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Shares of Japanese company Sanrio rose by almost 14% in Tokyo after the agreement was announced.

The online retail giant says it has to comply with the laws of the countries in which it operates.

There is a "huge increase" of abuse by drivers angry at the price at the pump, forecourt operators say.

Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators

Richarlison, valued at about £50m, wants Tottenham move Defender Lenglet poised for season’s loan from Barcelona Tottenham are on the verge of agreeing a deal to buy Richarlison from Everton. The striker is a key target for Antonio Conte, who wants to add more depth to his attack, and negotiations over the transfer are close to being finalised. Everton have been holding out for about £50m and have previously been cool on Spurs’s attempts to include players such as the Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn in a swap deal. Bergwijn is a target for Ajax. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/29/spurs-close-on-deals-for-evertons-richarlison-and-barcelonas-lenglet

The eight-time champions are not the dominant force they once were, but stars like Sara Däbritz can carry them to the latter stages This article is part of the Guardian’s Women’s Euro 2022 Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 16 countries who have qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from two countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 6 July. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/30/womens-euro-2022-team-guide-germany

The firm said a temporary ban on parties, which was introduced in August 2020, was popular with hosts.

The 2017 runners-up have had their ups and downs since, but the future looks bright again despite landing a tough draw here This article is part of the Guardian’s Women’s Euro 2022 Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 16 countries who have qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from two countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 6 July. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/29/womens-euro-2022-team-guide-no-5-denmark

A group says a government campaign asking businesses to cut prices is unrealistic for small firms.

Portugal 1-1 Australia (Encarnacao 87; Ibini-Isei 73) Goalkeeper Lydia Williams makes two key late saves The Matildas bounced back from their 7-0 drubbing by Spain at the weekend by claiming a 1-1 draw against Portugal in their second and final friendly of the June international window in Estoril. Princess Ibini-Isei came of the bench to put the visitors into the lead on 73 minutes with her first international goal, punishing some earlier profligacy from Portugal. But Tony Gustavsson’s side were denied victory by a late equaliser from Telma Encarnacao as time ran out at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/29/australia-move-on-from-thrashing-as-matildas-ride-luck-in-draw-with-portugal

Union rejects comments by Grant Shapps suggesting that updates are needed to railway working practices.

The discount chain says it is seeing a rise in customer numbers as people seek savings.

More than 115,000 staff will receive their ballot papers and are expected to back strike action.

The Financial Ombudsman says it is dealing with more complaints about the response to reports of scams.

The global fertiliser shortage is driving up prices and raising fears of food scarcity.

The first-time qualifiers will be underdogs in Group A but Kenny Shiels’ side have already overcome the odds to get there This article is part of the Guardian’s Women’s Euro 2022 Experts Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 16 countries who have qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from two countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 6 July. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/28/womens-euro-2022-team-guide-northern-ireland

More than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 a month for two years.

Today’s piffle is feeling the love Harry Maguire may not have experienced much love last season but he’s certainly felt it over the past couple of days. Having tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony with long-time partner Fern in a French chateau this weekend, he has jetted off on his honeymoon amid a swirl of rumours that Barcelona want a piece of him. Yes, according to hot air blowing over from Spain to England, the Catalan club want the big centre-back as part of any deal for Frenkie de Jong … but Manchester United love their error-prone meme so much they have told Barça manager Xavi to keep his hands off their man. All this means that Barça’s midfield’s metronome De Jong will cost United the full price of £69m, with the club still in the driving seat to sign him. Reports that Phil Jones is next on Xavi’s wishlist are so far not forthcoming. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/27/football-transfer-rumours-chelse

Officials have asked people in Tokyo and its surrounding area to turn off lights amid a heatwave.

The revamped plan will see fresh funds being injected into development projects in Asia and Africa.

