Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois followed Manchester United growing up Thibaut Courtois believes he could have ended up at Manchester United – the club he ‘always followed’ growing up – had it not been for David de Gea. Courtois has been one of the best goalkeepers in the world over the past decade, winning league titles at Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and Real Madrid. The Belgian burst onto the scene at boyhood club Genk and…
Emma Raducanu looked visibly distraught after going 2-0 down Emma Raducanu broke down in tears during her straight-sets defeat to Karolina Muchova at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Tuesday. The British tennis star ended the worst losing run of her entire career on Sunday with an impressive 6-4 6-2 victory over Greek star Maria Sakkari. Raducanu was unable to reach the last 16 in the United Arab Emirates, though, as Muchova produced a 7-6…
Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini ripped into one of his own players Champions League manager blasts his own player as ‘the worst penalty taker ever’ Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini slammed Ademola Lookman as ‘one of the worst penalty takers I’ve ever seen’ after the club’s Champions League exit. Ex-Premier League winger Lookman was on target during Atalanta’s Champions League defeat to Club Brugge on Tuesday night but also missed from the spot. Gasperini…
Bayern Munich defeated Celtic 3-2 on aggregate to reach the last 16 Bayern Munich players ‘looked embarrassed’ after late Celtic draw in Champions League Football pundit Troy Deeney says Bayern Munich’s players ‘looked embarrassed’ after their 1-1 Champions League draw against Celtic. Bayern required a dramatic 94th-minute equaliser from Alphonso Davies at home to reach the last 16 on Tuesday, having won the play-off first leg 2-1 to secure a 3-2 victory on aggregate.…
Boss Vincent Kompany, said: ‘It was a quick turnaround for Harry. We were in Glasgow on Wednesday, you go again at the weekend and then had the game tonight. Harry Kane speaks out after being subbed off during Bayern Munich’s victory over Celtic Harry Kane revealed he would be undergoing a scan on a possible injury after being subbed off during Bayern Munich’s Champions League victory over Celtic. The Champions League play-off game looked set…
Isak has already scored 17 Premier League goals this season Newcastle set new price for Arsenal and Chelsea to sign Alexander Isak Newcastle United have set a new asking price for Alexander Isak amid interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool. The Swedish striker has been in blistering form at St James’ Park, scoring 17 goals and making five assists in 23 Premier League games this season. But Isak is celebrated for more…
Chelsea are going through a worrying slump under Enzo Maresca (Picture: Getty) Chelsea are ‘happy’ with the job Enzo Maresca has done at Stamford Bridge despite the club’s worrying slump culminating in their ‘worst performance of the season’ last time out. This time two months ago Chelsea were preparing to visit Goodison Park knowing a victory over struggling Everton would have sent them above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. But Maresca’s side…
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Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford have both left Manchester United on loan Rio Ferdinand believes a host of Manchester United exiles are flourishing elsewhere now ‘the shackles’ are off. The likes of Anthony Elanga, Scott McTominay and even mega-flop Antony are enjoying new leases of life following their departures from Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag’s most expensive signing, branded one of the most disappointing signings in Premier League history, has enjoyed superb start to…
Paul Scholes says Mikel Arteta transfer target is ‘bigger and better’ than Arsenal Paul Scholes has warned Mikel Arteta that one of his top transfer targets, Alexander Isak, is ‘bigger and better’ than Arsenal. Arsenal have long been linked with a move for the Sweden international, who has taken his game to another level this season, scoring 17 goals in the Premier League alone. The Gunners expressed interest in signing a new striker during…
Paul Scholes names four Man Utd players Ruben Amorim must replace Paul Scholes has named four players Ruben Amorim must replace at Manchester United and says his former club ‘won’t win the Premier League’ with a centre-back pairing of Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro. Rather than enjoying a new manager bounce under Amorim, United’s performances and results have got even worse since the Portuguese boss replaced Erik ten Hag in November. The Red…
The Champions League knockout play-off begins on Tuesday night, with 16 teams battling to join the already qualified eight sides in the next round. The revamped format has seen the top eight in the group stage head straight into the last 16 of the competition. Meanwhile the sides who finished 9-24 in the group stage now have to scrap it out over two-legged play-offs to join them in the last 16. Three of the four…
Pep not sure unstable City can beat Real The back page of The Times features an image of Erling Haaland ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Real Madrid. Boss Pep Guardiola has admitted he’s not sure if his City team – in their worst season under his reign – can beat Real Madrid. City have struggled in all competitions this year, currently in fifth in the Premier League table and having struggled to qualify for…
All blacks sue Ratcliffe’s Ineos The back page of the Daily Telegraph reports New Zealand rugby – dubbed the All Blacks – are suing the co-owners of Man Utd, accusing Jim Ratcliffe’s company Ineos of breaching their lucrative sponsorship deal. City boss Pep Guardiola is featured on the front page ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with Madrid. Pep has expressed he’s unsure how his team will play as his season continues to go from…
Pep’s City give me nightmares! The Daily Mail’s back page also previews the upcoming City vs Real Madrid match. Madrid boss Ancelotti has said Manchester City are his team’s biggest rival.’ Madrid head to City tonight for the first leg of the Champions League knockout round. Arsenal’s Saka is pictured on the front page as he is back training with the Gunners following a period of injury.
