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Spain in turmoil as 15 players refuse to play unless head coach Jorge Vilda is removed

The Spanish women’s national team is in turmoil after 15 players said they will refuse to play unless head coach Jorge Vilda is sacked. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said they had received 15 emails calling for Vilda to be removed, with the players saying the current situation “significantly” affects their “emotional state and health”. Ad In an extraordinary statement, the RFEF rejected the call and threatened to ban the mutineers if they did not “accept their mistake and ask for forgiveness”.

US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz plots lengthy reign as world No. 1

The Spaniard climbed to the top of the ATP rankings this month when he claimed his maiden Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows. "One of my goals is to finish (the year) as number one," Alcaraz was quoted as saying by the ATP website. "Now that I've got there, my goal is to stay as many days, weeks and months as possible. We're going to work for that." Alcaraz and fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who won the Australian and French Open titles in 2022, are the only players to have sealed their spots for the ATP Finals in Turin.

World Cup 2022: dhow boat inspired Al Janoub Stadium's capacity, fixtures and more

The Qatar World Cup will be a celebration of not only the best in the world of football but also the rise of the Middle East as as a premier sporting destination.

Spaniard Alcaraz plots lengthy reign as men's No. 1

Having become the youngest player to top the men's world rankings, 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz is already plotting to make sure his stint as world number one is a long one.

Lost restaurant chains loved in Greater Manchester that sold £6 steaks and 1p pizzas

Greater Manchester has played host to many popular restaurant chains over the years.

Roger Federer set for emotional farewell to tennis at Laver Cup

Roger Federer will bring the curtain down on his spectacular career in a "super special" doubles match alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London on Friday. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, dogged by a knee injury, has not played since the 2021 Wimbledon quarterfinals and last week announced his retirement at the age of 41. But he will appear for one final time for Team Europe at the Laver Cup, linking up with Nadal in a dream doubles pairing against Team World's Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock at the O2 arena.

National Council for Sports to meet over Asaba 2022 Sports Festival

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Port Harcourt agog for South-South kickboxing championship

Organisers of the South-South Kickboxing Championship, tagged ‘Battle of the Mangrove Season Five,’ have promised an unforgettable experience for athletes and officials billed to attend the event billed to hold from September 27 to October 2 at the Renew Empire Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Centre, Port Harcourt.

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Spain in turmoil as 15 players refuse to play unless head coach Jorge Vilda is removed

US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz plots lengthy reign as world No. 1

World Cup 2022: dhow boat inspired Al Janoub Stadium's capacity, fixtures and more

Spaniard Alcaraz plots lengthy reign as men's No. 1

Lost restaurant chains loved in Greater Manchester that sold £6 steaks and 1p pizzas

Roger Federer set for emotional farewell to tennis at Laver Cup

National Council for Sports to meet over Asaba 2022 Sports Festival

Port Harcourt agog for South-South kickboxing championship