Author: WTX Sports Team

Ryan Gravenberch stars as Liverpool cruise to big win over Toulouse – 5 talking points Mirror Sport – TOO GOOD, TOULOUSE MIRROR SPORT SAYS Liverpool’s perfect start to their Europa League campaign continued as they beat Toulouse 5-1 at Anfield. Having already defeated LASK and Union Saint-Gilloise, Liverpool swept aside Toulouse thanks to goals from Diogo Jota, Wataru Endo, Darwin Nunez, Ryan Gravenberch and Mohamed Salah. After Jota gave Jurgen Klopp’s side the lead with an impressive solo effort, Thijs Dallinga drew Toulouse level after an excellent counter-attack. However, Liverpool quickly hit back through Endo and Nunez to go into…

The Red Devils boss reacts to the controversy.

The banner was cruelly taken away from him.

Sun Sport – GOALDEN BELLS – Jude Bellingham tipped for huge position change for England with £115million Real Madrid ace taking LaLiga by storm SUN SPORT SAYS GARY LINEKER believes Jude Bellingham could end up as a striker for England after his outstanding goalscoring start for Real Madrid. The Brummie midfielder has netted 11 times in 12 matches for the 14-time champs of Europe, operating largely as a ‘false nine’. Lineker, who scored 48 goals for England and won the Golden Boot at the 1986 World Cup, said: “The way he has started at Real gives Gareth Southgate a great option. …

Express Sport – Buttler in new shock low EXPRESS SPORT SAYS England knew nothing less than victory over Sri Lanka would be enough to keep alive their fading hopes of reaching the semi-finals and they responded with arguably their worst performance yet in a campaign littered with low points. After choosing to bat first, they were skittled for a meagre 156 in 33.2 overs, then watched as their opponents cantered home by eight wickets in Bangalore with almost half of the innings unused. The thrashing, which followed heavy losses to New Zealand, Afghanistan and South Africa, left the reigning champions…

Star Sport – Sandro TEN ali Sandro Tonali set to play for Newcastle despite being slapped with 10-month betting ban STAR SPORT SAYS Sandro Tonali could feature for Newcastle United against Wolves this weekend – despite being slapped with a 10-month betting ban. On Thursday, Tonali was handed a 10-month betting ban by the Italian football federation, but they are yet to ratify the ban. Once ratified, the Italian FA would have to extended the ban worldwide via UEFA and FIFA. The process could take weeks. As a result, Tonali is “highly likely” to play for Newcastle on Saturday. Speaking…

Armando Broja has a knee issue.

The pursuit of the prolific striker continues.

Some humble pie required!

It’s been a tough start for Rooney at his new club.

‘It’s so draining playing this many games.’

The Irons lost 2-1 to Olympiakos.

The left-back was withdrawn in the 55th minute of Spurs’ win over Fulham.

‘This matter should go no further.’

His future is up in the air…

Jos Buttler’s side have now lost four in five.

It’s set to be an epic bout.

Moeen Ali admits ‘spark has been missing’ in England’s World Cup defence The Guardian says Moeen Ali has admitted that “the spark has been missing” during the dismal start to England’s World Cup defence, and said the challenge in what looks likely to be their final five games of the tournament is simple: if they cannot be a great team, at least be a fun one. “There’s no point playing the way we’re playing and then go out and go home and you have regrets,” Moeen said. “If we’re going to lose, let’s lose how we’ve been playing over the…

Cricket Australia records near $17m loss despite boost from hosting T20 World Cup The Guardian says Hosting the Twenty20 World Cup last year has gone some way to balancing the books at Cricket Australia, after the organisation announced it recorded a $16.9m loss in 2022-23. The governing body said the loss was driven by an “expected low point in the revenue cycle” given it was a non-Ashes year, although the game set a new attendance record last summer. The Cricket Australia chair, Mike Baird, on Thursday flagged there may be more economic headwinds in the future. “Cricket has reached an…

World Rugby confirm ruling over Tom Curry racial slur allegation against Bongi Mbonambi The Independent says Bongi Mbonambi is free to play in the Rugby World Cup final after World Rugby confirmed there is “insufficient evidence at this time to proceed with charges” after being investigated for an alleged racial slur during the semi-final win over England. England flanker Tom Curry alleged that Mbonambi called him a “white c***” during the defeat in Paris on Saturday evening, as South Africa edged to a dramatic 16-15 victory. After 23 minutes at the Stade de France, Curry could be heard on the…

LIVE – Woeful England slip to 122-6 against Sri Lanka in crucial World Cup match BBC Sport says England slip to 122-6 after 24.4 over Mathews on return to side gets Moeen & Malan Kumara removes Livingstone (1) & Buttler (8) in successive overs Bairstow tamely chips to mid-on and Root run out after confusion with Bairstow England win toss and bat in Bengaluru https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/cricket/66858549

The Spaniard remains a free agent after leaving Old Trafford in the summer.

‘People want him to fail.’

The Uruguayan is getting closer to a long-awaited return to action.

‘I still don’t know what they are!’