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☆ Xavi calls on Barcelona fans for vital Champions League tie with Porto
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 27 (Reuters) - Barcelona have another chance to secure qualification for the knockout rounds of the Champions League when they host Porto, and Xavi Hernandez's side need the fans support for this vital game, the manager said on Monday. "It's a very important, vital game for us. "Lately, things aren't going our way, but the Vallecano game was there to be won," the manager said. Xavi is also confident that he has the backing of the club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco, despite the recent poor results. Barcelona lead Group H, level on nine points with Porto, while Shakhtar Donetsk are three points behind, and they face bottom club Antwerp on Tuesday.

Persons: Xavi, it's, We're, Barca, Joan Laporta, Gavi, Marc, Andre ter Stegen, hasn't, we'll, Trevor Stynes, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Champions League, Shakhtar Donetsk, Rayo Vallecano, Real Madrid, Vallecano, Porto, Antwerp, Thomson Locations: Barcelona, Porto, Spain, Portuguese

☆ PSG's Zaire-Emery to miss rest of 2023 with ankle injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 21 (Reuters) - PSG midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery will be sidelined for the rest of 2023 after suffering an ankle injury while making his debut for France in their 14-0 win over Gibralatar on Saturday, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday. The 17-year-old, who became the youngest France player since 1914 and also the youngest France scorer since that date in the Euro 2024 qualifier, was caught on his ankle by a Gibraltar defender while scoring in the 16th minute and left the pitch. "Warren Zaire-Emery has suffered a moderate sprain of his right ankle and will remain under treatment until the winter break," PSG said in a statement. Zaire-Emery will miss France's last Euro qualifier against Greece on Tuesday. He will also be unavailable for PSG's next five Ligue 1 fixtures and final two Champions League group games.

Persons: Warren Zaire, Emery, Warren, Trevor Stynes, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: PSG, France, Gibralatar, Ligue, Greece, League, Thomson Locations: France, Gibraltar, Warren Zaire, Zaire

☆ Mead back in England squad for Nations League games
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 21 (Reuters) - Beth Mead has been recalled to the England squad for the first time in over a year after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Manager Sarina Wiegman named her squad for the Lionesses' last two games of the Nations League on Tuesday. Team GB is made up of players from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and as the highest ranked British team, England are the nominated nation to qualify on Britain's behalf. This means Scotland may need to lose against England if they are to take part in the Olympics. The Netherlands have a home game with Belgium in their final group game.

Persons: Beth Mead, Sarina Wiegman, Mead, We've, Wiegman, Khiara Keating, Ellie Roebuck, Mary Earps, Hannah Hampton, Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Maya Le Tissier, Esme Morgan, Lotte Wubben, Grace Clinton, Fran Kirby, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Keira Walsh, Katie Zelem, Rachel Daly, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo, Trevor Stynes, Christian Radnedge Organizations: England, Nations League, Brighton & Hove Albion, Wembley, Team, Scotland, British, Olympics, Manchester City, Thomson Locations: Spain, Arsenal's, England, Netherlands, Belgium, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Georgia

☆ Sri Lanka free to compete internationally but U-19 World Cup moved to South Africa
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A secutiry person is seen outside the Sri Lanka's cricket board, after Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) membership of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has been suspended with immediate effect for government interference, in Colombo, Sri Lanka November 11,2023. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte/ File photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 21 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka are free to compete internationally but next year's Under-19 Cricket World Cup will now be hosted by South Africa, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the terms of suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday. Sri Lanka's membership of the ICC was suspended with immediate effect for government interference on Nov. 10, after Sri Lanka's ministry of sport dismissed SLC's board and replaced it with an interim committee. This followed the country's poor performance at this year's World Cup but the sacking was stayed by Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal. "However, funding to SLC will be controlled by the ICC and the ICC Board confirmed Sri Lanka will no longer host the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024, which will now be held in South Africa."

