Oman hire Carlos Queiroz as coach in push for World Cup qualification
MUSCAT: Oman hired Carlos Queiroz as their national-team coach Tuesday ahead of autumn games that will determine if the country advances to the World Cup for the first time.
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Barcelona star Yamal faces backlash for reportedly hiring people with dwarfism for birthday party
BARCELONA: Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been criticized and could face an investigation for reportedly hiring people with dwarfism as entertainers during his lavish 18th birthday party this weekend. Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights has asked prosecutors to open a probe into the hiring and exposition of the entertainers. Ministry director Jesús Martín Blanco told Europa Press that such hirings “take us back to the Middle Ages.” A local association for people with disabilities had already condemned the alleged hirings, saying it would take action “legally and socially” against those responsible for promoting such actions. Spanish radio station RAC1 published an interview with one of the entertainers who said he was in the party.
Kirby Smart say most SEC coaches favor 5+11 CFP model - ESPN
ATLANTA — Georgia coach Kirby Smart said the SEC coaches haven't reached a consensus in their support for a 16-team playoff model that would include the five highest-ranked conference champions and 11 at-large teams.
England, Sweden are different teams than in Euro 2022 semi-final, says Williamson
ZURICH :England's run to the Women's Euro 2022 title included a 4-0 semi-final victory over Sweden, but captain Leah Williamson said that thrashing at Bramall Lane was ancient history as the sides prepare to meet again on Thursday.
Folkestone Invicta offer positive update on installation of new 3G pitch at Cheriton Road; Isthmian Premier club to temporarily ground-share at Margate’s Hartsdown Park
Folkestone insist work to install their new 3G pitch is “full steam ahead” - despite confirming the surface won’t be ready for the new season.
Ryan Hayes announces his retirement after non-league career that involved promotions at Dartford, Chatham Town and Phoenix Sports
Wing wizard Ryan Hayes has announced his retirement after two decades of playing non-league football.
Man City sign kit deal worth reported £1 billion
City’s extension of their contract with Puma ranks as the largest kit manufacturing partnership“We joined forces with Puma with the ambition to challenge ourselves and go beyond the expectations,” City Football Group chief executive Ferran Soriano saidLONDON: Manchester City have signed a blockbuster new kit deal with Puma worth a reported £1 billion ($1.34 billion) over the next 10 years.City’s extension of their contract with Puma ranks as the largest kit manufacturing partnership in Premier League history.Having agreed a £65 million per year deal with the German company in 2019, City’s new arrangement is believed to be worth a £100 million per year until 2035, according to British media reports.That figure shatters the £90 million per year deal signed by Manchester United with Adidas in 2023.Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are both reported to have kit deals worth in excess of £100 million per year.“We joined forces with Puma with the ambition to challenge ourselves and go beyond the expectations.
Scheffler ‘couldn’t care less’ about being British Open favorite
PORTRUSH, UK: Scottie Scheffler said on Tuesday he does “not care” about being the tournament favorite as he prepares for his latest tilt at a maiden British Open title this week at Royal Portrush.