Steak taker: Barcelona face new fraud charge of bribing referees for favour the Catalans
Prosecutors have also charged two of Barca’s former presidents, Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu, with false administration and falsifying a commercial document.
Mother of black girl blasts Gymnastics Ireland for ‘almost useless’ apology for racism at awards ceremony
Gymnastics Ireland released an apology on Monday after the girl’s parents alleged she was subjected to racist behaviour when overlooked. The governing body said it was “deeply sorry” and “what happened on the day should not have happened”.
Man United take heart in second half showing despite 4-3 loss to six-time Champions League winners Bayern
Bayern had to wait till the 20th minute for its first chance and had fortune on its side with United ’keeper André Onana deflecting Leroy Sané’s harmless-looking shot inside the right post in the 28th after Sané had played a one-two with Kane.
Spain’s women’s team still in revolt as new coach readies to name Nations League squad
Many expected that the firing of coach Jorge Vilda and the exit of Rubiales would clear the path for the return of the players. But so far, with hours ticking down to the squad announcement, the best the federation can say is that talks are still ongoing.
Ruthless Chelsea boss Pochettino lines up newly signed striker Nicolas Jackson for sale in January
The report explains how Jackson is still largely inexperienced. At the age of 22, he has plenty of learning to do. And he has only made 38 appearances in a top-five European league so far. With Chelsea demanding a successful season from Pochettino, this might prompt them to dip back into the market during the winter by snaring Ivan Toney from Brentford.
Arsenal fans leave Emirates merrily singing Vanilla Ice for overcoming Man United, thanks to Declan Rice
In that action, Rice unburdened Arsenal. He turned a long afternoon of tension into happy bedlam. He leapt into the emotion of it all and headed towards the new love of the fans in the North Bank.
How Saudi’s Al Ittihad remains obsessed with prising Mo Salah from Liverpool, Reds not budging
With sources close to Al Ittihad indicating they haven’t given up hope and are prepared to pay up to £200 million ($252 million) to secure the most famous Arab footballer on the planet – and a poster boy for the Saudi Pro League that would rival even Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar – Liverpool’s resolve is set to be further tested prior to the Saudi transfer window closing on September 7
Strength of a woman: How losing both parents at two years powered new athletics 800m queen Mary Moraa to stardom
The Kenyan has been having a magnificent season and has not lost any of her 800m races. She kept her streak alive defeating Olympic champion Athing Mu who beat her to the gold medal in Oregon last year.
Mason Greenwood: Sinned against more than sinning after court acquitted him of sex assault charges
One of the most surprising sentences in Manchester United’s statement on Monday regarding Mason Greenwood’s future was the club’s assertion that their young forward did not carry out the crimes he was charged with. “Based on the evidence available to us, we have concluded that the material posted online did...
Serena Williams gives birth to second daughter, names her Adira River Ohanian
When she told the world in August 2022 she was preparing to close her playing career, Williams cited a desire to grow her family as one of the main reasons for walking away from tennis.
