Former Chelsea ace slams "embarrassing" request over Middlesbrough FA Cup tickets
Jurgen Klopp praises Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal team ahead of clash at the Emirates
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FA Cup: Chelsea withdraw request to play Middlesbrough behind closed doors
Chelsea have removed their request for their FA Cup quarter-final game at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors, the FA said on Tuesday. Chelsea had made the request to the FA board for reasons of "sporting integrity" because they are unable to sell tickets due to restrictions imposed by a British government licence.
Henrik Stenson named Team Europe captain for 2023 Ryder Cup
Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson has been named Team Europe's captain for the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome.
Chelsea withdraw request to play FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough behind closed doors
Chelsea have withdrawn a request for Saturday's FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors, the Football Association says.
Alun Wyn Jones targeting fifth World Cup as he gears up for 150th Wales cap
Wales boss Wayne Pivac says there has never been any doubt in his mind that Alun Wyn Jones’ stellar career could incorporate next year’s World Cup.
Nottingham Forest FA Cup clash with Liverpool will see a major first at the City Ground
VAR will be in use on Sunday in Nottingham Forest’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with Liverpool.
Chelsea end push for Cup fan ban amid government and Middlesbrough fury
Chelsea have withdrawn their request for Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors after causing exasperation and disbelief in Downing Street with their desperate push for permission to sell tickets.
Irene Schouten stars at ISU Speed Skating World Cup Finals, Kjeld Nuis pips Thomas Krol to gold
It was another great day for the Netherlands at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup Finals, with Irene Schouten leading the way in the Women's Mass Start in Heerenveen. She took 180 points after finishing in 8:53.670, just ahead of her compatriot Marijke Groenewoud who recorded a time of 8:53.900. Ad/> There was also another podium one-two for Dutch skaters in the 1500m Men Division A where Kjeld Nuis and Thomas Krol finished first and second, respectively.