Injury concerns as Stephen Kenny content to block out noise and prepare for Dutch clash
Stephen Kenny looks set to have to prepare for the final Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands without some key players.
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Injury blow as Green Falcons prepare for Asian qualifiers
AL-AHSA: An injury to winger Salem Al-Dawsari has hit the Saudi national team’s preparation in Al-Ahsa for the second stage of Asian qualifiers to the 2026 World Cup and 2027 Asian Cup. The Green Falcons’ head coach Roberto Mancini has given Al-Dawsari permission to leave the side’s training camp to receive treatment on an ankle injury that the player received while playing for Al-Hilal against Al-Taawoun. The player was ruled unfit to participate in upcoming qualification matches following checks by the team’s medical staff, and will now receive treatment at his club. However, Al-Hilal’s Hassan Al-Tambakti is back in training after suffering health issues on Monday, although teammate Yasser Al-Shahrani was missing from the session due to muscle pain. The Green Falcons were expected to continue their program with an evening training session at Al-Fateh Sports Club at 5:30 p.m.
Live updates as findings of damning independent WRU review revealed
A report into misogyny and sexism in the Welsh Rugby Union has laid bare some serious issues within Welsh rugby’s governing body. Comments such as men being the “master race”, women being referred to as “sugar t**s” and suggestions that women had slept their way into jobs were all highlighted as part of the report.
Parts of Leeds city centre closed off as police attend 'industrial incident involving crane' - updates
Police in Leeds city centre are urging people to stay away from an area close to the city's train station as they attend an 'industrial incident involving a crane'.
Halifax and HSBC announce new mortgage rate cuts as property expert says 'peak rates are behind us'
Major UK lenders are announcing new mortgage deals with reduced rates, which is widening the choice for borrowers. Halifax, First Direct and HSBC are amongst the banks cutting their rates and are now offering a range of deals below the 5 percent mark.
Shoaib Akhtar Blasts Ex-Pakistan Stars For 'Clapping' As Abdul Razzaq Made 'Aishwarya Rai' Comment
Legendary Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was extremely critical of his one-time teammate Abdul Razzaq after the latter namedropped Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan while slamming the national side's disappointing run in the Cricket World Cup 2023. During a recent interaction, Razzaq talked about the changing 'neeyat' or motive of the team and mentioned Aishwarya in an attempt to make his point. The statement faced a lot of criticism from social media users and Shoaib Akhtar also blasted the other guests present at the event for clapping and not criticising the comments made by Razzaq.
Mohammed Siraj Replaced As Number 1 ODI Bowler By Keshav Maharaj
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj's reign as the world's number one bowler in ODIs lasted barely a week as he was on Tuesday replaced by South African spinner Keshav Maharaj. While the Indian had reclaimed the number one position in place of Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi on November 8, the updated rankings on Tuesday showed the South African spinner as the top-ranked bowler. Since November 1, Maharaj has taken seven wickets in three matches in the World Cup, including a four-for versus New Zealand in Pune.
Napoli name Mazzarri as new coach
Italian champions Napoli appointed former manager Walter Mazzarri as their new coach, the Serie A club said on Tuesday.