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FENCINGBharat Mandapam set for historic sports competition debutThe Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has officially sanctioned financial grants under the Assistance to National Sports Federation Scheme to the Fencing Association of India towards organisation of the 26th Senior Asian Fencing Championships, scheduled from June 19 to June 24.The tournament also marks the historic first time that the world-class Bharat Mandapam complex at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi will host a competitive sporting event since its inauguration in 2023.The Fencing Association of India (FAI) has officially locked in a powerhouse 24-member national contingent, evenly split with 12 male and 12…
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, French prosecutors have confirmed. A woman accused the Paris St-Germain defender of raping her at his home in the French capital in 2023, when she was aged 24. The public prosecutor’s office in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris, began a preliminary investigation in March 2023.An investigating judge ordered a trial in February 2026 and French media report that Hakimi, 27, failed with a recent appeal to have the trial dismissed. Hakimi, who is set to lead his side out for their second World Cup fixture against Scotland on Friday (23:00…
Morning all. I had a World Cup free day yesterday, so I’m just trying to piece together the goings-on. Hosts Canada had a big win over Qatar (6-0) but it was a game marred by a horrible injury to midfielder Isamel Kone. The challenge from behind, which was late, left his leg hanging in a way that will sadly be too familiar for Arsenal fans, having seen three of our players suffer similar injuries in the past. There’s a video here, but obviously discretion is advised – it’s not the most pleasant way to start your Friday morning. The red…
“Amercians have been used to in-play ads for 40, 50 years, so culturally this fits right in,” says Rob di Gisi, lecturer in sport management at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.”There is very little pushback here. Any changes which make games more Americanised will be embraced without people noticing.”Fellow US broadcaster Telemundo, which shows matches in Spanish and is aimed at Latino Americans, is one of the few broadcasters which has decided not to show ads during the breaks.During Canada’s opening match last week, its commentator said: “We prefer the old school way. We should be able to see…
Jordan and Algeria meet at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on June 22, 2026, in a Group J clash that carries elimination weight for both sides after opening-day defeats. Jordan lost 3-1 to Austria, while Algeria fell 3-0 to Argentina on Matchday 1, leaving both teams needing a result to keep their World Cup 2026 campaigns alive. Algeria enter as the clear favorite at -170 best price, backed by a superior qualifying record and a squad that includes established European-based players. Jordan, making their World Cup debut, scored through Ali Olwan against Austria to register the first goal in their…
“It’s always an attractive option,” Joyce said to Sky Sports. “Before I took Zhang, which was obviously a bad decision, I was WBO Interim [champion] off the back of beating Dubois and Parker. So it’s just like a bit of a mistake that I’m going to rectify now.” Joyce defeated Dubois in November 2020, forcing him to take a knee after repeatedly damaging his left eye. At the time, the victory was viewed as the biggest win of Joyce’s career and earned him the WBO interim title. The careers of the two heavyweights have moved in opposite directions since then.…
There will be a change in the way Premier League referees judge hair-pulling next season after three players were sent off for the offence in 2025-26.All three red cards for hair-pulling came through a video assistant referee review, but from next season, not every time a player is seen to pull an opponent’s hair will they be dismissed.Instead, greater emphasis will be placed on both the level of force and the intention.Referees will be told to look for a “clear and deliberate action” which has “excessive force and/or brutality”.The change is intended to give more latitude to players who may…
Liverpool and Manchester United could be about to take their rivalry into the transfer market to sign an attacking star, who would instantly break a Premier League record. Liverpool chasing more wingers after Munoz The Reds are the club to watch in the transfer window right now, having just hijacked Newcastle United’s deal to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna. Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes are ready to back Andoni Iraola, even after spending so big last summer, and it’s an open secret that they’re after quick wingers. Confirming the news of Munoz’s arrival, Liverpool release a statement saying: “Liverpool FC…
Tyson Fury’s father, John Fury, has offered an intriguing verdict on his son’s long-awaited Battle of Britain with Anthony Joshua. Following Fury’s return against Arslanbek Makhmudov, it soon became clear that Fury-Joshua was the goal for 2026, with Joshua’s own ‘warm-up’ fight against Kristian Prenga being one of the few remaining obstacles to the blockbuster event. ‘The Gypsy King’ is also set for a bout in the interim – with no opponent or date confirmed as of writing – before the pair of former champions deliver on a signed agreement to face off at the end of the year. Speaking…
Iran’s involvement in the World Cup has been plagued with uncertainty, linked to the war in the Middle East and related security concerns.Fifa president Gianni Infantino visited the Iran team in the dressing room following the game against New Zealand as tensions continue.Multiple “integral” members of their backroom staff were denied entry visas for the US while the FFIRI called on Fifa to “uphold the principles of neutrality, fairness, and established regulations” after their allocation of tickets was revoked on the eve of the tournament.”The Iranian national football team agreed to these terms,” a US Department of Homeland Security spokesperson…