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We take a look at an ambitious newly formed non league club who are ‘hoping rise through the leagues and inspire a city’. Meet Birmingham Albion FC, a newly established grassroots football club based in Birmingham, and will groundshare at Coton Green. They have been formed to provide a structured, positive football environment with the long-term vision is to build a sustainable club that develops players and people, and contributes meaningfully to the local community. They also look to operate with clear governance, strong standards, and a community-focused approach. Read on and find out more… CLUB UPDATES: 28th October 2025:…
The United States opened their World Cup campaign with a fine win – but not before a sequence of events that left everyone inside SoFi Stadium scratching their heads as the video assistant referee (VAR) made history.The co-hosts were comfortably leading Paraguay 3-0 when confusion reigned in the Group D game.Veteran defender Tim Ream, 38, conceded a free-kick and was shown a yellow card for his ‘challenge’ on Miguel Almiron.After the free-kick was taken, Dutch referee Danny Makkelie was sent to the screen by the VAR and overturned his decision – something officials have not previously been allowed to do.After…
Cape Verde arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as first-time qualifiers, making their debut on the grandest stage in international football. The Blue Sharks are priced at +200000 to lift the trophy at BetOnline and Lucky Rebel, with BetNow marginally shorter at +125000. Ranked 38th out of 48 teams in the outright market, the realistic betting interest for Cape Verde lies firmly in group-stage survival and stage-of-elimination markets rather than the outright winner price. Rui Aguas leads a squad built on European-based professionals, most of whom have been together through multiple Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) cycles. Cape Verde…
William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews the 2026 World Cup tournament winner. Our Prediction – World Cup Winner: France (9/2). Didier Deschamps is just one of three people to win the World Cup as both a player and a head coach, this will bring the curtain down on his fourteen years in charge of Les Bleus and will be hoping his side can go one further having finished as runners-up last time out. You could say they aren’t the best defensively but that definitely balances itself out with their serious attacking threats, a potential top four of Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise,…
Jaron Ennis has dismissed suggestions from Xander Zayas that he is stepping into unfamiliar territory ahead of their highly anticipated junior middleweight title clash on June 27. The undefeated Zayas has expressed confidence in recent interviews, arguing that Ennis has never faced a fighter with his particular blend of skill and power. Ennis, however, believes the challenge presented by the Puerto Rican contender is one he understands well. “He’s a solid fighter, but it’s a lot of guys that fight like him,” Boots said during an appearance on Nightcap. “It’s not a lot of guys that fight like me.” Ennis…
KnighthoodKevin Sinfield (coach, former international and fundraiser), for services to rugby league, rugby union and the MND communityCommanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)Neil Fox MBE (former rugby league international), for services to rugby league and the community in West YorkshireEva Rausing (founder, Alborada Trust), for services to charity, animal welfare, horse racing and bloodstockOfficers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)Mel Bound (founder, This Woman Runs), for services to women’s community sportDavid Dein (former Arsenal chairman and founder, The Twinning Project), for services to football and charityLuke Donald (golfer), for services to golfDr Clare Halsted (administrator,…
It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that Ireland goes into the 2026 edition of the ICC women’s T20 World Cup as one among the underdogs.While this might be the team’s fifth appearance in the competition, after the 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2023 editions, not once has it advanced past the group stage, and the team missed out on qualifying for the last edition as well. In fact, Ireland is yet to win a match in T20 World Cups — its record reads 0-16. However, the team will be no pushover.Ireland kickstarts its campaign against Scotland on June 13 in Old…
Shakur Stevenson has maintained his prediction for Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu, believing that one man will be too “mentally tough” for the other. The two former world champions will collide in Australia on July 25, meeting at a catchweight of 158lbs to accommodate Spence’s inactivity. Despite Tszyu pushing for a super-welterweight contest, his opponent clearly felt an extra 4lbs was appropriate following his three-year layoff. This lengthy hiatus came after Spence suffered a ninth-round stoppage defeat to Terence Crawford, who became the undisputed king at 147lbs in surprisingly one-sided fashion. Prior to that, Spence had claimed his WBC,…
For almost three decades, Watson has told sport stories from across Northern Ireland, fronting coverage of the North West 200 motorcycle road race, senior men’s international football matches, Ulster rugby matches and the Irish Cup final. He has interviewed the biggest names in sport while also showcasing sporting achievements at grassroots and youth level. The recipient of two kidney transplants, he has dedicated his spare time to fundraising for a range of charities, including Northern Ireland Kidney Research, Kidney Care UK and the Children’s Kidney Fund NI.He hosts a range of events every year highlighting the work of the Regional…
Vinicius Junior says he is not focused on Real Madrid for the time being, despite approaching the final year of his contract at the club. The 25-year-old’s current deal with Los Blancos expires in June 2027, with many clubs already said to be interested in acquiring the forward. Among LaLiga players, only Kylian Mbappe (42) and Lamine Yamal (24) scored more goals in all competitions than Vinicius (22) in 2025-26 Only Arda Guler (14) and Federico Valverde (13) provided more assists than Vinicius’ 10 among Real Madrid players, though the Brazilian was second overall for goal involvements (32) behind only…