Report: PIF’s LIV Golf investments nearing $5 billion
NEW YORK: LIV Golf’s investors are reaching into their pockets again for funding, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund nearing $5 billion in spending on the three-year-old league.
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Zhao’s title success at world championships shines light on snooker’s growth in China
TAIPEI: Once considered a saloon or rec-room past-time by many, snooker has long been serious business in the UK and much of the rest of the world. Now, it seems, it’s China’s turn in the spotlight.
Bayern keeper Urbig eyes another title after winning Bundesliga
BERLIN: Bayern Munich keeper Jonas Urbig celebrated his first Bundesliga title on Sunday with his team sitting eight points clear at the top with two games left to play. But the 21-year-old, who is first choice at Bayern with Manuel Neuer injured, could end up collecting a second title with second-tier club Cologne.
Saudi Arabia to host Youth National Teams Championship during summer
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the first Youth National Teams Championship between Aug. 28 and Sept.
Aston Villa officials unhappy with Premier League fixture change, citing ‘prejudice’
LONDON: Aston Villa officials have expressed their unhappiness with the Premier League for bringing forward a match against Tottenham by two days to help Spurs maximize preparation time for a potential appearance in the Europa League final. The match was due to be played on Sunday, May 18, but will now take place on Friday, May 16 — five days before the title match in the Europa League in Bilbao, Spain. Tottenham lead Bodø/Glimt 3-1 from the first leg of the semifinals, with the return match on Thursday in Norway. The fixture rearrangement gives Villa — a team chasing Champions League qualification — two fewer days to prepare for Tottenham, which might also choose to play a stronger lineup now there is more time to recover for a possible European final. It also will affect travel and logistical arrangements for some Villa fans.
Crystal Palace hopeful Adam Wharton will overcome injury for FA Cup final
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is hopeful an ankle injury suffered by Adam Wharton on Monday night will not rule his key midfielder out of the FA Cup final.
Hugo Viana sees homegrown option for Man City transfer problem at Aston Villa
Not to be for Manchester City's youngsters then, falling short in the FA Youth Cup Final to miss the chance to be back-to-back winners. The academy may still take some silver satisfaction in the Under-18s and Under-21s league, but it will be at least two years before they can put themselves in this position again.
Man City vs Aston Villa live FA Youth Cup final updates and team news
There hasn't been much to cheer about in Pep Guardiola's Manchester City squad but the academy have had another brilliant season. While the first team have floundered, the youngsters have bounced back from disappointment last year to be on course for winning multiple trophies.