The surprise package of Euro 2017 have star quality and self-belief, but face a battle to get out of a tough group This article is part of the Guardian’s Women’s Euro 2022 Experts Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 16 countries who have qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from two countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 6 July. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/27/womens-euro-2022-team-guide-no-1-austria

‘We expect him to be a top, top player for us,’ says co-president Length of Bale’s contract not discussed by John Thorrington Los Angeles FC are hoping their signing of Gareth Bale will prove a “long-term partnership”. Wales international Bale revealed on Saturday he had agreed to join the Major League Soccer club following his release by Real Madrid. The 32-year-old had been looking for a new club to maintain his fitness ahead of the World Cup later this year. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/27/los-angeles-fc-hoping-gareth-bale-signing-will-be-a-long-term-partnership

Some British Muslims who booked pilgrimages to Mecca could not fly after problems with a new system.

The story of a player who went to Milan full of hope and departed in the grip of depression is told in a compelling film If Martin Bengtsson feels stressed he kicks a football around on his own and, almost immediately, the tension begins to ebb away. “Nowadays I play for meditation,” he says. “I have a very natural and close relationship with the ball; we still have a good rapport.” Bengtsson is 36 but, 20 years ago, his first touch was so seamlessly adhesive that opponents could have been forgiven for believing he and footballs were inseparable. The then Sweden youth international was such a gifted midfielder that he was swiftly snapped up by Internazionale’s academy; which is where everything went wrong. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/26/martin-bengtsson-swedish-football-wonderkid-inter-film-tigers

Twine is first new arrival at Turf Moor under Kompany Midfielder named League One player of the year last season Vincent Kompany has completed his first signing as the manager of Burnley with the arrival of midfielder Scott Twine from MK Dons. Twine, 22, has put pen to paper on a four-year contract after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee. Twine was named League One player of the year last season after the Dons lost out to Wycombe in the playoff semi-finals. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/26/burnley-bolster-ranks-for-kompany-with-twine-signing-from-mk-dons

The move by the UK, US, Canada and Japan will "strike at the heart of Putin's war machine", the UK PM says.

A new novel based on Uriah Rennie – the Premier League’s first and only black referee – has reopened an age-old issue In one of the most memorable and moving passages in Your Show – the new novel by Ashley Hickson-Lovence based on the life of Uriah Rennie – the Premier League’s first black referee is scrolling through a selection of internet comments and press coverage on some of his recent performances. “Too big for his Fila-sponsored boots.” “In my picture book dictionary under ‘showy referee’.” “The penny never dropped that the match wasn’t about him.” “A Malteser Sellotaped to a bag of marshmallows.” On it goes, for pages and pages. Your Show is a remarkable book: highly stylised, written in the second person and – although based on extensive interviews with the man himself – largely imagined. Yet the most affecting parts of the novel are the stuff we know happened. The title of the book derives from an announcement made over the public address system at Deepdale as the officia

Defendants named in judge’s report include football star’s three doctors, a psychiatrist and two nurses Eight people who took care of the Argentinian football superstar Diego Maradona will be tried for homicide, according to a ruling released on Wednesday following an investigation into his death from cardiac arrest. In the 236-page document seen by Reuters, the judge in charge of the case questioned “the behaviours – active or by omission – of each of the accused which led to and contributed to the realisation of the harmful result”. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/23/diego-maradona-argentina-eight-trial-football-homicide

Football federation rule for youth, futsal and amateur game It applies to transgender, intersex and non-binary players German football is bucking the recent trend of banning transgender women from women’s competition by allowing transgender, intersex and non-binary players to decide whether to play in men’s or women’s teams. The German football federation passed a regulation for gender-nonconforming players with the civil status “diverse” or “unspecified” on Thursday. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/23/transgender-footballers-in-germany-can-choose-men-or-women-team

The country is close to its first default since 1998 as sanctions block payments to creditors

Riley has been managing director of PGMOL for 13 years PGMOL looking for two roles to replace Riley’s position Mike Riley will step down as English referees chief at the end of the coming season. Riley has been managing director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) for 13 years, but will bring his tenure to a close at the end of the 2022-23 campaign. “I am proud of the contribution our match officials have made to the professional game and have enjoyed working with a such a dedicated, professional and high-quality group at all of the levels that PGMOL manages,” said Riley. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/25/new-referees-chief-sought-with-mike-riley-to-step-down-next-summer

