It’s complicated: Awkward marriage of Maresca and Chelsea provides great drama | Barney Ronay

It’s complicated: Awkward marriage of Maresca and Chelsea provides great drama | Barney Ronay

Enzo Maresca loves controlled buildup play from the back. Chelsea fans tend to like forceful, direct football. Conflict of some kind always seemed inevitable Th... »

Gary Lineker reveals which ‘underrated’ Match of the Day pundit he will miss the most as he prepares to quit the show after 26-year stint

Gary Lineker reveals which ‘underrated’ Match of the Day pundit he will miss the most as he prepares to quit the show after 26-year stint

Lineker, 64, will quit the programme at the end of the season after 26 years in the iconic chair, having replaced former anchor Des Lynam in 1999. »

Lionel Messi delivers verdict on David Beckham as he lifts the lid on his relationship with Inter Miami president and reveals what ‘surprised’ him

Lionel Messi delivers verdict on David Beckham as he lifts the lid on his relationship with Inter Miami president and reveals what ‘surprised’ him

Messi was persuaded to join Inter Miami, Beckham’s MLS franchise, in 2023 after leaving Barcelona in 2023. »

Jurgen Klopp’s agent responds to Real Madrid and Brazil links just days after reports ex-Liverpool boss is ‘unhappy and worn out’ with new Red Bull role

Jurgen Klopp’s agent responds to Real Madrid and Brazil links just days after reports ex-Liverpool boss is ‘unhappy and worn out’ with new Red Bull role

The report went on to state that Klopp would consider returning to management at Real Madrid or Brazil, with uncertainty around the futures of Carlo Ancelotti a... »

Oxford United v Leeds: Championship – live

Oxford United v Leeds: Championship – live

Updates from the Kassam Stadium; kick-off 8pm BST Friday’s scores | Email Niall | Sign up for Football Daily The playoff race: Sunderland (76pts) are guaranteed... »

“I can be honest” – Amorim makes Ayden Heaven admission as Man United youngsters learn their fates

“I can be honest” – Amorim makes Ayden Heaven admission as Man United youngsters learn their fates

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim revealed the main reason that prompted him to elevate Ayden Heaven to the senior squad, while discussing the chances of othe... »

Man City frontrunners to sign Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White ahead of rivals, while another star is their ‘dream’ recruit as club plot summer rebuild

Man City frontrunners to sign Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White ahead of rivals, while another star is their ‘dream’ recruit as club plot summer rebuild

Manchester City are considered frontrunners in the pursuit of England international Morgan Gibbs-White this summer. »

Millwall goalkeeper withdrawn from club award vote – a month after horror challenge on Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta – to avoid further ‘horrific online abuse’

Millwall goalkeeper withdrawn from club award vote – a month after horror challenge on Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta – to avoid further ‘horrific online abuse’

The goalkeeper was sent off for a horror challenge on Jean-Phillipe Mateta in his side’s FA Cup clash against Crystal Palace at the start of March. »

GIVE THE BHOY A BREAK! Brendan Rodgers defends Adam Idah after footage emerges of Celtic striker being sick in taxi … and points finger at scourge of social media instead

GIVE THE BHOY A BREAK! Brendan Rodgers defends Adam Idah after footage emerges of Celtic striker being sick in taxi … and points finger at scourge of social media instead

Brendan Rodgers has mounted a strong defence of Adam Idah after video footage emerged of the Celtic striker appearing to be sick in a taxi. »

Delightful news for Man Utd as three key stars pushing to return for Europa League semi-final

Delightful news for Man Utd as three key stars pushing to return for Europa League semi-final

Manchester United could welcome back three top guns ahead of the Europa League semi-final double header against Athletic Bilbao. The Red Devils have just pulled... »

Arsenal v Lyon: five key factors in the Women’s Champions League semi

Arsenal v Lyon: five key factors in the Women’s Champions League semi

Joe Montemurro and Renée Slegers are reunited but can they find a way to stop each other’s array of attacking talent? The former Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro,... »

Manchester United’s crazy comeback was inspirational – and a reality check

Manchester United’s crazy comeback was inspirational – and a reality check

Emergency strike duo reeling in Lyon was electrifying while also showing deep flaws in Ruben Amorim’s squad Bedlam, pandemonium, ecstasy and simply wow: Manches... »

Newcastle star ‘is being tracked by Premier League and Bundesliga clubs’ ahead of summer window

Newcastle star ‘is being tracked by Premier League and Bundesliga clubs’ ahead of summer window

The player has struggled for minutes under Eddie Howe this season, having missed last summer’s pre-season tour with Newcastle due to a metarsal fracture. »

Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action

Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action

Aston Villa host Newcastle in a top-five battle while Leicester will be relegated if they fail to beat Liverpool Saturday 3pm Venue Gtech Community Stadium Cont... »

Brownhill edges Burnley towards promotion with win at nine-man Watford

Brownhill edges Burnley towards promotion with win at nine-man Watford

For a large portion of this match – pretty much the bulk of the first half, in fact – any spectator would have been hard-pressed to identify the Premier League-... »

