Despite damning findings, Israel remains in World Cup contention - raising questions over football’s role in global accountability, writes JAMES NALTON
Sport in brief: January 24, 2025
Dalton Smith celebrates victory against Sam Maxwell after their British and Commonwealth Super-Lightweight Titles bout at Sheffield Arena, July 1, 2023
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Mikel Arteta has been receiving criticism in some quarters for his supposed negativity – but Arsenal reporter LAYTH YOUSIF insists the Gunners boss is on the right lines
MEN’S FOOTBALL: Highland League leaders Brora Rangers take a one-point advantage into Saturday’s fixture with a Fraserburgh team that are unbeaten in their last seven matches, while Brechin City, one point behind with a game in hand, travel to bottom club Strathspey.
Third-placed Banks O’ Dee are at Deveronvale and defending champions Buckie Thistle, who currently languish 16 points off the top in mid-table, take on Clachnacuddin.
BOXING: Sheffield’s Dalton Smith puts his unbeaten record on the line when he fights Walid Ouizza for the European light-welterweight title in Nottingham on Saturday evening.
