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New Head of 2022 Commonwealth Games after Diversity Concerns

FILE PHOTO: Flags lie on seats before the announcement of the 2022 Commonwealth Games winning bid in Birmingham, Britain December 21, 2017. REUTERS/Darren Staples
FILE PHOTO: Flags lie on seats before the announcement of the 2022 Commonwealth Games winning bid in Birmingham, Britain December 21, 2017. REUTERS/Darren Staples
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New Head of 2022 Commonwealth Games after Diversity Concerns

FILE PHOTO: Flags lie on seats before the announcement of the 2022 Commonwealth Games winning bid in Birmingham, Britain December 21, 2017. REUTERS/Darren Staples
FILE PHOTO: Flags lie on seats before the announcement of the 2022 Commonwealth Games winning bid in Birmingham, Britain December 21, 2017. REUTERS/Darren Staples

Commonwealth Games Federation President Louise Martin has resigned from leading the organizing committee for the 2022 event in the central English city of Birmingham following concerns about the lack of diversity on the board.

The Scot will be replaced by Sandra Osborne, a lawyer who is president of the Barbados Olympic Committee.

The resignation followed “discussions over recent months" and Osborne brings “a wealth of skills, experience and new perspectives to this important role," the CGF said.

“The CGF is proud that our organization reflects the diversity of the Commonwealth Sport Movement and that we have a person of Sandra’s caliber to actively contribute on the Birmingham 2022 board,” the federation statement said.

“The CGF supports the renewed commitment of the Birmingham 2022 organizing committee to ensure that its governance and management fully reflects the diversity of the city and region.”

The CGF said Martin would continue to play an “active role in the supporting preparations” for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Neto, Fernandez Each Score to Lead Chelsea over LAFC 2-0 in Club World Cup 

Enzo Fernandez (R) of Chelsea reacts with Liam Delap (L) of Chelsea after scoring the 2-0 goal against Los Angeles FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage match between Chelsea FC and Los Angeles FC in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 16 June 2025. (EPA)
Enzo Fernandez (R) of Chelsea reacts with Liam Delap (L) of Chelsea after scoring the 2-0 goal against Los Angeles FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage match between Chelsea FC and Los Angeles FC in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 16 June 2025. (EPA)
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Neto, Fernandez Each Score to Lead Chelsea over LAFC 2-0 in Club World Cup 

Enzo Fernandez (R) of Chelsea reacts with Liam Delap (L) of Chelsea after scoring the 2-0 goal against Los Angeles FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage match between Chelsea FC and Los Angeles FC in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 16 June 2025. (EPA)
Enzo Fernandez (R) of Chelsea reacts with Liam Delap (L) of Chelsea after scoring the 2-0 goal against Los Angeles FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage match between Chelsea FC and Los Angeles FC in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 16 June 2025. (EPA)

Pedro Neto scored in the first half and Enzo Fernandez in the 79th minute to give Chelsea a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC in Group D’s Club World Cup opener on Monday.

Chelsea put pressure on LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris early in the match. Neto scored in the 34th minute, picking up a pass from Nicolas Jackson and cutting onto his left foot for a near-post finish.

There were 22,137 fans in attendance at the 71,000-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium, many of them backing LAFC. The Black and Gold had positive sparks of energy and possession throughout the first half, but struggled to find any real opportunities in front of goal.

LAFC almost got one back just before the 60-minute mark, but Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez came up with a save to keep Denis Bouanga off the scoresheet. The Black and Gold aimed to get some more experience onto the pitch at the half, bringing on former Chelsea man Olivier Giroud.

Giroud made a stir as he subbed on when he had to wait on the sidelines for a matchday shirt with his name and number. The mixup led to a delay at the start of the second half.

Coming in off the bench, Fernandez made no mistake finishing Liam Delap’s cross, adding an insurance goal for The Blues.

Chelsea’s day was made even more positive by the debut of Delap, a promising 22-year-old English striker signed from Ipswich Town.

While Chelsea is the favorite to top Group D, LAFC's next two matches become essential to moving on to the knock-out rounds. LAFC vs. Flamengo will prove to be an entertaining game, with the two sides most likely battling it out for the group's second spot.

"It’s a high level against a quality team. If you give them a moment, they’ll punish you. They had two chances, and they punished us," said Marky Delgado, LAFC midfielder.

"We know they’ve got amazing players and they’re a really good team, but we’ve got to play our football. No matter who we’re playing, we play our football really confident. ... You’ve got to pick your moments, and I think we’ve done that well today," said Levi Colwill, Chelsea defender.