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Manchester United’s proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the UK’s bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup. Old Trafford was not considered for the 2028 men’s European Championship and its redevelopment is still in the planning stages. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland’s joint bid stands unopposed and…

Erasmus highlighted occasions where Wales had got the better of him during his international career as a player and coach. “I played in the opening game in the Millennium Stadium in 1999 and they thrashed us,” said Erasmus. “It was the first time ever we lost against the Welsh and Mark Taylor ran over the…

Robin van Persie says his decision to hand son Shaqueel a senior debut in Feyenoord’s Europa League defeat by Celtic was made “as a coach” and not out of sentiment. The 19-year-old forward spent two seasons at Manchester City’s academy, before following in his father’s footsteps with a move to Feyenoord in 2017 and signing…

Aston Villa’s Europa League match against Young Boys on Thursday was temporarily halted because of violence in the away end at Villa Park. Villa forward Donyell Malen was struck on the head by a plastic cup thrown from the away end while he was celebrating his 27th-minute opener. The Dutchman’s head was cut but he…

In June 2023, the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV agreed to merge and the road to a unified sport appeared on the horizon. But negotiations between the tours, which included an intervention from US President Donald Trump, remain ongoing two-and-a-half years later. Northern Ireland’s McIlroy, 36, made a plea to Europe’s biggest stars…

Treble winners Hull KR will start the defence of their Super League title with a visit to newly promoted York Knights in the opening game of the 2026 season. Rovers will travel to York’s LNER Community Stadium on Thursday, 12 February (20:00 GMT). Hull KR won the Challenge Cup, League Leaders’ Shield and Grand Final…

Liverpool’s stellar start was followed by a run of six defeats in seven matches that sparked concern and talk of a crisis. Things started to look up earlier in November, with victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid lifting morale and offering hope of a return to form. But they ultimately proved not to provide…

Nottingham Forest to turn down any bids for Elliot Anderson in January, Crystal Palace considering move for Newcastle United’s Joe Willock and Chelsea reopen contact with AC Milan keeper Mike Maignan’s camp. Nottingham Forest are determined to hold on to England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, and will reject any bids for him during the January…

Cowell has been moved from his current leadership role, as BBC Sport revealed on Saturday, following disagreements between the two over the running of the team and design of the 2026 car, according to insiders. The statement added that Newey, who joined Aston Martin as managing technical partner in March, would be guiding the technical…

Jonny Humphries,at Liverpool Crown Court and Lauren Hirst,North West CPS Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he quietly answered guilty to all charges Paul Doyle has pleaded guilty to ploughing his car into a dense crowd of supporters at the Liverpool FC victory parade. The 54-year-old admitted dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting…