Thursday, 12 February 2026
ASTON VILLA 1-0 BRIGHTON: LATE OWN GOAL THE DIFFERENCE AS MILNER MAKES PREMIER LEAGUE HISTORY
Aston Villa ended their mini-skid with a win on a day former player James Milner made Premier League history for Brighton & Hove Albion in a 1-0 affair at Villa Park on Wednesday.
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| Jack Hinshelwood scores an own goal to give Villa the lead late in the game |
Milner came off the bench in the first half for Carlos Baleba, making his 653rd Premier League appearance to tie Gareth Barry for the most appearances in the history of England’s top division.
The veteran midfielder was solid against his former team, who got the last laugh when Tyrone Mings headed a corner kick off Tyler Hinshelwood and past Bart Verbruggen late in the contest.
Villa stay three points behind second-place Man City, six points back of leaders Arsenal.
Brighton continue to slump and remain 14th with 31 points.
Villa find a way on fumes against punchless visitors
This was anything but pretty for Unai Emery’s men, who may all be hoping for a rest come Saturday in the FA Cup. The Hinshelwood own goal was well-celebrated but also fitting as a decider because almost everyone Unai Emery plugged into this front three struggled to affect the game. Tammy Abraham was bright off the bench but this win was also an indictment on Brighton’s ice-cold front three. Fabian Hurzeler’s men have lost three-of-four and boast just a single Premier League win since the calendar hit December. For those scoring at home, the Seagulls are 1W-6D-6L in that run with the lone win coming against 19th-place Burnley. We’re pretty sure no one’s truly impressed with Wednesday’s result.
What’s next?
Villa host Newcastle United in the FA Cup at 12:45pm ET Saturday, then welcome Leeds to Villa Park a week later in the league.
Brighton are off to Liverpool for a 3pm Saturday date in the FA Cup, then visit Brentford the following Saturday.
Aston Villa vs Brighton final score: 1-0
Jack Hinshelwood o.g. 86'
Aston Villa vs Brighton live updates — by Nick Mendola
Jack Hinshelwood own goal — Aston Villa 1-0 Brighton
Abraham’s been good for Villa, who have a corner.
The ball is swung toward the near post and Mings, on his 200th Villa appearance, turns the ball off Hinshelwood and behind Verbruggen.
Villa Park needed that, and there’s an audible release in Birmingham.
Moves a-plenty
The quests for a goal continues, as Villa bring Ollie Watkins and Amadou Onana off in favor of Tammy Abraham and Alysson Edward.
Brighton remove Kaoru Mitoma, Welbeck, and Diego Gomez for Yankuba Minteh, Charalampos Kostoulas, and Harry Howell.
Under 10 minutes plus stoppage to go in Aston.
Subs
Villa aren’t happy with their tame attack. Leon Bailey and Ross Barkley enter for Jadon Sancho and Buendia.
Brighton remove Jan Paul van Hecke for Oliver Boscagli.
Zeroes on the board into the final half hour.
Halftime — Aston Villa 0-0 Brighton
Old heads unite for a half-chance as Milner cues up a Danny Welbeck chance that cannot get the better of Emiliano Martinez.
Shots are 10-2 to Villa. though that figure betrays the actual danger of the opportunities.
Buendia wins corner
The Argentine steps in from the right and has a 20-yard shot that spins off of Jack Hinshelwood and goes out for a corner.
Villa can’t do anything with the set piece.
History!
Carlos Baleba is on yellow and plays with fire, something that does not sit well with Fabian Hurzeler.
The Brighton manager brings James Milner into the game, and it’s his 653rd all-time appearance.
The veteran, a former Villa man, has now tied fellow ex-Villan midfielder Gareth Barry for the most all-time appearances in Premier League history.
Aston Villa lineup
Martinez, Bogarde, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Onana, Luiz, Sancho, Buendia, Rogers, Watkins
Brighton lineup
Verbruggen, Kadioglu, Dunk, Van Hecke, Veltman, Gomez, Baleba, Gross, Hinshelwood, Mitoma, Welbeck
Aston Villa vs Brighton preview — by Joe Prince-Wright
Aston Villa have gone two games without a win but they can still hang in the title race with a win against struggling Brighton on Wednesday.
