After an encouragingly narrow opening defeat by England in Rome, Italy arrived in Dublin in optimistic mood.
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Kelvin Kiptum dead: World record holder & London Marathon winner dies aged just 24 alongside his coach as world mourns LONDON Marathon winner and world record holder Kelvin Kiptum has died aged just 24. The Kenyan long distance runner was killed alongside his coach Garvais Hakizimana in a car crash. Kiptum won the London Marathon in April last year and broke the course record, crossing the line in two hours one minute and 25 seconds. Just months later he smashed the world marathon record in Chicago, completing the 26 mile race in just two hours and 35 seconds. International track…
WEST HAM fans poured out of the London Stadium BEFORE half-time after slumping to 4-0 down at home to Arsenal.
Ivory Coast 2 Nigeria 1: Cancer-beating striker Sebastien Haller completes fairytale to win Afcon for managerless hosts SEBASTIEN HALLER was the comeback hero as the Ivory Coast lifted the Africa Cup of Nations in front of their own fans. Nigeria scored first in the thriller on Sunday night. But ex-West Ham forward Haller, now at Borussia Dortmund, netted a winner for 2-1 nine minutes from time to complete a remarkable personal journey as well. Haller, 29, had his career put on hold by cancer but returned to triumph on the continent’s biggest stage. Ivory Coast, who only just scraped through…
The back page of the Daily Mirror reports on the weekend’s Premier League action as Arsenal closed in on the top – opening up the title race, and a late goal from Scott McTominay saw Manchester United secure all three points.
The back page of the Daily Star reports on Arsenal’s win over West Ham. The massive scoreline has reopened the title race, putting the Gunners within reach of the top spot.
The back page of the Daily Express, like many of the back pages, leads on Arsenal’s 6-0 thumping of West Ham to take them within 2 points of the top spot – and level with City. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the win will now give the team the momentum to chase the Premier League title.
The back page of the Sun newspaper leads on the Premier League action this weekend, with Arsenal’s 6-0 win over West Ham the lead. The paper says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta can ‘smell’ the title race, as Arsenal close the gap at the top.
The Women’s FA Cup is back in action this week (WSL returns next week) as teams head into the fifth round action.
Premier League games return this weekend, and there’s a lot of key matches to watch. Here’s the fixture list, kick-off times and where to watch as England’s top-flight returns.
The back page of the Daily Star leads on England’s Nations League draw – where the Three Lions will face Ireland. The paper picks up on ex-Ireland players Declan Rice and Jack Grealish, who both played for Ireland in their younger years. They now both play for England. The paper says the pair will face a lot of booing in Dublin, Ireland later in the year.
The Three Lions will also face Finland and Greece in six fixtures across September, October and November.
The back page of the Daily Mirror leads with reports that England boss Gareth Southgate could extend his contract with the national team following the Euros 2024 in Germany – despite having suggested he would leave after the summer tournament.
The paper says Southgate has hinted that depending on how well the squad do in Germany, could mean he extends his stay. This summer England will field arguably its strongest squad in years including the likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Declan Rice.
The back page of the Daily Express – like many back pages today – leads on the news that as of next season, Blue Cards will be introduced to the FA Cup.
The news that the FA Cup will trial the Blue card has been met with backlash. The Blue cards will be shown to players for dissent and tactical fouls – it will mean the player will have to spend 10 minutes in the technical area.
Elsewhere, the paper also reports on England’s upcoming Six Nations match against Wales and reports rookie taking to the pitch makes the paper.
The back page of the i newspaper leads with the news that a ‘Blue card’ will be trialled in the FA Cup next season – essentially a sin bin. It has been met with wide backlash.
Blue cards will be shown to players for dissent and tactical fouls – it will mean the player will have to spend 10 minutes in the technical area.
Elsewhere, a large image of the England rugby team makes the back page as the paper says England has announced the same starting squad ahead of their next Six Nations match.
The back page of the Sun newspaper leads on Chelsea’s FA Cup win over Aston Villa.
The win has eased the pressure on Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, the paper says.
The back page of the Daily Star leads on Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa.
The win has eased the pressure on Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, says the paper.
India star Virat Kohli to miss third and fourth Tests against England India have been dealt a major blow in their Test series against England, with Virat Kohli expected to miss the upcoming third and fourth matches. Kohli, India’s former captain, had looked set to be one of the stars of the series but was forced to pull out of the opening two Tests for personal reasons. While the BCCI did not expand on the exact reasons behind Kohli’s absence at the time, South African great AB de Villiers appeared to confirm that the batter and his wife Anushka Sharma…
Details emerge of the allegations facing Geri Halliwell’s husband and Red Bull boss Christian Horner Details of the allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ made against Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner have emerged. On Monday, it was revealed that Red Bull had launched an investigation into team principal Horner after a female employee made a complaint about the Formula One star. Horner – husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell – said: ‘I completely deny these claims.’ A hearing is set to take place on Friday, with Red Bull wanting the matter resolved quickly and before they launch their 2024 car…
Emma Raducanu loses to Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur in Abu Dhabi British tennis star Emma Raducanu suffered a 6-4 6-1 defeat to Tunisian world No.6 Ons Jabeur in the last 16 of the Abu Dhabi Open on Wednesday. Raducanu, ranked world No.296 after a long spell out with injury and subsequent surgery, went into the clash as a huge underdog against a player who reached back-to-back Wimbledon finals in 2022 and 2023 – and she ultimately fell short. The result means that Raducanu, who sensationally registered Grand Slam glory at the US Open in 2021, has still never beaten an…
Mauricio Pochettino reacts to Enzo Fernandez’s pointed celebration in Chelsea win Mauricio Pochettino says Enzo Fernandez’s celebration against Aston Villa was a reaction to abuse he and his Chelsea team-mates have received this season, while he praised the midfielder’s display. The Argentine playmaker, a £107million signing from Benfica just over a year ago, produced one of his best performances in a Chelsea shirt as the west Londoners secured a 3-1 victory at Villa Park in their FA Cup fourth-round replay. Fernandez dominated the midfield and controlled the tempo of the game, capping his man-of-the-match display with a stunning free-kick that…
Nigeria booked their place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-2 shootout win over South Africa.
London – update: the match has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch
Adobe Women’s FA Cup Quarter final tonight – Where to watch, kick-off The Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals kick off tonight, with eight teams being cut down to four. Arsenal – who suffered a shock WSL defeat to West Ham at the weekend – will be looking to bounce back as they face London City Lionesses. Champions Chelsea will face Sunderland and Aston Villa face Brighton. The toughest battle will be Manchester City vs Tottenham – but City are still favourites to win. Women’s FA Cup quarter-final matches tonightkick-off timeWhere to watch?Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa19:00The FA PlayerChelsea vs Sunderland 19:00The…