Egypt FA: 'Cannot remain silent' about decisions in Argentina match - ESPN
The Egyptian Football Association has said it «cannot remain silent regarding the refereeing decisions» following the team's round-of-16 loss to Argentina at the World Cup.
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Wimbledon semifinalist Marta Kostyuk slams IOC decision on Russia - ESPN
After advancing to her first Wimbledon semifinal Wednesday, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk slammed the International Olympic Committee's decision to provisionally lift its ban on Russia and recommend that individual sports drop the neutral status for athletes.
Tuchel and Garcia test World Cup's last frontier as national identity gives way to a global game
ATLANTA, July 8 : International football has long resisted the foreign coach, especially the major nations who view the World Cup as an expression of national identity, but with Thomas Tuchel's England and Rudi Garcia's Belgium reaching the quarter-finals, the old taboo is being tested again.
Northern Super League draws investment of $30 million from international sports firm
An international firm has invested $30 million in the Northern Super League.
Leeds sign Wilson from Fulham on four-year deal
July 8 : Leeds United have signed winger Harry Wilson on a four-year contract after the expiry of his contract with Fulham, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Ukraine's Kostyuk speaks out against lifting of Russia's Olympic suspension
LONDON, July 8 : Ukraine's Wimbledon semi-finalist Marta Kostyuk spoke out on Wednesday against the likely inclusion of Russian athletes in the 2028 Olympics, calling it a "terrible" move.
Kremlin hails ‘important step’ as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia
MOSCOW: The Kremlin has welcomed as an “important step” the International Olympic Committee’s decision to remove many of its restrictions on Russia, a big step closer to letting it field a full team when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games. The IOC provisionally lifted a suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and advised Olympic sports bodies they no longer need to be vetting its athletes for permission to compete as neutrals. “It is an important step toward reinstating our athletes’ legitimate rights to participate in international competitions,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Wednesday. “Work will continue through our sports authorities.
London City sign two-time Ballon d’Or winner Putellas after Barcelona exit
July 8 : Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas has signed for Women's Super League club London City Lionesses, the club said on Wednesday.