The back page of the Sun newspaper leads with Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Copenhagen as the Champions League returned. The paper says Jack Grealish suffered ‘injury agony’ on his first start in five weeks.
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Christian Horner told to resign from Red Bull role by former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone Christian Horner has been privately encouraged to resign from his role at Red Bull by former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone amid an investigation into allegations of ‘controlling behaviour’. The 50-year-old, who is the husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, is battling to save his career after a female Red Bull employee accused him of ‘inappropriate’ conduct. Horner ‘completely denies’…
Sven-Goran Eriksson to get lifetime wish of managing Liverpool at Anfield during Ajax charity clash Sven-Goran Eriksson will fulfill a lifetime dream of managing Liverpool at Anfield after accepting an invite from the club to manage a Legends team against Ajax in March. The Swede, 75, was diagnosed with a form of terminal pancreatic cancer in January. The former England manager says he has a year to live ‘at best’ and that he will fight…
Sarina Wiegman explains controversial decision to snub Nikita Parris from latest England squad England women’s boss Sarina Wiegman has defended her decision not to pick in-form Manchester United forward Nikita Parris, while she is delighted to welcome skipper Leah Williamson back. The Lionesses take on Austria and Italy in friendlies later this month, with both matches played in Spain and preceded by a warm-weather training camp. Parris, who has netted seven goals in her last…
Luke Littler’s stunning Players Championship win ‘takes huge pressure off’ Luke Littler made the perfect Players Championship debut by winning the first of the season on Monday in Wigan, nailing a 9-darter along the way and taking ‘huge pressure off’ in his bid to make a World Matchplay debut this season. The 17-year-old was in sparkling form as he won seven matches in the day to claim the title and the £15,000 top prize. The…
Manchester United boost as Thomas Tuchel ‘doesn’t want’ Matthijs de Ligt at Bayern Munich Manchester United’s hopes of signing Matthijs de Ligt have been boosted after Thomas Tuchel decided he ‘didn’t want’ the Dutchman. De Ligt was an unused substitute during Bayern’s 3-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. The 24-year-old told supporters he was ‘super fit’ after the defeat, after suggestions that he was left out due to an injury. Eric Dier, a recent…
Captain Leah Williamson returns to England squad for first time since ACL injury England skipper Leah Williamson has been named in the upcoming squad for England’s friendlies later in the month. Williamson had been out for 9 months due to an ACL injury. She missed out on the Australia & New Zealand world cup due to the injury. Millie Bright stepped in as captain during the World Cup but is out of the current squad…
The back page of the i newspaper reports if a goalkeeper is shown a Blue Card – and put in the sin bin for 10 minutes – they cannot be replaced whilst on the sidelines, meaning there would be no keeper between the sticks.
The back page of the Daily Mirror says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said a kick up the ‘backside’ has helped star striker Erling Haaland get back to scoring goals. His comments come ahead of City’s Champions League game.
The back page of the Daily Express says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said a kick up the ‘backside’ has helped star striker Erling Haaland get back to scoring goals. His comments come ahead of City’s Champions League game.
The back page of the Sun newspaper leads on comments from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the Champions League returns.
The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles football team has led calls to end online bullying against midfielder Alex Iwobi.
Some football fans have been trolling Iwobi on social media, blaming the 27-year-old player for their country’s 1-2 loss to Ivory Coast in Sunday’s Afcon final.
The draw for the quarter-finals will be broadcast live on BBC One’s The One Show on Monday, February 12th.
After an encouragingly narrow opening defeat by England in Rome, Italy arrived in Dublin in optimistic mood.
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.…
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,…
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.