England defender is balancing the demands of being a new parent with preparing for the home European Championship Demi Stokes is fielding plenty of questions from her England teammates as they prepare for the looming home Euros. “Have you got any updates this morning?”; “How’s he doing?”; and “Can I come round?” are regular ones. Two months before the tournament, which start next week, Stokes’s partner, Katie Harrington, gave birth to Harlen and so the Manchester City defender is juggling parenthood with preparations for the Euros alongside her son’s new army of aunts. “The girls have been great,” says the 30-year-old. “I think he’s going to be very spoilt with a lot of aunties around. He’s a very lucky boy to have all the people that he has around him.” Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/25/demi-stokes-being-quite-open-and-honest-i-can-help-a-lot-of-people

US women's national team forward Megan Rapinoe described the supreme court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade as "sad and cruel". The Supreme Court has ruled there is no constitutional right to abortion in the United States, upending the landmark  Roe v Wade  case from nearly 50 years ago.  'It will completely exacerbate so many of the existing inequalities that we have in our country. It doesn't keep not one single person safer,' she said US supreme court overturns abortion rights, upending Roe v Wade ‘It’s important to fight’: US cities erupt in protest as Roe v Wade falls The supreme court just overturned Roe v Wade – what happens next? Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2022/jun/25/megan-rapinoe-us-supreme-court-ruling-on-abortion-is-sad-and-cruel-video

Ziyech salary being discussed by Milan with player’s agents De Ligt remains a Chelsea target as Juventus try to extend deal Chelsea have held talks with Milan over selling Hakim Ziyech as Thomas Tuchel works to reshape the squad under the club’s new owners. Ziyech is available for transfer and would be open to joining the Serie A champions but an arrangement must be found regarding his salary, which is larger than Milan would ordinarily want to pay. Milan are discussing the matter internally and with the 29-year-old’s agents. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/25/chelsea-talks-milan-hakim-ziyech-de-ligt

Club trigger Nigeria striker’s £17m release clause Dean Henderson lined up as next signing Nottingham Forest have broken the club’s transfer record to make striker Taiwo Awoniyi their first signing since being promoted to the Premier League. The top-flight newcomers have paid Union Berlin £17m for the Nigeria international who has signed a five-year deal at the City Ground after passing a medical on Thursday. Forest beat off stiff competition from a number of clubs in England and Germany for the striker who scored 15 goals in the Bundesliga last season. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/25/nottingham-forest-break-transfer-record-to-sign-taiwo-awoniyi

The unique podcast live audiences are unlike any other with the weirdly intense but welcome appetite for sport-related chat This is Spinal Tap. Well, this is eerily reminiscent of the iconic mock-rockumentary. The five-man lineup from the Guardian’s Football Weekly podcast is doing yet another passable impersonation of David St Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and chums as we attempt to negotiate a labyrinthine network of dark, prop- and cable-strewn passages, one of which leads from our dressing room to the stage. Having finally found our way, invariably with the help of a patient theatre tech, Max Rushden wanders on stage as the rest of us wait in the wings. There’s no big announcement or fanfare for our host, who just sidles on. The hubbub of the restless, predominantly male crowd is gradually replaced by cheers and applause. Quite how he does it remains something of a mystery, but within a couple of minutes the mild-mannered presenter once described by a Manchester United fan in the Belgian

People are advised to only travel by train if necessary, with just a fifth of services running.

Sales dropped 0.5% in May as households spent less on food due to the rising cost of living.

Pictures show a gaping hole in the side of carmaker Nio's Shanghai HQ, and a smashed vehicle below.

The bZ4X is the Japanese motor industry giant's first mass-produced all-electric vehicle.

The post-pandemic shift to working from home means disruption caused by the strikes has been more limited.

The country has triggered the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after drop in Russia supplies.

Today’s tell-all is there or thereabouts What price a set-piece maestro? Southampton are straining every sinew to deter suitors for James Ward-Prowse , with West Ham apparently joining Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham in making eyes at the midfielder. Saints’ response is to slap a £75m price tag on Ward-Prowse and see if anyone still wants to bite. Richarlison is certainly keeping the Mill churning this summer, and the Daily Star reports that a host of Chelsea stars want Thomas Tuchel to pursue the Everton playmaker as he remoulds his squad under their glossy new corporate ownership . His “gamesmanship and never-say-die attitude” are just what his potential teammates need, it says here. In other Blues news, Nice are keen on a loan deal for their goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga . Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/23/football-transfer-rumours-west-ham-join-hunt-for-ward-prowse

Ministers say the plan, which needs Parliament's approval, would limit the impact of future strikes.

