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Wrexham rise showcases English football pyramid in US, says Anton Ferdinand
AFP, Published on 11/07/2025
» PARIS - Wrexham's exploits since being bought by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have helped lift "the bonnet" on lower-league English football and boosted its popularity in the United States, former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand told AFP.
Hong Kong advised to develop Formula 1 roots before bidding to host a grand prix
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/06/2025
» Hong Kong should focus on developing a greater motorsports culture before bidding to host a Formula 1 race, a top official from the sport's governing body has told the South China Morning Post.
Call grows for third National League spot
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/06/2025
» As Oldham Athletic celebrate their return to the Football League after defeating Southend United in a thrilling Wembley playoff there have been strong calls for the National League to be given three promotion slots to League Two as opposed to the current two.
Liverpool calls for UEFA to guarantee fan safety
AFP, Published on 14/02/2023
» LIVERPOOL: Liverpool called on UEFA to do the "right thing" in implementing a series of recommendations after a damning report found European football's governing body responsible for the chaos that surrounded last year's Champions League final in Paris.
UEFA do not lack ambition for women's Euro, says Kessler
AFP, Published on 29/06/2022
» MANCHESTER: UEFA's head of women's football Nadine Kessler has dismissed claims European football's governing body lacked ambition in the selection of venues for Euro 2022, with attendance records for the tournament in England set to be smashed.
Fly less? Go vegan? How people can take climate action
AFP, Published on 05/04/2022
» PARIS - Individuals along with economy-wide efficiencies can make a major difference in the drive to avert the worst of global warming, UN climate experts say, estimating that sharp cuts to demand for energy-guzzling services could slash emissions up to 70 percent by 2050.
Newcastle stunned by Cambridge 'dream' in FA Cup
AFP, Published on 09/01/2022
» LONDON: Newcastle's miserable season on the field sunk to a new low on Saturday as they were dumped out of the FA Cup 1-0 by third-tier Cambridge, while non-league sides Kidderminster and Boreham Wood also booked their places in the fourth round.
Six ways to say goodbye: how English clubs announced Super League pull-outs
AFP, Published on 21/04/2021
» LONDON - Statements from all six English clubs after their withdrawal from football's proposed European Super League:
'Madrid will not be kicked out of Champions League': ESL chief Perez
AFP, Published on 20/04/2021
» MADRID: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said on Tuesday that no club will be thrown out of the Champions League for joining a proposed European Super League (ESL).
Man City survive huge FA Cup scare, Arsenal crash out
AFP, Published on 24/01/2021
» LONDON: Manchester City were given a huge FA Cup scare by fourth-tier Cheltenham before a late blitz gave them a 3-1 win on Saturday after Southampton dumped holders Arsenal out of the competition.