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Felix Nmecha denies goal celebrations promote ‘intolerance, discrimination and hate’

Celebrations linked to ultra-conservative Christian group ‘Our message is of love’ Nmecha says in reply to criticism Borussia Dortmund and Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha has responded to criticism of goal celebrations linked to an evangelical network by saying they’ve been misunderstood and are not meant to promote “intolerance, discrimination, or hate in any form”. Nmecha, a devout Christian, was criticised by the Dortmund official supporters’ group at the weekend for celebrating goals with a gesture signifying the “The King’s Return” campaign linked to Ballers in God (BIG), a network of Chr

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The Breakdown | Prendergast to Pollock via Paris: winners and losers from rugby’s ultimate weekender

A 72-hour TV blizzard was a test of sofa stamina as Ireland and England shone while South Africa looked ominous By Sunday night one question swamped all else. When does a diet of endless televised rugby become too much of a good thing? People are well used to three consecutive Six Nations games on “Super Saturday” but the weekend was on a whole new level. It must have ranked among the most relentless 72-hour blizzards of rugby broadcasting in the game’s history. The Breakdown, naturally, was keen to get among it. Ireland v Argentina on ITV on Friday night had its moments, happily, although not

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Wilcox and Berrada poised to tell Ratcliffe in Monaco that Carrick should be sacked

Manchester United executives to settle head coach’s fate Mauricio Pochettino a strong candidate to take over Manchester United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, and chief executive, Omar Berrada, are expected to meet Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco on Tuesday and recommend the sacking of Michael Carrick. Wilcox and Berrada have come to the conclusion that the 45-year-old should be removed as head coach after analysing his and the team’s performance. Continue reading...

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Liberals like Messi but authoritarians prefer Ronaldo: how politics shapes sporting choices | Sean Ingle

Sport has long been regarded as great unifier but there is evidence that this era of hyper-partisanship may change that Over the weekend, President Trump floated his latest wild idea: that the man behind the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Power Slap, the ethically dubious “sport” where competitors take turns smacking each other with an open palm, could be his new White House press secretary. Trump’s post on Truth Social was about as subtle as a slap to the face. He Trump wanted the UFC chief executive, Dana White, whom he hailed as a “violent Fighter and Warrior”, to take the job. And for

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Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij: ‘I love football – but it takes over your life’

Dutch full-back on relief of winning the Double and needing a ‘sense of normality’ while in the spotlight Kerstin Casparij loves football, especially Champions League nights under the lights, but perspective is important too. “I would say football is my most important secondary thing in life, and I’ve found that such a refreshing way of looking at it,” she says before Manchester City’s trip to Milan to face Inter on Tuesday. “It is so important to me and I love it so much and if I lose I’m going to have a terrible day, but my family’s healthy, my friends are healthy, I am, and I don’t have to

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