The fallout from the plans means Infantino is now under immense pressure as he seeks re-election for a fourth term as president at the Fifa Congress in March. Uefa were the first major governing body to react to Infantino’s decision to drop the investment plans, saying the Swiss had failed to deliver on his promises. … Read more
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp was involved in a personal phone call with Monaco star midfielder Aurelien Tuchouameni in an attempt to bring him to Anfield. Despite reports that Jurgen Klopp made a personal phone call to Aurelien Tchouameni, Liverpool appears to be out of the race for the Frenchman. The Reds were expected to be … Read more
The number of football matches in England and Wales featuring incidents reported to police reached record levels last season, even as the number of arrests continued to return to pre-Covid figures. According to an annual report by the Home Office, released on Thursday, there was a 4% increase in the number of matches with reports … Read more
This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears. Spain is back atop the soccer world for a second time, after Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup … Read more
Coach Chris DeMarco didn’t take the bait. Asked about the officiating after the Liberty’s 88-77 loss to the Wings on Tuesday, DeMarco said the referees “were great” and followed that up with a smirk. The Liberty did not lose the game due to officiating. In the second quarter, Liberty won 29-11, with seven points coming … Read more
Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA as the most hyped prospect in league history, and her impact has lived up to every bit of it. Since being drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever in 2024, Clark has driven record television ratings, packed arenas across the country, and helped secure a massive 11-year, $2.2 billion media … Read more
Local news Boston bars and restaurants can extend their last call until July 31 under a recently signed bill. Scotland fans celebrate outside The White Bull Tavern on Union Street in Boston. Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe With World Cup tourism, the temporary easing of restrictions on public drinking and recent calls, Boston’s nightlife is booming … Read more
Jesper Wallstedt is earning the first half of his surname. The 23-year-old Swede stopped another 20 shots, more than half of those in the third period against an increasingly frantic and frustrated Dallas offense in Tuesday’s 4-2 win over the Stars that put the Wild up 3-2 in the series. With both of the goals … Read more
The look on First Lady Melania Trump’s face after a gunman tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night said it all. Her eyes were wide, her mouth was open, her features frozen with horror as chaos erupted in the room before her, tables were overturned, crockery was shattered, and hundreds of … Read more
Local news “Chief Gray has proven unable to meet the basic qualifications of an effective leader. Unfortunately, the consequences are falling directly on our officers and our city.” Kelsey Fitzsimmons, after his conviction. Tim Ginn/Eagle Tribune, Paul In the wake of Kelsey Fitzsimmons’ acquittal, the union representing North Andover police passed a vote of no … Read more