Persons: Dinuka, Sri Lanka's, Trevor Stynes, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Sri, International Cricket Council, ICC, REUTERS, Sri Lanka Cricket, ICC Board, SLC, ICC U19 Men's Cricket, Thomson Locations: Sri Lanka, Colombo, South Africa, Sri Lanka's

☆ Shankland late goal saves Scotland in Georgia
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

TBILISI, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Lawrence Shankland struck late to salvage a 2-2 away draw for already-qualified Scotland against Georgia and maintain their slim chance of clinching first place in their Euro 2024 qualifying Group A on Thursday. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring in the 15th minute when he slid in to poke Otar Kakabadze's ball across the line, but Scott McTominay's seventh goal in seven qualifiers levelled the game in the 49th minute. Georgia regained the lead eight minutes later when Kvaratskhelia scored his second, only for substitute Shankland to head home two minutes into stoppage time, six minutes after coming on as a late substitute. Scotland are in second place, two points behind group leaders Spain before their final qualifier at home against Norway on Sunday, while Georgia, already guaranteed a playoff spot, face Spain away in their final game. Reporting by Trevor Stynes; Editing by Julien PretotOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Lawrence Shankland, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Scott McTominay's, Kvaratskhelia, Shankland, Trevor Stynes, Julien Pretot Organizations: Scotland, Georgia, Spain, Norway, Thomson Locations: TBILISI, Scotland, Georgia, Spain

☆ Arsenal's Arteta charged by FA over referee criticism
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 16 (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for comments that were insulting towards match officials, English soccer's governing body said on Thursday. Arteta had branded the decision not to rule out Anthony Gordon's goal in Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Nov. 4 as an embarrassment and a disgrace, after the goal stood following a triple VAR assessment. "Mikel Arteta has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3.1 following comments that he made in media interviews after Arsenal's Premier League game against Newcastle United on Saturday 4 November," the FA statement said. "It's alleged that his comments constitute misconduct as they are insulting towards match officials and/or detrimental to the game and/or bring the game into disrepute." Arteta now has until Nov. 21 to provide a response to the charge.

Persons: Mikel Arteta, Arteta, Anthony Gordon's, It's, Trevor Stynes, Julien Pretot Organizations: Arsenal, Football Association, Newcastle United, Arsenal's Premier League, Thomson Locations: Arsenal's

☆ LIV Golf's transfer window sees 10 open roster spots in Phase Two
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Phase Two, or Free Agency, involves those TOP 24 players who opted to become free agents and those who finished 25th to 44th whose contracts have expired. They can be re-signed by their previous team or negotiate with a team with an open roster spot. Cleeks GC have two open roster spots with both Bernd Wiesberger and Graeme McDowell finishing outside the Top 24, and Ripper GC also have two spots with Jediah Morgan relegated, although they have the option to re-sign Matt Jones. Fireballs GC, captained by Sergio Garcia, have one open spot as Carlos Ortiz declined a contract extension and opted for free agency, and Phil Mickelson's HyFlyers GC have an open spot after James Piot's relegation. Phase Two will finish when four roster spots remain, which are reserved for the winner of the International Series 2023 rankings, Andy Ogletree, and the top three at LIV Golf Promotions in Abu Dhabi in December.

Persons: Crushers, Bryson Dechambeau, Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, Anirban Lahiri, Sam Navarro, LIV Golf's, Bubba Watson's RangeGoats, Majesticks, Ian Poulter, Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood, Cleeks, Bernd Wiesberger, Graeme McDowell, Jediah Morgan, Matt Jones, Sergio Garcia, Carlos Ortiz, Phil Mickelson's HyFlyers, James Piot's, Sihwan Kim, Brooks Koepka's, Chase, Pat Perez, Dustin Johnson, Perez, David Puig, Andy Ogletree, Trevor Stynes, Toby Davis Organizations: Crushers GC, LIV Golf Miami, Trump National Doral, Mandatory, USA, Free Agency, Crushers, Africa's, Phil Mickelson's HyFlyers GC, 4Aces, LIV, Thomson Locations: Doral , Florida, USA, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi

☆ Napoli name Mazzarri as new coach
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 14 (Reuters) - Italian champions Napoli appointed former manager Walter Mazzarri as their new coach, the Serie A club said on Tuesday. The 62-year-old takes over from Rudi Garcia after defeat by Empoli left last season's champions on 21 points, 10 behind leaders Inter Milan in the standings. At the same stage last term Napoli were unbeaten in Serie A, leading with 10 wins and two draws. Mazzarri returns to Napoli for a second spell after he managed the team from 2009-2013. He ended his debut season 2009-10 in sixth place before he helped Napoli qualify for the group stage of the Champions League the following campaign.

