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Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has been criticised by 13 World Cup nations who said he had claimed an expanded tournament led to many matches being “uninteresting”.A joint statement was released on Sunday by several nations competing at the tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada.The football associations of Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan, DR Congo, Haiti, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast and South Africa have come together to “express their profound disappointment” at Ceferin.He had reportedly told a conference in Ljubljana, in his native Slovenia, the growth from 32 teams to 48 would lead to less attractive games…
Joshua has repeatedly maintained that he is prepared to face any opponent. “For me, I want it all. I will fight everyone, and that’s why I still do it. I’ve got so much improvement to do,” said Joshua to Ring Magazine. “This is my true identity as a fighter. I’ve got the love for it, the passion. It’s tough, don’t get me wrong. I fought Dubois, and I got knocked out, and I’m still standing strong here, and I gave a good account of myself, and I’m going to go out there and give my best again.” Joshua then specifically…
Lewis Hamilton triumphed at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with a magnificent drive, ending his long wait for a maiden Ferrari victory.The seven-time world champion ended a sequence of 41 grands prix without a win and denied his compatriot, second-placed George Russell of Mercedes, who was outmanoeuvred by Ferrari’s decisive three-stop strategy and his teammate, Kimi Antonelli.There was intense drama behind Hamilton as he streaked to victory with Antonelli and Russell fighting for second place. Seconds after thrillingly overtaking Russell with five laps remaining, the Italian was forced to retire due to an “electrical shutdown”. Lando Norris of McLaren, the defending…
England won the World Cup of Darts for a record-extending sixth time as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries overcame the Netherlands 10-5 in Frankfurt.The top seeds defeated Wales and Scotland earlier on Sunday to set up a tantalising best-of-19-legs final against second seeds Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen.Littler and Humphries’ shock second-round exit to hosts Germany last year cast doubt over the partnership, but they averaged more than 104 to overpower the Dutch.”I’m absolutely delighted – that’s the best we have played all tournament,” Littler told Sky Sports.”That’s what we needed to do. We can’t do it every…
GOLFBhullar moves up to T-27 as Bubba Watson stays ahead in MoroccoGaganjeet Bhullar dropped his only bogey of the day on the closing ninth hole but still climbed 20 places in the third round of the US$2 million International Series Morocco.The four-time IGPL winner and 11-time Asian Tour champion carded a four-under 69 to add to earlier rounds of 70 and 74, moving to tied 27th from his overnight tied 47th position.Starting from the 10th tee, Karandeep Kochhar signed for a two-under 71 but endured a difficult second nine. At four-under overall, he was tied 43rd. Ajeetesh Sandhu, meanwhile, slipped…
Portugal open their 2026 World Cup campaign against DR Congo on June 17 at NRG Stadium in Houston, kicking off at 12:00 UTC-5. Roberto Martinez’s side enter as heavy favorites at -340, facing a DR Congo team making only their second-ever World Cup appearance. The portugal vs dr congo betting odds reflect a significant talent gap, but DR Congo’s defensive record and tournament resilience make the margins worth examining. Portugal are priced at -340 with BetOnline and Lucky Rebel to win this Group K opener, a price that reflects their depth of European-based talent and a qualifying campaign that produced…
Adrien Broner competed over 40 times in his professional career but the power from one fighter in particular stands out clear in his mind. Broner was widely regarded as one of the stars of the sport after becoming a three-weight world champion at just 23, and a four-weight world champion at 26, with Oscar De La Hoya the only man to have achieved that second feat at an earlier age. At one stage Broner had an unbeaten record of 27-0, but a criticism that he has faced throughout his career is his lack of commitment and discipline, with several losses…
Lewis Hamilton said he feared he had lost the ability to win in Formula One after ending a long wait for success with Ferrari in Spain on Sunday.The 41-year-old Briton, a seven-time world champion, charged to his 106th grand prix victory at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona with a flawless drive that capitalised on Ferrari’s pivotal three pit-stop strategy.After starting second behind George Russell of Mercedes, Hamilton’s sparkling performance ended a 41-race winless run – and he admitted there were doubts such a day would ever come.“After a year like last year, there were definitely moments that I was like: ‘Sheesh,…
Clement Turpin has been appointed referee for England’s opening World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday – and was once labelled a “Grade E” official by head coach Thomas Tuchel. The Frenchman showed then Bayern Munich boss Tuchel two yellow cards in the German club’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City in April 2023, sending him to the stands.Turpin produced five yellow cards in the first half at Allianz Arena and a straight red for Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano for a last-man challenge on Erling Haaland, but an offside call from the video assistant referee (VAR) reversed the…
There was a time in which Manchester United were inundated with options on the left flank, although heading into this summer, that department appears an area for Michael Carrick and co to address as a matter of urgency. Last summer, the ruthless Ruben Amorim oversaw the exits of Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford, none of whom seemingly appeared suited to the Portuguese’s 3-4-2-1 set-up. Having shifted back to a more orthodox system under Carrick, the lack of left-wing options is now a pressing issue, with it still yet to be seen whether Patrick Dorgu’s future lies at left-back…