Liverpool owners FSG abandon multi-club plan in surprise U-turnLiverpool’s current owners Fenway Sports Group had been exploring the prospect of purchasing another club and despite talks having taken place, the Reds’ plans have been shelvedView 2 Images Liverpool's owners FSG were previously looking at purchasing another club (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool owners FSG have abandoned plans to launch a multi-club model despite talks having taken place. FSG chiefs confirmed plans to purchase a second football club when Michael Edwards was tempted back to the club in 2024. ‌It has also been reported that FSG looked into buying a minority stake in Ligue 1 giants Monaco but chose not to pursue a deal. And according to The Athletic, plans for FSG to become a multi-club ownership model have been shelved, with no immediate suggestion that those plans could be revived any time soon. The Reds have won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, League Cup and more since 2019.

Ireland’s Mark English on the way to winning his heat of the 800m at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland. Gold-medal favourite Eliott Crestan from Belgium was the fastest qualifier in 1:45.21“So thankfully one round out of the way,” added English. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/InphoThe early morning start didn’t bother Bori Akinola as he got Ireland’s interest off to an encouraging start. Making his first appearance on the World Indoor stage, the 24-year-old finished third behind Jamaica’s Bryan Levell, who ran 6.53. But why not sub-6.50?”Friday’s Irish schedule – evening sessionMen’s 60m semi-finals – Heat 3 (7.30pm): Bori AkinolaMen’s 60m final, 8.22pm.

Stephen White of Irish Wine Estates in South Offaly standing among his pilot plot of vines planted in 2024. South Offaly winery hopes to bring unique offering to “silver tourists”A new vineyard project in rural South Offaly is hoping to put the Midlands on the wine tourism map, with plans to attract visitors seeking a quieter, more relaxed Irish experience. “I’m a farmer’s son from South Offaly,” Mr Whyte explained. Previous Next Image 1 of 1 The site where Stephen proposes to build a visitior centre for Irish Wine Estates. “We planted a pilot plot in our back garden, a very fancy name for the back garden,” Mr Whyte said.

Man Utd issue statement after former coach Jose Mourinho hired dies aged 67Silvino Louro, who followed Jose Mourinho as his goalkeeping coach for almost 20 years, has died at the age of 67 with tributes pouring in from the likes of Manchester United and Real MadridView 2 Images Former coach Silvino Louro has died at the age of 67One of Jose Mourinho's long-term backroom staff members, Silvino Louro, has died aged 67 after reportedly succumbing to a long-term illness. ‌Louro was Mourinho's trusted goalkeeping coach and followed the Special One for two decades, including during his most successful periods. ‌It means he helped put the likes of Petr Cech, Iker Casillas and David de Gea through their paces. View 2 Images Silvino Louro worked under Jose Mourinho at the likes of Man Utd, Real Madrid and ChelseaPorto reached the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday night with a 2-0 win over Stuttgart. Article continues belowBenfica wrote in a statement: “Sport Lisboa and Benfica expresses its deepest sorrow over the passing of Silvino.

Fionn Glynn from Rice College in Ennis competed at the National Final of the 18th All Ireland Linguistics Olympiad (AILO), hosted by the ADAPT Centre at Dublin City University (DCU) recently. The 100 finalists represented 56 secondary schools from 20 counties across the whole island and are competing for the chance to represent Ireland at the International Linguistics Olympiad in Bucharest, Romania this July. AILO is run by ADAPT, the Research Ireland Centre for AI-driven Digital Content Technology. These transferable skills are critical in preparing young people for a wide range of careers in computing, linguistics and language. The results of the AILO final will be released mid-March.

Three months of critical roadworks planned for main Lincolnshire routeThe carriageway near Boston will be fully excavated and replaced with roughly 13,000 tonnes of new road surfacingView Image The Bicker Bar roundabout near Boston (Image: Google Maps)Major reconstruction works have been planned for the A17 near Boston. ‌Roadworks will be taking place between the Bicker Bar roundabout with the A17 and A52 and Hipper Lane for up to 14 weeks from Monday, April 13. ‌During this time the road will be closed on weekday evenings from 8pm to 6am so that the critical works can take place. ‌Councillor David East, executive member for highways, said: “Not only is this section of the A17 nearing the end of its serviceable life, but the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership has also flagged up Mill Lane junction as a potential safety risk. "I’m also very pleased that the team will be improving visibility at the Mill Lane junction since it’s has become a safety concern in recent years.

Two children have been injured following a fall from an apartment balcony in Waterford city. A seven-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy fell from the balcony at Mount Suir apartments at 10.40am on Friday. A number of ambulances, fire units, gardaí, and Waterford City and County Council officials have been attending the incident. Waterford City and County Council has controlled Block C of the Mount Suir apartment complex for the past six years, where the incident occurred. Garda forensic teams are currently examining the balcony from where the children fell.

