Dan Ashworth appointed as Newcastle’s first sporting director
NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Dan Ashworth as the club’s first-ever sporting director, subject to Premier League approval.
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Nations League can replace World Cup void for Ireland
The traditional European club season came to a dramatic close on Saturday night amid chaotic scenes at the Stade de France where Real Madrid were, eventually, crowned champions of Europe.
Ukraine head to Scotland for World Cup play-off
Ukraine are ready for the "power" of Scotland after leaving their Slovenian training base behind to fly into Glasgow ahead of Wednesday's World Cup play-off semi-final.
Manchester City still want ‘a couple more’ signings
Manchester City are planning to make more signings this summer, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed.
Zwane must sign 'players that hit the ground running' at Chiefs - Brian Baloyi
Legendary South African goalkeeper Brian Baloyi says newly appointed Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane must recruit players that can "hit the ground running" in the upcoming season.
Robinson insists Covid-19 storm did not distract him
Callum Robinson has insisted finding himself at the centre of last year's Covid-19 storm did not distract him from his mission to score goals for Ireland. The 27-year-old West Brom striker was thrust into the spotlight in October last year when he revealed during a press conference that he had declined a vaccination against coronavirus, prompting headlines around the world. Days later, he did his talking on the pitch, scoring the opening two goals in the 3-0 win in Azerbaijan - he celebrated with fingers in ears - and then followed it up three days later with a friendly hat-trick against Qatar. Asked to describe those few days as he faced the media for the first time since on Monday, Robinson said: "It was different. "But to be fair, I didn't think it was that big a thing and then it blew up. But I just wanted to get on the pitch really and do my thing and let my football do the talking." The Ireland squad closed ranks around the frontman at the time with defender John Egan mounting a stout defence of his team-mate's stance. Robinson, who declined to reveal whether he had changed his mind over vaccination since, said: "It wasn't even a conversation of whether I was right for the Saturday, it was just, 'How are you? Are you OK? We are here for you if you need anything'.
Boehly vows to build on Chelsea's "remarkable history"
Todd Boehly has vowed to build on Chelsea's "remarkable history of success" after completing his £4.25billion purchase of the Stamford Bridge club. The 48-year-old US tycoon's consortium finally took the Stamford Bridge helm on Monday, having finalised the record sports franchise purchase from Roman Abramovich. Boehly's consortium fought off 11 serious rivals to become the new Chelsea owners, in a sale process that started on March 2 and comprised more than 250 enquiries.
Ireland primed for Armenia challenge in Uefa Nations League opener
Stephen Kenny is hoping that his side hit the ground running as they open their Nations League campain against Armenia on Saturday.