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Apr
28
2020
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Leicester Tigers: ‘Time to shake up rugby scene’

Leicester Tigers: ‘Time to shake up rugby scene’

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Ellis Genge has been capped eight times by EnglandEngland's Ellis Genge says it is time to "shake up the rugby scene" after confirming plans to set up a new union, designed to provide elite players with improved commercial and legal advice. He feels players were "poorly advised" over measures taken by clubs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The Leicester prop, 25, says the new organisation would be independently funded to avoid conflicts of interest. "We wouldn't have to answer to a governing body," he said.Genge outlined his vision on the latest episode of the Rugby Union Weekly podcast,…
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Apr
28
2020
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SPFL calls EGM after requisitions from Hearts, Rangers & Stranraer

SPFL calls EGM after requisitions from Hearts, Rangers & Stranraer

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Hearts chair Ann Budge, Rangers managing director Stewart Robertson and Stranraer chairman Iain DouganThe SPFL has called an extraordinary general meeting for 12 May after requisitions by Rangers, Hearts and Stranraer.Rangers have called for an independent inquiry into the ballot on ending the lower-league season.The Ibrox club have also stated they will produce evidence supporting their stance "well in advance" of a meeting.An SPFL-commissioned investigation into Dundee's belatedly decisive vote found "no evidence of impropriety".After Dundee retracted their no vote and backed the SPFL proposal, it was passed by an 81% majority of clubs, prematurely ending the Championship and Leagues…
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Apr
27
2020
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Serie A: Teams set to return to individual training on 4 May

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus led Serie A when the league was suspendedSerie A sides will be allowed to return to individual training on 4 May and team training on 18 May after the Italian prime minister announced the first steps in lifting the country's coronavirus lockdown.There are hopes Serie A fixtures could resume between 27 May and 2 June - with an end date for the season of early August.However, there was no formal announcement on the possibility of when Serie A might resume, even behind closed doors.Parks will also reopen in the country, which has Europe’s highest official death toll.Italy…
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Apr
27
2020
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Transfer rumours: Coutinho, Aubameyang, De Gea, Rakitic, Neymar

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Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho, who is on loan at Bayern Munich, was told by Liverpool that they were not interested in re-signing him when the 27-year-old Brazil international discussed a potential return. (Mirror)Arsenal have pulled out of contract talks with striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The 30-year-old Gabon international is linked with a move away from Emirates Stadium, with Manchester United, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea all interested in signing him. (Mirror)Manchester United’s Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea says he wants to stay at Old Trafford for “many years” but the 29-year-old faces competition for his position from England's Dean…
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Apr
27
2020
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Rangers: Club intend to provide evidence supporting inquiry ahead of SPFL meeting

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Interim Rangers chairman Douglas Park had called for the suspension of SPFL chief executive Neil DoncasterRangers say they will produce evidence supporting their push for an independent investigation of the SPFL "well in advance of a general meeting".On Friday, Rangers announced they have requested a summit of all 42 clubs with a view to an inquiry into the resolution on ending the season.A probe, commissioned by the SPFL, into Dundee's belatedly decisive vote found "no evidence of impropriety".Rangers say a broader inquiry can help restore "confidence" in the SPFL. 'SPFL probe leaves unanswered questions'Hibs chief Dempster 'more hopeful' on completing…
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Apr
27
2020
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Diogo Jota: Wolves forward believes Premier League will be completed

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Diogo Jota joined Wolves from Atletico Madrid - initially on loan - in 2017Wolves and Portugal forward Diogo Jota believes the Premier League will be completed despite the cancellation of some other European leagues because of coronavirus.The Dutch Eredivisie season was abandoned on Friday and Belgium’s top flight is set to follow suit.But the UK government is setting up meetings in a bid to help elite sport resume as quickly as possible.“I believe the Premier League can finish,” Jota told BBC Sport.The 23-year-old, who beat Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold to win the ePremier League Invitational Fifa 20 tournament on Saturday, added:…
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Apr
27
2020
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Transfer window: Will more free transfers take place than big-money signings?

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Players who are out of contract this summerFootball across the globe has been halted but it has not stopped European clubs from planning for next season.Last summer, Portuguese Joao Felix's £114m move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid was the biggest deal of the window but because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the uncertainty around the sport, it seems that free transfers may be the way forward."Clubs are already trying to build up some contacts to see if players are interested," said European football expert Kristof Terreur on BBC Radio 5 Live's Euro Leagues Show. "I think it will be…
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Apr
26
2020
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Transfer rumours: Aubameyang, Pogba, Ronaldo, Sancho, Neymar, Mbappe

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Paris St-Germain have made a bid for Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba, 27, including 32-year-old Argentine midfielder Angel di Maria - who had a failed stint at Old Trafford in 2015 - as part of the deal. (Mail)Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s father Pierre-Francois has seemingly urged the 20-year-old Gabon striker to sign a new contract at Arsenal in an Instagram post of his son signing his first contract at the club. (Mirror)Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 35, has pledged to stay at Juventus until 2022 amid rumours linking him with a return to former club Manchester United. (Sun)Borussia Dortmund believe they…
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Apr
26
2020
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Aston Villa players defer 25% of salaries for four months

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Aston Villa's loss at Leicester on 9 March was the last Premier League fixture before football was suspendedAston Villa’s first-team players, coaches and senior management will defer 25% of their salaries for four months to ease the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.Non-playing staff will be retained and paid in full during the lockdown and the Premier League club will not make use of the government furlough scheme.“Our players and staff feel great solidarity with the many clubs in the football pyramid who have financial problems,” Aston Villa’s chief executive Christian Purslow said. “We believe it is right and proper…
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