Unai Emery’s side took the lead at Bournemouth on Saturday but drew 1-1 as injuries have hit Villa hard at precisely the moment they looked like challenging Arsenal and City for the title. Still, they look set for a top four finish if they can get back on track quickly and their new signings can settle in.
Brighton lost 1-0 at home to bitter rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday and some of the Seagulls faithful have turned on young manager Fabian Hurzeler. Brighton have won just once in their last 12 league games and with the players they have it’s clear they should have more points on the board.
Aston Villa team news, focus
Morgan Rogers is their main star with John McGinn, Youri Tielemans and Boubacar Kamara all missing through injury. He scored a beauty at the weekend and keeps on delivering. Villa need new signings Abraham and Luiz (both re-signing for Villa) and returning loanee Leon Bailey to deliver big performances straight away as Emery will rotate the lineup.
Brighton team news, focus
Adam Webster, Solly March, Stefanos Tzimas, Yasin Ayari and Mats Wieffer are out injured, while center back Jan Paul van Hecke remains a doubt. Brighton have so many wonderful attacking players but Hurzeler can’t seem to find a way to get them all in the team at the same time and there’s a real lack of fluidity and confidence in attack.
- Nicholas & Joe Prince-Wright
KIER STARMER SAYS MANCHESTER UNITED OWNER SIR JIM RATCLIFFE SHOULD APOLOGISE FOR 'OFFENSIVE AND WRONG' IMMIGRATION COMMENTS
The billionaire said earlier 'the UK has been colonised by immigrants'
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| Sir Keir Starmer called on the United co-owner to apologise(Image: PA) |
The Prime Minister has said Sir Jim Ratcliffe should apologise for his 'offensive and wrong' comments about immigration. Earlier today the Manchester United co-owner said 'the UK has been colonised by immigrants'.
The billionaire, who is founder and chairman of one of the world's largest chemical companies, Ineos, said politicians needed to 'do some difficult things with the UK to get it back on track'.
In an interview with Sky News, the Ineos owner said: "You can't have an economy with nine million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in. I mean, the UK is being colonised. It's costing too much money. The UK has been colonised by immigrants."
But in a post on X tonight Sir Keir Starmer called on Sir Jim to apologise. Sharing a link to the interview, the PM wrote: "Offensive and wrong. Britain is a proud, tolerant and diverse country. Jim Ratcliffe should apologise."
In the interview, Sir Jim also said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was 'maybe too nice'. He added: "It's a tough job, and I think you have to do some difficult things with the UK to get it back on track."
The Manchester United co-owner said Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was an 'intelligent man' with 'good intentions'.
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| Sir Jim Ratcliffe said the UK was 'being colonised by immigrants'(Image: PA) |
He added: "But in a way, you could say exactly the same about Keir when Keir came in. I think it needs somebody who's prepared to be unpopular for a period of time to get the big issues sorted out."
Sir Jim bought a minority share in Manchester United in late 2023 and his Ineos group has since taken control of football operations. The billionaire has presided over a variety of contentious changes since becoming part of the ownership, with ticket pricing and availability causing particular anger among United fans.
A protest against the club's owners – including for the first time towards Sir Jim as well as the Glazers – took place before Manchester United's recent home game against Fulham.
- Damon Wilkinson
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
SIR JIM RATCLIFFE: MANCHESTER UNITED CO-OWNER SAYS UK HAS BEEN 'COLONISED BY IMMIGRANTS '
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In an interview with Sky News's Ed Conway, Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Britain faces profound political, social and economic challenges, among them an unprecedented rise in immigration in recent years
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Manchester United part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has told Sky News.
Ratcliffe, the founder of the INEOS chemicals group, warned Britain faces profound political, social and economic challenges, among them an unprecedented rise in immigration in recent years.
"You can't have an economy with nine-million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in," he said. "I mean, the UK has been colonised. It's costing too much money.
"The UK has been colonised by immigrants, really, hasn't it? I mean, the population of the UK was 58 million in 2020, now it's 70 million. That's 12 million people."
However, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) estimates the population of the UK was 67 million in mid-2020 and 70 million in mid-2024. The UK population was estimated at 58.9 million in 2000.
Sky Sports News has contacted Manchester United and Kick It Out for comment. The Premier League did not wish to comment when approached by Sky Sports News on Wednesday evening.
Ratcliffe - who is a resident of Monaco - also signalled Prime Minister Keir Starmer might not be the right person for the job, saying: "I don't know whether it's just the apparatus that hasn't allowed Keir to do it or he's maybe too nice. I mean, Keir is a nice man.