The amount the government borrowed in May fell compared to a year earlier but remains above pre-Covid levels.

Elon Musk said the Covid-19 lockdown in Shanghai was "very difficult" for the electric car maker.

Leaders from India, Russia, China, Brazil and South Africa meet amid major shifts in geopolitics.

It will soon be impossible to pay in shops with the notes, which are being replaced by plastic versions.

The woman was assaulted after being made to drink on a work trip, and then fired after going public.

New South Wales' eight million residents were urged last week to save electricity over shortage fears.

Rising food prices are sparking a "massive change in behaviour", the supermarket's chairman says.

Billpayers are hit with £94 extra a year after 28 companies collapsed due to energy price hikes.

Finance YouTubers are riding high as millions turn to them for advice and brands seek collaborations.

A charity says mandatory checks in England's private rental sector had unearthed thousands of serious hazards.

Today’s fluff is making a statement Having been surreptitiously filmed in his local pub telling a handful of fans that Manchester United have “[effing] burned through cash”, as he got in front of a planned protest outside his house at the weekend, the club’s chief executive, Richard Arnold, could torch more currency during his first transfer window in charge of the club’s transfer kitty. United want to sign the Brazilian striker Evanilson but have had an opening bid of more than £50m rejected by Porto, who want considerably more. Having also been knocked back by the whelpish Ajax central defender Jurrien Timber , who has no interest in leaving the Dutch champions before the World Cup, United are ready to court the 20-year-old’s teammate Lisandro Martínez instead . Heavily linked with Arsenal, who are believed to have had a £26m bid for the 24-year-old Argentinian rejected by Ajax, Martínez may fancy joining his former boss Erik ten Hag. In other news pertaining to United, defende

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning and Nedum Onuoha to discuss the former Manchester City defender’s storied career Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Audioboom , Mixcloud , Acast and Stitcher , and join the conversation on Facebook , Twitter and email . On today’s pod, Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning talk to the former Manchester City defender and Football Weekly panellist, Nedum Onuoha, about his career and new book, Kicking Back. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/audio/2022/jun/20/nedum-onouha-manchester-city-football-weekly

Turmoil at India’s FA could lead to ban and the national coach, Igor Stimac, has warned those in charge to ‘wake up’ If Estonia had not conceded five goals to Lionel Messi this month, India’s legendary striker Sunil Chhetri would be second behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the highest active international goalscorers’ list. The 37-year-old has 84, two behind the Argentinian, after scoring four in the just-finished third round of qualification for the 2023 Asian Cup. That haul helped India win all three games and stroll to a second successive appearance at the continent’s biggest event. Chhetri is a little concerned, however, that he may not be able to participate in the tournament – and not because there is currently no host after China relinquished those duties last month. The worry is that India may be hit with a Fifa ban. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/20/fifa-india-visit-will-shape-goal-hero-sunil-chhetri-hopes-of-over

Right-back’s move could be worth £6.5m to Aberdeen ‘It’s not just a massive club, they give young players chances’ Liverpool have completed the signing of the Scotland Under-21 defender Calvin Ramsay from Aberdeen, subject to international clearance. The 18-year-old joins the Premier League club on a “long-term contract” in a deal believed to be worth an initial £4m, with another £2.5m in potential add-ons. “I’m just buzzing and it’s a dream come true really to be here,” said Ramsay. “It was a dream come true to play for Aberdeen, and now to be at one of the biggest, if not the biggest club in the world, it’s a massive achievement and I’m looking forward to trying to show the fans what I’ve got.” Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/19/calvin-ramsay-liverpool-transfer-aberdeen

Striker signs new deal to stay with Gunners until 2027 Takes No 14 shirt vacated by former captain Aubameyang Eddie Nketiah has ended speculation about his future by signing a new long-term Arsenal contract, the club have announced. The 23-year-old, who has been with the Gunners since the age of 14, had been in the final few weeks of his previous deal. Nketiah had been linked with a move to Crystal Palace but has now committed his future to Arsenal until 2027. Nketiah scored 10 goals in all competitions in 2021-22, including five in seven Premier League matches at the end of season. He will take the No 14 shirt, recently vacated by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and previously worn by Thierry Henry, from next season. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/18/eddie-is-staying-nketiah-signs-new-long-term-contract-at-arsenal

Grocery prices rose by 8.3% over the past four weeks, the highest level in 13 years.

