Author: Sports News UK
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of how world football’s governing body operates, and says he is open to reform.In a letter sent to members of the Fifa Council and all of its national associations, Infantino said the process would “recommend potential improvements”.Before a meeting of the Council next month, Infantino says he is also suggesting a consultation on “how Fifa’s decision-making can be further strengthened”.This would include proposals on the role of the president, as well as “practical ways to strengthen transparency, participation and accountability in major strategic initiatives”.Infantino has come under increasing pressure over his…
Former WWE star Val Venis has shared his thoughts on Power Slap following Jake Hager‘s serious eye injury. Hager suffered the injury during his Power Slap 23 bout against Johnny Magna. The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion was competing in his second Power Slap match when Magna’s third slap left him bleeding from his left eye and ear. The cageside doctor stopped the contest, with Hager requiring additional medical attention after the fight. The injury has since required surgery, with fellow Power Slap fighter Patricia Blackburn revealing that Hager is recovering from an emergency eye procedure. Power Slap CEO Dana…
At just 19, Luke Littler has won every major trophy in darts.He is a multi-millionaire with lucrative sponsorship deals and his own TV show.But has his rapid rise turned some against him?This past weekend the teenager was once again subjected to boos and whistles from sections of the crowd as he took to the stage at the World Series of Darts in Amsterdam.What is surprising though is that it came as ‘The Nuke’ was on a quest to complete a darts clean sweep by becoming the first player to win all 10 major televised tournaments in a calendar year.Littler suggested…
X/Department of Defense WWE star Logan Paul attended the Pentagon alongside his brother Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian over the weekend. In a video posted to the US Department of Defense’s social media, the Paul brothers were in attendance and addressing service members as well as meeting Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. “We just got the pleasure and the privilege of getting a tour of the Pentagon, and what a cool experience,” Paul said in his address. “We see all the men and women here who are serving this great…
“When does Sky wonder if they are paying a lot of money in wages to train their next competitor?”It is a question posed by Richard Gillis, who hosts the Unofficial Partner sports business podcast.While Neville started out in the media as a pundit with Sky Sports, the 51-year-old is now one of the biggest players in a rapidly changing industry.After co-founding the sports entertainment production company Buzz16 in 2016, Neville launched YouTube platform ‘The Overlap’ in 2021.’The Overlap’ produces ‘Stick to Football’ – one of the UK’s most popular football content channels with 2.2 billion views across all platforms in…
Rob Hawkins is among five Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup winners who will attempt to help England defend the trophy in Australia this autumn.Hawkins, Wheelchair Super League’s top try-scorer this season with 70, scored four tries as Halifax Panthers completed a domestic treble by beating Leeds Rhinos to win Sunday’s Grand Final.He is joined in England’s 10-player final World Cup squad by club-mates Jack Brown – who scored six tries in that final – and Finlay O’Neill.Both Hawkins and Brown were part of the England squad who defeated France dramatically at Manchester Central in November 2022 to win the World…
Val Venis is not buying the idea that Power Slap should even be treated like a real sport. After Jake Hager underwent emergency eye surgery following his Power Slap 23 appearance, the former WWE star took to Twitter on September 21, 2026 and ripped the entire concept as flat-out stupid and dangerous. Venis opened by calling Power Slap the “world’s dumbest game,” but he didn’t stop there. He then made the real point of his post clear by saying the format itself is dangerous and that the people taking part are putting themselves in harm’s way for no good reason.…
Former Birmingham City winger Jordan Graham is in hospital after being involved in a “serious road traffic accident”.A statement issued by the Professional Footballers’ Association, external (PFA), on behalf of Graham’s family, said the 31-year-old was “receiving specialist treatment” after the incident earlier this month.Graham played 49 times in the Championship for Birmingham between 2021 and 2023 after joining from Gillingham.An Aston Villa academy product, he also played 17 times for Wolves and had loan spells with Ipswich Town, Bradford City, Oxford United and Fulham.In total, he has made 188 career appearances but has not played since leaving Leyton Orient…
Indie talent Brooke Havok was reportedly planned for a WWE ID deal, at least internally. In a report by Fightful Select, WWE sources stated there were big plans for her. She tried out during SummerSlam weekend. What isn’t known is if she was signed before her recent ACL injury. Havok had confirmed surgery on Sept. 11. Havok is a near six-year veteran and was trained by Cody Rhodes and the Nightmare Factory. She had previously worked in AEW and has since been on the indies for promotions such as GCW and HoodSlam. Brooke Havok was at least internally planned for…
The fight had initially been discussed for November but, with negotiations over the venue dragging on, it now looks set for December.Staging an open-air stadium fight in the UK at that time carries immense risk.While Wembley offers unmatched prestige, exposing tens of thousands of fans and a massive international broadcast operation to potentially freezing temperatures, wind and rain was deemed unacceptable.Moving the event indoors to an arena like London’s O2 would eliminate weather risks, but at the cost of sacrificing tens of thousands of ticket sales.The Principality Stadium’s retractable roof allows organisers to capture the immense scale, atmosphere and gate…