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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 slams, may be seen as the most likely venue for his swan song. However, the Scot has admitted he still harbours ambitions of playing in…

Emma Raducanu suffers fresh injury blow and pulls out of Miami Open Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Miami Open after suffering a lower back injury in a fresh blow for the British tennis star.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 week, will miss the prestigious WTA event in Miami despite being handed a wildcard. It is not yet known how serious Raducanu’s latest injury is…

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 Carragher, and will celebrate the people, brands and organisations contributing to the phenomenal growth of the women’s game. The shortlist can be found at the…

‘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 10-point deduction, which dropped to six after an appeal. Forest, who are likely to launch their own appeal, have been left absolutely furious and claim…

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 of United, has already made Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite a top transfer target for the summer window. It emerged last week that Ratcliffe is on…

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, who still had outside hopes of a quadruple, led twice at the Theatre of Dreams but were denied a place in the final-four by a…

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 assault. Greenwood had all charges against him dropped last February and United had considered reintegrating him back into Erik ten Hag’s squad before the club…

Star Sport – Nuno’s four points of bitter: fury as penalty puts club in drop zone The back page of the Daily Star reports on Nottingham Forest being deducted four points by the Premier League for breaching financial rules. It means Notts Forest find themselves in the relegation zone and Luton have moved into 17th place – just outside the drop.  Nottingham Forest slam ‘disturbing’ Premier League decision after points deduction Nottingham Forest have responded following the revelation that they’ll be deducted four Premier League points for spending breaches. The Premier League announced Forest would be docked four points for…

Mirror Sport – Battle to avoid the drop heats up: Forest Felled The back page of the Daily Mirror newspaper reports on Nottingham Forest being deducted four points by the Premier League for breaching financial rules. It means Notts Forest find themselves in the relegation zone and Luton have moved into 17th place – just outside the drop.  Premier League relegation: AI predicts who’s going down after Nottingham Forest points deduction Nottingham Forest have been deducted four points by the Premier League for breaking profit and sustainability rules – and now find themselves on course for relegation, according to AI.…

Sun Sport – Prem punish financial breach: Forest fire The back page of the Sun newspaper reports on Nottingham Forest being deducted four points by the Premier League for breaching financial rules. It means Notts Forest find themselves in the relegation zone and Luton have moved into 17th place – just outside the drop.  Nottingham Forest hit by points deduction for breaching Premier League financial rules as they drop into relegation zone NOTTINGHAM FOREST have been hit with a four-point deduction for breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules. The sanction sees the club plummet into the relegation zone. Forest were 17th…

The i newspaper – Forest furore: Club dismayed after they are docked 4 points for breaking financial rules The back page of the i newspaper leads on the latest Premier League club to be docked points for breaking rules. It means Notts Forest are now in the relegation zone, and Luton are now in 17th place – just outside the drop. Nottingham Forest deducted four points for breaching Premier League FFP rules Nottingham Forest have been deducted four points by the Premier League after being found guilty of breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). This means Forest drop to 18th…

Nottingham Forest points deduction: Loss of four points drops club into relegation zone Nottingham Forest have been docked four points for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules, according to BBC Sport. The immediate loss of points means Forest drop below Luton Town into the Premier League’s relegation zone. They are the second top-flight team to be penalised for PSR breaches after Everton lost 10 points in November, which was reduced to six on appeal. The deduction follows Forest’s hearing on 7 and 8 March.

Women’s FA Cup: Both semi-finals to broadcast live on the BBC The BBC will broadcast both Women’s FA Cup semi-final ties on Sunday 14 April, including Tottenham’s game against Leicester at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The game between the semi-final debutants will be shown live on BBC Two, with kick-off at 12:00 GMT. Holders Chelsea travel to Manchester United, who they beat in last year’s final, for their game at 14:35 GMT, live on BBC One. The winner will reach the final at Wembley on 12 May. Chelsea have won each of the past three Women’s FA Cup finals and lifted…

Star Sport – Man Utd 4-3 Liverpool: Amad 4 It The back page of the newspaper reports on Man Utd’s epic comeback to beat Liverpool and book their spot in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. Man Utd hero Amad Diallo sent off after scoring dramatic 120th minute winner vs Liverpool Amad Diallo was sent off immediately after hitting the winner in Manchester United’s epic 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup. A gripping quarter-final was heading for penalties at 3-3, only for United to break at pace from a Liverpool corner with Diallo, who had made a breakneck…

Sun Sport – Man Utd 4-3 Liverpool: Old Trafford thriller: Amad Mad World The back page of the newspaper reports on Man Utd’s epic comeback to beat Liverpool and book their spot in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. Man Utd vs Liverpool referee had no choice but to send Amad Diallo off… but that doesn’t make it the right decision AMAD DIALLO was sent off for a second caution after taking off his shirt off following his last-gasp FA Cup winner. The Manchester United winger’s actions were silly because referee John Brooks had NO option but to show a…

