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Sheppey United beat East Grinstead in the FA Trophy to set up a tie against Sittingbourne; Ernie Batten’s side play Burgess Hill next in the FA Cup second qualifying round

Sheppey United’s interim manager Ernie Batten has praised his players for sticking with them despite a budget cut.

Explained: Asia Cup 2023 Qualification Scenario For India vs Pakistan Final

India's nervy yet convincing victory over Sri Lanka in their second Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2023 on Wednesday earned them the ticket to the final. After a complete performance against Pakistan, that lasted over two days, India had to dig deep in order to beat Sri Lanka and become the first team to qualify for the title decider. The second spot in the final will be decided from the contest between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, with Bangladesh already out of the reckoning having lost two Super 4 games.

"Kiss Was Consented, 100 Percent Non-Sexual": Luis Rubiales On FIFA World Cup Final Controversy

Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales continued to insist his kiss on Jenni Hermoso's lips after the Women's World Cup final was "a mutual act", in an interview broadcast Tuesday in the United Kingdom. World Cup-winning Spain midfielder Hermoso, 33, says the kiss was not consensual and a Spanish judge has summoned Rubiales to appear in court on Friday in a sexual assault investigation. Rubiales, who stood down from his post on Sunday, three weeks after the incident during the final medal ceremony following Spain's Sydney triumph, maintains his version is the "truth".