Ruud van Nistelrooy has deleted a historic photo of him doing ‘blackface’ just hours after confirmation of his appointment as Manchester United’s interim manager. Erik ten Hag’s reign as United manager ended on Monday following last weekend’s controversial defeat against West Ham. Van Nistelrooy returned to his former club in the summer with a view to providing additional support to his compatriot who, after being given what ultimately turned out to be a stay of…
Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios says British legend Andy Murray didn’t retire ‘gracefully’ and feels he should’ve called time on his career a lot sooner. Australian star Kyrgios, known for his explosive behaviour on the court and outspoken views off it, made the comment in a new interview with Louis Theroux. The British-American documentarian sat down with 2022 Wimbledon runner-up Kyrgios, 29, and asked him if he had been plotting to hang up his own…
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has broken his silence after controversially missing out on the Ballon d’Or award. The Brazil international was considered the strong favourite to scoop the biggest individual prize in world football but Manchester City and Spain star Rodri was instead crowned the best player on the planet. A leak ahead of the ceremony on Monday night revealed Vinicius Jr had missed out on top spot with the Real Madrid delegation, which…
Emma Raducanu has hit back at newspaper journalists who ran stories she’d been forced to ride the London Bus after ‘losing her Porsche’. It was claimed by some media outlets at the start of October that Porsche – one of Raducanu’s main sponsors – had ‘taken away’ her 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet car. Porsche is known to swiftly withdraw vehicles from celebrity ambassadors if they are not getting ‘value for money’ and one reporter claimed…
Sir Chris Hoy’s wife Sarra has described her husband as ‘my real life superhero’ following his terminal cancer diagnosis. Doctors have told Hoy, 48, he has between two and four years to live after being diagnosed with primary cancer in his prostate. Legendary cyclist Hoy revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer earlier this year but only recently confirmed it had spread to his bones, meaning it is stage four. Tumours were discovered to his…
Hansi Flick clashed with Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti after Barcelona scored their fourth goal Barcelona manager Hansi Flick insists he and his coaching staff did nothing untoward after he appeared to clash with Carlo Ancelotti during Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid. Robert Lewandowski scored twice and Lamine Yamal added a third goal to ruin Kylian Mbappe’s first Clasico as Barcelona romped to a historic victory at the Bernabeu. Lewandowski scored from a…
Philadelphia Union have confirmed the death of their goalkeeper Holden Trent, aged 25. The MLS star had, according to Yahoo Sport, been admitted to intensive care earlier this week, but no cause of death has been confirmed. ‘The Philadelphia Union is devastated by the heartbreaking passing of Holden Trent,’ the club said in a brief statement. ‘While he was a wonderful player and fierce competitor, he was more importantly a devoted son, brother, fiance, and…
Arsenal will make late decisions on a number of their players ahead of their showdown with Liverpool this afternoon. Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori have all been considered major doubts this week with the Gunners still without Martin Odegaard after his ‘significant ankle injury’ suffered while on international duty with Denmark. Saka was forced off while playing for England against Greece, missing last Saturday’s defeat to Bournemouth as a result and Tuesday’s Champions…
Manchester United remain without Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire for their Premier League clash against West Ham United. After Thursday’s Europa League draw against Jose Mourinho and Fenerbahce, focus switches back to the Premier League with Bruno Fernandes available for the trip to east London having served a European suspension in Turkey. Antony has joined the injury list after the Brazilian was stretchered off shortly after coming off the bench as United chased a winner…
Enzo Maresca could change his entire starting XI when Chelsea take on Newcastle United in the Premier League this afternoon. With a huge squad to work with, the Blues boss named a completely changed side for the Europa Conference League victory over Panathinaikos. None of those who started against Liverpool last Sunday were included in the starting XI. Cole Palmer and Wesley Fofana were left out of Chelsea’s dedicated Conference League squad completely while Levi…
Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy has opened up about the heartbreaking moment his wife Sarra told him of her MS diagnosis just weeks after learning he had terminal cancer. Sarra was told by doctors that she had an ‘aggressive’ form of multiple sclerosis, a degenerative disease for which there is no cure, after feeling a tingling sensation in her face and tongue. It came around the same time Hoy – a six-time Olympic champion…
Chelsea urged to sign ‘top drawer’ Liverpool star to replace Robert Sanchez Chelsea have been urged to sign Liverpool’s backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher to replace current first-choice Robert Sanchez. Sanchez was frozen out for large parts of last season under Mauricio Pochettino but has come back into the starting XI under new boss Enzo Maresca. The jury is still out on the Spaniard, though, who has made a few notable errors in goal already this…
Alan Shearer has named the one football transfer which ‘sums up’ why he hates the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). PSR rules were first introduced in the 2013-14 season and are designed to ensure financial fair play among top-flight teams and protect the overall stability of clubs. Shearer, though, has been left frustrated at how PSR rules have impacted his beloved club Newcastle United since their big-money takeover three years ago. There is…
‘Is he happy?’ – Glenn Hoddle says £52m star could ask to leave Chelsea Glenn Hoddle has questioned if Christopher Nkunku is ‘happy’ at Chelsea and believes he is one of several Stamford Bridge players who could ask to leave the club in January. Chelsea spent £52m to sign Nkunku from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023 but the France international has only made 26 appearances for the Blues due to injury issues. Speaking…
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho singled out Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana for praise after his current and former clubs shared an entertaining draw in the Europa League. Erik ten Hag’s United went someway to silencing the raucous home crowd when Christian Eriksen broke the deadlock on 15 minutes, the Danish midfielder firing home following a counter-attack with his fourth goal of the season. Source link
Paul Scholes slams Man Utd star who keeps making the same mistake | Football Paul Scholes pointed the finger at Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot after his former side drew 1-1 with Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in the Europa League. As has often been the case this season, United failed to push on after taking the lead as they were held to a third successive draw in Europe by Turkish side Fenerbahce. The visitors made…
Didi Hamann says Arsenal star has ‘gone backwards’ and will only get worse | Football Dietmar Hamann has questioned Arsenal’s move for Raheem Sterling, claiming he has ‘gone backwards’ in recent years and will only get worse. Sterling completed a shock move to the Emirates Stadium on transfer deadline day after being frozen out by new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. The 29-year-old joined Chelsea in 2022 after spending seven successful seasons at Manchester City,…