"I like him, but it's a tough job and I think you have to do some difficult things with the UK to get it back on track, because at the moment I don't think the economy is in a good state."
Ratcliffe said he had met recently with Nigel Farage, the leader of right-wing party Reform UK, saying: "I think Nigel is an intelligent man and I think he's got good intentions.
"But in a way, you could say exactly the same about Keir Starmer. I think it needs somebody who's prepared to be unpopular for a period of time to get the big issues sorted out."
Referring to his role at United, Ratcliffe added: "I've seen quite a bit of this at the football club. If you do difficult things, which we felt that we had to do at Manchester United... we felt like they were the right things to do. But you do become very unpopular for a while."
Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he intends to make Manchester United the most profitable club on the planet and told The Business Podcast produced by The Times of some of the changes already brought in at the club
Ratcliffe continued: "I've been very unpopular at Manchester United because we've made lots of changes. But for the better, in my view. I think we're beginning to see some evidence in the football club that that's beginning to pay off.
"But you've got all the same issues with the country. If you really want to deal with the major issues of immigration, with people opting to take benefits rather than working for a living, if you want to deal with that, then you're going to have to do some things which are unpopular and show some courage."
Ratcliffe was talking on the fringes of the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, at which leaders from many of Europe's biggest economies, including France's Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Friedrich Merz, are meeting with industrialists to discuss the fate of its economy.
The summit comes amid a spate of closures across the European chemicals sector, closures that indicate, in the INEOS founder's view, that the European chemicals sector is facing "unsurvivable conditions".
- Ed Conway, Sky News' economics and data editor
TOTTENHAM FINALLY SACK THIMAS FRANK AS SPURS SLIP EVEN CLOSER TO RELEGATION ZONE
Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham eight months into his tenure, having been unable to change the club's fortunes since he arrived from Brentford in June
Tottenham have sacked manager Thomas Frank after just eight months in charge. Defeat at home to Newcastle proved his final game in charge, with the club slipping perilously close to the Premier League relegation zone.
Frank was appointed at the start of the season to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked despite ending the club's long trophy drought by winning the Europa League. But Frank has struggled to make an impression in his time in the dugout, with fans becoming increasingly critical of the former Brentford boss.
Supporters have consistently called for the manager to lose his job, despite qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League.
But their Premier League form has been desperate. Spurs are winless in their last eight league games and have not won on home soil in the Premier League since early December.
That run of form has left Spurs just five points clear of the drop zone, with the sides in the bottom three moving even closer following their 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle. And that has forced Spurs bosses into immediate action.
Contingency plans are now being put into place to appoint a replacement and help stave off the ever growing risk of a disastrous drop to the Championship. Spurs' search for Frank's successor will now begin, with former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi the outstanding name following his exit from French side Marseille.
Frank's exit comes hours after he expressed confidence over his position despite the rising pressure. Asked if he would be in charge for Spurs' next game against North London rivals Arsenal, he said: “Yeah, I’m convinced I will be. I understand the question and I understand it’s easy to point on me but I also think it’s never only the head coach or the ownership or the directors or the players or the staff.
“It’s everyone. If you do something right, you build something that can last. Of course we are not in a top position now. Everyone knows, directors, ownership, myself, what position we are in, what we need to improve and what we need to do better. That is what we are working very hard on.”
Frank was also asked if he believes he remains the right man to lead the club. He added: “1000 per cent sure. I am also 1000 per cent sure that I never expected us to be in a situation like this with 11 or 12 injuries on the back end of this and what we’ve been facing, but I know when you need to build something and need to get through things, you need to show unbelievable strong resilience.
“I think it is fair to say there are a few before me up here not only for Tottenham but in many other clubs that have lost their head many times and I think you need to have a calm head, carry on, keep fighting and keep doing the right thing, make sure we stick together because we can only do this if we stick together. That is the board, that is the leaders, that is the players, that is the staff, that is me and that is the fans. We’ve got to get through this.”
- Ben Husband & Daniel Orme
AFRICA'S GIANT CLUB FROM TANZANIA YOUNG AFRICANS CELEBRATE 91 YEARS OF CLUB EXISTENCE
Happy 91st anniversary celebrations of our club, Young Africans Sports Club.