Persons: Walter Mazzarri, Rudi Garcia, Garcia, Luciano Spalletti, Mazzarri, Anita Kobylinska, Trevor Stynes, Tommy Lund, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Napoli, Serie, Empoli, Inter Milan, Lazio, Fiorentina, Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Champions League, Thomson

☆ Howe not looking for excuses despite Newcastle's long injury list
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Newcastle United have been hit by a string of injuries this season but manager Eddie Howe said on Friday they are good enough to cope. The injury list includes Sven Botman, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy and Dan Burn along with a long-term ban on Sandro Tonali and Howe has never had it this bad. We are building up his load and the plan is for him to return after the international break," said Howe. Newcastle began the Premier League season with a victory before suffering three consecutive defeats but since then are unbeaten in their last seven league games and the manager was impressed with how his side reacted. Newcastle are sixth in the table on 20 points, while Bournemouth are 18th with just one league win all season.

Persons: Eddie Howe, Sven Botman, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Dan Burn, Sandro Tonali, Howe, We're, Callum Wilson, Alex, Winger Harvey Barnes, didn't, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley, Lewis, Trevor Stynes, Ken Ferris Organizations: Newcastle United, Bournemouth, Newcastle, League, Borussia Dortmund, Premier League, Dortmund, Thomson Locations: Bournemouth, Netherlands, Newcastle

☆ Arsenal's Arteta sweating on Saka, Odegaard fitness
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is an injury doubt for the Premier League game against Burnley, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday. Saka limped off late in the 2-0 Champions League win over Sevilla and was named in the England squad on Thursday. Arteta doesn't want a repeat of his last call-up when he left the England camp having missed Arsenal's game before that international break. We want our players to play for their club and play for their national teams," Arteta told reporters. Arsenal have been hit by several injuries with Takehiro Tomiyasu replaced during the Sevilla game and Martin Odegaard missing the last two matches.

Persons: Mikel Arteta, Saka, Arteta, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Martin Odegaard, Let's, they've, Trevor Stynes, Ed Osmond Organizations: Arsenal, Bukayo, Premier League, Burnley, League, Sevilla, England, Newcastle United, Manchester City, Thomson

☆ Women's FA Cup prize fund doubled for this season's competition
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Soccer Football - Women's FA Cup - Final - Chelsea v Manchester United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 14, 2022 Chelsea's Sam Kerr celebrates with the trophy after winning the Women's FA Cup Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs Acquire Licensing RightsNov 9 (Reuters) - This season's Women's FA Cup prize fund has been doubled to six million pounds ($7.35 million), the Football Association (FA) announced on Thursday. The FA Cup winners will now receive 430,000 pounds, whereas last season's winners Chelsea received 100,000 pounds. "Doubling the prize money showcases the FA's clear commitment to the future of the Women's FA Cup and will help us maintain its stature as the most prestigious domestic women's cup competition in the world," Sue Campbell, the FA's director of women's football said. Last season's prize fund increased from 400,000 pounds to three million pounds. The men's FA Cup winners currently receive two million pounds.

Persons: Sam Kerr, Paul Childs, Sue Campbell, Campbell, Trevor Stynes, Toby Davis Organizations: Soccer, Chelsea, Manchester United, Wembley, FA, Football Association, Thomson Locations: London, Britain

☆ Marseille v Lyon rescheduled game returns to Marseille, no disciplinary action
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The disciplinary commission said it would not take any action following the incident. The ruling has annoyed Lyon, who said they would appeal the decision. On Nov. 2, the LFP announced the date for the rescheduled game, but no venue was named, with Lyon's director of football, Vincent Ponsot, calling for the game to be played at a neutral venue. The LFP has instead rescheduled the game for Marseille. Lyon are bottom of Ligue 1 with four points after 10 matches.

