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PM’s contortions over the Manchester City verdicts have landed him with an early test of what he wants to stand for. Realpolitik, or real values? It’s coming for you. It’s coming for you. Oh Andy Burnham, the hugely problematic relationship between principle and realpolitik in post-cash Britain. It’s coming for you. We are going all in on football chat these days, aren’t we? Football populism, fo…

Grand Final: Warrington 10-23 Wakefield Trinity are champions for first time since 1968 Wakefield Trinity completed one of the most remarkable sporting fairytales of modern times after defeating Warrington Wolves to win their maiden Super League title and first major trophy for almost 60 years. Wakefield, a Championship club as recently as two years ago, are now champions of England for the first…

The spaces can stand both as a rebuke to an era of greed but also a tribute to the Premier League’s hunt for justice At half-time in the 2014 League Cup final, Sunderland led Manchester City 1-0. Yaya Touré equalised with a casually brilliant 30-yard clip 10 minutes after the break, and City went on to win 3-1. City, we now know from the independent commission, were at the time involved in a prol…

Fans staged protest during pro-am tournament Desmond escorted off St Andrews course by security Celtic’s principal shareholder Dermot Desmond had tennis balls thrown towards him during his visit to the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament at St Andrews in a protest from fans. The 76-year-old – who has been criticised by supporters for an apparent lack of progress on the pitch – was taking part in…

Fernandes: ‘there are no divisions in the national team’ Ronaldo left team camp last week in selection row Bruno Fernandes has said Cristiano Ronaldo remains “the greatest symbol” of the Portugal team, despite his decision to walk out on the squad this week. Ronaldo said on Wednesday he had left the team camp after the Portugal coach, Jorge Jesus, said he would not start against Denmark. Portugal…

Nations League updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-offs Live scores | Get the Football Daily newsletter | Mail Luke It had all the edge of a pop concert in the stands but England looked ready to steal candy from a baby. The 6,200 Croatian under-14s allowed inside Stadion HNK Rijeka were invited free of charge and this was a priceless footballing experience. England ripped Croatia to shreds to take a…

It had all the edge of a pop concert in the stands but England looked ready to steal candy from a baby. The 6,200 Croatian under-14s allowed inside Stadion HNK Rijeka were invited free of charge and this was a priceless footballing experience. England ripped Croatia to shreds to take a firm grip on second place in their Nations League group, boosting their hopes of reaching next year’s quarter-fi…

Prem Rugby: Bristol 41-24 Northampton Bears win opening two games for first time since 2023 Bristol overcame a nasty-looking head injury to the England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg to clinch an impressive victory over Northampton and maintain their flying start to the season with Louis Rees-Zammit in fine finishing form, helping himself to a double. Van Rensburg received lengthy treatment an…

Golden State rally from 16 down for 77-73 victory Williams scores 19 and hits go-ahead jumper Valkyries advance to face defending champion Aces Gabby Williams scored 19 points and hit a go-ahead 17-footer with 1:17 remaining, and the Golden State Valkyries won a late replay review to complete a rally from 16 points down and beat the Dallas Wings 77-73 on Friday night in a wild deciding Game 3 of …

Domenicali confirms schedule for final races Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races were scrapped The final races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead as planned despite the conflict in the Middle East, the sport’s chief executive, Stefano Domenicali, said on Saturday. “Based on the information we have, everything is confirmed for [us to stay in] Qatar and Abu Dhabi,” Domenicali…

Irish manager Hallgrimsson calls for ‘cool heads’ Accusations of racism dismissed as ‘completely untrue’ The Republic of Ireland’s press conference on the eve of their second Nations League match against Israel in Serbia was cut short as the head coach, Heimir Hallgrimsson, fielded questions from Israeli journalists. Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Hungary in their first match on Tuesday following a t…

Julia Zigiotti Olme’s sixth-minute lob proved enough to earn the Manchester United coach, Eva Olid, a second Women’s Super League victory of the season with a 1-0 home win over Liverpool. Zigiotti Olme capitalised on a mistake by Liverpool goalkeeper, Khiara Keating, and, despite some late pressure by Gareth Taylor’s side, United held on to make it back-to-back league wins. Continue reading...

Rui Pinto faces loss of witness safeguarding in Portugal More documents over City affairs may be made available Rui Pinto, whose leaks helped to trigger the Premier League’s investigation into Manchester City’s financial affairs, is prepared to help authorities in the UK with their legal case in exchange for protection from threats , the Guardian understands. Despite the crowdfunding campaign lau…

India 211-6; Pakistan 192-6 in Twenty20 cricket final Captains refuse traditional pre-match handshakes India beat their fierce rivals Pakistan by 19 runs to complete a golden double in the Asian Games cricket after a pulsating final in front of a small but raucous crowd in Nagoya, Japan. The T20 world champions posted 211 for six in their 20 overs with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 and Tilak Varma 5…

A rare repeat success could be on the cards with Daryz well fancied, while O’Brien Jr and Sr go head-to-head in Paris Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard. Jockey: Mickael Barzalona. Draw: 5. Pedigree: Sea The Stars x Daryakana (by Selkirk). Age: 4. Odds: 7-4. Continue reading...