Man City vs Huddersfield Town FA Cup tie date, kick off time and TV coverage confirmed
Manchester City's FA Cup third round tie with Huddersfield Town has been selected for live coverage on BBC iPlayer next month.
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Saudi Arabia ready to host 2034 World Cup: Sports minister
LONDON: Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal has talked up the sporting and economic opportunities of the Kingdom hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup, saying his country is ready to host the world’s biggest sporting event. In an interview with the BBC, he raised the prospect of the Kingdom hosting the competition in the summer rather than the winter, noted the importance of sport in a country where the majority of citizens are below the age of 30, and discussed the progress made by the Saudi Pro League. The government has invested over £5 billion ($6.26 billion) in sports since 2021 as part of the Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the economy away from dependence on fossil fuels. With the FIFA Club World Cup set to begin in the Kingdom next month, Prince Abdulaziz said Saudi Arabia is more than ready to host the biggest prize in football. “We’ve showcased that — we’ve hosted more than 85 global events and we’ve delivered on the highest level,” he said. “We want to attract the world through sports.
U.S., Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup
The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation submitted a joint bid Friday to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, competing against an expected proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan.
U.S., Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup - ESPN
The United States and Mexico submitted a joint bid Friday to co-host the 2027 Women's World Cup that, if successful, would see the North American neighbours stage global soccer's two showcase events in back-to-back years.
Harmanpreet Kaur Says India Must Build Current Side For Next Women's T20 World Cup
Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Friday said a long rope will be given to the players selected for the ongoing series against England as well as the three-match affair against Australia at home, keeping in mind next year's T20 World Cup. The Indian women have a busy month ahead as they will play two more T20Is and a one-off Test against England, followed by a one-off Test, three ODIs and as many T20Is against Australia. While acknowledging that spin bowling is India's biggest strength, Harmanpreet said the team will look to give more opportunities to new players in the upcoming matches.
Champions Cup: Harry Byrne gets nod over Ciarán Frawley for Leinster
Harry Byrne will start at out-half for Leinster in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup Pool 4 opener against La Rochelle with Leo Cullen making 11 changes to his side for their rematch with the defending champions.
Rory McIlroy calls for Ryder Cup rule change after Jon Rahm joins LIV Golf
Rory McIlroy has said Europe will have to “rewrite the rules for Ryder Cup eligibility” after two-time major winner Jon Rahm confirmed he was joining LIV Golf.
Canadians win gold, silver medals at World Cup ski cross event in France
Canadians captured a pair of medals from Day 2 of the World Cup ski cross stop in Val Thorens, France, on Friday.