Carabao Cup fourth round draw LIVE - Start time, ball numbers and dates as Man City await fate
The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup will take place on Wednesday night following the conclusion of tonight's third round ties.
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Justin Rose open to Donald Trump presenting trophy if Europe retain Ryder Cup
Justin Rose says he would be happy for Donald Trump to present Europe with the Ryder Cup on Sunday evening.
Afghan women’s refugee football team to make tournament debut in UAE
The Afghan women’s refugee team will take the field for the first time in an international tournament when they compete in a four-team friendly competition in the United Arab Emirates next month, world governing body FIFA said on Wednesday. The team’s creation stems from the Taliban’s ban on women’s sports following their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, prompting players to flee the country fearing persecution. The “FIFA Unites: Women’s Series” tournament will run from October 23-29 in Dubai and feature the nearly-formed Afghan refugee squad alongside the UAE, Chad and Libya’s regular teams. “Ensuring that all women have access to football is a priority for FIFA and a key element in shaping the future of our sport,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement. “We are aware of the potential the game has both on and off the pitch.
Wednesday’s briefing: Isak off the mark but Ekitike criticised for ‘stupid’ red
Alexander Isak struck his first Liverpool goal to help seal progression to the Carabao Cup fourth round as Premier League rivals Chelsea hit back to avoid an upset.
3 clubs set for Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship battle
ABU DHABI: The seventh round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, featuring no-gi competitions, will take place at Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah from Sept. 27-28.
Barca’s Gavi sidelined for up to five months after knee surgery
BARCELONA: Barcelona midfielder Gavi will be out of action for up to five months after undergoing knee surgery to address a meniscus injury, the LaLiga champions said. The 21-year-old Spain international, who tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in November 2023, injured his right knee in training in August after featuring in Barca’s opening two matches of the season. “Gavi has had an arthroscopy to resolve a medial meniscus injury, which was sutured to preserve the meniscus. Recovery time is estimated at around four-five months,” Barca said in a statement late on Tuesday. Barca are second in LaLiga, trailing Real Madrid by five points but with a game in hand.
Gianfranco Zola at the wheel for Europe’s Ryder Cup team in New York
Former Chelsea star Gianfranco Zola is a surprise member of Europe’s Ryder Cup backroom team.
Tyrique George and Facundo Buonanotte help Chelsea survive Lincoln scare
Chelsea were given a major scare by Lincoln but goals from teenager Tyrique George and Facundo Buonanotte saw the Blues come from behind to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round.