Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup, FT reports
April 22 : A top envoy to President Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, The Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
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Floundering Chelsea sack Rosenior amid worst scoring drought in 114 years
April 22 : Chelsea sacked manager Liam Rosenior on Wednesday following a catastrophic run of form that has left the London club's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread while they also endured their worst goalscoring drought in over a century.
Colton and Kadriana Lott chase Canada's first world mixed doubles curling gold
Colton and Kadriana Lott are among the most decorated mixed doubles curling teams in Canada and determined to add to their medal haul.
Venus hopes to play French Open after clay comeback in Madrid
April 22 : Venus Williams said she hopes to play this year's French Open after returning to compete on clay for the first time in five years and losing in the opening round of the Madrid Open.
Calhanoglu inspires Inter fightback to sink Como and reach Coppa Italia final
MILAN, Italy, April 21 : Inter Milan reached the Coppa Italia final on Tuesday as a late Hakan Calhanoglu-inspired comeback earned them a 3-2 victory over Como after trailing 2-0 to win the semi-final tie on aggregate after a goalless draw in the first leg.
USA's Jonathan Klinsmann Suffers Broken Neck Playing In Italian Second Division
Goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann, the son of former Germany striker Jürgen Klinsmann, is recovering from a broken neck sustained playing for second-tier Italian side Cesena on Saturday.
Man Utd make Sandro Tonali transfer decision after Newcastle United interest
Manchester United are reportedly scaling back their interest in Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, with their focus now shifting toward alternative targets. United are among the clubs linked with a potential move for the Italian during the transfer window.
Former Tottenham star Edgar Davids condemns ‘lack of quality, lack of management’
HONG KONG: Former Tottenham star Edgar Davids on Tuesday told AFP that the fallen London giants will find it hard to avoid relegation and condemned “a lack of quality and a lack of management.” Tottenham are on their third manager of a disastrous season and sit in the Premier League relegation zone, two points adrift of safety with five matches left. Former Netherlands international midfielder Davids said the appointment of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi three weeks ago was a good move, but fears for Spurs’ Premier League future. Asked by AFP how Tottenham had ended up in such a predicament, Davids said: “It’s very obvious, if you pay peanuts, you get … “It’s a lack of quality and a lack of management. Everything.” Davids, who played for Spurs in 2005-2006 after starring for Ajax, AC Milan, Juventus, Barcelona and Inter Milan, said Spurs should have strengthened an injury-hit squad in the winter transfer window. “I hope they stay up, I think it’s a very good thing they got in De Zerbi,” said the 53-year-old, speaking at the announcement of the “Hong Kong Football Festival” featuring Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus in August. “But it’s hard.