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Rich Gulf Countries Have Big Ambitions. Will Extreme Heat Hold Them Back?

The Persian Gulf’s oil-rich states have big plans for the future as they hope to attract more tourists and investors, host major sporting events, build new cities and diversify their economies away from oil. But they face a major threat they cannot easily escape: extreme and sometimes deadly temperatures that scorch their country every summer,… Read More »

Why can’t England’s squad ever get their hotel choice quite right?

If an excellent team hotel is the key to a successful international tournament, England could have a good month ahead of them. For the upcoming Euros, Gareth Southgate has booked the England squad to Golfresort Weimarer Land in central Germany for a rumored fee of around £800,000. The hotel is in line with previous tournament… Read More »

Sports calendar 2024: Paris Olympics, men’s European Championships and much more

A big year ahead for Simone Biles, Harry Kane, Dina Asher-Smith, Iga Swiatek, Jos Buttler and Max Verstappen (Getty) (clockwise from top left) The coming months will provide no shortage of action across the world of sport, with a number of major international tournaments including the Paris Olympics, European Championships and T20 Cricket World Cup… Read More »

The wrong kind of influence: Why Jack Grealish is at a crossroads at Manchester City

Like a man intent on proving he doesn’t need a turning circle, Pep Guardiola had completed a particularly lively display of pointing to his left when he executed a 90-degree turn to his right. Jack Grealish looked a little confused. Manchester City 0 Arsenal 0 It was the end and Guardiola had shown once again… Read More »

Ivan Toney to start Euro 2024 qualifiers with Belgium

Ivan Toney has made only one substitute appearance for England so far – Getty Images/Marc Atkins Ivan Toney is expected to start England’s friendly against Belgium, with Gareth Southgate praising the forward’s “coolness” as he finally earns a place in the European Championship squad. Toney will make his debut after Harry Kane was injured and… Read More »

Jude Bellingham’s kick against Brazil sends Euro 2024 warning to England

Jude Bellingham was fouled five times before leaving the game midway through the second half (Reuters) Jude Bellingham in full flow was a sight Wembley was getting used to. Bent forward, ball almost dangling from her tense toes, dynamic yet perfectly balanced. Then came Brazil. Nice game? Joga acorn? This evening does not happen. Meet… Read More »