Palace cancel press conference after manager Hodgson taken ill
LONDON: Crystal Palace cancelled a press conference on Thursday (Feb 15) after under-pressure manager Roy Hodgson was taken ill during training earlier in the day.
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Qatar retain Asian Cup thanks to Afif's penalty hat-trick
LUSAIL, Qatar: Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup crown after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday (Feb 10) at Lusail Stadium where Akram Afif converted three penalties as the hosts won their second continental title.Jordan was playing in their first Asian Cup final and seeking their first major trophy, but it was Qatar who prevailed in front of 86,492 fans including Qatar's ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Yazan Al-Naimat had briefly given Jordan hope when he netted an equaliser in the second half but their dreams were shattered when they conceded two more penalties, put away by Afif who finished as the tournament's top scorer with eight goals. Afif, who was thrown into the air repeatedly by his teammates after the final whistle, also picked up the award for player of the match and most valuable player of the tournament.
What Manchester United fans did after Chelsea defeat sums up challenge facing Marc Skinner
If actions speak louder than words, then the frustration emanating from the away end at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon was defeaning.
Palace boss Hodgson defiant despite more fan anger
LONDON : Disgruntled Crystal Palace fans let their feelings be known for the second time in a week as they sat through a 5-0 hammering at Arsenal on Saturday, but manager Roy Hodgson remained defiant.
LIVE: Crowds gather in St Peter's Square for pro-Palestine protest
Crowds of people have gathered for a pro-Palestine protest in St Peters Square today.
De Rossi believes Roma fans can love both him and Mourinho
New AS Roma manager Daniele De Rossi is well aware of the love the club's fans still have for Jose Mourinho but hopes they will have room in their hearts for him as well.
Amazon to invest in Diamond Sports as part of bankruptcy deal - ESPN
Amazon will partner with Diamond Sports as part of a restructuring agreement as the largest owner of regional sports networks looks to emerge from bankruptcy.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is already giving Manchester United something the Glazers never did
Sir Jim Ratcliffe stood more imposingly than Andre Onana for Tottenham's equaliser. The dais in the Old Trafford press conference room elevated Ratcliffe, well over six feet, closer to the ceiling.