Former Norwich City and Peterborough United striker Leon McKenzie, sponsored by twentyfour7 Football magazine, makes his professional boxing debut on Saturday June 29.

You can buy tickets for McKenzie’s professional boxing debut at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London for as little as £35.

Ticket Prices

Standard – £35

Ringside – £60

VIP (includes parking space and free bar) – £100

Contact

Call: 07596 997232 Email: teammckevents@gmail.com

Brazil international Neymar has agreed to join Barcelona after the Confederations Cup next month, Brazilian newspaper O Globo is reporting.

The 21-year-old has a €65 million release clause in his contract which runs until 2014, but Neymar could be set to make his last appearance in a Santos shirt on Sunday against Flamengo in the Brazilian league’s opening game.

The newspaper …

For the chance to win a pair of tickets, courtesy of Vauxhall – the England team sponsor – to watch England train at St George’s Park on Monday 27 May*, ahead of their fixture against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday 29 May, simply answer the following question.

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A survey undertaken by people across the UK, France, Germany and Russia found that British fans talk about sport more than any other country.

72% of British fans talk about sport in any given week – compared to less than 45% of their French, German and Russian counterparts, with modern technology, such as smartphones and tablets, meaning that the latest …

Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes has admitted it may take time to reach the standards the team have set for themselves after losing 2-0 to Bristol Academy.

Chelsea were hit by two second half goals from Jemma Rose and Natalia Sanchon last night, with Hayes conceding that her team were not good enough to claim a result.

“We have to look …

The FA have extended their partnership with Vauxhall Motors by four years, which will see the vehicle manufacturer continue as lead partner of all 24 England squads.

The current agreement expires in July 2014 with the new deal running until July 2018 – up to and including the World Cup in Russia.

Club England managing director Adrian Bevington said, “This is …

David Beckham is set to announce his retirement.

Beckham, 38, has been at PSG since January and is planning to retire from football, having played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, LA Galaxy and now the French champions.

He collected 115 caps for England and had recently declared himself still open to playing for England.

His retirement will bring to …

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has expressed his concerns that more serious action has not been taken over the racism surrounding the match between AC Milan and Roma.

Roma have been fined £42,000 after their fans subjected Milan’s black players to racist taunts. Blatter feels that fines are no way to punish such incidents.

He told the FIFA website, “What is 50.000 …

Lincoln Ladies captain Casey Stoney sympathises with the fans anger and discontent at the club’s move and rebranding to Notts County.

As Lincoln Ladies, they have been a part of the Women’s Super League since its inception two years ago, finishing fifth and fourth.

From next year, the league is expanding to two divisions – but Lincoln will not be present, …

David O’Leary has won his £3.3 million claim against United Arab Emirates club Al Ahli after his sacking.

The former Leeds and Aston Villa boss was dismissed less than a year into a three-year deal with the club.

Al Ahli claimed that O’Leary had abandoned his managerial position, although club officials openly stated that there had been a dismissal and claimed …