Israeli athletes will be given round-the-clock security protection at the Olympics after a French MP said they ‘are not welcome’ in Paris. Thomas Portes, a lawmaker for far-left party France Unbowed (LFI), sparked a huge row with his controversial comments just days before the games begin. It comes after the International Olympic Committee announced Russian and Belarussian athletes will only be allowed to take part without any national ties – and cannot attend the opening…
Simone Biles is one of the biggest stars in action at Paris 2024 (Picture: Getty) Why over 500,000 tickets remain unsold for Paris Olympics 2024 Over half a million tickets are still unsold for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, despite the action starting in just two days in the French capital. There are many fans who want to know exactly why that’s the case and how you can buy last-minute tickets for one of…
Bayern Munich have rejected Manchester United’s opening bid for Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt, according to reports in Germany. United are interested in signing the 24-year-old despite already bringing French centre-back Leny Yoro to Old Trafford this summer. De Ligt was part of the Netherlands squad that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2024 but did not feature for Ronald Koeman’s side. What have Bayern Munich said about De Ligt? Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness…
Arsenal are in the race to sign Marc Guehi this summer and they hope to strike a deal with Crystal Palace by offering Eddie Nketiah in exchange for the centre-back. Guehi was already on the radar of some of the biggest clubs in the country, but his performances for England at Euro 2024 further enhanced his reputation. The 24-year-old partnered John Stones in the heart of the England defence for the majority of the tournament…
Team GB will be flying the flag for the country over at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. And the British athletes making the short journey across the channel will be hoping to enter the Olympic history books alongside sporting greats from yesteryear. The first British athlete took a Gold medal way back at the inaugural modern Games in 1896: Weightlifter Launceston Elliot claimed the nation’s first gold medal in the one hand lift at…
Lionel Messi has been branded ‘selfish’ after the racism row (Pictures: Instagram/Getty) Ex-England striker Carlton Cole has branded Lionel Messi ‘selfish’ and says his silence on the Argentina racism row suggests he ‘does not care’ about the issue. Enzo Fernandez faces disciplinary action from Chelsea and FIFA after posting a video on social media that the French Football Federation said included ‘racist and discriminatory’ language. The £107m midfielder was filming some of his Argentina team-mates…
Mason Mount had a forgettable first season at Manchester United (Picture: Getty Images) Manchester United are not intending on selling Mason Mount this summer, despite the England international being linked with a shock exit. Mount arrived at Old Trafford ahead of last season in a £55m move from Chelsea, but things did not go as hoped for him over his first campaign with the Red Devils. The midfielder suffered multiple injuries over the season, including…
Joey Barton has been charged over tweets relating to Eni Aluko (Pictures: Getty) Joey Barton has been charged with making ‘malicious communications’ towards ex-England star and football pundit Eni Aluko. The former Premier League footballer, who spent most of his career at Manchester City and won one cap for England, will appear in court later this month. Cheshire Police said the charges concerned messages sent by the 41-year-old between 1 and 18 January. In a…
Leny Yoro was delighted to make his debut for Man Utd on Saturday (Picture: Getty) Leny Yoro says it was ‘incredible’ to make his debut for Manchester United as they defeated Scottish side Rangers 2-0 in a pre-season friendly on Saturday. Amad Diallo opened the scoring for the Red Devils in the first half and Joe Hugill grabbed the second as Erik ten Hag’s recorded victory over the Glasgow club. The match saw Yoro make…
Erik ten Hag wants to see more from Amad Diallo in 2024-25 (Picture: Getty) Erik ten Hag has urged Amad Diallo to improve and step up this season after his ‘bad times’ at the club, following his goal in the 2-0 win over Rangers. Diallo opened the scoring for the Red Devils as they defeated their Glasgow opponents on Saturday in a pre-season friendly ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. The 22-year-old Ivory Coast international has…
Riccardo Calafiori will sign for Arsenal.. according to his ex (Photo: Getty) Riccardo Calafiori’s big money transfer from Bologna to Arsenal is a done deal… according to the player’s ex-girlfriend. The Italy international, who shone at Euro 2024, has emerged as Arsenal’s top target this summer. Mikel Arteta has been keen to sign a new left-sided defender, with the Gunners said to be very close to sealing the deal for Calafiori despite some setbacks that…
