-
Politicians, private jets and power – the life of a Fifa president
Gianni Infantino’s high-profile visit to Colombia, including attendance at the inauguration of its new president, illustrates how the Fifa president cultivates relationships with football officials and political leaders worldwide. The article examines the power and privileges attached to the role as Infantino seeks to restore normality after controversy over a proposed private-equity sale involving World…
-
Sunrisers Leeds thrash Birmingham Phoenix to complete triple elimination
Sunrisers Leeds comfortably beat Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston in The Hundred Women, a result that confirmed Phoenix’s elimination from the competition. The defeat also ended the qualification hopes of MI London and London Spirit, making it a decisive outcome in the race for the knockout stages. Phoenix produced an underwhelming display as Sunrisers took control…
-
England opener Gay has shoulder injury scare
England opener Emilio Gay retired hurt after experiencing pain in his right shoulder while batting for Durham against Middlesex in the One-Day Cup. The injury is a concern because Gay has been selected in England’s expanded squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan later this month. The 26-year-old left the field on eight after…
-
Niewiadoma-Phinney wins on Ventoux to take Tour lead
Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney won the Tour de France Femmes’ first Mont Ventoux stage with a solo attack, taking the overall lead with two stages remaining. The Polish rider’s victory puts her in a strong position to win a second Tour title after her 2024 success. Niewiadoma-Phinney attacked with 9km left of the Ventoux climb and finished…
-
‘Critically important’ summit called on future of Scottish football
The Scottish Football Association has called a “critically important” summit to discuss the future of the national game, with all Scottish Professional Football League clubs invited. It follows Scotland’s failure to progress from the group stage at the men’s World Cup, underlining concerns about the strength and long-term development of Scottish football. The meeting will…
-
The Guardian view on Gianni Infantino: in the interests of the game he professes to love, he should go | Editorial
The Guardian editorial argues that Gianni Infantino should resign as Fifa president after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private equity were leaked and then abandoned. It says the episode has seriously damaged his authority and could trigger a wider conflict within world football if he remains in office. Infantino issued…
-
I love football, so I support lots of clubs | Letters
Readers debate football loyalty after an article about changing allegiances. One writer says Millwall remains his main club but argues that affection for other teams can grow through friendships, family and memorable matches, while another insists switching sides risks being labelled a “plastic fan”. A QPR supporter takes a more personal view, describing decades of…
-
Sunrisers knock out three sides with win over Phoenix
Sunrisers Leeds beat Birmingham Phoenix by nine wickets at Edgbaston, ending Phoenix’s hopes of reaching The Hundred’s knockout stage and also eliminating MI London and London Spirit. The emphatic result boosts Sunrisers’ own qualification prospects, moving them into fourth place and close to the final knockout position. Phoenix made 107-9 from 100 balls, led by…
-
NBA star Kyrie Irving got his apology, but four COVID-era athletes still waiting for theirs from the media
The article argues that Dallas Mavericks player Kyrie Irving has received a belated media apology for his decision not to be vaccinated against COVID-19, which reportedly cost him millions of dollars in earnings. It presents ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith’s comments as unusual accountability and suggests other athletes from the pandemic period should receive similar…
-
Sheffield Wednesday Should Sign Former Striker – vitalfootball.co.uk
The supplied text does not contain the news article itself; it is a Google consent page shown before access to the linked Vital Football story. As a result, the claimed recommendation that Sheffield Wednesday should sign a former striker cannot be summarised reliably or neutrally from the material provided. The page explains Google’s use of…