‘Ridiculous’ to prevent Chelsea fans attending FA Cup semi-final – DCMS chair
The Government has been urged to allow Chelsea fans access to FA Cup semi-final tickets, provided any proceeds go to the people of Ukraine.
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Chelsea to trim bidders down to shortlist of three
Raine Group, a US bank overseeing the sale of Chelsea, plans to narrow down the shortlist of bidders to three on Monday or Tuesday, sources close to the deal have said.
UK government criticises meeting involving Man City owner and Syrian president
The UK government has spoken out about a meeting attended by Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour and Syrian president Bashar-al-Assad.
Chelsea: Centricus bid to buy club intends to "maintain existing management"
Global investment firm Centricus is funding another British bid to buy Chelsea, saying it wants to «maintain and support existing management».
Chess-Karjakin banned for six months over pro-Russia comments
Russian grandmaster Sergey Karjakin has been banned from competition for six months because of his support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) said on Monday.
Patrik Schick to miss Sweden World Cup play-off game over calf injury
Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick will miss the World Cup playoff game in Sweden on March 24 over a calf injury, the Czech national team said in a statement on Monday. The high-scoring 26-year-old Leverkusen forward has been grappling with a torn calf muscle since late February. "He started training a week ago, but he will only resume full training with the team now.
Russian race walker Lashmanova banned, to be stripped of 2012 Olympics gold
Yelena Lashmanova has been banned for two years for the use of prohibited substances and will be stripped of her 2012 Olympics gold medal in the 20-km race, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Monday. Lashmanova won gold in London when she beat compatriot Olga Kaniskina, who was also later stripped of her silver medal for doping. Lashmanova then won gold at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow, another medal she will now lose.
Boris Becker trial: Ex-tennis champion appears in court as jury are told to ‘forget his celebrity status’
Michael Gove announces Homes For Ukraine scheme