Two Brighton followers were stabbed in Italy forward of their membership’s Europa League fixture in opposition to Roma. The Bundesliga has leapfrogged the Premier League within the race for a bonus Champions League spot next season – however the odds look good for English sides… Ten-player Aston Villa held out for a 0-0 draw against a comparatively inexperienced Ajax facet on the Sport News Johan Cruyff Arena, who were additionally decreased to 10 late on. New coach Gonzalo Quesada has polished Italy’s attack and they’re going to present a stern check for ambitious Scotland in Rome this weekend. Get the most recent Scottish rugby news and analysis, plus give your views on the large speaking points.

• Rubiales three-year ban for World Cup kiss confirmed by FIFA Rubiales kissed Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips against her will after the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney in August, for which he is set to face trial in Spain.
• With the switch window reopening imminent, FOOTBALL NOW looks at which players could presumably be switching golf equipment at the beginning of 2024.
• EASL’s inaugural home-and-away season is down to the last four games with the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, the host venue for the ultimate stretch.
• Once again, most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this weekend, losing perhaps a little bit of sleep however gaining more superb daylight within the evenings as the days heat into summer time.
• As a participant, he reimagined the defender’s function in soccer and captained West Germany to the World Cup title in 1974.
• The oft-injured Simmons was only able to play 15 games for the Nets this season.