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Mary Earps is deserved winner of BBC’s Spoty Award – or has she been rewarded for her failures?
Mary Earps with the Golden Glove Award after the World Cup final – Getty Images/Andy Cheung She deserved it for her heroics on and off the field If saving a penalty in England’s first senior World Cup final in 57 years isn’t enough to win the nation’s hearts, celebrating that save by angrily shouting “f— … Read more
Premier League referees continue freelancing abroad despite offside fiasco at Liverpool
Liverpool’s Luis Diaz scores a goal against Tottenham that is later disallowed, sparking the Premier League’s worst Var crisis yet – Reuters/Peter Cziborra Premier League referees have been given the green light to continue freelancing in far-flung countries after it emerged it played no part in Liverpool’s offside goal fiasco. The unprecedented blunder that saw … Read more
The new European budget ski destination – and it’s not Bulgaria
Italy now tops the Post Office – Getty’s list of Europe’s cheapest ski spots For a good price on the slopes, experience tells us that we should go to Bulgaria – to Borovets and Bansko, known for their budget-friendly hotels and après-ski. But not necessarily anymore, says the Post Office: Italy now tops the rankings … Read more
City lovers, Spanish kissers, failing cricketers – 10 things we learned in 2023
Manchester City achieved the holy grail of winning the Champions League in 2023, but did so against the backdrop of an unprecedented number of charges for alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules. It was that kind of year in many ways. Spain made history by winning the Women’s World Cup, but was immediately … Read more
Bruno Guimaraes has a release clause of over £100m – Newcastle should enjoy him while they can
Bruno Guimaraes signed a new five-year contract with the club – PA/Owen Humphreys – in October There is perhaps no more underrated footballer in this country outside the club he plays for than Bruno Guimaraes. He is adored, idolized and adored. He is without a doubt the most precious and valuable jewel in Newcastle United’s … Read more