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Rafael Nadal provides key injury update ahead of French Open with Spaniard set to play back-to-back clay-court events Rafael Nadal has provided a key update on his hip injury ahead of the French Open with the Spaniard set to play back-to-back clay-court events. Nadal, who missed almost the entire 2023 season due to injury, picked up his latest problem at the Brisbane International in January and planned to make a return at the Qatar Open…

Andy Murray admits he is ‘odd’ and ‘strange’ for what he did at Miami Open Andy Murray admits his behaviour was ‘odd’ and ‘strange’ during his impressive comeback victory over Matteo Berrettini at the Miami Open. The British veteran, who plays with a metal hip and is ranked world No.62, lost the first set but came roaring back to win 4-6 6-3 6-4 against his Italian opponent. Murray, who has his 37th birthday coming up…

Harry Maguire urges Gareth Southgate to stay as England boss amid Manchester United links Harry Maguire says he ‘definitely’ wants Gareth Southgate to remain as England manager amid links to Manchester United. Earlier this week, reports emerged claiming that Southgate was now Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s No.1 choice to become United boss should Erik ten Hag be sacked. The 53-year-old is one of the most successful managers in England’s history having guided them to the final…

Manchester United preparing £43million bid for Juventus star after Dan Ashworth recommendation Manchester United are reportedly pursuing Juventus star Gleison Bremer on the recommendation of incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth. Ashworth looks set to become United’s first-ever sporting director after being put on gardening leave by Newcastle United – though the two clubs are yet to agree on a compensation package. Nevertheless, he is supposedly already having a say on their transfer policy in what…

Wales reach Euro 2024 play-off final after thrashing Finland 4-1 Wales have reached the Euro 2024 play-off final after defeating Finland 4-1 in Cardiff on Thursday night. The Dragons are now just one game away from joining England and Scotland at this summer’s tournament in Germany. Goals from David Brooks, Neco Williams, Brennan Johnson and Dan James got the job done for Rob Page’s side in the play-off semi-final to set up an all or…

Robinho, a former Brazilian football star, has been arrested and will start his nine-year prison term for a rape conviction. This sentence stems from his involvement in the gang rape of an Albanian woman at a Milan nightclub in 2013, a crime for which he was found guilty in Italy two years prior.

A court in Brazil has ruled that former Manchester City and Real Madrid forward Robinho must serve a nine-year prison sentence for rape in his home country.

Red Bull send ‘Thai spy’ to keep tabs on Christian Horner ahead of Australian Grand Prix Red Bull’s owner has reportedly sent a ‘Thai spy’ to snoop on Christian Horner and the rest of the Formula 1 team amid the ongoing scandal. Horner, husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, was under investigation after allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ were made against him by a female employee of Red Bull. The team principal was cleared, though…

Harry Kane among four England stars who miss training ahead of Brazil clash Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka were among the four England stars who trained away from the first-team ahead of Saturday’s friendly clash with Brazil. The Three Lions take on the five-time world champions at Wembley this weekend, preparing for that fixture at St George’s Park this week. Kane, Saka, Cole Palmer and Jordan Henderson were not spotted with the rest of the…

Bayern Munich chief reacts to Jose Mourinho ‘learning German’ and Jurgen Klopp rumours Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl has not closed the door to Jose Mourinho potentially being in the frame to succeed Thomas Tuchel, but he has shut down links with a move for Jurgen Klopp. The Bundesliga giants have begun the process of looking for a new manager after Tuchel announced he would be stepping down at the end of the season, with…

Chelsea WFC has taken one step closer to booking their spot in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals after a comfortable win at Ajax.

The Women’s Super League (WSL) has already set a new season attendance record – with six rounds (or 36 games) left to play. 

The back page of the Daily Mirror reports that Man Utd are eyeing up England football boss Gareth Southgate to replace Erik ten Hag – who’s facing the sack. 

Elsewhere the paper reports on the Man Utd teen sensation Kobbie Mainoo being called up to the England senior squad for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.

The back page of the Daily Star reports that Man Utd are eyeing up England football boss Gareth Southgate to replace Erik ten Hag – who’s facing the sack. 

