Saudi minister defends World Cup workers' treatment after death

Saudi minister defends World Cup workers’ treatment after death

Apr 20, 2025, 05:00 AM ET Saudi Arabia’s minister of sport, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, insisted workers’ safety was being taken “seriously” and that an investigation had been launched over the death of a migrant worker during construction of a stadium for the 2034 World Cup. Besix Group, a construction company overseeing the site…

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah suits us, but focus is on young stars - Saudi minister

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah suits us, but focus is on young stars – Saudi minister

Apr 20, 2025, 05:00 AM ET Mohamed Salah may have signed a new contract at Liverpool, but he still “fits the identity” of what the Saudi Pro League is looking for, Saudi Arabia’s sports minister said. Salah, 32, finally ended months of speculation when he committed his future to Liverpool earlier this month, signing a…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Villa eyeing Palace's Eze

Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Villa eyeing Palace’s Eze

Apr 19, 2025, 07:14 PM ET Manchester United want Eberechi Eze but face competition from Aston Villa, who will also propose a swap deal involving Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s…

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins: I was 'fuming' over PSG benching

Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins: I was ‘fuming’ over PSG benching

Apr 19, 2025, 04:29 PM ET Recalled Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins took out his anger on Newcastle United on Saturday with a dazzling display in his side’s 4-1 victory in the Premier League. Watkins scored inside the opening minute, was twice denied by the woodwork in the first half and then set up team…

Celta Vigo's Moriba targeted by racist slurs at Barcelona, coach says

Celta Vigo’s Moriba targeted by racist slurs at Barcelona, coach says

Apr 19, 2025, 04:07 PM ET BARCELONA, Spain — Celta Vigo midfielder Ilaix Moriba was targeted by racist insults from Barcelona fans after their La Liga game on Saturday, his coach said. Celta coach Claudio Giráldez said the 22-year-old Moriba, who is from Guinea, was subjected to racist slurs when he was substituted late in…

Union Berlin, Stuttgart set Bundesliga record with 8 1st-half goals

Union Berlin, Stuttgart set Bundesliga record with 8 1st-half goals

Apr 19, 2025, 03:43 PM ET BERLIN — Union Berlin and VfB Stuttgart made history on Saturday as the first Bundesliga game to feature eight goals before halftime. The score was 4-4 at the interval, and the game finished that way after a much quieter second half. Four previous Bundesliga games had featured seven goals…

Barcelona's 'unbelievable' comeback tempered by Lewandowski injury

Barcelona’s ‘unbelievable’ comeback tempered by Lewandowski injury

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Apr 19, 2025, 03:08 PM ET Barcelona coach Hansi Flick lauded Barcelona’s “unbelievable” comeback against Celta Vigo as the “best feeling” after Raphinha‘s stoppage time penalty sealed a vital 4-3 win for the LaLiga leaders. A Borja Iglesias hat trick had earlier cancelled out Ferran Torres‘ opener and given Celta a…