Beth Mead: ‘If we don’t adapt to climate change, football becomes a privilege, not a right‘

Arsenal faced Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League at Meadow Park, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm GMT. Early moments of the match saw Arsenal struggling to break through Real Madrid's defense, with a notable attempt by Kelly that was nearly intercepted by the Real keeper, Rodríguez.

Ben Stokes is set to lead England in the upcoming Ashes series against Australia, raising questions about his ability to secure victory in a challenging environment. The series is highly anticipated, with significant historical context and stakes involved.

With less than seven months until the World Cup tournament begins, Spain and Argentina are currently leading the power rankings, while England and France are competing for favorable positions. This ranking reflects the teams' performances and potential as the tournament approaches.

Nottingham Forest has announced a change in the kick-off time for Arsenal's match at the City Ground. The game, originally scheduled for 3pm, will now take place at 5.30pm on Saturday, January 17, 2025.

Arsenal has mutually agreed to withdraw from its £10 million sponsorship deal with Rwanda, marking the end of a partnership that began in 2018. The decision comes as the deal faced criticism due to Rwanda's support for the M23 militia amid ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The sponsorship was set to conclude at the end of the 2025-26 season.

England's cricket team has developed a fast bowling attack specifically designed to succeed in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia. This strategic evolution aims to enhance their chances of winning in a challenging environment where they have historically struggled.

The FIFA rankings have been updated, placing Spain and Argentina at the top ahead of the World Cup draw. The top seed pot will also include co-hosts United States, Canada, and Mexico, along with France, England, Portugal, Brazil, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

Arsenal's sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda, valued at approximately £10 million annually, will conclude in June 2026. The partnership, initiated in 2018, faced criticism due to Rwanda's backing of the M23 militia amid ongoing conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Arsenal has been accused of neglecting diplomatic relations with the Congolese government regarding this sponsorship.