Fuel control switches for the engines of an Air India flight that crashed last month were moved from the “run” to the “cutoff” position moments before impact, starving both engines of fuel, a preliminary investigation report said early Saturday. The report, issued by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, also indicated that both pilots were confused over the change to the switch setting, which caused a loss of engine thrust shortly after takeoff. The Air India flight — a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner — crashed on June 12 and killed at least 260 people, including 19 on the ground, in the northwestern city of Ahmedabad. Only...
Nottingham Forest Accuse Tottenham of Illegal Approach in Gibbs-White Transfer
Morgan Gibbs-White’s proposed move to Tottenham Hotspur is currently off, with controversy surrounding the manner in which the North London club pursued the player. Reports from the English press initially suggested that Spurs had triggered the player’s £60 million release clause. However, according to Sky Sports News, Tottenham allegedly made an illegal approach by activating the clause without informing Nottingham Forest directly. EuroFoot quoted the report from Sky Sports, stating: They have contacted their lawyers over potential legal action and have halted all communication with Tottenham as things stand. Nottingham Forest believe Tottenham made an illegal approach to the player...
Fenerbahce Reaches Agreement To Sign Marco Asensio
Fenerbahce have reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for the transfer of Marco Asensio, Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu has reported. Personal terms have also been agreed upon with the player. Asensio has been invited to Istanbul for his medical and official signing. Fenerbahce will be the sixth club the Spanish international will play for after previous spells with Mallorca, Real Madrid, Espanyol, Paris Saint-Germain, and Aston Villa.
Jordan Henderson Returns To The Premier League As Brentford Player
Brentford have confirmed the signing of former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson on a two-year deal. The 34-year-old midfielder joins the club as a free agent after mutually terminating his contract with Ajax, where he spent just one season. Henderson has previously played for Sunderland, Coventry City, Liverpool, and Al-Ettifaq, bringing a wealth of experience to the Brentford squad. He is expected to fill the role of Christian Nørgaard, who recently departed the club.
