Kevin Hand

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Kevin has worked as a sports reporter, editor and broadcaster since 2001. Now based between Ireland and the UK, he writes and edits news, features, sports commentary and explainers for Al Jazeera, with a particular focus on football and cricket, including managing coverage of the World Cups. He previously worked at Capital Gold, the national commercial football broadcaster in the UK; and the BBC, where he worked as a sports reporter in both television and radio, and wrote for the BBC Sport website. His commentaries have also featured on Sky Sports and Premier Sports in the UK. Kevin has reported extensively from the Caribbean, Abu Dhabi, Ireland, the UK and other countries in Europe.

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Former France, Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira replaces Pape Thiaw as Senegal coach.

Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has previously managed in the Premier League

Premier League winners Arsenal and FA Cup holders Man City prepare to trade blows as English top-flight season nears.

Arsenal's Gabriel in action with Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland.

Prichard Colon suffered neurological damage that required emergency surgery following a boxing bout in 2015.

Nieves Melendez, left, and Richard Colon tend to their son, former professional boxer Prichard Colon, while he lies in a vegetative state in his bedroom at his family home in Winter Park, Fla., Monday, May 22, 2017. Prichard Colon suffered a traumatic brain injury during his bout against Terrel Williams.

Fulham’s friendly in Malaga turned sour as the Premier League club walked off ahead of a penalty shootout.

A group of players and officials stand on a football pitch

Former Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup, hints at retirement from football.

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) reacts after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina

Former France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba suffers latest injury setback, sparking rumours about Monaco future.

A football player balances the ball on his head

The traditional curtain raiser for Europe’s football league season pits Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa.

The UEFA Super Cup Trophy and the Adidas Official Match Ball are seen prior to the UEFA Super Cup 2026 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa at Stadion Salzburg

Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal headline the key players in Premier League, La Liga and UCL in 2026-27.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in action with FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal

How does FIFA presidency stand? Norway wants resignation, but Argentina and Mexico join Africa in Gianni Infantino camp.

Argentina's Lionel Messi with US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he receives his runners-up medal.

European football’s governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.

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Senegal appoint Patrick Vieira as head coach with AFCON qualifiers looming

Arsenal face Man City in Community Shield before EPL return – all to know

Prichard Colon dies from boxing injury that resulted in 221-day coma

Ex-Real coach Arbeloa sent off while his Fulham team walk off in Malaga

Argentina’s Messi not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death

Pogba suffers new injury setback with Monaco future now in doubt

PSG begin their latest trophy quest against Aston Villa in UEFA Super Cup

Top 10 players to watch in the 2026-27 European football season

Argentina and Mexico back Infantino, deepening FIFA divide: What to know

UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn

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