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O’Neill ‘positive’ as NI maintain unbeaten start
Northern Ireland drew 0-0 with Hungary at Windsor Park, extending their unbeaten start in League B2 of the Nations League. Manager Michael O’Neill said he was positive about the result, praising his side’s performance and another clean sheet, though they could not create a clear chance to win. Patrick Kelly hit the crossbar and Isaac…
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Burnham to expand state control of utilities and housing, rethink pension increases
Andy Burnham is due to use his Labour conference speech to argue for greater state control over essential services and housing, saying the current approach is failing and serves vested interests. He is expected to propose expanding government influence over water and energy, alongside existing plans for more council housing, and to argue that Britain…
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Pocognoli urges confident Gilmour to help Scotland rebuild after World Cup setback
New Scotland manager Sébastien Pocognoli wants Billy Gilmour to play with confidence and enjoyment, believing the midfielder’s quick passing and understanding can help the team improve after their disappointing World Cup. Gilmour impressed in the second half of Pocognoli’s first match, a goalless Nations League draw away to Slovenia, and is expected to feature against…
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Pochettino says City verdicts have shaken fans’ faith in fair competition
US men’s head coach Mauricio Pochettino said Manchester City’s Premier League verdict had left supporters feeling they had “lived through a period of deception”. He questioned why financial controls had been applied so strictly to some clubs and apparently more leniently to others, arguing that any eventual punishment cannot undo the effects on past competitions.…
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Infantino signals support for increased funding to national associations
Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, has signalled his willingness to accede to demands from UEFA and Concacaf for increased financial payouts to member associations, drawing on FIFA’s $6bn cash reserves. This decision represents a significant shift following pressure from European and North American confederations over funding distribution, and comes after his controversial Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE)…
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Newcastle agree delay to Fineanganofo arrival
Newcastle Red Bulls have agreed to delay the arrival of All Blacks winger Fehi Fineanganofo by one year, allowing the 24-year-old to remain with Wellington’s Hurricanes to pursue selection for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The move resolves months of uncertainty surrounding his future, as moving overseas this year would have ruled him out of…
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Manchester City chief maintains club’s innocence as rivals push for verdict to be published
Manchester City’s chief executive Ferran Soriano has told other European clubs that the team will fight to overturn a guilty verdict from an independent commission on the majority of the Premier League’s 115 financial rule-breaking charges against them. Despite the verdict emerging on Friday, it remains unconfirmed publicly by either City or the Premier League,…
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Tennessee woman spends over $16,000 to keep ex-husband GPS-monitored
A Tennessee woman, Gina Ehsani, has paid over $16,000 of her own money to maintain GPS monitoring of her ex-husband Pejhman after he repeatedly violated a court-ordered protection order against him. When the court initially required him to wear an electronic tag, he later declared himself indigent and unable to pay; rather than have the…
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Thomas Tuchel resists change against Czechia despite England defensive errors
Thomas Tuchel is maintaining defensive continuity for England despite their poor recent form, having failed to keep a clean sheet in six games. After a 3-2 defeat to Spain last Saturday, Tuchel rejected criticism of his defensive system and stood by Marc Guéhi and Nico O’Reilly despite their individual errors, indicating he will make minimal…
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Italian burglars given further jail terms for targeting three Premier League players
Two Italian men who burgled Premier League footballers’ homes while the players were away have received additional prison sentences. Prosecutors said the pair travelled from Italy to target wealthy players, using social media and visits to training grounds to find out when their homes would be unoccupied. The burglaries targeted Neil Etheridge, Matheus Cunha and…