Mondelez International also owns a number of other global brands including Oreo, Toblerone and Milka.

More than 14,000 workers could get a one-off sum after firm holds talks with union.

Officials believe many Uyghurs have been forced to work at factories in the landlocked territory.

The retailer will trial click-and-collect at stores after long resisting selling on the internet.

Today’s gossip is feeling refreshed Tottenham have joined the race to sign Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus . They will rival Arsenal to sign the Brazil striker who will be allowed to leave following the arrival of Erling Haaland at the Etihad. Someone will have to stump up £50m to get Jesus to move to London. Arsenal have supposedly made an offer for Atlético Madrid’s Álvaro Morata , and firmly have an eye on Ajax defender Lisandro Martínez . It could be a busy summer at the Emirates. Jurrien Timber will not be swapping Ajax for Manchester United over fears he could get reduced playing time in the Premier League. The Netherlands international does not want to jeopardise his place at the World Cup by becoming a bit-part player under Erik tan Hag. Supposedly, Dutch head coach Louis van Gaal warned the centre-back against the move, which will not please United fans. A backup goalkeeper is high on the agenda at United and the surprise name in the hat is Rangers’ Robby McCrorie .

Last-minute talks are due to take place, but passengers are advised to avoid travel as services prepare to wind down.

The airline has scaled back its plans after major airports announced caps on flight numbers.

Chinese energy giants have been ramping up imports of heavily discounted Russian oil in recent months.

Ofgem says it wants to help energy firms be more resilient and better protect consumers if they do fail.

The impact of higher interest rates in the US will cascade through the global economy.

Manager may need ‘different players and personnel’ Stam explains what Ten Hag can learn from Sir Alex Ferguson The former Manchester United treble winner Jaap Stam believes Erik ten Hag has what it takes to succeed at the club, provided they back their new manager in the transfer market. Ten Hag is the latest in an illustrious line of Dutchmen to have been employed by United, including players such as Stam, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Edwin van der Sar and Robin van Persie. United’s only previous Dutch manager, Louis van Gaal, experienced mixed fortunes, sacked after two seasons but having won an FA Cup and given debuts to Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard. Stam is confident Ten Hag can thrive with the right support. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/19/erik-ten-hag-can-succeed-at-manchester-united-if-backed-by-club-says-jaap-stam

Right-back’s move could be worth £6.5m to Aberdeen ‘It’s not just a massive club, they give young players chances’ Liverpool have completed the signing of the Scotland Under-21 defender Calvin Ramsay from Aberdeen, subject to international clearance. The 18-year-old joins the Premier League club on a “long-term contract” in a deal believed to be worth an initial £4m, with another £2.5m in potential add-ons. “I’m just buzzing and it’s a dream come true really to be here,” said Ramsay. “It was a dream come true to play for Aberdeen, and now to be at one of the biggest, if not the biggest club in the world, it’s a massive achievement and I’m looking forward to trying to show the fans what I’ve got.” Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/19/calvin-ramsay-liverpool-transfer-aberdeen

Supporters had been planning to protest at Arnold’s house Glazers’ ownership and potential transfers were discussed The Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold met disgruntled supporters in a pub to address concerns about the future of the club. Fans had been planning a protest outside Arnold’s Cheshire home amid ongoing unrest about the ownership of the Glazer family. The CEO, who replaced Ed Woodward earlier this year, bought drinks for the group and discussed a range of topics, including the owners, financial issues and United’s pursuit of the Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Arnold reportedly said money was “not a consideration” in the club’s summer recruitment drive when asked about transfer plans under new boss Erik ten Hag. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/19/manchester-united-ceo-richard-arnold-meets-fans-pub