Years of honor, achievements, and glorious history. We are proud of the past, we live in the present, and we believe in an even brighter future.#timuyawananchi
#daimambelenyumamwiko #yanga #YoungAfricans
- Young Africans
CADILLAC F1 MAKES HISTORY WITH CASSIDY TOWRISS
Cadillac is the first American-owned team in modern history to enter Formula 1, ending a half-century drought. Behind this milestone moment is Cassidy Towriss, and for her designing an F1 car isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a strategic catalyst for how a new American team introduces itself to the world.
Towriss is shaping a livery and helping to define what an American presence in Formula 1 looks and feels like in a global arena long dominated by European sensibilities. The FQ spoke with her to talk about pride, pressure, Detroit, design, and what it takes to build something that lasts. Read more: https://www.thefemalequotient.com/cadillac-historic-f1-entry/
KIMI ANTONELLI INVOLVED IN A CAR CRASH BEFORE BAHRAIN TESTS
Kimi Antonelli was involved in a road accident in San Marino just days before the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. The incident occurred while he was driving his AMG GT 63 PRO Motorsport Collectors Edition when the car hit safety barriers. The crash immediately raised concern given the timing.
According to reports Antonelli was checked by medical staff shortly after the incident. He was confirmed to be in good condition with no serious injuries. That confirmation quickly eased worries across the paddock and among fans.
Despite visible damage to the vehicle the driver himself escaped unharmed. Sources close to the situation stressed that this was a road incident and not related to any on track activity. The focus shifted quickly from speculation to recovery and readiness.
Most importantly Antonelli is expected to take part in the upcoming Bahrain tests as planned. Teams see this as a key phase for preparation and there is no indication that his schedule will change. His physical condition has been cleared with no restrictions.
The moment serves as a reminder of how quickly situations can change in motorsport. While the accident was serious enough to draw attention the outcome could have been far worse. For now Antonelli moves forward focused and ready for Bahrain.
- F1 Legacy
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
IOC BANS HELMET HONOURING UKRAINE’S WAR DEAD AT OLYMPICS
Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych will not be allowed to wear a "helmet of remembrance" in honour of those killed in the war with Russia in the skeleton competition at the Winter Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday, adding that it would allow the Ukrainian flag bearer to wear a black armband instead.
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| Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych's wore the helmet during a training session in Cortina d'Ampezzo on February 9, 2026. © Franck Fife, AFP |
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday said Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych could wear a black armband at the Winter Olympics instead of a banned helmet that features Ukrainians killed in the war with Russia.
Spokesperson Mark Adams said the helmet contravened IOC guidelines about political symbols but said it would "make an exception to the guidelines to allow him to wear a black armband during competition to make that commemoration".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had earlier defended the Olympian's right to wear a helmet featuring athletes killed during the war with Russia, thanking him in a post on X.
"I thank the flag bearer of our national team at the Winter Olympics, Vladyslav Heraskevych, for reminding the world of the price of our struggle," Zelensky said on X.
"This truth cannot be inconvenient, inappropriate or called a 'political demonstration at a sporting event.' It is a reminder to the entire world of what modern Russia is," the president added.
Heraskevych wore the helmet during a training session in Cortina and had intended to use the Games in Italy to help maintain international pressure on Russia.
The 27-year-old said in a social media post on Monday that the International Olympic Committee had banned his custom helmet from training and competition.
Heraskevych, who was Ukraine's flag bearer, said the decision "simply breaks my heart".
Gestures of a political nature on the medal podium have been forbidden since 2021 under article 50 of the Olympic Charter but athletes are permitted to express their views in press conferences and on social media.
Ukrainian Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi told AFP this month that Russia has killed "more than 650 athletes and coaches", according to the latest data.
In various social media videos, Heraskevych has said the images represent only a fraction of the athletes killed since the full‑scale invasion and include Olympians and Youth Olympic medallists, such as his former teammate, figure skater Dmytro Sharpar.
At the head of a delegation of 46 athletes, Heraskevych marched in Milan last week as his country's flag bearer at the opening ceremony, alongside speed skater Yelyzaveta Sydorko.
He will be competing at his third Winter Games.
