Simon Evans

2 weeks ago | socceramerica.com | Simon Evans

Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami fought back from 2-0 down on aggregate to defeat Los Angeles FC 3-1 and clinch a place in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday. The Argentine World Cup-winner yet again proved decisive in what was a frantic, chaotic and entertaining encounter, sealing a 3-2 aggregate victory from the penalty spot with six minutes of normal time remaining.

2 weeks ago | moneymarketing.co.uk | Dan Cooper |Simon Evans |Kimberley Dondo |Ben Hammond

Aviva Investors has made two senior hires to its UK wealth team. The global asset management business has appointed Hayley Randall as head of UK advisory distribution. Randall will be responsible for driving growth and leading distribution for the UK IFA channel, developing relationships with partners and covering key regional accounts. A chartered financial planner, Randall joins from HSBC Asset Management, where she held a number of key roles.

2 weeks ago | moneymarketing.co.uk | Darius McQuaid |Catriona Standingford |Simon Collins |Simon Evans

Nine-tenths (90%) of financial advisers believe more clients now require inheritance tax (IHT) planning following the Autumn Budget last year (2024). This is according to a survey of advisers conducted by Triple Point and Research in Finance, with a further 93% pointing out the Budget directly impacted the advice they provide.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Simon Evans

Lionel Messi was on target but an out-of-sorts Inter Miami were held to a 1-1 draw by strugglers Toronto FC in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Toronto, winless this season, were full value for their point and created enough chances to have even won the game. AdvertisementThe Canadian side, 14th in the 15th team in Eastern Conference, caused plenty of problems for Miami's shaky defence and struck the woodwork twice in the early stages of the game.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Simon Evans

Alex Ovechkin is just one goal away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring record in the National Hockey League, the crowning achievement of a stellar 20-season career. Ovechkin scored twice on Friday night for the Washington Capitals in their 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks to draw him level with Gretzky's all-time mark of 894 goals, a total long-regarded as untouchable.