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“In the midst of my frustration over the expulsion of a player from my country, and feeling that my national team was being harmed, I used offensive and unacceptable expressions against the referee, Fifa, and its authorities,” said Vera. He added Fifa’s sanction means he can longer work on Paraguayan channels ABC Cardinal and ABC TV’s World Cup coverage, either inside or outside the stadiums.It also extends to “any type of participation or coverage related to the World Cup”.Vera sent a letter of apology to football’s world governing body, taking full responsibility for his actions.”Questioning a rule or disagreeing with…
“I don’t think he’s going to pose much of a threat for AJ to be honest,” Fury said of Prenga to talkSPORT Boxing. “I think he’ll have a look at him. I think he’ll get behind his boxing, he’ll have a look, but unfortunately, you know, I think he’ll present his chin a little bit too quick.” Fury pointed to his own experience working with kickboxers transitioning into professional boxing and suggested Prenga’s background could work against him against an experienced heavyweight like Joshua. “And somebody with AJ’s power, he’s got destructive power,” Fury said. “So, soon as that shot…
Analysis – Jerome Sale, Oxford United commentator at BBC Radio OxfordRamsey joins a growing list of young EFL managers. If Oxford fans are concerned about lack of experience, they may take heart in the recent League One success of rookie managers like John Mousinho and Michael Skubala – even Ramsey’s former Arsenal team-mate Jack Wilshere.But even though his playing career only officially ended in April, you can make a case that Ramsey has been a manager in waiting for some time. Without exception, Oxford’s successes over the years have been delivered by bosses who had low-key playing careers. Whether by…
Ipswich Town have announced the appointment of former Bournemouth and Wolves boss Gary O’Neil as their new manager. O’Neil has left his role with Strasbourg, who he led to the Conference League semi-finals last campaign, to take charge of the Tractor Boys ahead of their Premier League return. Ipswich saw long-serving boss Kieran McKenna step down earlier this month after overseeing a runner-up Championship finish in 2025-26, which came after they were relegated from the top flight the previous season. During over five years at Portman Road, McKenna oversaw 222 matches across all competitions, winning 106 of those (D60 L56),…
(Queensberry Promotions) Frank Warren has called for patience when it comes to the ongoing Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury saga. The fight will happen, says the promoter. Both have signed contracts but both still have unfinished business with other opponents before the all-British super-fight can be formally announced – presuming Fury does indeed secure a warm-up bout. Joshua is set to fight Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Saudi Arabia whereas Fury has teased a bout in August. Presuming both win then all parties – expected broadcaster Netflix, the various promotional groups, and the fighters themselves – will agree on…
Scott Phelan has been appointed permanent head coach of Everton Women following an interim period last season.The 38-year-old took over on a temporary basis in February when Brian Sorensen was sacked and led the Toffees to an eighth-placed finish in the Women’s Super League.With the club just four points off the bottom when he took over, Phelan picked up three successive WSL wins in an impressive start to his interim spell.Having joined Everton as a player at the age of eight and progressed through the club’s academy without making a senior appearance, he returned as a coach in 2012.Former Everton…
Egypt sit top of Group G with four points from two games and need only a draw against Iran at Lumen Field in Seattle on June 26 to secure a first-ever World Cup knockout-round berth. Iran, level on two points with Belgium, must win to keep their own qualification hopes fully alive. The Egypt vs Iran World Cup 2026 predictions market has Egypt as narrow favorites at +145, with the draw trading at +175 and Iran as the outsider at +295. Egypt’s position is straightforward: a draw or a win against Iran confirms their place in the Round of 16,…
Ipswich Town have named former Wolves and Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil as their new manager. The 43-year-old replaces Kieran McKenna, who stepped down from the Portman Road post earlier this month.O’Neil has signed a three-year deal with Ipswich after leaving Strasbourg, where he has been in charge since January. He guided the French side to eighth place in Ligue 1 last season and reached the Europa Conference League semi-finals, where they were beaten by Rayo Vallecano in their first last-four appearance in a European competition.”It is an honour to be appointed manager of this great football club,” said O’Neil, who…
The EFL reveal 26/27 Carabao Cup First Round ball numbers and teams who have been placed in the North and South sections. As per their website, they wrote: “The Carabao Cup Round One Draw will take place live on Sky Sports News at 4:30pm on Thursday, 25 June, as part of the EFL’s Fixture Release Day. “Presented by Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth, former Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United midfielder Kevin Nolan will join former Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest defender, Luke Chambers in picking out the balls. “Round One will feature 70 Clubs – the two winners from the…
A fine pro career would follow, with plenty of ups and downs, and a whole lot of violent, brutal, and unforgettable fights going down. After going a reported 41-1, the sole loss coming against Rod Douglas, Benn turned pro. It wasn’t long before Benn was mowing down opponents in double-quick fashion, with him becoming a fighter with a growing reputation. Back before the days of the internet, a fighter would get publicity in the magazines and by appearing on TV. And so it was that the name Nigel Benn became more and more frequent in trade paper Boxing News, and…