- FRANCE 24 with AFP and Reuters
KIM KARDASHIAN'S NEW LOOK FOR LEWIS HAMILTON! STAR CHANNELS PAMELA ANDERSON FOR 90'S-LOVING F1 DATE WITH FAKE BANGS AND OVERSIZED DEBUT CHOCKER FOR PUBLIC AT SUPER BOWL
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| Lewis Hamilton is dating US star Kim Kardashian. The pair are seen greeting each other at the GQ Men of the Year ceremony during 2014Credit: B2767 |
Kim Kardashian was sporting a whole new 90s look when she went to the Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium with new love interest Lewis Hamilton on Sunday.
The mother-of-four, 45, wore clip-in bangs, oversized shaded and a choker, a look she sported before to the CFDA in 2023, which was inspired by 90s Pamela Anderson, now 58, according to her hairdresser.
And it transpires that F1 champ Lewis, 41, has a love for all things 90s, channelling the fashion in double denim.
And his appreciation spans driving iconic 90s machinery, specifically Ayrton Senna’s 1990 McLaren and wearing nostalgic 90s national team tracksuits.
He also enjoys 90s cinema and his favourite movie is Cool Runnings, which was released in 1993.
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| Kim Kardashian's new look for Lewis Hamilton! Star channelled Pamela Anderson for 90s-loving love interest with fake bangs and an oversized choker for public debut at Super Bowl |
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| Kim and Lewis have been enjoying a secret romance for weeks and made their public debut at the Super Bowl on Sunday |
Kim's long-term hairstylist Chris Appleton posted a picture of Kim's new look on socials and wrote: 'Super Bowl bangs' and previously discussed the secret behind her clip-in fringe.
He told Vogue: 'The look was inspired by '90s Pammy. It was a much more undone look than we’ve done previously and adding piecey bangs really gave it a lived-in finish.
'I followed her cheekbones for placement. Kim and I worked visually, just grabbing hair and pinning it into place. From there, the key element was getting the separation in the bangs.'
Kim has never gone on a date to the Super Bowl before, although in 2010, she was pictured there with boyfriend, running back, Reggie Bush, who was playing.
Sunday night was the first public outing for Kim and Lewis after conducting their secret romance behind closed doors.
The pair were spotted enjoying the showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, amid reports they are enjoying a 'secret romance'.
It comes days after Kim and Lewis were pictured checking in to upmarket hotel Estelle Manor.
The pair were seen arriving with a motorcade in tow at the five-star establishment in the English Cotswolds, which is frequented by the rich and famous.
They enjoyed an intimate dinner and a couple's massage as part of a romantic weekend getaway to the A-list favourite spot in the Cotswolds.
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| F1 champ Lewis has a love of all things 90s - seen here sporting double denim in the style of Britney and Justin back in 2021 in Baku |
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| The pair were spotted enjoying the showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots on Sunday amid reports they are enjoying a 'secret romance' |
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| Kim has never gone on a date to the Super Bowl before, although in 2010, she was pictured there with boyfriend, running back, Reggie Bush, who was playing |
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| Kim and Lewis have been friends for years but recently took their relationship to the next level as they enjoyed a European vacation together; Pictured in 2021 |
Kim jetted into the UK on her $125 million private jet to spend just time with her new beau at the exclusive venue, with three bodyguards protecting the couple.
Then they both travelled to Paris where Kim was promoting her Nike SKIMS line.
A lip reader has unmasked the conversation between the two at the Super Bowl as Lewis seemingly promised Kim that she would meet his mom in a viral clip from the broadcast.
'No I don't take just any girl to my mom, I mean you're gonna meet someday, she is very excited to see you,' he reportedly said to Kim, according to expert Nicola Hickling, who is the founder of LipReader.
Hickling told the Daily Mail that Kim appeared to 'shuffle uncomfortably in her seat' and covered her face 'before replying with a simple okay'.
Meanwhile body language expert Judi James revealed to the Daily Mail how Kim used a 'hot and cool' flirting technique that left Lewis 'purring'.
'Firstly, there is the pose that registers undivided attention between them, which is a form of non-verbal stroke when you're on a date,' James said, dissecting their interaction.
'Kim actually leans back to take in Lewis visually as he speaks and this flattering "stroke" produces a "purr" response from him which is visible in the way his facial features soften and he talks through a smile of pleasure.'
James noted that, 'Kim adds to the flirting when the tip of her tongue appears at the side of her mouth. This is usually seen as a gesture of playful desire or interest.'
