Showing 1 - 8 of 8
FA chief under fire for Star of David, swastika link
AFP, Published on 05/03/2018
» LONDON: The chief executive of England's Football Association, Martin Glenn, faced criticism from a leading member of Britain's Jewish community after saying the Star of David was "something we don't want" in football along with the swastika.
Bookmakers, casinos in danger in Brexit fallout: expert
AFP, Published on 16/09/2016
» LONDON - Bookmakers, casinos and even bingo halls should steel themselves for some painful years ahead after Britain voted to leave the European Union, a leading gambling expert warned on Thursday.
Becks and Botham: From ball games to Brexit ballot
AFP, Published on 22/06/2016
» LONDON - David Beckham and Ian Botham may be retired, but their competitive spirit has not deserted them as they battle it out on opposite sides of Britain's heated EU referendum debate.
Brexit risk puts English Premier League football on defensive
AFP, Published on 18/03/2016
» LONDON - The possibility of Britain voting to leave the European Union in its June 23 referendum leaves the lucrative and globally popular English Premier League facing an uncertain future.
West Ham's Brady warns EU exit could harm British game
AFP, Published on 29/01/2016
» LONDON - British football teams could find it tougher to sign leading European players if the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, according to West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady.
Wales, Northern Ireland emerge from England's shadow
AFP, Published on 12/10/2015
» LONDON - In the week that the campaigns for the United Kingdom's referendum on European Union membership were launched, the nation's representative football teams have given a resounding "yes" to European participation.
Murray has no regrets over Scottish independence tweet
AFP, Published on 23/09/2014
» LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray admitted on Tuesday his Twitter message in support of Scottish independence had been out of character, but said he had no regrets about doing it.
Scottish independence threatens Euro 2020 bid - UEFA
AFP, Published on 10/09/2014
» LONDON - Scotland's bid to stage games at Euro 2020 "may have to be re-assessed" if the country votes to become an independent nation following next week's referendum, according to a UEFA report.