Roman Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea #Football Club, could be asked to explain the source of his vast wealth before he is granted a new UK visa. The Russian oligarch’s investor visa application is still… Read More
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North Korea ‘likely’ to join Winter Olympics, says regime official
North Korea’s Olympic representative has reportedly said the reclusive nation is “likely to participate” in next month’s Winter Games in South Korea. The comments by Chang Ung, Pyongyang’s representative to the International Olympic Committee, come… Read More
Gay fans warned holding hands at Russia World Cup will be dangerous
LGBT fans will be warned about holding hands in public and other outward displays of affection when in Russia for the World Cup next summer. A cautionary guide will be produced by Fare – formerly… Read More
Trump lashes out at UCLA basketball players: ‘I should have left them in jail’
Days after claiming credit for ensuring that three UCLA #college basketball players were released after being arrested for shoplifting in China, Donald Trump tweeted that “I should have left them in jail!” The US president… Read More
Footballers could be at risk of dementia from blows to the head, study suggests
However, others were quick to warn of the study’s limitations, pointing out that it showed no clear evidence that playing football could increase the risk of developing dementia. What’s more, neither genetic or wider aspects… Read More
Paul Nuttall admits claim he lost close friends at Hillsborough was false
The Ukip leader, Paul Nuttall, is facing more questions about Hillsborough after being forced to admit that claims on his website about losing close friends in the disaster were false. In an interview with… Read More
Police say 350 people have come forward to report child sex abuse in football
In a statement the national #police chiefs’ council lead for child protection, chief constable Simon Bailey, said: “We continue to encourage those who have been the victim of child sexual abuse to report it, regardless… Read More
Carlsen v Karjakin: it’s sudden death in World Chess Championship
“We’re not at the penalty stage yet. We’re at extra time,” Carlsen said after Monday’s match, making a football analogy. “I understand if sometimes both teams are not trying to score in the last minute… Read More