MARK CLATTENBURG: Sorry, but I wanted England knocked out at Euro 2016 so I’d get the final!

MARK CLATTENBURG: Sorry, but I wanted England knocked out at Euro 2016 so I’d get the final! Life as a ref at a major tournament is a bit of a rollercoaster… especially with Daily Mail photographers hanging around! By Mark Clattenburg for the Daily Mail Published: 20:16 BST, 10 June 2021 | Updated: 20:31 BST, … Read more

OLIVER DOWDEN: Pilot spectator events are a giant step towards the life we love

It’s been a long time coming, but the Great British Summer of sport, performance and music is now in sight. Tomorrow, the Prime Minister will unveil a list of pilot spectator events for the coming weeks, from a comedy night for 300 in Liverpool to a 21,000-strong crowd at the FA Cup Final. Not the … Read more

Manchester United midfielder Fred racially abused on social media following FA Cup loss to Leicester

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

Oliver Dowden says Government is considering Covid ‘certificates’

The Culture Secretary today said coronavirus ‘certificates’ were being considered as a way of getting people back to large events this summer – but sparked confusion when he failed to answer how many fans would be allowed in stadiums.  Oliver Dowden said ministers were reviewing the possibility of introducing a document providing proof that a person … Read more

FA Cup will herald a summer of spectator sport as Ministers prepare for stadiums to reopen 

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

Ian St John: Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker dies at 82

Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker Ian St John, who partnered Jimmy Greaves on the much-loved Saturday football show Saint and Greavsie, has died at the age of 82 Former Liverpool and Scotland forward Ian St John has died at the age of 82 St John won two First Division titles at Anfield as well … Read more

Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker Ian St John dies at 82

Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker Ian St John, who partnered Jimmy Greaves on the much-loved Saturday football show Saint and Greavsie, has died at the age of 82 Former Liverpool and Scotland forward Ian St John has died at the age of 82 St John won two First Division titles at Anfield as well … Read more

The Prime Minister announces thousands of fans will be allowed in to watch live sport from May 17

Fans will be back at elite sports events from May 17 with 10,000 supporters allowed at the biggest venues – like Wembley and large Premier league football grounds – but relaxation of the rules will come too late for the FA Cup final. Speaking in the Commons today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed plans for … Read more

Coronavirus lockdown: Leicester men fined £200 each for ‘pop-up pub’

Seven men caught drinking and watching football in Leicester ‘pop-up pub’ complete with Sky TV, fully stocked bar and pool table are fined £200 each for flouting Covid rules A large bin was filled with empty beer cans at a makeshift boozer in Leicester Seven men were fined £200 each for breaching coronavirus lockdown rules  … Read more

Coronavirus lockdown: Leicester men fined £200 each for ‘pop-up pub’

Seven men caught drinking and watching football in Leicester ‘pop-up pub’ complete with Sky TV, fully stocked bar and pool table are fined £200 each for flouting Covid rules A large bin was filled with empty beer cans at a makeshift boozer in Leicester Seven men were fined £200 each for breaching coronavirus lockdown rules  … Read more