San Sebastián locals write to Fifa saying they don’t want to host 2030 World Cup | World Cup 2030

Six neighbourhood associations in the Basque city of San Sebastián have asked Fifa to withdraw the city as a venue for the 2030 men’s World Cup, citing concerns that the soaring number of visitors will “worsen living conditions” in the city in northern Spain. The letter – which was sharply criticised by the city’s mayor … Read more

Rangers’ Jo Potter: ‘Glasgow is such an amazing city, it’s immersed in football’ | Sport

“[Coaching] was always in my sights,” reflects the Rangers women’s head coach, Jo Potter. “I don’t know why because I don’t even think there were professional managers when I was coaching and trying to be a manager.” “It’s something that I had clearly set in my mind from quite early,” she continues. “I was coaching … Read more

Ipswich’s Liam Delap emerges as £40m Manchester United target this summer | Manchester United

Manchester United are eyeing Liam Delap as a prime summer target, with the Ipswich striker’s price expected to be in the region of £40m. United’s head coach, Ruben Amorim, and Jason Wilcox, the technical director, have identified the 22-year-old as an ideal option to bolster an attack that has faltered this season, scoring only 37 … Read more

Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen dies three days after collapse at race | Grand National

Celebre d’Allen, who collapsed after running in the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday, has died after his condition deteriorated overnight. Trained in partnership by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, the 13-year-old was a 125-1 shot under Micheál Nolan and was pulled up after the final fence before then collapsing on the racecourse. After receiving … Read more

Premiership clubs’ European debacle illustrates growing French strength | Champions Cup

And then there was one. Good luck to English club rugby’s sole survivor Northampton, who still have a winnable home Champions Cup quarter-final against Castres this Saturday, but otherwise the flag of St George hangs limply at half‑mast. To suggest the Premiership’s contenders had an underwhelming weekend is like saying global share prices have taken … Read more