Greg Abel is getting decent, if not spectacular, reviews for leading his first annual shareholders meeting as CEO.
Consultants in England, members of the BMA, have voted 76% in favour of potential strike action over pay and pensions. This gives them a mandate for industrial action over the next 12 months, despite resident doctors recently accepting a pay deal. The BMA cites a 26% real-terms pay cut over 17 years, while the Health Secretary argues consultants are highly paid and strikes are unjustified.
Sale wing Tom Roebuck joins the England squad as head coach Steve Borthwick faces multiple back-three injuries, including George Furbank's appendicitis. England, on a five-Test losing streak, prepare for a crucial match against Fiji in Liverpool.
Cédric Jubillar, convicted of murdering his wife Delphine in 2020 despite her body never being found, has confessed from prison. He admitted to killing her after a marital row and promised to reveal the location of her remains.
FIFA's Appeal Committee rejected a challenge by Belgium over Folarin Balogun's eligibility to play against them. The RBFA's appeal was deemed inadmissible. Balogun's suspension was controversially reversed after a call from President Trump to FIFA President Infantino.
Spain has reached the World Cup last 16 without conceding, setting new defensive records including Unai Simon's minutes without a goal. Their strong collective defense and possession-based play, led by Rodri, position them as contenders, with a last-16 tie against Portugal next.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set for wrist surgery after an injury sustained celebrating a win against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. The 36-year-old's participation in the rest of the World Cup is now uncertain.
