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Rangers manager Philippe Clement admits he ‘wanted more’ from January transfer window after one new addition

Rangers manager Philippe Clement admits he ‘wanted more’ from January transfer window after one new addition

Philippe Clement wanted more out of the winter transfer window for Rangers and revealed finances dictated that Lyall Cameron was recruited from Dundee on a pre-contract. The 22-year-old midfielder will join the Ibrox club in the summer when his current deal expires, with Portuguese defender Rafael Fernandes the only immediate addition after arriving on loan from Lille, with an option …

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Sam Kerr “stupid and white” remark as racist as “stupid and black”, say prosecutors in trial

Sam Kerr “stupid and white” remark as racist as “stupid and black”, say prosecutors in trial

Prosecutors in the trial of Chelsea striker Sam Kerr, who allegedly called a police officer “stupid and white”, have asked the jury if perceptions would be different had she said “stupid and black”. The Australia international is on trial charged with causing racially aggravated harassment to PC Stephen Lovell during an incident in south-west London in the early hours of …

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FIFA slams PFF members over ongoing constitutional dispute

FIFA slams PFF members over ongoing constitutional dispute

FIFA’s logo is seen in front of its headquarters during a foggy autumn day in Zurich, Switzerland on November 18, 2020. — Reuters KARACHI: FIFA, the world’s football governing body, has criticised the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) congress members after the international body suspended the national board. FIFA, while suspending the PFF with immediate effect, cited its failure to adopt …

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Champions Trophy: PM Shehbaz inaugurates newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium

Champions Trophy: PM Shehbaz inaugurates newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium

PM Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 7, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo News Days before the start of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, marking a new chapter in the iconic cricket stadium’s 65-year history. The premier appreciated Pakistan Cricket Board …

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PSB imposes ban on eight athletes for doping violations

PSB imposes ban on eight athletes for doping violations

A PSB spokesperson says a total of 140 anti-doping tests were conducted in 2024. — Reuters/File KARACHI: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has imposed ban on eight athletes after they tested positive for banned substances, while investigations against five others remain ongoing. The action follows the results of anti-doping tests conducted last year. A PSB spokesperson said that a total …

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Pakistan’s Champions Trophy squad under ‘review’, says PCB chief

Pakistan’s Champions Trophy squad under ‘review’, says PCB chief

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in a press conference. — AFP/File “Selection committee has right to make changes or not”: Naqvi.  Rizwan assures “best team selected” for Champions Trophy.  Saim’s absence “disturbing” team combination, remarks captain.  Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi revealed on Friday that the selection committee is reviewing the squad for the ICC Men’s Champions …

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Muhammad Abbas bids farewell to Hampshire CCC, joins Nottinghamshire CCC

Muhammad Abbas bids farewell to Hampshire CCC, joins Nottinghamshire CCC

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas during first Test against South Africa in Centurion on December 29, 2024. – AFP BIRMINGHAM: Pakistani pacer Muhammad Abbas will play for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club in this year’s county championship. Abbas 34, will play for Nottinghamshire in six county championship matches in division one. He is set to join Notts in May as part of …

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