'But then she seems to switch to a very smart technique of intense interest followed by distraction, suddenly looking away after bathing Lewis in her interested gaze.'
'She even brings one hand up to touch her hair and hide her face from him. This hot/cool body language technique is used to capture someone's attention and to get them to coax the signals of interest back again,' James observed.
'Kim's hand to hair gesture looks like a preen here, suggesting she sees Lewis as a very suitable "catch" to show off with pride at this public event.'
- REBECCA DAVISON
Monday, 9 February 2026
LAURA WOODS HITS BACK AT ENI ALUKO OVER MALE PUNDITS IN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL ROW
ITV presenter Laura Woods has defended diversity in women's football coverage after Eni Aluko said the women's game should be 'by women for women'
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Laura Woods has responded to Eni Aluko's recent remarks about her limited opportunities as a pundit.
The presenter's reaction follows Aluko's outspoken comments regarding her broadcasting career. Former England international Aluko was previously involved in a dispute over her remarks concerning Ian Wright's involvement in the women's game. The Arsenal legend subsequently declined to accept her apology.
Speaking on the 90s Baby Show, Aluko addressed the selection of pundits for last year's Euro 2025 women's final, where England beat Spain, pointing out that two of the six pundits across BBC and ITV were male. She said: "In the women's game the opportunities are even more limited, so the main characters of the show should be the women.
"Men should be part of that. I'm not saying anybody should be excluded, I believe in diversity wholeheartedly, but the same way we've played a role in the men's game that's a supporting role, you're part of the ensemble, you're never going to get the premium final games, it should be the same way for women's football."
"I think we need to protect the women's game in the same way the men's game is protected. What I mean by that is, and you've heard me discuss the journey of women's football, it's taken a while, it's taken a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get the women's game to where it is now.
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| Eni Aluko (Karen Robinson/The Guardian) |
"There's a lot of people, including me, who have sown many seeds to be reaping what we're reaping now... TV, money coming into the game, investment, and it's still growing. From my perspective, we didn't go through all of that – blood, sweat and tears – for women to be second place in our own sport. What are we doing? That's my point, the women's game should be by women for women.
"Male allies should absolutely support that but when it gets to the point where you're the main character of the show, we're just repeating the patriarchal stuff that we've been fighting against."
Yet ITV and TNT Sports presenter Woods took issue with Aluko's stance. On Monday, the 38 year old made her position clear through a string of social media posts.
Writing on X, Woods stated: "Caps don't win automatic work and they don't make a brilliant pundit either. The way you communicate, articulate yourself, do your research, inform your audience, how likeable you are and the chemistry you have with your panel are what makes a brilliant pundit.
"'The women's game should be by women for women,' is one of the most damaging phrases I've heard. It will not only drag women's sport backwards, it will drag women's punditry in all forms of the game backwards.
"If you want to grow something, you don't gate keep it. We want to encourage little boys and men to watch women's football too, not just little girls and women. And when they see someone like Ian Wright taking it as seriously as he does - they follow suit. That's how you grow a sport."
Concluding her thread, Woods stated: "Here's a picture of our team at ITV. We won best production at the Broadcast Sport Awards 2025 for our coverage of the women's euros. Seb Hutchinson won best commentator too. So I think ITV got it just right."
- Jake Bayliss and Anthony Evans
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS ARE YOUR SUPER BOWL LX CHAMPIONS
A decade after a heartbreak at the goal line, Seattle claims its second Lombardi Trophy with a 29–13 victory.
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Summary
- The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, securing the franchise’s second championship
- Kicker Jason Myers tied a Super Bowl record with five field goals, while the defense forced multiple turnovers from Patriots QB Drake Maye
- The victory serves as a narrative redemption for the team’s 2015 loss to New England and caps a comeback season for quarterback Sam Darnold
11 years after one of the most painful losses in sports history, the Seattle Seahawks have finally flipped the script. On Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Seattle defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 to win Super Bowl LX, earning the second title in franchise history. In a game billed as a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX—famous for the Malcolm Butler interception—the Seahawks relied on a suffocating defense and the steady leg of kicker Jason Myers to deny New England a league-leading seventh championship. The victory also completes an improbable redemption arc for quarterback Sam Darnold, who hoisted the Lombardi Trophy after revitalizing his career in the Pacific Northwest.
