Soccer

Miller surprised Old Firm overlooked Premiership talent in summer spree

Kenny Miller is surprised that neither Rangers nor Celtic looked closer to home in their summer recruitment drive. Both sides added nine new players in the transfer window but none of the new recruits were from Scottish clubs. Miller believes Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland would have fitted the bill for Rangers, and Hibs winger Martin …

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European football is ignorant to the march of the Saudi Pro League

(Getty Images) There are moments in football when the sport seems completely oblivious to the game-changing challenges it faces. The response to the Saudi Pro League is almost a case in point. The subject was not on the agenda for the Football Association board meeting on Thursday and sources say it was not brought up. …

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European football is ignorant to the march of the Saudi Pro League

(Getty Images) There are moments in football when the sport seems completely oblivious to the game-changing challenges it faces. The response to the Saudi Pro League is almost a case in point. The subject was not on the agenda for the Football Association board meeting on Thursday and sources say it was not brought up. …

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Moussa Al-Tamari makes history in France: I don't like being called the 'Jordanian Messi'

Moussa Al-Tamari (Amman, 1997) can boast of being the first Jordanian player to play… and score in the history of Ligue 1. The winger, who arrived for free from OH Leuven this summer, has scored three goals in his first four games for Montpellier. The career of Tamari, voted MHSC ‘Player of the Month’ in …

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England and Scotland fans warned they face hefty fines for acts of drunkenness at Rugby World Cup

There is a strong police presence in Marseille for World Cup matches – Mike Egerton/PA England and Scotland fans heading to Marseille for the opening round of Rugby World Cup games have been warned that they will face fines for public drunkenness and noise pollution. More than 100,000 supporters are expected to descend upon the …

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Neymar: Saudi Pro League could be better than Ligue 1 already, says Brazil star

Saudi Arabia‘s football league could already be stronger than France‘s Ligue 1, says Brazil captain Neymar. The 31-year-old forward moved to the Saudi Pro League from Paris St-Germain in August for about £77.5m and add-ons. Neymar joined Al-Hilal in a transfer window that saw Saudi clubs spend more than £700m on overseas players. “For the …

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GIRLS’ SOCCER ROUNDUP: Highlanders down Dragons

Sep. 8—SELLERSBURG — Two first-half goals propelled Class 3A No. 20 Floyd Central to a 2-1 triumph at 2A No. 14 Silver Creek on Thursday night at Hunter Station Pizza Stadium. Mia Gianfagna and Cooper Stiefvater each found the net for the Highlanders (6-1-1), who’ll host Columbus East at 6:30 p.m. Saturday night. The Dragons …

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France v New Zealand, Rugby World Cup 2023: when is it and how to watch on TV

France captain Antoine Dupont in action during the 41-17 warm-up victory over Australia in Paris – Getty Images/Christian Liewig Hosts France take on favourites New Zealand tonight in the most eagerly-anticipated Rugby World Cup opening match of all time. The Pool A clash will be the eighth time the sides have met at the World Cup …

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Nebraska soccer remains undefeated with 4-1 win over UC Davis

The No. 24 Nebraska soccer team returned home looking to continue its electrifying start to the season. The Huskers welcomed UC Davis to Lincoln and delivered another high-powered showing offensively, winning 4-1. The duo of Sarah Weber and Eleanor Dale led the charge for Nebraska, each scoring two goals in the match. Weber and Dale …

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Michael Appleton: Charlton Athletic appoint former Oxford United boss as manager

League One club Charlton Athletic have appointed former Blackpool boss Michael Appleton as their new head coach. He replaces Dean Holden, who was sacked on 27 August after the Addicks lost four of their first five league games at the start of the season. The 47-year-old, who has also had stints managing Oxford United and …

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