Hansen said it was time the sport's governing body became more accountable and reactive to feedback from coaches. "It has got to a point where we have got to do something". "We go back to Super Rugby and work hard, work on things, some of the basic things we want to improve on", Cheika said. "I'd be surprised [if he was suspended], it'd be a bit of a nanny state if they pull him", Cron said. [Full Article...]
Commisso is owner of the New York Cosmos and a driving force behind the NASL last season but which has now suspended play after losing its official division 2 status in the US. Li acquired AC Milan in April 2017 for about €740 million. UEFA banned AC Milan from European competition for one year on Wednesday for overspending on player transfers and wages in one of the toughest sentences... [Full Article...]
Lukaku remains in contention to face England in Belgium's final group game on Thursday, but may still be rested with his side already through to the last 16. "Nobody has got a place guaranteed in this team at the moment". That's what attracts everyone to World Cups and European Championships. As it stands, if England win the group and overcome their second round opponents, they'd face Braz... [Full Article...]
With progression to the last 16 already secure for England and Belgium it is anticipated both teams will make changes, with finishing second in the group possibly offering an easier path in the knock-out stages. Southgate appears to be gesturing towards saying yes. The fans certainly won't care, especially these set of fans - the Belgians who have seen their golden generation consistently unde... [Full Article...]
After scraping 1-0 victories over Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Uruguay were far more impressive against Russian Federation but the experienced Tabarez knows now is not the time to get carried away. He converted a superb free-kick, firing into the bottom corner to give his side the lead. Uruguay furthered their lead through Diego Laxalt, as he hit a shot at goal, which deflected massively off of D... [Full Article...]
Landing Leonard would be a huge first step in the Lakers attempting to sign big free agents like LeBron James and Paul George in free agency, creating a core of star players to bring the team back to relevance in the National Basketball Association. [Full Article...]
The seemingly unthinkable prospect of Brazil exiting the tournament at the group phase will become reality if Serbia overcome the five-time champions in Moscow and Switzerland secure at least a point against Costa Rica. Serbia's brightest spell came with half an hour left, only to be let down by poor finishing. Mitrovic towered over right-back Fagner near the 65th minute but only to fire hi... [Full Article...]
It remains to be seen how long Marcelo will be out for, but if he is set to miss further games, Brazil have a top-quality replacement in Luis. Thiago Silva makes it comfortable! . A second goal demoralised Serbia as Brazil regained their fluency, the influential Coutinho seeing a fine shot deflected narrowly wide and Stojkovic twice denying an onrushing Neymar, as they closed out the win... [Full Article...]