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Glenn Hoddle interview: On wishing he were England manager now, what Gareth Southgate should do at Euro 2020, and why Declan Rice is key

June 11, 2021

Glenn Hoddle can be forgiven if he feels a little envious of Gareth Southgate on the eve of Euro 2020. Southgate, one of his former players, is about to lead England into a second major international tournament, a luxury Hoddle missed out on. In addition, the current England manager has at his disposal a generation [...]
Week in Sportbiz: Ukraine told to change Russia-baiting Euro 2020 kit; Germany muscles in on London NFL patch; beIN and Channel 4 bag rights deals

June 10, 2021

Euro 2020 may not have started yet but it has already kicked off between Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine tweaked the nose of Russia earlier this week when it revealed a Moscow-baiting new football kit, to be worn at Euro 2020. The yellow shirt features a map of Ukraine that includes Crimea, which Russia annexed in [...]
The end of lockdown could spell a dinner party renaissance

June 10, 2021

The end of lockdown should be close; we wait with bated breath for a final decision on whether 21 June will in fact see the sweeping away of most of the remaining restrictions. In the meantime, however, we are allowed to gather indoors according to the rule of six (or more, if they are drawn [...]
Covid-19 at Euro 2020: What are the rules if players test positive for coronavirus during the tournament?

June 10, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic may not be over yet but Euro 2020 is about to take place, a year later than planned, all across Europe. Despite measures in place to minimise the risk of infection, it is likely that teams will suffer outbreaks during the tournament. So what happens if a player tests positive for Covid-19 [...]
Six Premier League clubs fined £22m over failed European Super League project

June 9, 2021

The Premier League has fined six English clubs who tried to join a breakaway European Super League a combined £22m. The rebel teams – Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur – will pay £3.67m each. But they face fines of £25m per club and 30-point deductions should they attempt a similar [...]
Loki Episode 1 review: A deep dive into a Marvel anti-hero

June 9, 2021

*** WARNING: This review contains spoilers for the Loki TV series, and parts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe *** In eighteen months of Disney+’s existence, there hasn’t been a new show with as much potential as Loki. The Mandalorian had a lot of hype by virtue of being a Star Wars show, while both WandaVision [...]
LIFF 2021: British Asian talent celebrated at this year’s festival

June 9, 2021

Cinemas may be open again, but 2021 remains a difficult time for the film industry as it reconnects with audiences. For many film festivals, this means taking a hybrid approach that welcomes back the magic of the big screen while still providing an online presence for those still out of reach. The 12th Bagri Foundation [...]
Indiana Jones boxset review – Indy celebrates 40 with a new look

June 9, 2021

Next month will be the 40th anniversary of Indiana Jones and The Raiders of The Lost Ark. In that time, Harrison Ford’s gruff archaeologist has been the focus of a number of spin offs, tie-ins, and home video releases. It’s a testament to the enduring appeal of the character that there is still appetite for [...]
Chris Tremlett: England should ditch negativity and return to more positive approach in second Test with New Zealand

June 9, 2021

England were accused of passing up the chance to win the first Test of an important summer against New Zealand last weekend. And I can understand why. New Zealand made a brave declaration, and England’s target of 273 from 75 overs on a good wicket looked achievable. I was surprised that England didn’t chase hard [...]
Vaccine passports to be used to admit football fans at England Euro 2020 matches

June 8, 2021

Vaccine passports will be used to admit fans to UK sporting events for the first time at Euro 2020. Football supporters attending any of England’s three group games at Wembley will need to present the NHS app to prove they have had two jabs, or show evidence of a recent negative test. If they are [...]