Third former Essex player alleges racism
from: BBC News Jahid Ahmed becomes the third former Essex player to allege he experienced racist abuse at the club.
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Barcelona’s Pedri wins Golden Boy award for Europe’s best under-21 player in top division
Barcelona midfielder Pedri has won the 2021 Golden Boy award for the best under-21 player playing in a European country’s top division. from: BBC News
Peng Shuai: Video claims to show tennis player at tournament
from: BBC News A social media post claims to show her as a guest at a tournament, amid concerns for her wellbeing.
WTA chief casts doubt on Chinese player Peng video
A video claiming to show Chinese player Peng Shuai out with friends is “insufficient” evidence of her welfare, says Women’s Tennis Association chief Steve Simon. from: BBC News
How iconic player became ‘obsessed’ coach – the making of Vieira the manager
Patrick Vieira was not sure coaching was for him but he is now making a mark at Crystal Palace. This is what shaped him into the manager he is. from: BBC News
Women’s Tennis Challenges China’s Narrative Over Missing Player
The WTA Tour chairman cast doubt over a reassuring email that state media claimed had been sent by Peng Shuai, who had accused a former top party official of sexual assault. From: New York Times
Maurice Chambers: Second former Essex player makes racism allegations
from: BBC News Former Essex bowler Maurice Chambers makes allegations of racism at the club, the second player to come forward.
Itoje, Cleall & Aldcroft up for world player of the year awards
from: BBC News England’s Maro Itoje is nominated for the men’s world player of the year, while compatriots Poppy Cleall and Zoe Aldcroft are up for the women’s award.
P.S.G. Women’s Player Arrested After Attack on Her Teammate
Aminata Diallo was taken into custody by investigators looking into an assault on her fellow midfielder Kheira Hamraoui. From: New York Times
Former Yorkshire academy player alleges racist abuse from team-mates
A former Yorkshire academy player has given BBC Sport a detailed account of experiencing alleged racism from team-mates at the club as a 14-year-old. from: BBC News
Yorkshire investigating new racism allegation by former academy player
A former Yorkshire academy player says he was racially abused by a member of staff as a 16-year-old, in the latest allegation of racism against the club. from: BBC News
Azeem Rafiq: Yorkshire’s new chair Lord Patel says ex-player should be praised as ‘whistleblower’
Azeem Rafiq should be “praised” for his bravery and “should never have been put through” the Yorkshire County Cricket Club racism scandal, says the club’s new chair Lord Patel. from: BBC News
Football match abandoned after firework nearly hits player
A Hashtag United player was hit by sparks which burned through his sock at the Pitsea ground.
‘A magical moment from a magical player’ – Ronaldo rescues Man Utd again
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer calls Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United’s Michael Jordan, but can they keep relying on his late goals? from: BBC News
Josh Cavallo: A-League player becomes only current openly gay male top-flight pro footballer
Adelaide United player Josh Cavallo comes out as gay, making him the world’s only current openly gay male top-flight footballer. from: BBC News
Josh Cavallo: ‘I’m a footballer and I’m gay,’ says Australian player
The Adelaide United player has become the only current male professional footballer to do so. from: BBC News
Tactical confusion, player doubts & the alternatives – is Solskjaer on the brink at Man Utd?
After a humiliating defeat against fierce rivals Liverpool, is Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the brink of the sack? from: BBC News
Emiliano Sala: Agent ‘may have let unqualified pilot fly player’
Willie McKay had a “preoccupation” with getting a pilot for Cardiff-Nantes journey, court hears.
Cherif Souleymane: ‘I was the only black player in East Germany’
Cherif Souleymane, Guinea’s only African Footballer of the Year, reflects on playing in East Germany in the 1960s. from: BBC News
Match of the Day Top 10: Why isn’t Trent Alexander-Arnold a key player for England?
The Match of the Day Top 10 team of Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss why Trent Alexander-Arnold isn’t a key player for England like he is for Liverpool.