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In the world of football, Everton’s Premier League point deduction for breaking FFP rules has been reduced from 10 to six following an appeal. Pep Guardiola spoke about how Jack Grealish’s performances haven’t been good enough for him to make the Manchester City’s starting lineup. The British tennis star, Andy Murray, remarked that he may only have a “few months” left in his career. The CEO of Hockey India, Elena Norman resigned from her post due to “unpaid dues and factionalism.”
Read below to learn details about these top stories and other happenings in the sporting world in the last 24 hours.
Football
Everton’s Premier League point deduction gets reduced from 10 to six after appeal
Everton have managed to get their Premier League points deduction for breaking the FFP rules reduced from 10 to six following an appeal, lifting them from 17th to 15th place in the league standings. Although they were charged last month alongside Nottingham Forest for another case of alleged breaking the FFP rules, for which they await a decision from the Premier League.
Aberdeen manager Neil Warnock shows players “horrible video” to stop them from conceding soft goals
The Aberdeen manager Neil Warnock showed his players a “horrible video” to try and stop them from conceding soft goals after they lost 2-0 against Kilmarnock on the road in the Scottish Premiership. The 75-year-old, who is yet to register a win in the Scottish Premiership after joining Aberdeen earlier this month, said, “We have to start at the back and shore things up a bit - the goals we have conceded, I have never come across so many disappointing decisions. I went through it all yesterday with them - I thought it was about time we had a horrible video.”
Jack Grealish’s performances not good enough to make Manchester City's starting lineup: Pep Guardiola
The Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola stated that Jack Grealish’s performances haven’t been good enough for him to make the starting lineup. The 28-year-old last started a game for Manchester City on December 30, and Pep Guardiola addressed his non-inclusion in the starting lineup by saying, “He is the same player, he has the same manager, and the way we play has not changed. It's just the way he has performed. That's the difference.”
Mauricio Pochettino’s future at Chelsea uncertain after EFL Cup final loss to Liverpool: Reports
The future of the Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, is reportedly uncertain at the club with the current Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim emerging as a potential replacement for him. As per the report from the Daily Mail, the latest development regarding Mauricio Pochettino, who signed a two-year contract with Chelsea at the start of the 2023 season, has come to light after they lost the EFL Cup final against Liverpool 1-0 in the extra-time.
Manchester United to offload several players including Antony in summer transfer window: Reports
Manchester United are reportedly expected to offload several players from their squad in the upcoming summer transfer window, including the Brazilian midfielder Antony, who cost them a whopping £86m in a transfer from Ajax two years ago. As per the report from MEN, Manchester United are looking to be more proactive in the market to keep up with the FFP rules under their new leadership, headed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe of the INEOS.
Some major results in football:
Premier League 2023-24
- West Ham United 4-2 Brentford
FA Cup 2023-24
- Coventry City 5-0 Maidstone United
La Liga 2023-24
- Girona 3-0 Rayo Vallecano
Serie A 2023-24
- Roma 3-2 Torino
- Fiorentina 2-1 Lazio
Saudi Pro League 2023-24
- Al-Ettifaq 0-2 Al-Hilal
- Al-Ittihad 2-1 Al-Wehda
Major League Soccer 2024
- LA Galaxy 1-1 Inter Miami
Tennis
Andy Murray suggests he may only have “few months” left in his career
Andy Murray, the British tennis star, remarked that he may only have a “few months” left in his career after beating the Canadian Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 in the round of 32 at the Dubai Open. The 36-year-old, who has been on a six-match losing streak recently, was quoted as saying, “I probably don't have too long left but I'll do as best as I can these last few months. I still love competing and still love the game but it gets harder and harder to compete the older you get, to keep your body fit and fresh.”
Jack Draper defeats Tommy Paul in first round of Mexican Open
The British tennis player, Jack Draper, defeated the seventh seed American Tommy Paul in straight sets 6-0, 6-4, in the first round of the Mexican Open, converting four of his five break-point opportunities while holding his serve right throughout the contest. The 22-year-old is going to take on the Japanese opponent in Yoshihito Nishioka in the second round of the Mexican Open.
Hockey
Elena Norman resigns as CEO of Hockey India
Just days after Janneke Schopmann resigned from the head coach role of the Indian women’s hockey team, the CEO of Hockey India, Elena Norman tendered her resignation from the post after 13 years of service, overseeing the resurgence of the sport in the country. She revealed that her reason for resigning from the CEO post was due to “unpaid dues and factionalism” in Hockey India.
Kabaddi
Pro Kabaddi League semi-final lineup gets confirmed
In the playoff round of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), Patna Pirates defeated Dabang Delhi KC 37-35, followed by Haryana Steelers comfortably brushing aside Gujarat Giants 42-25, to book their respective spots in the semi-final round of the competition. On February 28, Wednesday, Patna Pirates will challenge Puneri Paltan in the first semi-final of the PKL after which the defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers will take on Haryana Steelers to decide the second finalist of the league.