For much of the evening, the game was a defensive grind that saw the Patriots shut out for three quarters—a drought not seen in the Super Bowl since the 1973 Minnesota Vikings. Seattle’s offense, while struggling to find the end zone early, capitalized on field position. Jason Myers became the game’s unlikely MVP candidate, converting five field goals—including a 41-yarder—to tie a Super Bowl record and give Seattle a commanding 15-0 lead heading into the final frame. The Patriots’ rookie sensation Drake Maye struggled under the bright lights, facing constant pressure and suffering five sacks.
The game broke open in the fourth quarter when Seattle’s defense turned pressure into points. Cornerback Devon Witherspoon blitzed Maye, forcing a fumble that linebacker Uchenna Nwosu scooped up and returned 45 yards for a touchdown, effectively sealing the game. While Patriots quarterback Drake Maye managed late touchdown passes to Mack Hollins and Rhamondre Stevenson to narrow the deficit, the hole was too deep to climb out of. Seattle’s tight end AJ Barner also contributed the game’s first touchdown, catching a 16-yard strike from Darnold following another Patriots turnover.
Beyond the gridiron action, the night was historic for its cultural milestones. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny headlined the Apple Music Halftime Show, becoming the first artist to perform a primarily Spanish-language set at the event. Bringing a “huge party” atmosphere to the field with guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, the performance celebrated Latin culture amidst the high-stakes athletics. The Seattle Seahawks will return to the Pacific Northwest for a victory parade scheduled later this week, while the NFL offseason officially begins.
- Joyce Li
"PATHETIC MAGA FOOLS, GO CHOKE ON FKAGS": NFL FANS TRASH CHARLIE KIRK'S TPUSA ALL-AMERICAN HALFTIME SHOW DURING BAD BUNNY SUPER BOWL LX PERFORMANCE
The New England Patriots are currently playing the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium. This game is a big rematch of the Super Bowl from 11 years ago. Back then, the Patriots won because of an important interception near the goal line.
The halftime entertainment became a point of choice for viewers. While the official show was on, an alternative option gained attention for its distinct approach.
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| [US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs in NFL’s Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Carlos Barria/Reuters via Imagn Images |
Turning Point USA, the conservative organization founded by Charlie Kirk, hosted the “All-American Halftime Show,” which was streamed live from various platforms during Super Bowl LX halftime on February 8, 2026. This patriotic alternative to Bad Bunny’s performance attracted over 5 million peak viewers with a lineup celebrating faith, family, and freedom.
TPUSA spokesman Andrew Kolvet described the event, saying, “This is a family-friendly, patriotic alternative with no agenda.”
The 30-minute show headlined by Kid Rock featured country artists Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett. It aired on platforms such as YouTube, Rumble, Trinity Broadcasting Network, Daily Wire+, One America News, Real America’s Voice, NTD.com, The National Desk, and CHARGE!, after being excluded from X at the last minute due to licensing issues.
TPUSA responded to criticisms of the NFL’s decision to feature Bad Bunny, noting that his Spanish-language performance differed from an alternative that would have emphasized American values.
The official Super Bowl drew over 115 million viewers, up from 112 million last year.
NFL fans offer honest takes on Bad Bunny’s alternative show
The difference between the Super Bowl halftime show and events like TPUSA shows a divide among NFL fans.
One fan remarked, “127.7 million viewers are watching the Super Bowl. Less than 1% right? So what percentage of fucking racist losers then are not watching the half time show?,” questioning the alternative’s reach and motives.
A second fan stated, “You can watch TPUSA halftime show on your phone and watch bad bunny on the tv,” suggesting a practical way to view both.
A third fan noted, “You are correct Turning Point is insane. By the way 300 million plus are watching Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny,” exaggerating official viewership to downplay TPUSA’s event.
A fourth fan commented, “Who cares that’s nothing compared to what the SB halftime just got,” dismissing the alternative’s impact.
A fifth fan said, “Pathetic MAGA fools, go choke on flags,” criticizing the show’s political undertones.
This split shows how halftime choices can separate NFL fans. While the league aims for global appeal, events like TPUSA’s show offer different options, mixing music with the game’s excitement.
- Gridiron Glory
PRESIDENT TRUMP SLAMS BAD BUNNY'S SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW, CALLS IT ONE OF THE WORST OF ALL-TIME
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President Trump was not a fan of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.
Last week, Trump revealed that he wasn’t looking forward to the halftime show because he said Bad Bunny.