Man City v Real Madrid – Real in our sights The back page of the Daily Mirror picks up on comments from Man City player Ruben Dias ahead of City’s clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout round (first leg at the Etihad). Plymouth – who shockingly knocked out Liverpool in the FA Cup – will face City in the next round.
British boxer taunts rival over ‘kissing Madonna’ during ice-cold exchange British boxer Lawrence Okolie taunted rival Richard Riakporhe over his friendship with Madonna in an icy exchange promoting their fight later this year. Okolie and Riakporhe came face-to-face at a press conference in Manchester on Monday with the two Londoners set to collide in a heavyweight showdown in April. A simmering rivalry between the two was sparked in February last year when they came…
Everton vs Liverpool: Latest team news, predicted lineups and injuries Everton host Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night, with the Toffees aiming to put a dent in the Reds’ Premier League title charge. Arne Slot’s side sit top of the league with a six-point lead over second-placed Arsenal, with Liverpool able to go nine points clear with a victory. This season’s top-flight Merseyside derby at Goodison Park was originally set to take…
Who will be lifting the trophy in May? Holders Manchester United will host Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round as Manchester City take on giant killers Plymouth Argyle. Plymouth dumped Premier League leaders Liverpool out of the competition on Sunday and their reward is a trip to the Etihad to take on Pep Guardiola’s side. United will welcome Fulham to Old Trafford with Crystal Palace set to host Millwall in a fiery south London…
Ferdinand disagrees with Keane’s brutal assessment Rio Ferdinand has hit back over Roy Keane’s criticism of Alejandro Garnacho, insisting the Manchester United star is one of the best options at Ruben Amorim’s disposal. Garnacho was dropped by Amorim last December but has forced his way back into the side, coming off the bench at half-time to lift his side in Friday’s FA Cup fourth round victory over Leicester City. After a turgid first-half, the…
Mark Williams is into the second round at the Welsh Open Mark Williams only decided he was playing in the Welsh Open on Sunday after being convinced by his coach and wife, but he started the event in fine style as he made three centuries in a 4-1 win. The 49-year-old wasn’t sure whether to play in Llandudno as he tries to keep his schedule manageable, admitting that he does need a break from…
Barcelona defender Mapi Leon responds to allegations Espanyol have accused Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon of ‘violating the privacy’ of their player Daniela Caracas during a match. The alleged incident took place in the 15th minute of Sunday’s Catalan derby between the two rivals. Footage shows Leon coming into contact with Caracas during a set piece. Leon then appears to touch Caracas in the groin area. Leon has since denied ‘violating’ her rival, insisting…
Ben White could make his return from injury this weekend with Bukayo Saka also stepping up his recovery during Arsenal’s mid-season training camp in Dubai. The Gunners defender underwent knee surgery in November having struggled with a number of knocks earlier in the 2024-25 campaign. White has missed his side’s last 21 games with summer signing Jurrien Timber taking up his role at right-back for much of his absence. The former Brighton star was part…
Green Army 1, Mighty Reds 0 The back page of the Daily Telegraph reports on the shock Plymouth win over Liverpool. Plymouth are currently struggling in the Championship whilst Liverpool are leading the Premier League shock.
Plymouth in dreamland after Liverpool giantkilling The back page of The Guardian leads with Plymouth’s shock win over Liverpool that’s knocked the Reds out of the FA Cup. Elsewhere, Spurs boss Postecoglou has defended his players after Aston Villa knocked them out of the FA Cup.
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