Persons: Lyon, Fabio Grosso, Vincent Ponsot, Trevor Stynes, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon, Marseille's Stade Velodrome, French League, Stade Velodrome, LFP, Marseille, Ligue, Thomson Locations: Prefecture, Bouches, Marseille, Lyon

☆ France hand PSG teenager Zaire-Emery first call up
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The teenager has been in impressive form this season, scoring twice in 10 Ligue 1 games, and has played every minute of PSG's four Champions League matches. Zaire-Emery was the youngest player to appear for PSG when he made his debut last season aged 16 years and 151 days and in September was made France under-21 captain by coach Thierry Henry. Aurelien Tchouameni was already ruled out of the France squad after his foot injury in his club Real Madrid's LaLiga win over Barcelona last month but Zaire-Emery had been tipped for selection anyway having become a key member of PSG's side. "The absence due to injury of Aurelien Tchouameni did not necessarily condition the presence or absence of Warren Zaire-Emery," Deschamps said. The manager was also asked about the possibility of the young midfielder making the squad for the Euro finals.

Persons: Paris St Germain's Warren, Emery, Stephanie Lecocq, Germain, Warren Zaire, Didier Deschamps, Deschamps, Thierry Henry, Aurelien Tchouameni, Warren, Benjamin Pavard, Jean, Clair Todibo, Trevor Stynes, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, Paris St Germain, AC Milan, Parc des Princes, Paris St, Rights, Paris Saint, Ligue, League, PSG, Real Madrid's LaLiga, Barcelona, Inter Milan's, Nice, France, Thomson Locations: Parc des, Paris, France, Paris St Germain's Warren Zaire, Gibraltar, Greece, Zaire, Warren Zaire, Germany, Nice

☆ Spurs forward Richarlison to undergo pelvic surgery
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 7 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison said on Monday that he will be undergoing pelvic surgery. "The last few months haven't been easy for me. I've had health problems," Richarlison said. "I've already spoken to the doctors and soon I will have surgery on my pubis. I've been suffering, fighting for my national team and my club for eight months and haven't been taking care of myself."

Persons: Richarlison, I've, haven't, Fernando Diniz, Trevor Stynes Organizations: Tottenham Hotspur, Spurs, Chelsea, ESPN Brazil, Argentina, Thomson Locations: Brazil, Colombia

☆ Real's Bellingham likely to feature against Braga after shoulder injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

That result cost Real their place at the top of the table, with Girona moving two points ahead, and although Bellingham finished the game he was doubtful for the Braga tie. "It would be important, at this stage of the season, to finish the group stage in four games," Ancelotti said. "If Puyol wants to talk to Vinicius, let him talk," Ancelotti said. Ancelotti's side took a 2-0 lead at Braga but the home team pulled one back in the 63rd minute to make for a nervous ending. Real top Group C with nine points followed by Napoli on six, with Braga in third place with three points.

Persons: Jude Bellingham's, Carlo Ancelotti, he's, Ancelotti, He'll, Carles Puyol, Vinicius Jr, Vinicius, Trevor Stynes, Ken Ferris Organizations: Braga, Wednesday, Champions League, Bellingham, England, Rayo Vallecano, Champions League Group, Bernabeu, Brazilian, Clasico, Real, Barca, Napoli, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Real Madrid, Girona, Spain, Barcelona

☆ CAS registers Russian appeal against Olympic membership suspension
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach gestures as he speaks during a news conference, ahead of the 141st IOC Session, in Mumbai, India, October 13, 2023. REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 6 (Reuters) - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has registered an appeal filed by the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) against the decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to suspend its membership, the independent judicial body said on Monday. The challenge arose over the IOC's suspension of the ROC following the ROC decision to include as its members some regional sports organisations which are under the authority of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Ukraine. "The CAS arbitration proceedings have commenced. The Russian Olympic Committee was banned with immediate effect on Oct. 12 for recognising regional organisations from four territories annexed from Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee said.

