Author: Sports News UK
While Newcastle were hopeful of landing one of their top targets, their interest was always laced with caution.Those close to the Magpies were surprised at why the confidence was not absolute – but after losing out to Liverpool for Víctor Munoz, having also seen Hugo Ekitike go to Anfield last year, Newcastle were nervous. Their fears proved well founded as Manzambi wavered and Villa pounced. He was being coveted by more than half of the Premier League and represents the start of a Villa refresh. Manzambi had been on Villa’s watchlist since the start of last season, and there was…
Friday Night SmackDown aired this week from the MVP Arena in Albany, New York, less than 24 hours away from Saturday Night’s Main Event in Madison Square Garden and three weeks away from SummerSlam on August 1st and 2nd. With SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis having been attacked by Gunther at the end of last week’s show, Raw general manager Adam Pearce is yet again filling in for him. He announced a five-woman ladder match at SummerSlam to determine the interim WWE Women’s Champion, as current champion Rhea Ripley is not cleared to compete due to a torn meniscus. While…
Wayne Rooney is a man of his word.Turn the clock back to the last 16 of the World Cup, when the former England striker pledged to row down the River Mersey if Norway beat Brazil.Norway did exactly that, beating the five-time champions 2-1, so BBC Sport pundit Rooney confirmed live on air that he would take on the challenge in the US.He and fellow pundits Joe Hart and Micah Richards swapped their microphones for oars and took to the Hudson River in New York.”I loved it,” Rooney said. “The fans were brilliant. So we’ve done it out of respect for…
It is easy to understand why Egypt would feel so frustrated after their 3-2 defeat in the last 16.The Africans had led 2-0 with 11 minutes to play, and were on the brink of a historic first-ever quarter-final appearance.But it all went wrong as Argentina stormed back and scored the winner in stoppage time.Egypt said there was something more suspect at play. They put their exit down to “serious refereeing mistakes” and “double standards” from French referee Francois Letexier and his team.The Pharaohs had a goal ruled out through a VAR intervention.They also claimed Argentina’s winner should have been disallowed,…
Manager Thomas Tuchel has called on England to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address to the squad after their agonising defeat by Argentina.The players returned to their base in Kansas City following the semi-final loss on Wednesday to undertake two final training sessions before Saturday’s bronze-medal match against France.And sources have told BBC Sport that Tuchel, in a speech to his squad, has collectively encouraged his players to put their disappointment behind them and finish the tournament on a high.If England beat France in Miami to claim third place, it would be their best men’s World Cup…
WWE RAW star Jacob Fatu has become a fan favorite in a very short time, thanks to his hard-hitting wrestling style and passionate promos. Instead of sticking closely to scripted lines, Fatu prefers to speak naturally and be himself. While fans love that approach, he admits it can sometimes make WWE officials a little nervous. Speaking in a recent interview with Hot 97, Fatu explained why staying true to himself is more important than following a script. Fatu said he understands that WWE is a big company where TV segments are carefully planned. But he also believes fans connect more…
On the course, DeChambeau rarely does anything conventional.Whether it is using single-length clubs, bulking up his body or switching to LIV Golf, he is known for an idiosyncratic approach which polarises perception.On an attritional Friday afternoon at Royal Birkdale – before all the post-round chaos – DeChambeau bucked the trend once again.The two-time major champion made mincemeat of increasing afternoon winds to put himself into contention at a tournament which few thought he could win.Earlier this week, three-time Open champion Nick Faldo – the last Englishman to claim the Claret Jug back in 1992 – insisted DeChambeau had little chance…
WWE A stipulation for Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk and Cody Rhodes’ tag team match against GUNTHER and Sami Zayn at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Madison Square Garden this weekend was added to kick off “WWE SmackDown.” When GUTHER was in the ring to open the show, he was confronted by “WWE Raw” General Manager Adam Pearce. Pearce, acting as GM for the blue brand on Friday in Nick Aldis’ absence after an attack by GUNTHER, said if GUNTHER and Zayn win the tag match, they’ll be added to Punk…
Downing Street backed calls for Fifa to investigate the incident, with the prime minister’s official spokesperson saying: “The World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are. Our commitment to the Falklands will never waver.”No 10 added that any potential action against Argentina players who unveiled the banner was “a matter for Fifa”, but echoed the view of Business Secretary Peter Kyle that world football’s governing body should investigate.For its part, the government of the Falkland Islands said it was “disappointed but not surprised” about the banner and it hopes Fifa will “sanction all behaviour of this…
Arsenal want Morgan Rogers, Mohamed Salah is set to join Besiktas, Manchester United are interested in Neco WilliamsArsenal have made 23-year-old Aston Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rogers their top attacking target and are expected to make an approach, but he could cost more than £100m. (Sky Sports), externalLiverpool legend Mohamed Salah will continue his career in Turkey, with the 34-year-old Egypt forward set to sign for Besiktas. (Foot Mercato – in French), externalManchester United are looking at Nottingham Forest wing-back Neco Williams, with the 25-year-old Wales international able to play on either flank. (Football Insider), externalReal Madrid are interested…