The back page of the i newspaper leads with a large image of Chelsea WFC beating Ajax 3-0 in the first leg in Amsterdam. Ajax will head to Stamford Bridge next week for the second leg. 

Sun Sport – Three Lions Cub … Main Man The back page of the Sun newspaper leads on teenager Kobbie Mainoo, 18, being called up to the senior England squad for the upcoming friendlies. It’s the last two games England will play before Gareth Southgate names his Euros 2024 squad. The Man Utd academy graduate has made waves in the Premier League this season, with pundits remarking on his calm approach.  England stars link up…

Kobbie Mainoo: Man Utd teen sensation added to England squad Kobbie Mainoo, 18 – the teenage Man Utd sensation has received his first senior England call-up for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.  He was originally named in the under-21 squad but has since been promoted to the senior team. England face Brazil on Saturday and Belgium on 26 March – both at Wembley – their final games before Gareth Southgate names his Euro…

Jos Verstappen confirms Red Bull ‘power struggle’ is real amid Christian Horner scandal Max Verstappen’s father Jos has confirmed that ‘there is definitely a power struggle’ at Red Bull amid the ongoing Christian Horner scandal. As Formula 1 heads down under for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, the Horner scandal continues to cast a dark shadow over the sport. The female employee of Red Bull who accused Horner of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ is appealing the decision…

Andy Murray assesses Olympic Games chances as retirement decision looms Andy Murray still holds out hopes of playing at the Olympics in Paris but will only do so if he believes he can add to his medal collection. Murray has continued to drop hints of his impending retirement from the sport, noting last month that he ‘did not plan on playing much past this summer’. Wimbledon, where Murray has won two of his three grand…

Emma Raducanu suffers fresh injury blow and pulls out of Miami Open Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Miami Open after suffering a lower back injury in a fresh blow for the British tennis star. Raducanu, who saw her 2023 season derailed by injury problems and returned in January, was due to face world No.56 Wang Xiyu in the first round on Tuesday. But the 21-year-old, who reached the third round at Indian Wells last…

Mary Earps, Sam Kerr and Lauren James go head to head as shortlist revealed for 2024 Women’s Football Awards Mary Earps, Emma Hayes, Jill Scott and Laura Woods are among those nominated for the 2024 Women’s Football Awards. The full shortlist of nominees has been revealed today ahead of the star-studded ceremony which takes place in London on Thursday May 30. The event will be hosted by England hero Eni Aluko and Liverpool legend Jamie…

‘Extremely disappointed’ – Nottingham Forest slam Premier League over four-point deduction with angry statement Nottingham Forest have launched a scathing attack on the Premier League with an angry statement after they were hit with a four-point deduction. Forest have dropped into the relegation zone after the Premier League’s decision to punish the club for breaching profitability and sustainability rules. They are the second side to face punishment this season after Everton were slapped with a…

Man Utd may face transfer nightmare due to large unpaid tax bill amid talks with HMRC Manchester United’s budget for the summer may be impacted by a large unpaid tax bill in a nightmare scenario for the club, according to reports. The Red Devils are plotting a squad rebuild at the end of the season after Sir Jim Ratcliffe took control of football operations at Old Trafford. The British billionaire, who owns 25 per cent…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes demands rule change after Amad Diallo red card in FA Cup win over Liverpool Bruno Fernandes says the ‘rules have to change’ after Manchester United team-mate Amad Diallo was sent off celebrating his late winner against Liverpool. Amad sparked wild celebrations inside Old Trafford by tucking home a dramatic winner to send Manchester United into the semi-finals of the FA Cup at the expense of arch-rivals Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s side,…

Barcelona respond to Manchester United asking price for Mason Greenwood Barcelona have told Manchester United they will not meet their €60 million (£51.3m) asking price for Mason Greenwood, according to reports in Spain. Greenwood joined Getafe on loan after United allowed the 22-year-old to leave Old Trafford in the final hour of last summer’s transfer window. The forward has not played for United since his arrest in January 2022 for attempted rape, controlling behaviour and…