Simon Evans

2 weeks ago | batimes.com.ar | Simon Evans |James Grainger

With an eye-watering US$1 billion in prize money, some of the biggest stars in the game and clubs competing from across the globe, FIFA's new Club World Cup has all the ingredients to be a huge event. But the 32-team tournament, which will be played across the USA from June 14 to July 13, has faced criticism and scepticism since the moment FIFA president Gianni Infantino began to float the idea.

3 weeks ago | buff.ly | Simon Evans

The UK’s solar farms and rooftops generated more electricity than ever before in the first five months of 2025, as the country enjoyed its sunniest spring on record. The figures, revealed in new Carbon Brief analysis, show that the nation’s solar sites have generated a record 7.6 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity during January to May 2025. This is some 42% higher than the 5.4TWh generated in the same period last year, as well as marking a much larger 160% increase in the past decade.

3 weeks ago | yourworld.net | Simon Evans

Neil Bayliss, 47, CEO of Hubtel IT, is doing a skydive on June 21 at Langar Airfield in Nottingham to support BCWA’s “The Key to a New Life” campaign. BCWA’s campaign aims to raise sufficient funds to build 10 new dwellings for mothers and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse. There is a big and growing need for these facilities. Last year BCWA was forced to turn away over two thirds of refuge requests, although the charity did offer these victim-survivors other types of support.

3 weeks ago | socceramerica.com | Simon Evans

Mexico's Cruz Azul smashed the Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 to win the Concacaf Champions Cup on Sunday for a record-equaling seventh time. Unlock immediate access to every story, as well as exclusive newsletters like Soccer America Daily and Soccer on TV. Not ready to subscribe? Sign up here for our free newsletter.

3 weeks ago | socceramerica.com | Simon Evans

Denis Bouanga grabbed a dramatic overtime winner to send Los Angeles FC into the Club World Cup with a 2-1 win over Mexico's Club America on Saturday. Unlock immediate access to every story, as well as exclusive newsletters like Soccer America Daily and Soccer on TV. Not ready to subscribe? Sign up here for our free newsletter.