Sir Keir Starmer: I'm not going to pretend UK-EU reset will be easy
Securing a closer trading relationship with the European Union will not be easy but it is possible, Sir Keir Starmer said.
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Real Madrid Can Cover Kylian Mbappe Injury Absence In Derby: Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team will be able to cope without injured star signing Kylian Mbappe in Sunday's La Liga visit to rivals Atletico Madrid. Los Blancos take on their rivals without the French forward, ruled out for three weeks with a hamstring injury. The Spanish champions are second, four points behind leaders Barcelona and two ahead of third-place Atletico. "Obviously playing without Mbappe changes things a bit, but not much," Ancelotti told reporters Saturday.
FIFA Ban Argentina Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez For 'Offensive Behaviour'
Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour", the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Saturday. The 32-year-old Aston Villa star was also found guilty of "violating principles of fairplay" in two separate episodes. Martinez was found to have violated FIFA's code of conduct when holding a replica of the Copa America trophy to his groin after the World Cup qualifier win over Chile on September 5.
Calvin Nash ready for returning competition in Ireland
It has been quite the year for Munster and Ireland winger Calvin Nash, who has taken full advantage of the opportunities that have arisen.
Belgium's Evenepoel rules out Soudal-Quick Step exit
Double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel has said he has no plans to leave Soudal-Quick Step amid speculation of a move to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe.
‘We want to reclaim world para-powerlifting top spot’
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 was a great day for Nigeria Powerlifting President, Chiemeka Charles Ezenwanne. It was a day one of his federation’s major sponsors, Peak Milk, chose to host his athletes and reward them for doing the country proud at the just-concluded Paris 2024 Paralympics. It was also a day his federation showed Nigerians that they are grateful for the encomiums and love the country bestowed on the athletes before and after the Games in France.
Excitement as CCSF, French Embassy reignite Paris 2024 experience in Abuja
Over 90 persons took part at a one-day post Paris 2-24 Olympics workshop organised by the Chika Chukwumerije Sports Foundation in conjunction with the French Embassy held at the Springhall British School in Abuja.
SWAN advocates return to school sports
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for a speedy return to school sports to enable the country to reap abundant talents. At the just concluded National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, SWAN in a communiqué resolved to conscientise sports authorities to leverage school sports to uncover the precocious talents that abound in the grassroots.