Bori Akinola, Mark English and Maeve O’Neill got the Irish off to a strong start at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland this morning, the trio advancing to their respective semi-finals with English particularly impressive when winning his 800m heat in 1:46.62. Elsewhere, there were mixed fortunes for Ireland’s two athletes in the women’s 800m, Maeve O’Neill and Emma Moore. O’Neill, the Irish indoor record holder, came home third in her heat in 2:03.20, having required a top-two finish to advance automatically. I wanted a better position and I couldn’t get it, but that’s experience, which I don’t have a lot of. Irish in action, Friday (all times Irish)James Gormley: men’s 1500m heats, 6.04pmBori Akinola: men’s 60m semi-final, 7.30pm*Bori Akinola, men’s 60m final, 8:22pm*Pending qualification

The former West Bromwich Albion footballer arrested on the Costa del Sol following a drugs raid has been identified as Neil Clement, a new report has claimed. The 47-year-old ex-Premier League star was detained by Spanish police in a shopping centre in Riviera del Sol, between Marbella and Fuengirola. However, according to The Sun, the man arrested can be identified as Clement, who enjoyed a 10-year stint at The Hawthorns from 2000 until 2010. Cops then seized more drugs and cash from inside the premises before Clement was later seen being led from the building in handcuffs. As well as identifying the arrested man as a former West Brom footballer, Sur reported the premises he was allegedly running didn't have an opening and activity licence.

Photograph: Harriet Langford Studio/Dish/Waitrose/Cold Glass Productions/PA WireWhy is everyone talking about ‘the manosphere’? Perhaps because UK documentarian Louis Theroux just made a feature-length documentary for Netflix called Inside the Manosphere. Louis Theroux ... who’s he again? Well, Myron Gaines from the Fresh and Fit podcast likes to assemble vulnerable young women on a panel to humiliate and insult them. [ Louis Theroux – Inside the Manosphere: A tentative dip into the world of toxic masculinityOpens in new window ][ Louis Theroux on masculinity, marriage and more: ‘Would you like me to cry now?’Opens in new window ]But do they really believe this stuff?

The Other Bennet Sister: Dónal Finn and Ella Bruccoleri as Mr Hayward and Mary Bennet in the upcoming BBC adaptation of Janice Hadlow’s novel. Photograph: Bad Wolf/BBCFans of frocks, shocks and raffish 19th‑century jocks will flock to The Other Bennet Sister (BBC One, Sundays from 8pm) – a very unofficial Pride and Prejudice spin‑off that relays the story of the overlooked character of Mary Bennet. It is a love letter to outsiders, introverts and people who don’t much fit in, while also adding to the bonfire of Jane Austen ephemera by retelling the key events in Pride and Prejudice from the vantage point of Mary. Cork actor Dónal Finn turns up later in the series as a barrister and potential love interest to Mary, while Richard E Grant has fun as her quietly supportive father. Hooray for weirdos who live inside their heads – and for this sly, pointed deconstruction of the costume drama industrial complex.

Danish troops dispatched to Greenland at the start of the year took enough explosives to destroy the island’s main runways near the capital Nuuk, according to local reports. “We were very worried this was going to go really wrong,” said one European official about Trump’s repeated threats over Greenland in January. “I hope for an agreement, but as I have said, Trump’s desire to take over Greenland remains intact,” she said. “The French were incredibly helpful,” a second European official said. Let’s take this thing, and this country,” said a third European official.

By any metric, Cork have enjoyed their most promising league since reaching the Division 1 final in 2015. It’s been a league full of positives, which has piqued the interest of the casual Cork GAA fan. Picture: James Lawlor/InphoOutside of cruising to a Division 3 league title in 2020, Cork haven’t been able to lay spring groundwork like the best teams do. The success of the season could hinge on securing promotion because a potential Munster final with Kerry is in Killarney, where Cork haven’t won in 31 years and they’re not yet realistic All-Ireland contenders. Cork could rebound from a defeat at the weekend by surging towards the business end of the championship.

Since then, Pep Guardiola has led Man City to four league titles, one FA Cup, one Carabao Cup and a Champions League trophy. The Toffees were without the pair for their late defeat at Arsenal last Saturday but both have trained this week. Lewis SteeleHowe responds to Bruno reportsEddie Howe has shot down suggestions that Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes is set for a move to Manchester United. 'Bruno's our captain, he's fully committed, he's injured at the moment, his only focus is coming back to fitness. 'To say our captain is in discussions with another club is totally disrespectful to Bruno more than anything else.

As we approach the business end of the season, Mikel Arteta and his squad are still in contention for four trophies. ‌Concerns over PSR could force Arsenal to be creative in the summer transfer window, but that doesn't mean they won't sign any new senior players. Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageMan City star Jeremy Doku fires Arsenal two-word warning ahead of Carabao Cup final READ MORE :Tonali path opens upArsenal-linked midfielder Sandro Tonali has also been mentioned in connection with Manchester United. Juventus have also been monitoring Tonali but are believed to feel they can't compete with English clubs financially. Inter Milan star Pio Esposito is one player whose name has come up after an impressive season for club and country.