RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney was criticised by MPs Rugby Football Union chief Bill Sweeney has been accused of living in an “ivory tower” and asked by MPs whether he should be considering resigning after two Premiership clubs went into administration. Sweeney on Thursday appeared in front of the select committee for the Department for … Read more
Gareth Southgate has overseen a period of success for England, unparalleled since 1966. And yet he is still labelled as a manager who is “too defensive”, a coach who is “over-cautious”, someone who “doesn’t maximise the attacking talent” at his disposal. To a large extent, much of that criticism is accurate, but not fair. For … Read more
Yoon previously accused MBC of damaging the country’s alliance with the United States after it released a video suggesting that he insulted U.S. Congress members following a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden. Yoon previously accused MBC of damaging the country’s alliance with the United States after it released a video suggesting that he insulted … Read more
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Jurgen Klopp says players should not have to answer questions on Qatar’s eligibility to host the World Cup, and insists the football world, in particular the media, did not criticise the 2010 bid award enough. Source link
The past week has been filled with headlines from the UK, not just of political turmoil but also of paintings being defaced and luxury establishments being vandalised by a climate activist group calling for a halt to all new oil and gas consents and licences. The high-profile nature of the protests has triggered debates on … Read more
Foreign secretary James Cleverly has been accused of being “shockingly tone-deaf” after urging LGBT fans to be “respectful” of Qatar’s ban on homosexuality. Cleverly was asked about on the country’s human rights and LGBT rights record on Wednesday, before the start of the tournament on November 20. Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar, and human rights … Read more
French president Emmanuel Macron has faced criticism from within the Nato alliance for stating that France would not respond with nuclear weapons if Russia used its own atomic arsenal against Ukraine or “the region”, which broke with the standard policy of “strategic ambiguity”. In a France 2 interview on Wednesday evening, Macron said the country’s … Read more
She said she was seeking the assistance of the United Nations’ refugee agency to avoid being sent back to Myanmar, where she feared harsh punishment from the military government she has criticised. She said she was seeking the assistance of the United Nations’ refugee agency to avoid being sent back to Myanmar, where she feared … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron, who visited London to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, faced criticism for his choice of attire, as per reports in local media. Macron, along with his wife Brigitte, visited Westminster Hall on Sunday, a day ahead of the British monarch’s funeral. During the visit, the 44-year-old ditched his usual formal … Read more
House of the Dragon has received criticism for its lack of a trigger warning before its dramatic first episode. HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel was watched by a record-breaking international audience when it premiered earlier this week, but drew criticism on social media for including, without warning, a fatal birthing scene. In the episode, King … Read more