Author: sportsnewsuk
James Nixon | 2:49pm BST 13 June 2026 I expect there are many of those frequenting the CW site and its Forum who are finding all the reporting on, agonising and carping about night-time curfews – plus disapproval and restrictions on when and where alcohol is allowed to be consumed – to be an increasingly irritating and depressing saga. Here is outlined an alternative, radical, approach to ponder. The way in which Rob Key has spoken, most recently, to the press about his conversations with Ben Stokes on “the culture of the England men’s cricket team” and “the need for…
Marc Cucurella could leave Chelsea this summer – but could also be priced out of a move if the Blues hold firm. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. Enzo Fernandez’s prospective move to Real Madrid is going to be the big saga of the summer – but Marc Cucurella’s potential transfer to Atletico Madrid might not be far behind. The left back opened the door to a move back in March, and while he’s…
“What’s the biggest fight in boxing to be made right now?” Bill Haney said. As the discussion shifted back toward the possibility of Devin Haney facing Stevenson, Haney remained consistent in his position. “Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney,” Bill said. “At least we got a chance to reach what we’re talking about.” Pressed again on Keyshawn’s place in the welterweight picture, Bill suggested the Norfolk native had not been forgotten. “This thing has been brewing for seven, eight, nine, 10 years, whatever it has been,” Bill said. “Just relax, and we’re going to get there, okay? We’ll get there. You…
Is George Russell’s run of rotten luck finally over? The Mercedes driver said he felt “like my old self again” after scorching to pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. He was fractionally faster than second-placed Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari, who nearly snatched top spot with a dramatic surge at the last, capitalising on what is clearly a notable upgrade to the Scuderia machine.Kimi Antonelli, Russell’s 19-year-old teammate, will aim for a sixth consecutive victory from third on the grid while Charles Leclerc of Ferrari said there were “no excuses” and that he felt “very ashamed” after crashing out spectacularly…
Four members of Iran’s World Cup delegation have won appeals against having their visa applications for entry to the United States rejected.But 11 members of the party will not be allowed to travel to the US when their team plays matches there.Iran last week accused the US of denying visas to “integral” members of its national football team’s backroom staff.That was after officials in Washington said Iranian players had been given permission to travel to the country for the tournament.Iran have already moved their World Cup base to Mexico over concerns stemming from the country being at war with the…
Fans react with Fulham reportedly in advanced talks with Alvaro Arbeloa as the replacement for Marco Silva, according to reports. Alex Crook tweeted on Saturday evening that Fulham are now in advanced talks with Arbeloa, Ben Jacobs adding that Abel Ferreira has decided to stay at Palmeiras, telling Fulham he won’t leave mid-season. Matteo Moretto tweeted: “The conversations between Fulham and Álvaro Arbeloa are progressing smoothly. “Following the contacts maintained in recent days between the representatives of the Spanish coach, Óscar Ribot and Luis Alonso, and the London club, both parties continue to bridge positions with optimism. “There are still…
Errol Spence Jr has been given further motivation to defeat Tim Tszyu, knowing a potentially more lucrative opportunity could be presented to the winner of their upcoming showdown. The two former world champions will square off in Australia on July 25, with Tszyu claiming a home advantage as he looks to re-join the world scene. In order to do so, the 31-year-old must defeat a credible opponent and prove that, despite losing three of his last six fights, he remains one of the world’s top super-welterweights. Ideally, he would be facing Spence at 154lbs but, given his opponent’s three-year layoff,…
Fulham are in talks to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as a replacement for outgoing manager Marco Silva.Silva spent five years in charge at Craven Cottage but has opted to leave for Portuguese giants Benfica after they lost Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid.Arbeloa, 43, was in charge at Madrid at the end of last season on an interim basis, having replaced incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso midway through the campaign.He is now a strong contender for the role in west London, but sources close to the club have played down suggests that talks are advanced at this stage. Arbeloa spent his entire…
Spain face Cape Verde in Group H of the 2026 World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, with a 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff. The reigning European champions are installed as overwhelming favorites, priced as short as -1000, while Cape Verde make their historic debut on the global stage. Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup 2026 predictions point firmly toward a Spain victory, though the margin and goal total are the markets worth examining closely. Spain bring a qualifying record of 5W 1D 0L, scoring 21 goals and conceding just 2 across six matches, into this Group H…
William Hill News provide their best bets and predictions ahead of the Group D clash between Australia and Turkey at the 2026 World Cup in the early hours of Sunday morning. Australia have featured at each of the previous five World Cup finals and the Socceroos reached the last-16 stage four years ago in Qatar but how will they fare against the likes of Turkey, Paraguay and the United States this summer? Recent form suggests that Australia may find it difficult in Group D, though there were some positives to take from the narrow defeat to Mexico and the 1-1…