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The Football Association has banned solid perimeter walls around pitches after a safety review was launched following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar.The 21-year-old died after sustaining a “significant brain injury” while playing for Chichester City at Wingate and Finchley FC in September 2025.It is thought the injury was caused when he collided with a concrete wall.The review, conducted by independent health and safety experts for the 2026-27 season, said it “no longer permits solid brick, breeze block or concrete barriers around pitches across the National League system for men [steps 1-6], and the Women’s National League…

Moses Itauma has ruled out the traditional post-fight handshake with Filip Hrgovic if their relationship continues to deteriorate before they meet on August 29 at The O2 in London. The 21-year-old boxer made it clear that he does not consider everything said during the promotion automatically forgiven once the fight is over. Itauma believes there are lines that Hrgovic can cross before they compete for the vacant IBF crown. “If I have a problem with you before a fight, and we have a fight, I’m going to have a problem with you after. Even if you say [it’s just business].…

TOSSCanada has won the toss and opts to bowl.Playing XIsCanada: Yuvraj Samra, Shreyas Movva(w), Pargat Singh, Matthew Spoors, Meet Patel, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar(c), Ansh Patel, Kaleem Sana, Zahid ShirzadScotland: George Munsey, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington(c), Michael Jones, Matthew Cross(w), Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Zainullah Ihsan, Oliver Davidson, Jasper DavidsonSQUADScotland Squad: George Munsey, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington(c), Michael Jones, Michael English, Matthew Cross(w), Mark Watt, Jack Jarvis, Safyaan Sharif, Jasper Davidson, Lyle Robertson, Ollie Jones, Zainullah IhsanCanada Squad: Yuvraj Samra, Ali Nadeem(w), Pargat Singh, Matthew Spoors, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Akhil Kumar, Saad…

Manchester City have rejected an opening offer of £38.5m from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri.City are open to selling the Spaniard, but would demand more than £60m.The 30-year-old enters the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium and is yet to sign a new deal, with speculation rife about his future this summer.It looked like Real Madrid would be his next destination but La Liga rivals Barcelona are now leading the race after sources told BBC Sport on Thursday that the club had the player’s approval to open negotiations with City. The offer was made on Friday.Barca sources had initially…

The 2026/27 season is just around the corner, and with that in mind, we look to FourFourTwo who predicts the National League table. We turn our attention to the fifth tier division, and as always, it causes plenty of reaction and debates on social media with many checking out the bookies odds. You can order your copy of the FourFourTwo magazine, including the much loved season preview magazine by clicking HERE. Have a look at who they thought would finish from 24th to 1st below, some will surprise, others not so… 24) HORNCHURCH – FourFourTwo said in their verdict: “Hornchurch…

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Saturday’s William Hill Premiership action from across Scotland. Dundee FC v Aberdeen Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals (5/6), Dundee FC 1-2 Aberdeen (8/1) St. Mirren v St Johnstone Prediction: St Mirren To Win (13/10), St Mirren 2-1 St Johnstone (15/2) The William Hill Premiership serves up two intriguing clashes this weekend, as Dundee host Aberdeen at Dens Park while St Mirren welcome St Johnstone to Paisley, with all four sides looking to build early momentum and take a valuable step forward in their league campaigns. Now, let’s take a closer look at some William Hill Premiership…

Eddie Hearn has revealed that he and Anthony Joshua are standing firm on their original contract, or at least attempting to resist changes that could put a sour taste in the mouths of British fans. These proposed changes are, of course, in relation to the Tyson Fury fight, which is now expected to take place in New York. With Madison Square Garden the likely venue, the two British heavyweights are set to collide in November after completing their respective warm-up fights last month. First to the stage was Fury, who delivered an uninspiring performance in Thailand but nonetheless stopped the…

Atletico Madrid have held talks over a move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero.The Argentina international, who signed a new four-year deal at Spurs last August, is expected to leave the club this summer.There has also been interest from Inter Milan in signing the 28-year-old, who played all seven matches in Argentina’s run to the World Cup final last month, where they lost to Spain.But Romero is a long-term target for Atletico manager Diego Simeone, with the Spanish side believed to be pressing ahead with another attempt to sign the centre-back.Spurs are aware of Atletico’s interest and an agreement on personal…

Good morning from County Kerry, where I sit in a hotel room with what I hope is going to be a nice coffee. After Arsenal’s Dublin adventures, I’ve brought Elliot from ArsenalVision Podcast to see a bit of Ireland, and there are few places better in this country than Dingle. If you like a Guinness, as many people do, there’s nothing quite like the Guinness here. I don’t know exactly what makes it better than anywhere else, but I know for a fact it is. Please do not ask me to show my workings, just come here, have a pint…

Filip Hrgovic believes Moses Itauma has yet to prove he deserves the enormous expectations surrounding him before their August 29 fight at The O2 in London. Hrgovic sees himself as the opponent who will finally probe areas of Itauma’s game that have remained largely untouched. The Croatian points to his experience, endurance, toughness, and power as qualities the 21-year-old has not encountered in a single opponent. “I think I’m the best opponent he’s faced. I think he’s never been until now in the ring with someone like me, with that kind of experience and endurance, toughness, power. So let’s see…