Express Sport – Man Utd 4-3 Liverpool: It’s Amad world The back page of the newspaper reports on Man Utd’s epic comeback to beat Liverpool and book their spot in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. Amad Diallo speaks out with Man Utd star set for Premier League ban after FA Cup winner Manchester United hero Amad Diallo had forgotten that he had been booked before whipping his shirt off to celebrate his sensational FA Cup winner against Liverpool. The Red Devils substitute scored deep into extra-time to settle a 4-3 thriller at Old Trafford. Amad collected Alejandro Garnacho’s pass…

Mirror Sport – Amad Mad The back page of the newspaper reports on Man Utd’s epic comeback to beat Liverpool and book their spot in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. Amad ban explained after Man Utd hero’s red card celebrating last-gasp Liverpool winner Amad Diallo was sent off in the chaotic moments that followed his dramatic winner against Liverpool in the FA Cup – but he will not be suspended for the semi-final. Amad latched onto Alejandro Garnacho’s pass and found the bottom corner in the 121st minute in extra-time to secure a 4-3 win for Manchester United. He…

Christian Horner’s accuser was ‘not allowed to see full report’ that cleared Red Bull boss The woman who accused Christian Horner of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ was ‘not allowed to see the whole of the report’ which cleared the Red Bull team principal. Horner was cleared by Red Bull after a month-long investigation following the allegations made by a female employee of the Formula 1 champions. In a statement, the team said: ‘The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr Horner is complete, and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed. The complainant has a right of appeal.…

‘Still want to f**k with me?’ – Mike Tyson sends warning to Jake Paul after sharing ferocious training footage Mike Tyson has shared latest training footage of himself looking in fearsome shape ahead of his fight with Jake Paul, warning his opponent, ‘still want to f**k with me?’ Tyson, 57, will fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on 20 July at AT&T Stadium in Texas in a about set to be streamed globally on Netflix. 30 years separate the two fighters with the heavyweight legend retiring from professional boxing 19 years ago, losing three of his last four fights before hanging up his…

Jamie Carragher slams Liverpool star and aims huge dig at Manchester United Jamie Carragher accused Cody Gakpo of playing in ‘slow motion’ during the 4-3 defeat to Manchester United and says Liverpool’s attack was ‘very poor’. The Liverpool legend was far from happy as his former side crashed out of the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday in dramatic fashion to Erik ten Hag’s side. Carragher also goaded United after the match, insisting Manchester City will beat them again in the final if the Red Devils get past Coventry City in the last four. United lost the FA Cup final to…

Raheem Sterling sends message to Chelsea fans after penalty controversy Raheem Sterling has apologised to Chelsea fans after he missed a penalty in the FA Cup win over Leicester City on Sunday. The Blues are through to the semi-finals of the cup after beating the Foxes 4-2 at Stamford Bridge, but Sterling had a nightmare afternoon. After winning a penalty in the first-half, he asked regular taker Cole Palmer for the spot-kick only to have his awful effort saved by Jakub Stolarczyk. This decision looked to be costly after Leicester rallied to level the game after being 2-0 down at…

Michy Batshuayi attempts spinning kick on fan as chaos erupts in violent Trabzonspor v Fenerbahce clash Former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi attempted a spinning kick on a fan as Trabzonspor fans invaded the pitch to attack Fenerbahce’s players in a violent Turkish clash on Sunday. Batshuayi netted a late winner for Fenerbahce in the Süper Lig match while former Manchester United midfielder Fred scored twice but chaos erupted at full-time. Trabzonspor supporters stormed the pitch at Papara Park, where tensions had been high, to confront various Fenerbahce stars who had to defend themselves. It started to kick off straight after…

Pep Guardiola labels Man City vs Arsenal Premier League clash a ‘final’ Pep Guardiola has labelled Manchester City’s upcoming Premier League clash against title rivals Arsenal at the Etihad on March 31 as a ‘final’. Both sides are locked in a tense title race along with fellow challengers Liverpool with just 10 top-flight fixtures remaining. Arsenal currently sit top of the table on 64 points – ahead of second-placed Liverpool on goal difference – while City find themselves third on 63 points. City have lifted five of the last six Premier League trophies and Arsenal pushed them all the way…

England have unveiled their new home and away kits ahead of Euro 2024.

Jurgen Klopp storms out of interview after ‘dumb question’ following Liverpool’s loss at Manchester United A furious Jurgen Klopp stormed off after being asked a ‘dumb question’ following Liverpool’s FA Cup defeat at Manchester United. Liverpool’s dreams of winning a quadruple were ended on Sunday at the hands of their arch-rivals after Amad Diallo scored the winner in 121st minute. For the most part, the Reds did not look their usual self, with Klopp bemoaning that the amount of games his side have played this season had finally taken its toll at Old Trafford. The manager himself was clearly exhausted…