News https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/feed/atom/ 2025-10-11T09:22:31+01:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation Referee takes swipe at people who expect “perfection” from them 2025-10-10T18:10:20+01:00 2025-10-10T18:10:20+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/referee-takes-swipe-at-people-who-expect-perfection-from-them Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Referee_criticising_people_who_areexpecting_perfection_from_them.png" /></p><p>Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has criticised the "expectation of perfection" culture that officials are subject to, and says his family no longer go to his matches because of the abuse he receives.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Referee_criticising_people_who_areexpecting_perfection_from_them.png" /></p><p>Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has criticised the "expectation of perfection" culture that officials are subject to, and says his family no longer go to his matches because of the abuse he receives.</p> Netherlands' record scorer Depay now ready to shine 2025-10-09T14:22:59+01:00 2025-10-09T14:22:59+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/netherlands-record-scorer-depay-now-ready-to-shine Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Netherlands_record_scorer_Depay_ready_to_shine.jpeg" /></p><p>There was a moment of showboating followed by several of chaos, as Memphis Depay stood with both feet on the ball as Corinthians ticked towards glory in the Paulista A1 final against Palmeiras, which sparked a mass brawl that eventually led to a player from each side sent off.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Netherlands_record_scorer_Depay_ready_to_shine.jpeg" /></p><p>There was a moment of showboating followed by several of chaos, as Memphis Depay stood with both feet on the ball as Corinthians ticked towards glory in the Paulista A1 final against Palmeiras, which sparked a mass brawl that eventually led to a player from each side sent off.</p> Spanish football legend Thiago Alcântara becomes newest Laureus Ambassador 2025-10-08T11:04:02+01:00 2025-10-08T11:04:02+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/spanish-football-legend-thiago-alcantara-becomes-newest-laureus-ambassador Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Spanish_football_legend_Thiago_Alcântara_becomes_newest_Laureus_Ambassador.png" /></p><p>Thiago Alcântara, one of the most decorated Spanish footballers of his generation, has today been announced as a Laureus Ambassador.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Spanish_football_legend_Thiago_Alcântara_becomes_newest_Laureus_Ambassador.png" /></p><p>Thiago Alcântara, one of the most decorated Spanish footballers of his generation, has today been announced as a Laureus Ambassador.</p> MCC explains controversial Pakistan run-out call 2025-10-07T09:39:56+01:00 2025-10-07T09:39:56+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/mcc-explains-controversial-pakistan-run-out-call Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_MCC_explains_controversial_Pakistan_run-out_call.png" /></p><p>Cricket's lawmakers have explained why the umpires eventually made the correct decision in deeming Muneeba Ali to have been run out in Pakistan's defeat by India at the Women's World Cup.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_MCC_explains_controversial_Pakistan_run-out_call.png" /></p><p>Cricket's lawmakers have explained why the umpires eventually made the correct decision in deeming Muneeba Ali to have been run out in Pakistan's defeat by India at the Women's World Cup.</p> Former England captain Moody reveals MND diagnosis 2025-10-06T20:15:57+01:00 2025-10-06T20:15:57+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/former-england-captain-moody-reveals-mnd-diagnosis Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Former_England_captain_Moody_reveals_MND_diagnosis.png" /></p><p>Former England captain Lewis Moody has revealed he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease and admitted he cannot yet face the full implications of the muscle-wasting condition that killed fellow rugby players Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Former_England_captain_Moody_reveals_MND_diagnosis.png" /></p><p>Former England captain Lewis Moody has revealed he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease and admitted he cannot yet face the full implications of the muscle-wasting condition that killed fellow rugby players Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow.</p> Get Ready! Glasgow 2026 ticket pre-sale dates announced 2025-10-05T21:16:55+01:00 2025-10-05T21:16:55+01:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/get-ready-glasgow-2026-ticket-pre-sale-dates-announced Super User <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Get_Ready-Glasgow_2026_ticket_pre-sale_dates_announced.png" /></p><p>Glasgow 2026 promises to be one of the most unforgettable Games ever.</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Get_Ready-Glasgow_2026_ticket_pre-sale_dates_announced.png" /></p><p>Glasgow 2026 promises to be one of the most unforgettable Games ever.</p>