Sports News (Page 26)

Managers Pep Guardiola and Ralf Rangnick look ahead to Sunday’s Manchester derby, the 50th Premier League meeting between City and United…Continue Reading

Chelsea have won both of their league fixtures against Manchester City this season, a 4-0 win away in November and a tight 1-0 victory at home in FebruaryVenue: Cherry Red Records Stadium, London Date: 5 March Time: 17:15 GMTCoverage: Live coverage on BBC Two and iPlayer from 17:00, plus live text commentary on BBC Sport…Continue Reading

Thomas Tuchel confirms he is staying at Chelsea despite club saleChelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said “whoever buys the club will be lucky to have it”, and added his commitment to staying with the Blues.He has taken the decision following his country’s invasion of Ukraine.”Chelsea, for me, is a perfect fit. I love to be here…Continue Reading

‘FOOTBALL STANDS TOGETHER’ was displayed ahead of last Sunday’s Carabao Cup final.Chinese rights holders have told the Premier League they will not broadcast English top-flight matches this weekend because of the league’s planned shows of support for Ukraine, the BBC has learnt.China is a close political ally of Russia, which has invaded Ukraine.The Premier League…Continue Reading

Everton’s Ukrainian full-back Vitalii Mykolenko is named captain and both side’s pay an emotional tribute to Ukraine before the FA Cup tie between Everton and non-league Boreham Wood at Goodison Park. LIVE COVERAGE:FA Cup fifth round: Rondon scores twice as Everton beat non-league Boreham Wood – reactionContinue Reading

Everton and Boreham Wood in emotional Ukraine tributeNational League Boreham Wood’s incredible FA Cup journey came to an end but not without forcing Premier League Everton to dig deep for their narrow fifth-round victory.The Hertfordshire club have been the story of this season’s tournament so far with their run but, despite a valiant effort roared…Continue Reading

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alisher Usmanov (right) with President Putin at the Kremlin in November 2018The UK has announced sanctions on two more Russian oligarchs – Alisher Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Mr Usmanov’s company USM previously had sponsorship ties with Arsenal and – until this week – Everton.Mr Shuvalov…Continue Reading

The Russian Football Union said it will go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) to appeal against its ban from international competitions after the country’s invasion of Ukraine.The union said it would file one lawsuit against football’s world and European governing bodies, demanding Russia’s men’s and women’s national teams be allowed to compete.Russia…Continue Reading

Ukraine played at Hampden in June, beating Sweden in the round of 16 at the EurosUkraine have requested a postponement of their World Cup play-off semi-final against Scotland.The nations were due to meet at Hampden on 24 March but football in Ukraine has been suspended following Russia’s invasion of the country.The winners will play either…Continue Reading