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paul macinnes Ineos Britannia lost the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona in 2024. Photograph: Toni Albir/EPA

Trade union ITUC-Africa had requested more oversight of World Cup 2034 projects but Fifa argued measures are sufficient and that it planned to ‘engage constructively’ on the issue

David Coote, the disgraced Premier League referee, has said struggles with his sexuality contributed to the “really poor choices” that cost him his job last year.

David Coote, who revealed he was gay in his first interview since being sacked, said: ‘I hid my emotions as a young ref and I hid my sexuality as well’

Eurosport 1 and 2 are soon to be merged into TNT Sports, with mixed signals over TNT acquiring the rights to the Six Nations

Eurosport is to disappear from British screens, with the longtime home of events such as the Tour de France rebranding after 35 years.

Channels to be merged into TNT Sports

The Football Association has launched its first strategy for supporting south Asians in English football, as it seeks to confront the “overt racism, often in mainstream places” that keeps players away.

Premier League’s chief executive tells Paul MacInnes he remains sceptical about regulation and urges fans not to overreact to promoted teams struggling again

Matheus Cunha’s 97th-minute goal sealed a 2-0 win for Wolves, just their fifth victory of the season, against Aston Villa