The teenage Canary Islander is living up to Andrés Iniesta comparisons on the field and raising environmental awareness “If we’re talking pure talent, he’s the best in the world,” Xavi Hernández said. Luis Enrique called him “incredible, just unique”, declaring that no one had ever done what he had. And Julen Lopetegui, his predecessor as Spain coach, described him as “special, one of those that only comes along every so often”. As for Pedri himself, he just wants to play football, as he always did. “To enjoy myself, which is the best thing you can do,” he says, a simple line which defines him. When the Barcelona manager made his big statement, there was a suggestion he had gone too far, so he “apologised” – by saying it again. Xavi had said Pedri reminded him of Andrés Iniesta – “the greatest talent I’ve ever seen” – which sounded like sacrilege but no one knows Iniesta better and nor was Xavi alone. Luis Enrique was the player tasked with welcoming Iniesta to the Barcelona first te

But union leaders blame politicians for failing to stop the strikes, which will begin on Tuesday.

People struggling with their finances can access small, zero-cost loans as part of a nationwide trial.

An idea taken to new levels by City Football Group is mushrooming in popularity – with mixed success “One lesson from all of this is that it’s difficult to be at two clubs,” reflected the Nancy president, Gauthier Ganaye, after their relegation to France’s third tier last month. Feted as English football’s youngest chief executive after joining Barnsley for a short spell in 2018 at the age of 30, Ganaye spent last season juggling his role at Nancy with his job as executive president of the Belgian club KV Oostende. Barnsley, who were relegated from the Championship in April despite reaching the playoffs last year, are, like Nancy and Oostende, part-owned by New City Capital – an investment group that also includes American investors, the Pacific Media Group. “The starting brief was never that I’d be there 100% of the time,” said Ganaye of his dual roles. “Discussions are under way in order to define a structure that can allow all of the clubs in the group to function.” Continue read

Real Madrid president no longer saw ‘the Mbappé I wanted’ Pérez claims PSG offer and Qatar trip also changed player’s mind Real Madrid’s Florentino Pérez claims the French president, Emmanuel Macron, intervened to persuade Kylian Mbappé to sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Madrid had targeted the forward last summer but after failing with a £170m bid were confident they could lure him to the Bernabéu once his deal had expired. However, the France international signed a new, highly lucrative three-year contract with PSG, who are bankrolled by Qatari Sports Investment, a subsidiary of the country’s sovereign wealth fund. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/16/kylian-mbappe-told-by-french-president-emmanuel-macron-not-to-leave-psg-claims-florentino-perez-real-madrid

The combination of City’s creativity and Haaland’s clinical finishing should scare clubs across Europe By Ben McAleer for WhoScored Manchester City scored 99 goals on their way to winning the Premier League title this season. They scored more goals than any team in Europe’s top five leagues, with 16 players finding the net during the campaign. There are areas in their squad that need strengthening, notably at left-back and in central midfield, but the champions’ first summer signing has been a £51.5m deal for Erling Haaland . The best team in England have added the goalscorer they craved 12 months ago. Injury restricted the Norwegian to 21 starts in the Bundesliga this season, but he ended the campaign with 22 goals and seven assists. He scored a goal for every 87 minutes he was on the pitch. Importantly, Haaland rectifies something of a weakness in the City squad. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/who-scored-blog/2022/jun/14/

Nigeria international has release clause of €20m (£17.2m) Promoted side also target Mainz centre-back Moussa Niakhaté Nottingham Forest have opened talks to sign the Union Berlin striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who has a release clause in the region of €20m (£17.2m). The Nigeria international started his professional career with Liverpool but never played a first-team game for the club. The Premier League runners-up will, however, earn 10% of any fee paid for the 24-year-old. During his time on the books at Anfield, Awoniyi had seven loan spells, at clubs in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, before joining Union Berlin in a permanent deal in 2021. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/18/nottingham-forest-transfer-news-taiwo-awoniyi

The government's new cost of living tsar says he wants "old friends and colleagues... to help the British people".

Tighter EU rules will demand firms such as Google and Meta tackle disinformation on their platforms.

The airport says it will lead to a more reliable service, after a wave of cancellations and delays.

The 90-year-old firm says supply chain disruptions have driven up the cost of raw materials.

