Footballers facing abuse claims are still playing
Alleged victims tell the BBC top clubs prioritise commercial interests over the safety of women. Source link
Former England defender Phil Jagielka retires from playing at 41
Jagielka made his professional debut in May 2000 for Sheffield United Former England centre-back Phil Jagielka has retired from football at the age of 41. Jagielka played 40 times for England was included in the squads for Euro 2012 and the 2014 World Cup. He began his professional career with Sheffield United in 2000 and […]
Leicester 2-6 Arsenal: ‘Supremely clinical’ Gunners playing ‘the Arsenal way’ in comeback win
As comebacks go, this one was pretty special. Arsenal were 2-0 down at half-time away to Leicester City, a team who had not only never beaten the Gunners in the Women’s Super League, but had never so much as managed a goal against them. The visitors halved the deficit in the 50th minute. Incredibly, 12 […]
Sioned Harries: Wales great hopeful of playing club rugby again
Sioned Harries has represented Wales at four Rugby World Cups and 10 Six Nations championships Venue: Go Media Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland Date: Friday, 3 November Kick-off: 06:00 GMT Coverage: Live on S4C, commentary on BBC Radio Wales Extra, BBC Sounds and BBC Sport website, plus live text updates and match report on BBC Sport […]
Uefa Women’s Nations League: ‘Like Merthyr playing Man City’ – pundits’ verdict after Germany thrash Wales 5-1
Wales’ Kayleigh Green challenges Germany’s Sarai Linder on a difficult evening for Gemma Grainger’s side Wales suffered a second successive 5-1 defeat in the inaugural Uefa Women’s Nations League, losing to Germany. Gemma Grainger’s side have made a disappointing start to their campaign – with a 1-0 loss in Iceland followed by a 5-1 defeat […]
Maddison enjoying playing with 'world class' Son
Tottenham playmaker James Maddison says his side’s high pressing was the key to the 2-0 win over Fulham and that he is enjoying playing alongside Son Heung-Min. Source link
'I won the lottery and now I'm playing for England'
Neil Jones spent many hours sharpening his pool-playing skills to qualify for England call-up. Source link
England v Tonga: Tom Burgess on ‘massive honour’ of decade playing for national team
Tom Burgess has played in the past three Rugby League World Cups for England Venue: Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens Date: Sunday, 22 October Kick-off: 14:30 BST Coverage: Live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer; live text updates on the BBC Sport website and app Tom Burgess has said representing England remains “a massive honour” […]
Match of the Day 2 analysis: How Arsenal stopped Manchester City playing
Match of the Day 2’s Danny Murphy and Alan Shearer analyse how Arsenal prevented Manchester City from playing their usual game, and claimed a 1-0 win over the Premier League champions. Available to UK users only. Watch Premier League highlights and analysis on Match of the Day 2 on BBC iPlayer Source link