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In the world of football, Everton will have their hearing in front of an appeal board on January 31 after getting 10 points deducted in the Premier League for breaching the FFP rules. Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was given a four-year doping ban on Monday. With this ban, Valieva and the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC were stripped of the gold medal in the team event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.
Read below to learn details about these top stories and other happenings in the sporting world in the last 24 hours.
Football
Everton’s appeal hearing for their 10-point deduction in PL scheduled for January 31st
Everton, who had appealed to the Premier League after deducting 10 points for breaching the FFP rules, will have their hearing in front of an appeal board on Wednesday, January 31. As per the report from BBC Sport, the appeal hearing is expected to last for three days with the outcome coming out by mid-February in all likelihood, at the same time, Everton, who are managed by Sean Dyche, are facing other possible points deduction for breaching FFP rules for the second time.
Marcus Rashord takes responsibility for disciplinary matter at Manchester United
Manchester United released a statement on Marcus Rashford, revealing how the English winger “has taken responsibility for his actions,” after getting spotted at a nightclub prior to reporting ill for training the next morning. The 26-year-old also didn’t feature in the 4-2 win for Manchester United at Newport County in the FA Cup, following which the manager Erik ten Hag said, “He reported ill. The rest is an internal matter and I will deal with that.”
Al-Ittihad to sell Karim Benzema to fellow Saudi Pro League club: Reports
Al-Ittihad are reportedly talking with an unnamed club in the Saudi Pro League, based in the Saudi Arabia capital Riyadh, to sell the French striker Karim Benzema in a blockbuster deal, as per L’Equipe. With this possible transfer, the Ballon d’Or winner from 2022 could stay in Saudi Arabia, which the authorities in the country want, avoiding his return to a league in Europe.
Miguel Almiron to stay at Newcastle United after Al-Shabab fail to meet his valuation: Reports
The Paraguayan winger Miguel Almiron, 29, is reportedly set to stay at Newcastle United after Al-Shabab of the Saudi Pro League failed to meet his £30m valuation, as per the Guardian. Following the rejection of a £17m bid for Miguel Almiron, both teams had lengthy negotiations over the last week about transferring the player, but they couldn’t reach an agreement.
Some major results in football are as under:
AFCON 2023
Cape Verde 1-0 Mauritania
Senegal 1-1 (4-5) Ivory Coast
AFC Asian Cup 2023
Iraq 2-3 Jordan
Qatar 2-1 Palestine
FA Cup 2023-24
Blackburn Rovers 4-1 Wrexham
La Liga 2023-24
Getafe 2-0 Granada
Serie A 2023-24
Salernitana 1-2 Roma
Olympics
France's government offers bonus of up to 1,900 euros to police for Olympics
France's interior minister announced bonuses of up to 1,900 euros ($2,050) for police officers to work during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The government had discussions with public service unions to guarantee cover for the Olympics, which will take place from July 26 to August 11, the middle of France's holiday season."The necessary resources will be made available to ensure that you are fairly remunerated for your commitment and to fund social support measures," Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin wrote.
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva stripped of Olympic gold after doping ban
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was given a four-year doping ban on Monday. With this ban, Valieva and the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC were stripped of the gold medal in the team event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games nearly two years after the competition. "Kamila Valieva is found to have committed an anti-doping rule violation and sanctioned with four years of ineligibility commencing on 25 December 2021," the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said.
Tennis
Zeeshan Ali replaces Rohit Rajpal as India captain for Davis Cup ties against Pakistan
All India Tennis Association has named Indian coach Zeeshan Ali as India's non-playing captain for the Davis Cup team for the upcoming tie against Pakistan. The Indian team will lock horns with Pakistan at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad on February 3-4. Confirming the development, AITA Secretary General Anil Dhupar stated that Zeeshan Ali will replace Rohit Rajpal, who couldn't travel to Pakistan due to a medical issue in the family.
Rugby
England flyhalf Marcus Smith set to miss Six Nations opener against Italy
England flyhalf Marcus Smith suffered an injury in a training session on Monday and could miss their Six Nations opener against Italy at the weekend. With flyhalf Owen Farrell ineligible for selection after signing with French club Racing 92, Smith's absence would "definitely be a blow," England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth said. "It wasn't a big incident, that's why I was hoping it was nothing much. He was just jogging, but he pulled up and happened to be right next to a physio when he did it by the sideline."
