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The BBC is set to revamp its flagship football programme Match of the Day following Gary Lineker's announced departure after 25 years as presenter.Lineker, who will leave at the end of this season, addressed the change on his podcast The Rest is Football, saying: "All things have to come to an end. I think the next contract, they're looking to do Match of the Day slightly differently."Behind the scenes, the […]

Whistles were heard during Israel's national anthem inside the Stade de France before kick-off on Thursday night, with the 80,000-seat stadium largely empty.France are hosting Israel in the Nations League this week amid heightened tensions between Israelis and pro-Palestine protestors.It comes after shocking scenes of violence last week in Amsterdam when Ajax played Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League.Footage emerged of Israeli fans being hunted down in the streets […]

Violence erupted inside the Stade de France as Israel played against France in the Nations League as shocking scenes saw fans clashing with one another in the stands.Despite the heavy police presence in Paris, it appears a section of hooligans managed to get inside the stadium - which already was largely empty.Video footage posted on social media showed groups of men, largely covered up, clashing in the stands.It comes after […]

England supporters faced chaotic scenes and tear gas outside Athens' Olympic Stadium on Thursday night ahead of their UEFA Nations League match against Greece.Fans attempting to enter the 75,000-capacity venue were met with aggressive tactics from riot police, causing significant disruption before the crucial Group B fixture.The disturbing incidents saw supporters still attempting to gain entry as the 8pm kick-off approached, with multiple reports of tear gas being deployed against […]

British tennis star Emma Raducanu celebrated her 22nd birthday confined to a hotel in Malaga as severe storms battered southern Spain.The former US Open champion was unable to leave her accommodation on Thursday due to flooding on the Costa del Sol, which disrupted the start of the Billie Jean King Cup.Despite the challenging conditions, Raducanu managed to mark the occasion with her team, describing the birthday as "very memorable".The severe […]

Jake Paul has made a stunning wager ahead of his highly anticipated Netflix fight with Mike Tyson, betting his entire £31m purse that he will emerge victorious on Friday night.The dramatic moment unfolded during Wednesday's press conference when Irish boxing icon Katie Taylor challenged Paul to put his money where his mouth is.Without hesitation, Paul accepted Taylor's dare to bet his full purse on the outcome, sealing the high-stakes agreement […]

Former Premier League star John Fashanu has thrown his support behind having a female presenter for Match of the Day after Gary Lineker revealed that he has quit the show.On Tuesday, the BBC confirmed that Lineker had signed an 18-month extension - after his previous deal was due to expire at the end of this year.READ THE FULL STORY HERE Source link

England interim head coach Lee Carsley has moved to defuse tensions after Harry Kane's criticism of players withdrawing from the national squad.The Three Lions boss has faced nine withdrawals since Monday ahead of their Nations League clash with Greece.Kane, England's captain and record goalscorer, had expressed strong disapproval of players pulling out of international duty, suggesting some were using the packed calendar as an excuse."I think England comes before anything. […]

Ally McCoist has told the BBC to make a decision on either Mark Chapman or Kelly Somers to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host - not make them share the job.It comes after it was revealed that Lineker would leave his role as main presenter on the BBC show at the end of the season.The former England international will see his contract expire next summer with the […]