Andrey Santos will join Chelsea on their pre-season tour of the USA (Photo: Getty) Chelsea have reportedly changed their mind over Andrey Santos’ immediate future, with the young star set to be loaned out next season. Santos signed for the Blues in January 2023 for a fee in the region of £10-£18million but is yet to make his debut for the West Londoners. He spent the first-half of last season on loan at Nottingham Forest…
Eddie Nketiah has three years left on his Arsenal contract (Photo: Getty) Arsenal look set to lose Eddie Nketiah this summer with the striker reportedly keen to join Olympique Marseille. Nketiah has been a regular for Mikel Arteta over the past two seasons, but the majority of his appearances have been off the bench, starting just 10 Premier League games in the last campaign. Moreover, while he’s shown flashes of brilliance, the 25-year-old’s stats don’t…
Man Utd hero Ryan Giggs was Britain’s captain at London 2012 (Picture: Getty) Great Britain once again does not have a Team GB football team for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris – and fans want to know exactly why that’s the case. There was a Team GB men’s football team at London 2012 featuring a number of English and Welsh stars including Micah Richards and Ryan Giggs – but there were no Scottish or…
Leny Yoro started for Manchester United against Rangers on Saturday (Picture: Getty Images) Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana felt new signing Leny Yoro showed off the quality he possesses in the friendly win over Rangers on Saturday in Edinburgh. The 18-year-old made a £52m move from Lille earlier this week and was straight into the starting line-up as the Red Devils took on the Scottish giants in a pre-season friendly. The Frenchman partnered Jonny Evans…
Fernandez faces disciplinary action over alleged racist chant Chelsea has started disciplinary proceedings against midfielder Enzo Fernandez after he posted a video on social media that the French Football Federation (FFF) claims includes a “racist and discriminatory” chant. The FFF has filed a complaint with FIFA regarding the video, which features a song sung by some Argentina squad members about France’s black players. Fernandez’s teammate, Wesley Fofana, who plays for France, condemned the video as…
Crystal Palace have raised their price to sign England Euro 2024 star Marc Guehi, amid interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. Guehi was arguably England’s best and most consistent player throughout the European Championships, playing all but one game as the Three Lions fell short at the final hurdle. His impact caught many by surprise given his lack of international experience, having only become a starting player after Harry Maguire was forced to miss the…
EURO 2025 qualifier: Sweden vs England Sweden will take on England in the final group game of Women’s Euro 2025 qualifiers at the Gamla Ullevi on Tuesday. England are second in the group standings with 10 points, two points behind France. They need only a point against Sweden to confirm their progress into the finals of the tournament. Sweden must win the game to go level on points and any chance of qualification to the…
Breaking – Gareth Southgate resigns after Euro 2024 final loss England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned after a second consecutive European Championship final defeat. The Three Lions lost 2-1 to Spain in Berlin on Sunday, having been beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley three years ago. The 53-year-old managed his country for 102 games in eight years in charge. “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for…
Back Pages Almost all of today’s UK back pages – and many of the front pages lead on England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Editorial 15 July 2024. Trending in the UK England suffer agonising defeat after Spain score winning goal in dying minutes of Euro 2024 final The pain goes on. And on. Fifty-eight years and still it goes on for England. Gareth Southgate had spoken about wanting to win “so…
Back Pages Almost all of today’s UK back pages – and many of the front pages lead on England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Editorial 15 July 2024. Trending in the UK England suffer agonising defeat after Spain score winning goal in dying minutes of Euro 2024 final The pain goes on. And on. Fifty-eight years and still it goes on for England. Gareth Southgate had spoken about wanting to win “so…
Back Pages Almost all of today’s UK back pages – and many of the front pages lead on England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Editorial 15 July 2024. Trending in the UK England suffer agonising defeat after Spain score winning goal in dying minutes of Euro 2024 final The pain goes on. And on. Fifty-eight years and still it goes on for England. Gareth Southgate had spoken about wanting to win “so…
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