Jurgen Klopp: No bad blood but 'better Jordan Henderson moved on'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists Jordan Henderson was not forced out but admits he could not offer the former captain guaranteed playing time and so it was "better he moved on".
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Restraining order imposed on ex-Spain soccer boss after testifying in assault probe
MADRID: An investigating judge at Spain’s High Court has imposed a restraining order to prevent former soccer chief Luis Rubiales approaching national team player Jenni Hermoso, after he appeared in court to be investigated for sexual assault for kissing her on the lips. The incident, which occurred at the medal ceremony after Spain’s women’s team won the World Cup in Sydney, Australia, on Aug.
Russian skater Valieva to testify by video link at CAS hearing into Beijing Olympics doping case
GENEVA: Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will give evidence by video link for a hearing this month into her doping case that rocked the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday that Valieva and officials from the Russian anti-doping agency are among “parties, witnesses and experts” giving testimony remotely at a closed-door hearing in Lausanne from Sept. 26-29. The World Anti-Doping Agency is seeking a four-year ban for Valieva, though a verdict could take months. “At this juncture, it is not possible to indicate when the final decision will be announced,” the court said in a statement detailing the expected process. Valieva came into the Beijing Games as a 15-year-old gold-medal favorite, before her positive test for a banned heart medication was revealed. She was allowed by an emergency CAS panel to continue skating pending a full investigation, but placed fourth after an error-filled program.
LIV Golf, PGA Tour merger will broaden appeal of golf globally, says Rob Sobhani
RIYADH: The controversial LIV Golf and Professional Golfers’ Association merger should be given a chance by the US Congress as it will broaden the appeal of the game globally, a US-Iranian expert told Arab News.
Klopp hopeful Liverpool can pick up where they left off against Wolves
Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp hopes his squad can pick up the momentum they had before the international break when they play Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday, despite being without injured defender Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Jadon Sancho open to leaving Manchester United amid fallout with Erik ten Hag
Jadon Sancho is open to leaving Manchester United in the January transfer window if he remains marooned at the club until the New Year.
Neymar: A look back at the Brazilian's debuts at former clubs ahead of Al Hilal bow
Brazil superstar Neymar is in line to make his highly-anticipated Al Hilal debut on Friday, in a derby match against Al Riyadh.