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UK Sport has released a list of major sporting events it hopes to attract to Britain in the coming years, in a bid to “reinforce the country’s status as a world-leading host”.
It is believed the events could attract over 15m spectators and generate an economic impact of almost £2 billion for the communities involved.
Toni Duggan’s Olympic dream is a step closer to reality after confirmation a British women’s team will bid to qualify for the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
The four home nations this week brokered a deal to allow Phil Neville’s Lionesses to attempt to reach the Olympics on behalf of Britain through the 2019 World Cup.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepted his side were not good enough in the 1-0 Champions League defeat to Napoli in the Stadio San Paolo.
Lorenzo Insigne’s goal 30 seconds from the end of normal time only confirmed what had been threatened for most of the match as Klopp’s side were second-best throughout.
The woman accusing Cristiano Ronaldo of rape went public with allegations as a result of the #MeToo movement, her lawyer said on Wednesday.
Kathryn Mayorga claims that Ronaldo sexually assaulted her in Las Vegas in 2009, an allegation the Juventus forward firmly denies.
Robert Pires says he understands why Arsenal spent big to land “warrior” Lucas Torreira after being impressed with his early season performances at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners paid £26m to land the Uruguay international from Sampdoria and, after spending the first few matches of the season on the substitute’s bench, he has since worked his way into Unai Emery’s starting line-up.
Manchester United are considering a plan to introduce gender-neutral toilets at Old Trafford in a bid to make the matchday experience more “welcoming and inclusive”.
If United go ahead with the plan they will become the first top-flight club to introduce the facility.
Liverpool have confirmed Naby Keita is ‘fine’ after leaving the pitch in Napoli on a stretcher.
The midfielder went down in the 19th minute and was seen clutching his back, before requiring immediate medical attention.
Liverpool confirmed Keita had been taken to a local hospital in Naples for health checks, and have now offered a further update on the situation.
Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has apologised after he liked a post on Instagram calling for the sacking of manager Jose Mourinho.
An account dedicated to the 33-year-old, called ‘teamvalencia25’, posted following United’s 0-0 draw at home to Valencia on Tuesday, saying: „I’m not even surprised about the outcome of this game.
UK Sport will on Wednesday announce their aims to host the 2030 World Cup in UK and Ireland, Sky Sports News understands.
The plan has government backing, with Prime Minister Theresa May saying on Friday the government would support any bid.
Arsenal head coach Unai Emery has confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Aaron Ramsey have not travelled for the Europa League match at Qarabag on Thursday.