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Leader Live
42 minutes ago
- Leader Live
Saturday's briefing: Saying goodbye to Diogo Jota and England start Euros
On the pitch, England and Wales both launch their Euro 2025 campaigns in Switzerland with the defending champions in action after Rhian Wilkinson's finals first-timers. Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is facing a court appearance after being charged with five counts of rape. The funeral of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva will take place in Portugal on Saturday morning. Mourners will gather to pay their respects to the two men at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar at 10am a day after a wake was held at the nearby Capela da Ressurreicao. Jota, 28, and his 26-year-old brother died in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, in the early hours of Thursday morning. Their deaths prompted an outpouring of sympathy for Jota's wife Rute, who he married less than two weeks ago, their three children and the wider family from the football world and beyond. England captain Leah Williamson revealed she finally felt free to let go of 'anxiety' on the eve of the Lionesses' European Championship opener against France in Zurich. The Arsenal defender, who famously lifted the trophy in 2022, was forced to miss England's first run to a Women's World Cup final two summers ago in Australia after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury. 'I've probably held some anxiety, I suppose, up until this moment,' said Williamson, when asked if missing the World Cup and her recovery had given her a new appreciation for this opportunity. 'I wanted to experience another tournament for England, and being away from home is special. It's a bit different to England in 2022, so I'm just taking everything in. I'm very excited. Obviously so much has changed, so I'm intrigued to come back and enjoy that tournament football.' Rhian Wilkinson is confident Wales are ready for their 'watershed moment' on a first major tournament stage at Euro 2025. While few expect Wales, who kick off their campaign against the Netherlands in Lucerne on Saturday evening as the lowest ranked team in the competition, to progress from a daunting group which also includes England and France, Wilkinson believes the game has changed in the country forever. Speaking at her pre-match press conference, she said: 'This is a wonderful team, great people, fantastic footballers, and we're going to be tested against some of the best in the world. 'That's what we've been wanting. To showcase Wales as a country, this team and their talent.' Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with raping two women. The Metropolitan Police said the Ghana international, whose contract at the Emirates Stadium expired on June 30, faces five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault following alleged offences between 2021 and 2022. Partey's lawyer Jenny Wiltshire said he 'denies all the charges against him', adding: 'He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name.' The player, who is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 5, is accused of two counts of rape against one woman and three counts of rape against another. The sexual assault allegation relates to a third woman, police added. European champions England launch their defence with a tough Group D opener against France in Zurich. Debutants and group rivals Wales also get under way when they face the Netherlands in Lucerne looking to gain a foothold in the competition. At the Club World Cup, Champions League winners Paris St Germain go head-to-head with Bayern Munich in Atlanta with a semi-final against either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund, who meet at the MetLife Stadium, at stake.
Leader Live
42 minutes ago
- Leader Live
Wimbledon briefing: Day five recap, Saturday's order of play and Djokovic's ton
The former US Open champion was unable to make it a hat-trick of British victories on day five after impressive wins for Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie. Saturday's action will include milestone-chasing Novak Djokovic, reigning women's champion Barbora Krejcikova and men's number one Jannik Sinner. Here, the PA news agency looks back at Friday's action and previews day six of the Championships. Emma Raducanu reminded the tennis world what a special talent she is before her Wimbledon hopes were ended with a narrow loss to world number one Aryna Sabalenka. The 22-year-old played some electrifying tennis under the roof on Centre Court but was unable to apply the finishing touches, eventually going down 7-6 (6) 6-4 after exactly two hours. Sabalenka was impressed, saying: 'She played such incredible tennis and she pushed me really hard to get this win. 