A debut goal for Ollie Watkins, a first for James Ward-Prowse and a return to prominence for Jesse Lingard. Let’s not forget that this night at sorry old empty Wembley will always mean something to someone. An England cap will always be an England cap, a goal always a goal. That apart, there was nothing to … Read more
Popeye was right! Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables including spinach and lettuce every day can boost muscle function, study finds Leafy green vegetables are known to contain high levels of nitrates Scientists examined the diets and lower limb strength of 3,759 participants Those who ate most nitrates had 11% stronger limbs than … Read more
Popeye was right! Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables including spinach and lettuce every day can boost muscle function, study finds Leafy green vegetables are known to contain high levels of nitrates Scientists examined the diets and lower limb strength of 3,759 participants Those who ate most nitrates had 11% stronger limbs than … Read more
Disgraced ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter handed new SIX-YEAR and eight month ban from football for multiple breaches of their ethics code after investigation found he had accepted an ‘undue economic benefit’ of £18m across four years Sepp Blatter has been handed a new six-year ban from football-related activities The former FIFA boss was investigated over … Read more
Manchester United midfielder Fred racially abused on social media following his mistake in FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Leicester, with Brazilian targeted with monkey emojis on his Instagram page Manchester United fell out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 loss to Leicester on Sunday Fred had one of his worst games in red and … Read more
In Scotland this week, we should see the climax of an extraordinary political storm with serious implications for transparency and democracy in these islands. We cannot predict how events will unfold. But we know how they should. To put an end to her long and destructive row with Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon should tender her resignation … Read more
England hero Sir Geoff Hurst’s position as an FA ambassador and McDonald’s representative is under threat after he was condemned for his reluctance to be formally interviewed by the inquiry team looking into child abuse at Chelsea. Clive Sheldon QC last week published his long-awaited four-year investigation into sexual abuse in football between 1970 to … Read more
The country might be in lockdown, but that didn’t stop Cheltenham revellers celebrating Gold Cup day in style. Fans of the horse racing event from across the country dusted off their formal frocks and tweed jackets as they raised a glass to the final day of the festival. Pregnant Zara Tindall once again joined in … Read more
Police give grandmother, 82, a warning after she enjoyed a cup of TEA with a neighbour in their shared garden during lockdown 82-year-old woman warned by police over socially distanced tea with neighbour Gloucester Police officers arrived to speak with her when she was tucked in bed She was reported for drinking tea outside with … Read more
FA Cup semi-final test events will herald a summer of spectator sport as Ministers prepare for football stadiums, nightclubs and theatres to reopen Events are expected to use pre-admission Covid testing and social distancing Prime Minister will receive a report on results of pilots before giving green light Premier League planning to allow fans to … Read more