Gary Neville calls for ‘disruptive response’ to support players suffering racism
Gary Neville said a “disruptive response” was called for across football with players continuing to suffer incidences of racist abuse.
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Gary Neville said a “disruptive response” was called for across football with players continuing to suffer incidences of racist abuse.
RIYADH: Moses Itauma cemented his status as a heavyweight title contender by scoring a first-round knockout over Dillian Whyte on Saturday. Just 20 years old, Itauma unloaded on the veteran Whyte and dropped him with a right hook before casually walking to the neutral corner while the referee counted. Whyte staggered as he got to his feet, and the referee waved it off with 63 seconds remaining in the opening round. Itauma improved to 13-0 and all 11 of his stoppages have come in either the first or second round. Whyte (31-4, 21 KOs) was seen as Itauma’s best opponent to date, as the 37-year-old Londoner has shared the ring with the likes of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
BIRMINGHAM, England: Newcastle got a worrying glimpse of life without Alexander Isak as they were held to a 0-0 draw in their Premier League opener at Aston Villa despite Ezri Konsa’s dismissal. Villa defender Konsa was sent off for a professional foul on Anthony Gordon midway through the second half on Saturday. But Newcastle were unable to take advantage in a toothless display that showed why they are so desperate to keep hold of Isak. The Sweden striker was not involved against Villa after reportedly telling the club he wants to leave to join Premier League champions Liverpool. Isak, 25, was the subject of a rejected £110 million ($149 million) bid from Liverpool earlier this month. “I don’t think we dominated, chance-wise, the way we wanted.
JEDDAH: All eyes are on Al-Jawhara Arena in Jeddah on Sunday, as it hosts the highly anticipated FIBA Asia Cup 2025 final match between powerhouses China and Australia. The 31st edition is set to tip off at 7 p.m.
LONDON: Tottenham manager Thomas Frank enjoyed a “dream” home debut with a 3-0 win over Burnley, while Erling Haaland inspired new-look Manchester City’s 4-0 rout of Wolves on the opening weekend of the Premier League season on Saturday.
LONDON: LIV Golf confirmed on Saturday it will return to The Club at Chatham Hills in 2026, with the venue set to host the LIV Golf League Individual Championship for a second consecutive year.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was pleased with how his players dealt with an emotional night as Anfield remembered Diogo Jota in a 4-2 Premier League opening win over Bournemouth.
Antoine Semenyo said the response to his report of racist abuse from a Liverpool fan showed football at its best.