'I'm super happy to see her healthy and back on track. I'm pretty sure that she will be back in the top 10 soon.' But home hopes in the singles at Wimbledon are not over. British number threes Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie delighted Court One earlier in the day to reach the fourth round. Kartal achieved a career first when she dismantled French qualifier Diane Parry to make the last 16 of a grand slam for the first time. And Norrie followed her lead, knocking out Italy's Mattia Bellucci in straight sets to set up a clash with Chilean qualifier Nicolas Jarry. For the first time this week, there will be no British players in action in either of the senior singles draws. But there are plenty playing in the various doubles tournaments, plus the junior competitions start with 16-year-olds Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic – who both appeared in the women's singles draw this year for the first time – starting their girls' singles campaigns on Court 12. Among the doubles players will be Sonay Kartal, who teams up with fellow Briton Jodie Burrage the day before playing her fourth-round singles tie against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. While the outcome of Novak Djokovic against fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic may be in little doubt, a victory for the seven-time champion on Saturday would bring up a major milestone. Djokovic is one victory away from 100 match wins at the Championships, a feat so far managed only by Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer. The 38-year-old knocked out his Davis Cup team-mate the last time they met – in SW19 three years ago – and has won all three career meetings. And with Djokovic stating that this tournament is likely to be his best chance of gaining the grand slam title he needs for a record-breaking 25th success, Kecmanovic will require an inspired display to be the last Serb standing. Centre Court (from 1.30pm)Jannik Sinner (1) v Pedro MartinezIga Swiatek (8) v Danielle CollinsNovak Djokovic (6) v Miomir Kecmanovic Court One (from 1pm)Mirra Andreeva (7) v Hailey BaptisteBarbora Krejcikova (17) v Emma Navarro (10)Ben Shelton (10) v Marton Fucsovics Overcast, with a maximum temperature of 22C, according to the Met Office.
South Wales Guardian
an hour ago
- South Wales Guardian
Wimbledon briefing: Day five recap, Saturday's order of play and Djokovic's ton
The former US Open champion was unable to make it a hat-trick of British victories on day five after impressive wins for Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie. Saturday's action will include milestone-chasing Novak Djokovic, reigning women's champion Barbora Krejcikova and men's number one Jannik Sinner. Here, the PA news agency looks back at Friday's action and previews day six of the Championships. Emma Raducanu reminded the tennis world what a special talent she is before her Wimbledon hopes were ended with a narrow loss to world number one Aryna Sabalenka. The 22-year-old played some electrifying tennis under the roof on Centre Court but was unable to apply the finishing touches, eventually going down 7-6 (6) 6-4 after exactly two hours. Sabalenka was impressed, saying: 'She played such incredible tennis and she pushed me really hard to get this win. 'I'm super happy to see her healthy and back on track. I'm pretty sure that she will be back in the top 10 soon.' But home hopes in the singles at Wimbledon are not over. British number threes Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie delighted Court One earlier in the day to reach the fourth round. Kartal achieved a career first when she dismantled French qualifier Diane Parry to make the last 16 of a grand slam for the first time. And Norrie followed her lead, knocking out Italy's Mattia Bellucci in straight sets to set up a clash with Chilean qualifier Nicolas Jarry. For the first time this week, there will be no British players in action in either of the senior singles draws. But there are plenty playing in the various doubles tournaments, plus the junior competitions start with 16-year-olds Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic – who both appeared in the women's singles draw this year for the first time – starting their girls' singles campaigns on Court 12. Among the doubles players will be Sonay Kartal, who teams up with fellow Briton Jodie Burrage the day before playing her fourth-round singles tie against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. While the outcome of Novak Djokovic against fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic may be in little doubt, a victory for the seven-time champion on Saturday would bring up a major milestone. Djokovic is one victory away from 100 match wins at the Championships, a feat so far managed only by Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer. The 38-year-old knocked out his Davis Cup team-mate the last time they met – in SW19 three years ago – and has won all three career meetings. And with Djokovic stating that this tournament is likely to be his best chance of gaining the grand slam title he needs for a record-breaking 25th success, Kecmanovic will require an inspired display to be the last Serb standing. Centre Court (from 1.30pm)Jannik Sinner (1) v Pedro MartinezIga Swiatek (8) v Danielle CollinsNovak Djokovic (6) v Miomir Kecmanovic Court One (from 1pm)Mirra Andreeva (7) v Hailey BaptisteBarbora Krejcikova (17) v Emma Navarro (10)Ben Shelton (10) v Marton Fucsovics Overcast, with a maximum temperature of 22C, according to the Met Office.
