Paul MacInnes

4 days ago | theguardian.com | Paul MacInnes

The government says it is “fully prepared” to take Roman Abramovich to court to resolve the three-year impasse over the £2.5bn frozen from the sale of Chelsea. In a rare joint statement, the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, and the foreign secretary, David Lammy, confirmed the UK was ready to escalate its efforts to secure the money which has been promised to support humanitarian activity in Ukraine.

5 days ago | msn.com | Paul MacInnes

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5 days ago | theguardian.com | Paul MacInnes

Oldham are back in the Football League, edging Southend United in a playoff final that was not just a thrilling contest in front of a record crowd, but a showcase of the strength of the English football pyramid. Two goals in the second half of extra time turned things around for Mickey Mellon’s side, after Leon Parillon’s header had given the Shrimpers control of the match.

1 week ago | msn.com | Paul MacInnes

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1 week ago | theguardian.com | Paul MacInnes

Kelly Simmons, the former director of the women’s professional game in England, has attacked Sir Jim Ratcliffe over his remarks about Manchester United women, arguing they are “sending a signal … about what he thinks about women, not just the women’s game”. Simmons, one of the most respected voices in women’s football, made the criticisms as she outlined what she saw as a general reluctance within established clubs to invest in the women’s game.