Sir Jim Ratcliffe is too late to give Manchester United the transfer they wanted most
Every time an England-supporting Manchester United fan sits down to watch the Three Lions these days, a thought of 'what if' must creep into their minds.
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Spain Call Up Jenni Hermoso For First Time Since Forced Kiss Scandal
Jenni Hermoso was on Wednesday included in the Spain women's squad for the first time since the scandal over the unsolicited kiss former federation president Luis Rubiales gave her following the Women's World Cup final in Australia. New coach Montse Tome included the 33-year-old midfielder, who plays for Mexican side Pachuca, in her squad to face Switzerland and Italy later this month in the Nations League. Hermoso has been in the eye of the storm that shook Spanish football after Rubiales forcibly kissed her on the lips during the awards ceremony after Spain beat England in the Women's World Cup final in Australia on August 20.
WTA roundup: Marie Bouzkova advances in Nanchang
Third-seeded Marie Bouzkova moved to the quarterfinals of the Jiangxi Open with a 7-5, 6-0 triumph over Russian Amina Anshba on Wednesday in Nanchang, China.
Steve Clarke putting Scotland before CV as boss declares tough tests will continue despite risk to record
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has insisted he won’t put his own CV ahead of the development of his side as they head towards Germany 2024.
Kalvin Phillips' message to Pep Guardiola as Rodri drops hint over Man City future
Manchester City are poised to resume their Premier League title defence after the international break.
Jenni Hermoso returns to Spain squad for 1st time since World Cup kiss
The Women's World Cup-winning player kissed on the lips by the former president of the Spanish soccer federation was called up again by the national team on Wednesday.
King calls for schedule clarity ahead BJK Cup Finals
Scheduling concerns will keep some of the top women's players from competing at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in November and the tournament's namesake said on Wednesday that the calendar needs a rethink.
Karim Benzema faces backlash in France over statement of solidarity with people of Gaza
BEIRUT: Karim Benzema, the French footballer who currently plays for Saudi club Al-Ittihad, is facing a backlash from officials in his home country after he expressed solidarity with the people of Gaza and said they were being subjected to unjust bombing. In a message posted on social media site X on Sunday, the current FIFA Ballon D’or holder wrote: “All our prayers for the inhabitants of Gaza who are once again victims of these unjust bombings which spare no women or children.” The post has garnered more than 558,000 likes, 180,000 retweets and 60,000 comments.