Elizabeth Botcherby

Manchester

Journalist at BBC Sport

Journalist at @bbcsport • Previously The Cricketer • Probably watching ice hockey

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Which key players could miss Euros through injury?

1 day ago | sports.yahoo.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

Euro 2025 is just around the corner, with the first match kicking the tournament in Switzerland off on 2 July. With squads expected to be confirmed in early June, injured players face a race against time to prove their fitness. AdvertisementBut which key players are at risk of missing out on the 16-team tournament? BBC Sport has been taking a look.
Stan Wawrinka: Former champion given wildcard for French Open aged 40

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Elizabeth Botcherby

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Stan Wawrinka beat Novak Djokovic in four sets to win the 2015 French OpenFormer champion Stan Wawrinka has been awarded a wildcard entry into the men's singles draw at the 2025 French Open. Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to lift the trophy in 2015, the second of his three Grand Slam titles. Now aged 40, the Swiss player has dropped to 132nd in the ATP rankings.
Stan Wawrinka: Former champion given wildcard for French Open aged 40

1 day ago | bbc.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Stan Wawrinka beat Novak Djokovic in four sets to win the 2015 French OpenFormer champion Stan Wawrinka has been awarded a wildcard entry into the men's singles draw at the 2025 French Open. Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to lift the trophy in 2015, the second of his three Grand Slam titles. Now aged 40, the Swiss player has dropped to 132nd in the ATP rankings.
Carlo Ancelotti 'never had a problem' with Real Madrid

1 day ago | bbc.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

On Madrid not issuing a statement, he added: "Madrid will release a statement whenever it wants. There is no problem whatsoever and they'll do it when they deem it appropriate."During two spells with Real Madrid, Ancelotti has won 15 trophies, including three Champions League titles. Last season, he led them to a Champions League and La Liga double, but is set to finish this campaign without silverware. Reflecting on his time at Madrid, he said: "I always kept in mind that one day it ends.
Carlo Ancelotti 'never had a problem' with Real Madrid

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Elizabeth Botcherby

On Madrid not issuing a statement, he added: "Madrid will release a statement whenever it wants. There is no problem whatsoever and they'll do it when they deem it appropriate."During two spells with Real Madrid, Ancelotti has won 15 trophies, including three Champions League titles. Last season, he led them to a Champions League and La Liga double, but is set to finish this campaign without silverware. Reflecting on his time at Madrid, he said: "I always kept in mind that one day it ends.
Ancelotti 'never had a problem' with Real Madrid

1 day ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says he has "never had a problem" with the club and does not want to "make a big deal" out of his impending departure for the Brazil national team. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed the 65-year-old's appointment as head coach on Monday but there has not been an official announcement from Real. The Italian's tenure with Brazil will begin on 26 May, the day after Real Madrid face Real Sociedad in their final match of the 2024-25 season.
Sir Chris Hoy: Six-time Olympic champion says cancer in 'stability period'

1 day ago | bbc.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

Sir Chris Hoy is appreciating life "more than ever" after being diagnosed with terminal cancer last year and says he has entered "a bit of a stability period" in his treatment. The 49-year-old, a six-time Olympic cycling gold medallist, said in February 2024 that he was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. In October, he announced his diagnosis was terminal after the primary cancer spread to his bones, with doctors giving him between two and four years to live.
Euro 2025: Which key players could miss tournament through injury?

2 days ago | bbc.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Netherlands' Vivianne Miedema, England's Lauren James and Wales' Sophie Ingle are hoping to be fit for Euro 2025Euro 2025 is just around the corner, with the first match kicking the tournament in Switzerland off on 2 July. With squads expected to be confirmed in early June, injured players face a race against time to prove their fitness. But which key players are at risk of missing out on the 16-team tournament? BBC Sport has been taking a look.
Rehanne Skinner keeping feet on ground as West Ham eye sixth

5 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Elizabeth Botcherby

On Saturday, West Ham could secure a top-six finish in the WSL for only the second time in their history. Victory over 11th-placed Leicester, combined with Liverpool failing to pick up three points against Chelsea, would see West Ham snatch sixth place from the Reds and equal their previous best finish (2021-22). However, while manager Rehanne Skinner says it would be a "fantastic" achievement, she is keen for her squad to "keep our feet on the ground".
Nick Cushing: 'As it stands, this is the last game'

5 days ago | bbc.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

The identity of Manchester City's next permanent manager remains up in the air, with interim Nick Cushing stating there have been "no conversations" between himself and club about the role. Cushing previously served as manager from 2013 to 2020, winning five trophies, and returned in March following the sacking of Gareth Taylor. But while Saturday's meeting with Crystal Palace could be his final WSL game in charge of City, Cushing is determined to have a coaching role lined up before next season.