3 h. ago Football life ban for ‘Capello’ but Gabon’s abuse questions are far from over

Former coach’s conduct is said to be the tip of the iceberg and Fifa continues to investigate matters related to abuseIt was at a press conference to announce Gabon’s squad for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi in August 2018 that Pierre-Alain Mounguengui admitted Gabonese football had a problem. After shocking revelations made by Shiva “Star” Nzigou – a former striker who played for the French club Nantes and won 24 caps – that a network of paedophiles had been operating in the country for more than two decades, the president of the Gabon football association (Fegafoot) since 2014 felt obliged to comment.“Before Shiva Star Nzigou’s statements, we knew that in Gabon there were similar signs and other indications,” Mounguengui said. “In the past, without naming names, we had people in certain clubs and sports venues who were hired to coach young people, but the education of a child begins at the grassroots. If they are deformed at the root, it is sometimes difficult ...

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41 h. ago ‘My chance for revenge’: Daniel Dubois to fight Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley

Rematch on 19 July will unite heavyweight beltsBriton lost controversially to Ukrainian in 2023Daniel Dubois has revenge on his mind after landing a heavyweight unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley Stadium on 19 July. The British fighter, who holds the IBF belt, has been angling for a rematch against the WBA, WBO and WBC champion, who stopped him in the ninth round of their previous meeting in August 2023.Now the pair have agreed to a sequel at the national stadium and will meet face-to-face at a press conference on Tuesday. Dubois’ camp, led by promoter Frank Warren, were unhappy about the circumstances of the 27-year-old’s previous defeat in Poland. Referee Luis Pabon ruled that a fifth-round knockdown of Usyk was a low blow, allowing him a lengthy recovery period, and his call was strongly contested in the aftermath. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Pep Guardiola interrupts Man City press conference to show true colours with Liverpool message

Pep Guardiola did not want to take any questions about the FA Cup semi-final before he could speak about Liverpool

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60 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr taken to hospital by ambulance for precautionary checks after beating Conor Benn

Eubank Jr won 116-112 on each scorecard as he inflicted a first defeat on Benn, claiming bragging rights in their grudge match after a 30-month wait to clash.

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62 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr taken to hospital after brutal win over Conor Benn as press conference cancelled

Promoters BOXXER confirm Eubank Jr taken to hospital by ambulance for precautionary checks after recommendation of on-site doctor

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65 h. ago Chris Eubank breaks his silence on his shock arrival for son Jr's showdown with Conor Benn and reveals that he was 'ALWAYS' going to attend after settling old family feud

The former middleweight champion claimed he would 'never' be in his son's corner after branding him 'disgraceful' for slapping Benn with an egg during a press conference in February.

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3 d. ago Real Madrid deny they considered Copa del Rey final boycott over referee

Real Madrid refuse to turn up for pre-match eventsClub had previously demanded action from RFEFReal Madrid have denied that they ever considered refusing to play the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona after they boycotted the pre-match activities, prompting uncertainty that the game would go ahead. A statement from Madrid finally confirmed that they would play after 10pm on Friday night, just 24 hours ahead of kick-off.A previous statement from Madrid had demanded that the Spanish football federation (RFEF) take action after comments made by the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the buildup to the game. That came after Madrid had refused to show up for the pre-match press conference, training session or the managers’ photocall at the Cartuja Stadium in Seville. Amid reports from media close to the club that they were contemplating refusing to play the match, Madrid finally confirmed their participation late on Friday night. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Real Madrid may boycott Copa del Rey final over referee comments

Real Madrid refuse to turn up for pre-match eventsClub not ruling out no-show for Saturday showpieceJust 24 hours before kick-off, the Copa del Rey final was at risk of not going ahead after Real Madrid demanded that the Spanish football federation (RFEF) take action following comments made by the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the build up to the game.Although Madrid did not explicitly ask for the official to be removed from his duties nor publicly threaten to boycott the match, they refused to turn up for the pre-match press conference, training session or the managers’ photocall and did not rule out a no-show on Saturday evening. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Hard sell of Eubank Jr v Benn fails to disguise ugly fight loaded with danger and spite

Age, weight and whispers have raised doubts over who might triumph on Saturday but once the sound and fury fade we will be left with nothing to show for itBen Shalom and Eddie Hearn usually do not like each other but on Thursday evening, at the final press conference for the troubling bout between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, the promoters were almost breathless in their audacity and unity as they hailed a gift from the boxing heavens.Shalom, Eubank Jr’s promoter, lauded “the biggest British boxing story ever”, “a monumental event” and “an unbelievable show” which has been “35 years in the making” as he suggested that Saturday night’s showdown completes the trilogy between two families – after the fighters’ fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, shared a couple of seismic bouts in the early 1990s. Hearn, who promotes Benn, spoke of “a fight for the generations an iconic main event an incredible time for boxing” and urged us to “remember this night this is what it’s all about.” ...

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3 d. ago Football fans in 'abhorrent' mass brawl which saw elderly man punched to ground and kicked in head

Newport city centre descended into chaos after an FA cup clash. Two groups of football fans unleashed 'waves of attacks' on each other including a 'cowardly' vicious assault on an elderly man

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3 d. ago Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in federal court to murdering healthcare CEO

Suspect, charged separately in state court, could face death penalty if convicted over Brian Thompson deathLuigi Mangione on Friday pleaded not guilty to Manhattan federal court charges that he stalked and murdered the UnitedHealthcare chief executive, Brian Thompson, late last year.Mangione, 26, walked into court just before 1pm. He was wearing tan jail garb with a white long-sleeved undershirt. He chatted with his lawyers, who sat alongside him, and at one point appeared to smile; he could be seen flipping through papers on the table. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Watch: JD Vance holds press conference during India trip to discuss trade deal

Watch again as US vice president JD Vance held a press conference during his trip to India on Tuesday (22 April) as New Delhi looked to avoid tariffs and negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington.

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4 d. ago Chris Eubank Jr reveals exactly what was said during Conor Benn face

There was no repeat of the chaotic scenes in Manchester at Thursday night's press conference, but the pair were involved in an intense face-off ahead of their fight this weekend

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4 d. ago Live press conference updates as WRU set to unveil new director of rugby

The WRU are set to unveil a new director of rugby and elite performance

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4 d. ago Live press conference updates as WRU unveil new director of rugby

The WRU have unveiled a new director of rugby and elite performance

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4 d. ago Eddie Howe 'not 100%' as Newcastle United boss opens up at first press conference since health scare

The Magpies boss was back in front of the media on Friday morning after a traumatic couple of weeks

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4 d. ago Why ‘pain and pressure’ are at the heart of Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn’s inherited rivalry

Eubank Jr and Benn engaged in a war of words for the final time before their hotly-anticipated clash on Saturday

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4 d. ago Ruben Amorim press conference live Manchester United team news vs Bournemouth and injury latest

Ruben Amorim will preview Man United's Premier League clash with Bournemouth today and provide the injury latest ahead of a crucial few weeks for the club.

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4 d. ago Mark Williams stunned Crucible as bizarre press conference unfolded

The Welshman is no stranger to causing a bit of a stir

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4 d. ago Eddie Hearn storms off stage at Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn press conference

Eddie Hearn stormed off stage following a back and forth with Chris Eubank Jr at a press conference ahead of the latter’s fight against Conor Benn.

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