Europe exit could have silver-lining for Newcastle
Newcastle United's exit from Europe stung but may have a silver lining later in the season as Eddie Howe tries to qualify the club for a second successive Champions League campaign.
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Bruno Fernandes surpasses Ryan Giggs to set unique Manchester United club record
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has set a club record for the number of chances created in a calendar year in the Premier League.
Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier keen to atone for Everton mistakes against Tottenham
Kieran Trippier will not allow a nightmare evening at Everton to derail Newcastle’s season as they attempt to cure their bout of travel sickness.
Saudi Arabia ready to host 2034 World Cup: Sports minister
LONDON: Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal has talked up the sporting and economic opportunities of the Kingdom hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup, saying his country is ready to host the world’s biggest sporting event. In an interview with the BBC, he raised the prospect of the Kingdom hosting the competition in the summer rather than the winter, noted the importance of sport in a country where the majority of citizens are below the age of 30, and discussed the progress made by the Saudi Pro League. The government has invested over £5 billion ($6.26 billion) in sports since 2021 as part of the Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the economy away from dependence on fossil fuels. With the FIFA Club World Cup set to begin in the Kingdom next month, Prince Abdulaziz said Saudi Arabia is more than ready to host the biggest prize in football. “We’ve showcased that — we’ve hosted more than 85 global events and we’ve delivered on the highest level,” he said. “We want to attract the world through sports.
Rashford must fight for Man Utd place, says Ten Hag
LONDON: Erik ten Hag says it is up to Marcus Rashford to force his way back into the Manchester United side after he was dropped for the midweek win against Chelsea. The England international was left out of the starting line-up for the 2-1 win at Old Trafford after a string of disappointing performances, with his attitude questioned after last week’s 1-0 defeat at Newcastle. Rashford, 26, scored a career-high 30 times for United last season but has netted just twice in the current campaign. “Rashford is an incredible, good player,” Ten Hag said on Friday. “You can’t do it with 11 players, he can’t play every game, he’s not in this moment in the form he was last year but I am sure he will get there. “It is up to them (to get back into the side).
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe defends Kieran Trippier after double blunder in Everton loss
Eddie Howe has defended Kieran Trippier after mistakes by the full-back led to two goals in Newcastle United's 3-0 defeat at Everton on Thursday night.
Everton out of bottom three after 3-0 win over Newcastle
LIVERPOOL: Everton profited from two Kieran Trippier errors to score late goals through Dwight McNeil, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Beto as they claimed a 3-0 victory over Newcastle United at Goodison Park on Thursday (Dec 7) to move out of the Premier League relegation zone.
James fuels Lakers to set up NBA Cup final showdown with Pacers
LAS VEGAS: The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from ageless LeBron James, routed New Orleans 133-89 on Thursday to book a title showdown with upstarts Indiana in the inaugural NBA in-season tournament.