More than eight in 10 people say they are worried about the cost-of-living, a BBC survey suggests.

An International Monetary Fund team is due to arrive in the capital Colombo for talks on Monday.

People in Birmingham and Kent tell the BBC how they are cutting back to cope with the cost of living crisis.

The errors, which in most cases are worth a few pence a week, are thought to have been discovered in the 1990s.

The online retailer says "inflationary pressures" are leading its customers to send back orders.

The Renters Reform Bill will also end blanket bans on benefit claimants or families with children.

The cryptocurrency crash is hurting many investors, including one country that has bet big on Bitcoin.

Russian giant Gazprom says it will cut the amount of gas it sends to Germany by more than half.

The Chivo Pets animal hospital, which opened in El Salvador in February, provides whatever care an animal needs for just 25 cents - as long as payment is made with a Bitcoin app.

Supporters have turned on the manager after humiliation against Hungary – he is now a victim of his own success “The case against Clevinger was open and shut. The only thing missing was something to charge him with.” And so, tossed on the familiar tides of rage, shortsightedness and good old-fashioned English exceptionalism, it becomes necessary to defend Gareth Southgate. In a way this is all quite comforting. Every England manager has two things in common: they all fail in the end, if only because there is no sane gauge of success; and they all tell us, in their own ways, exactly why England managers fail. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2022/jun/15/england-gareth-southgate-nations-league-hungary-world-cup-2022

There will be a spike in food prices this summer, the Institute of Grocery Distribution predicts.

The announcement comes as the country faces its worst economic crisis in more than 70 years.

The streaming and TV rights for the Indian Premier League, the world's richest cricket competition, are sold for a record $6.02bn (£5.13bn).

It will see 456 contestants compete in a series of challenges inspired by the dystopian drama.

Four months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the economy still works but it lacks some of its parts.

Out-of-pocket shoppers will have to rely on their credit card or payment provider to reclaim money.

The banned advert shows a man failing to pay full attention to his wife's words while using a betting app.

Relatives should check pensioners are making claims as an estimated 850,000 households are missing out.

In the EU, the contingencies for a trade war with the UK are being put in place

Disney's Toy Story spin-off, which contains a same-sex kiss, won't be shown in the country's cinemas.

Manager praises maturity and leadership of right-back ‘He doesn’t have to be really vocal but it’s his determination’ Gareth Southgate has dropped a strong hint that Kyle Walker will be fundamental to England’s World Cup campaign, praising the Manchester City defender’s leadership qualities and emphasising his influence. Walker has 67 caps and, at 32, is perhaps nearing the winter of his international career. He can operate on the right of a defensive three but faces competition from Reece James, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kieran Trippier at right-back if Southgate goes with his preference of a back four in Qatar. The manager was asked about leaders within his squad and, unprompted, spoke of Walker in terms that suggested he will be hard to dislodge from any starting XI. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/13/kyle-walker-will-be-vital-to-englands-world-cup-campaign-hints-southgate

A surge in government spending drove US inflation to the highest of advanced economies last year.

The England captain and avid golfer will tee off in a Ryder Cup-style event for sports stars during his short three-week break Harry Kane is discussing his summer break, which will begin after England’s Nations League tie against Hungary at Molineux on Tuesday night, and last for a little over three weeks. It is plainly not long enough. The striker will make his 62nd appearance of the season for club and country against Hungary and, on 9 July, he will be on a flight to South Korea for Spurs’s pre-season tour when, as an aside, he will be assailed by Son Heung-min mania. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/13/harry-kanes-hunger-for-competition-driving-him-on-despite-lack-of-rest

The shopping giant hopes to deliver parcels to shoppers by air for the first time later in 2022.

England’s group looks tight after draw in Budapest Depay misses late penalty as Dutch draw with Poland Germany are now unbeaten in 12 games under Hansi Flick having followed up their Group A3 draws against Italy and England with another at home to Hungary . Marco Rossi’s visitors, who beat England 1-0 at the start of the month and face them again on Tuesday, took a sixth-minute lead through Zsolt Nagy, only for Jonas Hofmann to equalise three minutes later. Continue reading... from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jun/11/nations-league-jonas-hofmann-strikes-again-but-hungary-hold-germany