Senegal appoint Pape Thiaw as national coach
Senegal appointed Pape Thiaw as national coach on Friday with the aim of reclaiming the Africa Cup of Nations title and qualifying for the next World Cup.
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Saudi Arabia's plans to host men's 2034 World Cup will be harmful for the climate, experts say
As the newly-named host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer, Saudi Arabia says it will construct or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and spectators.
Kinhult opens up three-shot lead at Alfred Dunhill Championship
Sweden’s Marcus Kinhult carded a 68 in his second round to open up a three-shot lead at the halfway point of the DP World Tour’s Alfred Dunhill Championship played at a sweltering Leopard Creek Country Club on Friday.
The Mancunian Way: Manc shot in Ukraine ‘unlawfully killed’
A former paratrooper from Manchester who was shot in Ukraine after forming a mercy company to help injured soldiers from the country fighting on the frontline against Russia was unlawfully killed, a coroner has concluded
Greater Manchester has its first new fire engine in 18 years
A few years ago the possible closure of Manchester Central fire station was touted. It stands on a prime site near the city centre and the old service training centre at the back has been replaced by a new one in Bury.
England to face Serbia in European qualifying for 2026 World Cup
ZURICH, Switzerland :England will renew acquaintances with Serbia, whom they played at Euro 2024, in the European qualifying competition for the 2026 World Cup after the draw was made in Zurich on Friday.
Scotland Women sack manager Martinez Losa
Scotland Women have sacked manager Pedro Martinez Losa following the team's failure to qualify for next year's European Championship, the country's football association (SFA) said on Friday.
Germany's Bundesbank warns of economic stagnation as trade war looms
Germany’s economy will contract this year and will hardly grow in 2025, according to new forecasts from Germany’s central bank - the Bundesbank.