How Premier League sides will be affected by AFCON and Asia Cup call-ups
Premier League clubs will lose key players to international duty over the next few weeks.
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On Day 1 Chaos In 1st Test, Sunil Gavaskar Surprised By South Africa's Dramatic Call
Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday expressed surprise at South African skipper Dean Elgar's decision to bat first in the second Test against India. Elgar's decision backfired as South Africa were bundled out for 55, their lowest total against India. India were on course for a big lead until losing their last six wickets for no run to be all out for 153, limiting their first innings advantage to 98 runs. "Well, I tell you what, I was a bit surprised by what happened," Gavaskar said in his match analysis on Star Sports.
Clyde chairman's rallying call to leave 'no stone unturned' in SPFL survival bid
Clyde chairman Gordon Thomson has issued a rallying call to supporters as they head into an uncertain 2024, saying 'no stone can be left unturned' to transform their fortunes.
Every SPFL player at AFCON and Asian Cup as 6 Celtic and Rangers stars joined by Hearts and Hibs call ups
Last year it was the World Cup that saw players jet off for a tournament mid campaign.
St Johnstone CEO Stan Harris shares disappointment at Dens Park call-off and highlights Perth club's pitch improvements
Chief executive Stan Harris reacted with disappointment after St Johnstone’s trip to Dundee was postponed late on Tuesday morning.
Manchester United are starting to get squad management decisions right with contract call
New Year's Day could have dawned with an influx of contract offers for some Manchester United players. Several members of this squad are now free to negotiate deals with overseas clubs for a free transfer in the summer.
Brighton manager surprised by injured Mitoma's Asian Cup call-up
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was surprised by Kaoru Mitoma's call-up to the Japan squad for the Asian Cup with the winger expected to be sidelined by an ankle injury for several weeks.
Japan Call On Kaoru Mitoma To Help Erase Asian Cup 'Frustration'
Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma was named in Japan's Asian Cup squad on Monday despite an ankle injury, as coach Hajime Moriyasu looks to erase the "frustration" of their 2019 final defeat. Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi said last week that Mitoma would be out for up to six weeks after hurting his ankle in a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on December 21. But Moriyasu still included the player in his 26-man squad for the Asian Cup in Qatar, which kicks off on January 12. "Given his current injury situation, I don't know if he will be ready to play in the first game or not," Moriyasu said of the 26-year-old. "But I have been told by the national team medical staff and his club medical staff that I will be able to use him early in the tournament when he comes back from injury."