGO Scarratt's experience will be key if the Red Roses are to deliver on their tag as favourites, the 32-year-old having been part of the team which tasted victory in France in 2014.
Milo French is ready to make a splash in 2023
Milo French is determined to finally banish his injury demons by making a significant splash during a bumper 2023 of diving. The Verwood athlete has endured a whole host of setbacks to slightly dampen the excitement which came from his 2019 triumph at the CAMO International in Montreal.