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F1 design genius Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull in wake of Christian Horner scandal Adrian Newey has announced he is leaving Red Bull after 18 years with the Formula 1 team amid the Christian Horner scandal. Chief technical officer Newey is largely considered the greatest car designer in the sport’s history and has been pivotal to Red Bull’s success since they entered the sport nearly two decades ago. However, despite continued dominance this season, the 65-year-old will leave Red Bull at the start of next year having grown discontented with the ongoing power struggle within the team that has…

What Jude Bellingham said to Harry Kane before Bayern Munich penalty against Real Madrid revealed Harry Kane has lifted the lid on what Jude Bellingham said to him before his penalty in Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League. Vinicius Junior converted an 83rd-minute spot-kick to complete his double and set up what promises to be an intriguing semi-final second leg at the Bernabeu in a week’s time. The Brazil forward had earlier opened the scoring against the run of play with a composed finish past Manuel Neuer before the hosts fought back in a spirited…

Thomas Muller says moment his Bayern teammate ‘hunted Arsenal star like a dog’ helped change their season Thomas Muller believes Bayern Munich’s victory over Arsenal – and the job his teammate Konrad Laimer did on Martin Odegaard in that game – has helped the side reach new levels in recent weeks. While enduring a woeful domestic campaign that saw them surrender the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern are now just 90 minutes away from reaching the Champions League final after a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their semi-final against Real Madrid on Tuesday night. Premier League leaders…

The Champions League semi-finals start this week and the first match of the first-leg encounters sees Bayern Munich welcome Real Madrid to Germany. 

Graeme Souness believes Mohamed Salah made secret deal with Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp Graeme Souness suspects Mohamed Salah made a deal with Liverpool last summer agreeing to stay at Anfield for one more year before leaving at the end of the season. Salah, who has scored 210 goals in 346 games for Liverpool, was involved in a spat with Reds boss Jurgen Klopp during Saturday’s 2-2 draw with West Ham. The incident has sparked fresh speculation that Salah will join Klopp in leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, amid strong interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia. Salah has…

Erik ten Hag’s stance as he’s offered possible escape route out of Manchester United Erik ten Hag is set to be handed a possible escape route out of Manchester United as Ajax eye up a stunning swoop for their former manager in the summer. The 54-year-old finds himself under intense pressure after an immensely disappointing campaign for United in both the Champions League and Premier League, with the club stranded down in sixth – 13 points off fourth-placed Aston Villa. Incessant speculation over Ten Hag’s position only intensified as new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe refused to publicly back the United…

Manchester United open to selling all but three first-team players this summer Manchester United are open to selling all but three first-team players this summer, according to reports. United face a summer of upheaval with Erik ten Hag’s future as manager already in doubt, while Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane are expected to leave Old Trafford as free agents. The club’s finances are also set to take a significant hit as Ten Hag’s side are likely to miss out on qualifying for next season’s Champions League. According to The Telegraph, United will be open to offers for almost every first-team…

Anthony Joshua confirms next fight date at Wembley and names four possible opponents Anthony Joshua has revealed his next fight will take place in September at Wembley Stadium in London. The two-time heavyweight champion racked up four wins in less than 12 months against Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou, back to his devastating best after knocking out the former UFC champion in March. After two fights in Saudi Arabia, the 34-year-old is now set to return to the capital and headline at Wembley, the setting for his famous 2017 victory over Wladimir Klitschko. “Whenever they tell…

Thomas Tuchel has ‘authority’ and ‘pedigree’ to manage Manchester United, claims Peter Schmeichel Peter Schmeichel says Thomas Tuchel ‘projects an authority’ and has the ‘kind of pedigree’ to manage Manchester United if the club were to sack Erik ten Hag at the end of the season. Ten Hag finds himself under intense pressure at Old Trafford and United’s 1-1 draw at home to Premier League strugglers Burnley did little to help the Dutchman’s cause, a result which leaves the Red Devils 13 points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa in the table. It appears Ten Hag’s future could hinge on United’s…

Arsenal star David Raya says he will ‘learn’ from mistake against Tottenham Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has vowed to ‘learn from his mistakes’ after his moment of madness allowed Spurs back into this weekend’s north London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Gunners held an imperious three-goal lead over their bitter rivals at the halfway stage as Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz both found the target following Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s own goal in the 15th minute. But Raya handed Spurs a lifeline with half an hour remaining as he inexplicably dinked the ball straight to Cristian Romero, who made no…

Thiago Silva issues promise to Chelsea fans after announcing he is leaving Thiago Silva has confirmed he is leaving Chelsea at the end of the season but has vowed to return to Stamford Bridge ‘one day’ in an emotional message to supporters. The 39-year-old’s contract with Chelsea expires at the end of the campaign and is understood to have reached a verbal agreement to return to his boyhood club Fluminense this summer. The Brazilian defender was part of the Chelsea side which won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup in 2021 and is widely regarded…

Pep Guardiola makes Arsenal prediction after Man City beat Nottingham Forest Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has backed Arsenal to win all of their remaining Premier League fixtures this season. Mikel Arteta’s side kept their momentum at the top of the Premier League with a 3-2 victory over Tottenham in the north London derby on Sunday afternoon. City, meanwhile, are just a point behind Arsenal following their 2-0 win away to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, but crucially have a game in hand over their Premier League title rivals. Guardiola, however, believes Arsenal will not slip up in the final three…

Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp bust-up caused by half-hearted handshake The touchline row between Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah during Liverpool’s draw with West Ham on Saturday was caused by the winger snubbing his manager’s handshake, according to reports. Salah started the match on the bench and was not called to be brought on until the last 15 minutes of the game, along with Darwin Nunez and Joe Gomez. The Egyptian appeared to be angry with his manager, with the pair exchanging heated words and Nunez even pushing his teammate away from his boss on the touchline. While it was…

England rugby star Billy Vunipola ‘tasered twice’ during arrest for violent incident in Majorca England rugby star Billy Vunipola has been arrested after a violent incident at a bar in Majorca. The 31-year-old was tasered twice by police at a bar called Epic in Palma at 4.30am on Sunday following calls from security staff. Vunipola, who is 6ft 2in and weighs nearly 20 stone, is accused of assaulting a police officer during the confrontation. The Saracens No.8, who was born in Australia to Tongan parents and moved to the UK as a young child, had taken off his shirt and…

Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins is riding high after a remarkable turnaround for his team in the League of Ireland Premier Division. After a disappointing loss to Shamrock Rovers, the Brandywell men bounced back with impressive victories over St Patrick’s Athletic and Waterford. The 2-0 win at Waterford was particularly satisfying for Higgins, as his team showed character and resilience to secure all three points. The goals from Will Patching and Pat Hoban sealed the victory, with substitute Daniel Kelly playing a crucial role in both goals. Higgins praised his players for their response to the setback against Shamrock Rovers,…

Sunday’s matches will give us a better understanding of the title race. Arsenal cannot afford to slip up, whilst City should easily beat Notts Forest – a win could see City back at the top of the Premier League table (with a game still in hand). 

Chelsea beat Barcelona 1-0 in the first leg of the Women’s Champions League semi-finals. It marked Barcelona’s first loss on home soil in five years. 

The NFL draft kicked off with a bang on Thursday night, drawing in a record-breaking 12.1 million viewers across television and digital platforms for the first round. This marked a 6% increase from last year’s numbers, showcasing the growing popularity and excitement surrounding the annual event. Football fans tuned in eagerly to see which top college prospects would be selected by their favorite teams, with suspense and anticipation building throughout the night. A thrilling spectacle for fans The draft is a crucial moment for teams to secure new talent, but also a thrilling spectacle for fans to witness the future…

The English Premier League returns this weekend – and after Liverpool’s massive stumble against Everton, the title race now seems to be down to just two. City won their last match – and still have a game in spare compared to Arsenal and Liverpool. For Liverpool to have any chance of winning the title, they must win against West Ham and hope Arsenal and City slip up. Sheffield United, Burnley and Luton Town – the three teams currently in the relegation zone – are all in action this Saturday. It’s a must-win for all three if they are to have…

Premier League prize money: How much each team earns from their final position The Premier League is set up for a thrilling end of the season with the title race and relegation places still to be decided – and millions remain on the line for each club. Manchester City, who are battling with Arsenal and Liverpool to win their fourth Premier League title in a row, earned a record £176.2 million for being crowned champions last season. That record figure City received was from the distribution of funds from the Premier League’s domestic and international TV rights deals. All 20…

‘Enough is enough’ – Marcus Rashford responds to abuse from Manchester United fans Marcus Rashford has hit out at the abuse he has suffered from Manchester United fans this season, insisting ‘enough is enough’ in a late-night post on social media. After notching up 30 goals in all competitions last season, Rashford has struggled to hit the same heights for United this season, scoring just eight goals so far this season. His bad form has been compounded by the team’s struggles, with Erik ten Hag’s side facing a battle to finish inside the top six after a topsy-turvy season. The…

Tottenham vs Arsenal: Latest team news, injury latest and predicted lineups Arsenal head to arch-rivals Tottenham in a north London derby that will have huge ramifications on the Premier League title race on Sunday. The Gunners have played four times since Spurs were last in action and while it has given Ange Postecoglou plenty of time to work with his squad on the pitch, he has also lost a key member of his starting XI in that period. Destiny Udogie will miss the rest of the season following surgery on his left quadriceps. He is expected to be sidelined for…

Kevin De Bruyne’s incredible header is being compared to Man Utd icon Kevin De Bruyne’s incredible header for Manchester City against Brighton is being compared to a goal scored by Manchester United icon Robin van Persie. De Bruyne opened the scoring for City on Thursday night as Pep Guardiola’s side defeated Brighton 4-0 to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal. His remarkable diving header from 12 yards, after a cross from Kyle Walker, flew past Jason Steele and has already been likened to Van Persie’s World Cup heroics. United icon Van Persie scored a similar goal for the…

Jurgen Klopp’s verdict on Liverpool making Arne Slot his replacement Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has shared his verdict on the club making Arne Slot his replacement for when he leaves Anfield this summer. Dutch boss Slot confirmed on Thursday that Liverpool and Feyenoord are in negotiations and that he is keen to succeed Klopp for the 2024-25 season. Slot emerged as the frontrunner for the job after Xabi Alonso decided he wanted to stay at Bayer Leverkusen and he’s set to bring ‘crazy, sexy football’ to Liverpool. Liverpool academy coach Jay Spearing is confident Slot is a great fit while…

Five games to go: The fixtures that will decide the title race after Manchester City’s statement win The Premier League title race continues to thrill after some massive results this week, with a defeat for Liverpool seemingly all but extinguishing their hopes. Jurgen Klopp’s side were soundly beaten 2-0 by Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday night, with the departing manager saying afterwards that his side are now relying on crises at Arsenal and Manchester City. That does not look likely, though, with the Gunners bouncing back from their Champions League exit against Bayern Munich to record back-to-back…