Persons: Thomas Bach, Niharika Kulkarni, Vladamir Putin, Putin, Trevor Stynes, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Olympic Committee, 141st IOC, REUTERS, Sport, Russian Olympic Committee, International Olympic Committee, National Olympic Committee, IOC, Olympic, Sports, Russian Olympic, Sporting Power, Swiss, Thomson Locations: Mumbai, India, ROC, Ukraine, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Russia, Perm

☆ Flooded pitch fails to dampen spirits of Ireland's women
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"Wettest game in history but job done and top of the group with the girlsss," Ireland captain Katie McCabe posted on Instagram after the match in Shkoder. "Ballon Pour," Ireland team mate Louise Quinn commented under the post, a reference to McCabe, like many others, missing the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday despite her nomination. After 20 minutes of play the first rumbles were heard, accompanied by torrential rain. The game was scoreless at halftime and play was suspended for an hour as ground staff cleared the waterlogged pitch. Denise O'Sullivan scored the winner in the 88th minute, and with four wins from four games, Ireland have secured the group win and promotion with two games still to play.

Persons: Ireland's Katie McCabe, Dan Peled, Katie McCabe, Louise Quinn, McCabe, Denise O'Sullivan, Sinead Farrelly, Trevor Stynes Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, REUTERS, Ireland, League, Women's Nations, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, of Ireland, Nigeria, Brisbane, Australia, Republic, Albania, Shkoder, Dublin

☆ Saudi Arabia sole bidder to host 2034 World Cup, FIFA says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 31 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia was the only football association to present a bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup before the deadline closed, soccer's global governing body said on Tuesday. FIFA had invited bids from Asia and Oceania for the tournament by Oct. 31, and Saudi Arabia announced it would bid only minutes after the announcement on Oct 4. Australia said on Tuesday it would not be presenting a bid to host the tournament, leaving Saudi Arabia as the only candidate. FIFA also confirmed that the sole confirmation of interest in hosting the 2030 World Cup came from Morocco, Portugal and Spain with Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay hosting celebratory games. On Oct. 4 FIFA announced that the combined bid of Morocco Spain and Portugal would host the 2030 World Cup subject to the completion of a successful bidding process.

Persons: Trevor Stynes, Andrew Heavens Organizations: FIFA, FIFA Council, Thomson Locations: Saudi Arabia, Asia, Oceania, Australia, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Morocco Spain

☆ Vinicius Jr extends Real contract until 2027
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

MADRID, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Real Madrid's Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has signed a contract extension until 2027, the LaLiga club announced on Tuesday. The 23-year-old joined Real from Flamengo in 2018 for a reported transfer fee of 46 million euros ($48.76 million) and has since made 235 appearances, scoring 62 goals. "Real Madrid C.F. and Vini Jr have reached an agreement to extend the player's contract, linking him to the club until 30 June 2027," Real said in a statement. Vinicius Jr, who won the Socrates Award in Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony for his humanitarian work, has won nine trophies at Real, including two league titles along with the Champions League in 2022 and two FIFA Club World Cup trophies.

Persons: Vinicius Jr, Vini, Real, Trevor Stynes, Ken Ferris Organizations: Real, Flamengo, Madrid, Champions League, FIFA Club, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Brazil

☆ No goal of month winner for Basel after horror-show October
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 31 (Reuters) - Swiss club Basel's season has gone from bad to worse since it began in July, and with no goals scored in October, they were unable to announce a goal of the month winner on Tuesday. With four defeats from four games in October, Basel conceded 10 goals and scored none, which led to the club posting a photo of a goal net and a caption which read "No goals in October = No goal of the month" on their social media accounts. The club are currently bottom of the Swiss league, with just one win in 11 games, and were also knocked out of the Europa Conference League in the second qualifying round by FC Tobol of Kazakhstan. The game should, they will hope, give them a decent chance of at least having some goals to choose from for November's goal of the month award. Reporting by Trevor Stynes Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Heiko Vogel, Fabio Celestini, Trevor Stynes, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Swiss, Europa Conference League, FC Tobol, Conference League, Basel, SC Kriens, Thomson Locations: Basel, Kazakhstan, It's

☆ James to start for Chelsea in Blackburn League Cup tie
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"I can confirm he is going to start," Pochettino told reporters on Tuesday. With just three wins in 10 Premier League games, Chelsea are in 11th place, 14 points behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur. "To go through the competition (League Cup) is important, then go to Tottenham and receive Manchester City to get momentum." Pochettino takes Chelsea to face his old club Spurs in the league on Monday but the Argentine won't let that influence his team selection for the League Cup game on Wednesday. The five-time League Cup winners beat AFC Wimbledon and Brighton & Hove Albion in the previous rounds.

