The Saudi Royals — Unchained

Saudi Arabia’s relations with the United Nations have hit rock bottom after a series of incidents that has left a humbled Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon furious with Riyadh, two U.N. officials close to the U.N. chief have told me. The relationship matters because only the United Nations has the reputation of neutrality necessary to forge a […]

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Women’s Super League results: Goalkeeper howler gifts Everton win at Liverpool, Chelsea remain unbeaten with victory over Manchester United

In winning on their neighbours’ ground, Willie Kirk’s side achieved in their first visit what their male counterparts have not been able to do since 1999. It was harsh on Liverpool, and Preuss in particular as she let Lucy Graham’s shot slip through her grasp, that such a momentous occasion should be decided by a […]

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Republic of Ireland fail to secure automatic place in Euro 2020 with 1-1 draw to Denmark in final qualification match

Mick McCarthy’s side needed a win to book their place in next summer’s tournament but a 1-1 result means they did not automatically qualify. Martin Braithwaite made Ireland’s task harder with a second half goal but Matt Doherty’s later equaliser made it a frantic finish but the winner could not be found. David McGoldrick returned […]

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Republic of Ireland vs Denmark: Ten years on from Thierry Henry’s infamous handball, Mick McCarthy’s men are eyeing redemption with Euro 2020 in sight

Mick McCarthy’s men go into the Euro 2020 qualifier with the added incentive of it being the 10th anniversary of the infamous Thierry Henry handball which shattered their World Cup dreams. While McCarthy’s men are guaranteed a spot in the play-offs in March, they will want to get the job done in front of a […]

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