Emotional week ahead at ‘life-changing’ Invictus Games – Team UK captain
The Invictus Games Team UK captain has said there could be an emotional week ahead as the group travel to The Hague to take part in the competition.
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Robin van Persie already explained coaching philosophy as he's linked with Man Utd role
Robin van Persie has already explained the philosophy behind his coaching approach after being sounded out by incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, who wants the former striker on his backroom staff.
Rio Ferdinand sends transfer warning to Erik ten Hag after agreeing Manchester United deal
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has warned incoming new manager Erik ten Hag that he must sort out the club’s approach to recruitment and adjust the characteristics he looks for in new signings.
Old Trafford could drag Erik ten Hag down before he has a chance to turn Manchester United around
Erik ten Hag might have shown himself to be one of the most accomplished managers around in his time at Ajax, but Manchester United’s problems could easily overwhelm him. Ten Hag has to be thankful for the work and support he was given by the figureheads at Ajax, in particular Edwin van der Sar during his time at the Amsterdam side. When a club’s infrastructure is built by figures with a working and positive relationship, then clearly it will be more effective than elsewhere.
Four countries bid to host 2022/23 Nations League finals
Belgium, Netherlands, Poland and Wales have declared an interest in hosting the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League finals, European football's governing body announced on Wednesday.
R Pragganandhaa, 16-Year-Old Indian Grandmaster, Wins Reykjavik Open
Young Indian Grandmaster R Pragganandhaa on Tuesday won the prestigious Reykjavik Open chess tournament here with 7.5 points from nine rounds. The 16-year-old Pragganandhaa defeated compatriot GM D Gukesh in the final round to emerge sole winner. Praggnanandhaa turned things around in the all-Indian battle after his opponent blundered when he appeared to be losing. The highly-rated Indian remained unbeaten through the nine rounds and finished with wins over Matthieu Cornette (France) and Gukesh in the last two rounds.
Transfer blow for Arsenal, Barcelona as Bayern move into pole position for Ajax man
Arsenal and Barcelona have been handed a transfer setback amid claims Bayern Munich are best placed to sign Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax.
Wales in the running to host Nations League finals
Wales are in the running to host next year's Nations League finals.