News https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 08:54:51 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb It’s destination Seoul for the 2024 Homeless World Cup https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/its-destination-seoul-for-the-2024-homeless-world-cup https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/its-destination-seoul-for-the-2024-homeless-world-cup

The Homeless World Cup Foundation and The Big Issue South Korea have announced that the 2024 Homeless World Cup will take place in Seoul, the first time the Homeless World Cup has been held in Asia since the tournament was introduced in 2003.

]]> Sport Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:27:39 +0000 Does the club versus country dilemma still exist for Afcon 2023-bound players and fans? https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/does-the-club-versus-country-dilemma-still-exist-for-afcon-2023-bound-players-and-fans https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/does-the-club-versus-country-dilemma-still-exist-for-afcon-2023-bound-players-and-fans

As the world's top football clubs prepare to lose key players during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), is the perennial club versus country issue still relevant?

]]> Sport Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:21:38 +0000 “Dakar unique and very different to any other event” says Sainz https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/dakar-unique-and-very-different-to-any-other-event-says-sainz https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/dakar-unique-and-very-different-to-any-other-event-says-sainz

As a double World Rally Champion and a three-time winner of the Dakar Rally, Carlos Sainz has a rightful claim to be one of the greatest drivers in motorsport history.

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Netball legend Bongi Msomi says South Africa could have challenged for two World Cup trophies in 2023 if her team had been treated in the same way as the country's male rugby players.

]]> Sport Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:09:36 +0000 NBA championNikola Jokić signs signature shoe deal with performance footwear brand 361° https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/nba-championnikola-joki%C4%87-signs-signature-shoe-deal-with-performance-footwear-brand-361 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/nba-championnikola-joki%C4%87-signs-signature-shoe-deal-with-performance-footwear-brand-361

Following an NBA championship win and a successful start to the new season, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić has officially signed a signature shoe deal with performance footwear brand 361° and will assume the role of Global Brand Ambassador.

]]> Sport Tue, 26 Dec 2023 13:09:01 +0000 India makes history with first women's Test win over Australia https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/india-makes-history-with-first-women-s-test-win-over-australia https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/india-makes-history-with-first-women-s-test-win-over-australia

India secured their first Test win over Australia with an eight-wicket victory in a one-off match in Mumbai.

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