“I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible,” Trump told the Post.
On Sunday, Bad Bunny took the stage in Santa Clara and called for unity at the end of his Super Bowl halftime show.
After Bad Bunny’s performance, Trump took to Truth Social to bash the Super Bowl halftime show, calling it one of the worst performances of all time.
“The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence. Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the U.S.A., and all over the World,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“This ‘Show’ is just a ‘slap in the face’ to our Country, which is setting new standards and records every single day — including the Best Stock Market and 401(k)s in History! There is nothing inspirational about this mess of a Halftime Show and watch, it will get great reviews from the Fake News Media, because they haven’t got a clue of what is going on in the REAL WORLD — And, by the way, the NFL should immediately replace its ridiculous new Kickoff Rule. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
- JORGE ALONSO
LINDSEY VONN'S SISTER OFFERS HEALTH UPDATE AS WINTER OLYMPICS ICON AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL
American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn, 41, was airlifted to hospital following a devastating crash at Milan Cortina 2026, with her sister Karin Kildow speaking out on the terrifying incident
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Lindsey Vonn's sister has spoken out after the American skiing legend's terrifying crash at the Winter Olympics, which required her to be airlifted to a hospital.
She revealed that Vonn's surgeon is present and will be heading to the medical facility. Competing in her first Olympics in eight years at Milan Cortina, the 41-year-old Vonn had only recently suffered a complete rupture of the ACL in her left knee.
Despite making a remarkable comeback to competition last year following a five-year hiatus, Vonn's Olympic dreams were shattered during the downhill alpine event on Sunday morning.
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Her anguished cries filled the unsettling silence, prompting organisers to play background music to mask the eerie quiet, as stunned spectators sat frozen in the stands.
After what felt like an eternity, Vonn was carefully placed into a medical bag and then transported to the hospital via helicopter, reports the Mirror.
The stark image of the yellow helicopter and Vonn's red bag against the snow-covered mountains' white backdrop left viewers worldwide watching in horror.
Speaking to USA Today, Vonn's sister Karin Kildow revealed that she was aware of all the risks and was simply pushing her limits. Kildow also reassured fans that Vonn was in the hands of the best medical team possible.
"I mean that definitely was the last thing we wanted to see and it happened quick and when that happens, you're just immediately hoping she's okay," she expressed.
"And it was scary because when you start to see the stretchers being put out, it's not a good sign. But she really...she just dared greatly and she put it all out there. So it's really hard to see but we just really hope she's okay.
"She does have all of her surgeons and her PT staff here and her doctors, so I'm sure they'll give us a report and we'll meet her at whatever hospital she's at."
- Daniel Blackham, Mikael McKenzie and Will Schofield
Sunday, 8 February 2026
A JAPANESE BILLIONAIRE SPENT $200 MILLION BUILDING A PRIVATE FORMULA 1 RACETRACK
A Japanese billionaire spent about $200 million building a private Formula 1–style racetrack for use by his wife and children.
The circuit, known as the Magarigawa Club, is located in the mountains of Chiba, around 40 kilometres east of central Tokyo.
The track was designed by Formula 1 circuit architect Hermann Tilke and measures about 2.17 miles, with 22 corners and significant elevation changes.
It was not built to host professional races, but rather as a private facility with limited public access.
The circuit now also operates as an exclusive members-only driving club for wealthy clients.
- Mechavytes
COLE PALMER ACHIEVES HISTORIC FIRST IN PREMIER LEAGUE ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has definitively etched his name into the history of English football this Saturday (7th).
According to Opta data, he became the first player in the entire Premier League era to score a hat-trick in the first half of three different matches.
This feat was achieved in Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton. The Blues’ number 10 found the net at the 13th, 35th, and 38th minutes of the first half.
The first two goals were penalties, and the third came after a low cross from Cucurella, which Palmer finished almost inside the six-yard box.
The young Englishman had already scored a first-half hat-trick against Everton and Brighton previously, and now repeats the feat, showing remarkable composure in front of goal.
While many players spend an entire career trying to achieve a “hat-trick”, Palmer settles the game before halftime.
Record at Chelsea
The three goals against Wolverhampton also saw Palmer break an important record at Chelsea.
He became the player with the most hat-tricks in the club’s Premier League history, with four.
Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, all with three, are now behind him.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
- OneFootnall
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