Persons: Chelsea's Reece James, Matthew Childs, Reece James, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea's, Pochettino, Trevor Stynes, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Chelsea, Brentford, Blackburn Rovers, Wednesday's League, Liverpool, Stamford Bridge, Tottenham Hotspur, Tottenham, Manchester City, Spurs, Argentine, League, AFC Wimbledon, Brighton & Hove Albion, Thomson Locations: Stamford, London, Britain, Chelsea

☆ World Cup in Saudi Arabia would be structurally really good, says Howe
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 31 (Reuters) - Newcastle United's Eddie Howe would expect a World Cup in Saudi Arabia to be well organised having previously travelled there with his team, the manager said on Tuesday. With Australia deciding not to enter a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, FIFA are expected to announce Saudi Arabia as the only bid received before the Oct. 31 deadline. "Our trips out there to Riyadh and Jeddah were two different experiences really," Howe told a press conference before Newcastle's League Cup tie against Manchester United. If that's a sign of what a World Cup might look like, structurally it will be really good." Newcastle also hosted two Saudi Arabia international games at St. James' Park in September with Costa Rica and South Korea.

Persons: Newcastle United's Eddie Howe, Howe, James ' Park, Trevor Stynes, Ed Osmond Organizations: Newcastle, Australia, FIFA, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Newcastle's League, Manchester United, Saudi Arabia, St, Thomson Locations: Saudi Arabia, Newcastle, Riyadh, Jeddah, Costa Rica, South Korea

☆ Police investigating death of Nottingham Panthers' Johnson
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 30 (Reuters) - Police are investigating the death of Nottingham Panthers ice-hockey player Adam Johnson on Saturday after what the club described as a "freak accident" during a game, South Yorkshire Police said on Monday. Johnson, 29, received emergency treatment following the incident in the clash with Sheffield Steelers in Sheffield, England, and his club announced the tragic death on Sunday. "The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night," the club said. "We were called at 8.25pm on Saturday 28 October to reports that a player had been seriously injured during a Sheffield Steelers versus Nottingham Panthers game at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield," they said. "Our officers remain at the scene carrying out enquiries and our investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remain ongoing."

Persons: Adam Johnson, Johnson, Trevor Stynes, Ken Ferris Organizations: Police, Nottingham Panthers, South Yorkshire Police, Sheffield Steelers, Thomson Locations: Sheffield, England

☆ Ex-Spanish FA chief Rubiales banned three years over kiss scandal
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The suspension was imposed following the allegedly non-consensual kiss Rubiales gave to Spain player Jenni Hermoso after this year's Women's World Cup final in which Spain beat England. The "kiss-gate" scandal completely overshadowed what was a momentous moment for Spanish women's soccer and blew up into a sexism storm that attracted global headlines. Rubiales resigned in September from his position as RFEF president, saying his position had become untenable. "Mr Rubiales has been notified of the terms of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s decision today," FIFA said. "Women's football stuck together on this and it's the right outcome."

Persons: Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales, Susana Vera, Luis Rubiales, Rubiales, Jenni Hermoso, Hermoso, Mr Rubiales, Sue Smith, Trevor Stynes, Martyn Herman, Fernando Kallas, Ed Osmond Organizations: Royal Spanish Football Federation, Spanish Football Association, Spain, England, FIFA, Reuters, FIFA Appeal, Sky Sports, Thomson Locations: Madrid, Spain, Spanish

☆ Ajax appoint Van't Schip as new manager
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 30 (Reuters) - Ajax Amsterdam have appointed John van't Schip as interim head coach, a week after they parted ways with Maurice Steijn, the Eredivisie club announced on Monday. "Ajax appoints John van't Schip as interim head coach. The former Ajax player signs a contract with the club running from 30 October 2023 until 30 June 2025," the club said. "Van't Schip and Ajax have agreed to him stepping into a function in technical management from 1 July 2024." "First as head coach of the first team, for the long term we see a different technical role for him."

Persons: John van't Schip, Maurice Steijn, Marco Van Basten, John, John van Halst, Michael Valkanis, Trevor Stynes, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Ajax Amsterdam, Eredivisie, Ajax, Sunday, PSV Eindhoven, Greece, Thomson

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