Harry Maguire deserves his hero status… but some Man United stars don’t realise how lucky they are: GRAEME SOUNESS

Harry Maguire deserves his hero status… but some Man United stars don’t realise how lucky they are: GRAEME SOUNESS

GRAEME SOUNESS: This is the Manchester United player who deserves hero status more than anyone after his superb performance helped his side past Lyon in the Eur... »

Gareth Southgate’s ex-England assistant SACKED after just four months in charge of Japanese club – having fallen out with Three Lions star during stint with national team

Gareth Southgate’s ex-England assistant SACKED after just four months in charge of Japanese club – having fallen out with Three Lions star during stint with national team

Holland took over the J league club in December,  just months after Southgate stepped down as England manager following defeat in the Euro 2024 final. »

Bournemouth star RYAN CHRISTIE on why this season has been his most stressful to date… and why he’ll never retire from international duty to prolong his club career

Bournemouth star RYAN CHRISTIE on why this season has been his most stressful to date… and why he’ll never retire from international duty to prolong his club career

Ryan Christie grudgingly accepted there was no choice but to bring his campaign to a grinding halt, both prematurely and painfully. »

Neil Critchley is still waiting for a ‘statement’ win as Hearts manager… and it’s now critical that he gets one at Hampden this weekend

Neil Critchley is still waiting for a ‘statement’ win as Hearts manager… and it’s now critical that he gets one at Hampden this weekend

Much of the talk around Hearts over these past few months has centred on Tony Bloom and what influence his Jamestown Analytics firm might have in shaping the cl... »

Pep Guardiola confirms Phil Foden is fit to face Everton – as Man City star prepares to return to action for the first time since his mum was targeted by vile chanting at Old Trafford

Pep Guardiola confirms Phil Foden is fit to face Everton – as Man City star prepares to return to action for the first time since his mum was targeted by vile chanting at Old Trafford

The 24-year-old was forced onto the sidelines after suffering an injury in City’s Manchester derby clash at Old Trafford earlier this month. »

Jurgen Klopp’s agent comments on links to Real Madrid job for ex-LFC boss

Jurgen Klopp’s agent comments on links to Real Madrid job for ex-LFC boss

Liverpool fans are very happy with life under Arne Slot but that doesn’t mean that the prospect of seeing Jurgen Klopp coach someone else doesn’t still feel str... »

Paul Joyce outlines 13 players to watch on Arne Slot’s summer ‘shopping list’

Paul Joyce outlines 13 players to watch on Arne Slot’s summer ‘shopping list’

Liverpool seem to be on the cusp of a league title and a busy summer, as Arne Slot plots how to put his stamp on the team. Writing for The Times, Paul Joyce pro... »

Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal star could make shock return for shot at Champions League glory… after initial fears his season was over

Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal star could make shock return for shot at Champions League glory… after initial fears his season was over

ISAAN KHAN: The 25-year-old suffered a hamstring tear during the Gunners warm weather training camp in February which required surgery. »

Tottenham chief set to leave after two years at the club amid dismal league campaign and concerning injury record

Tottenham chief set to leave after two years at the club amid dismal league campaign and concerning injury record

MATT BARLOW: Munn looks likely to carry the can for the injury crisis having led the review that ended with the exit of head of medicine Geoff Scott last year. »

“He has real quality” – Amorim hails ‘sensational’ 20 G/A star wanted at Man United

“He has real quality” – Amorim hails ‘sensational’ 20 G/A star wanted at Man United

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admitted he’s impressed with Matheus Cunha who has been on the club’s radar in recent months. The 25-year-old has been on... »

Pep Guardiola aims thinly-veiled dig at Man United’s poor season – as Man City boss insists fighting for a Champions League place isn’t a ‘bad thing’

Pep Guardiola aims thinly-veiled dig at Man United’s poor season – as Man City boss insists fighting for a Champions League place isn’t a ‘bad thing’

Guardiola was quick to point out that his team’s circumstances could be worse whilst seemingly aiming the spotlight at their cross-city rivals. »

Joe Thompson’s devastated wife pays heartbreaking tribute to former Man United starlet in emotional Instagram post after he lost his battle with cancer

Joe Thompson’s devastated wife pays heartbreaking tribute to former Man United starlet in emotional Instagram post after he lost his battle with cancer

Thompson’s wife Chantelle, the mother of their two children Thailula and Athena Rae, paid tribute to her husband in a message she ‘thought I would n... »

Amorim to play youngsters in Premier League as United focus on Europe

Amorim to play youngsters in Premier League as United focus on Europe

Semi-final against Athletic Bilbao now the priority Amass, Obi and Heaven in line to get more game time Ruben Amorim will use younger players in Manchester Unit... »

Enzo Maresca sends warning to Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson as Chelsea bid to salvage Champions League spot amid fan unrest after alarming slump in form

Enzo Maresca sends warning to Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson as Chelsea bid to salvage Champions League spot amid fan unrest after alarming slump in form

KIERAN GILL: Palmer and Jackson took their individual goal droughts to 15 and 12 games respectively as they again failed to score against Legia Warsaw. »

Revealed: Man United ‘to step up pursuit of £100m-rated Southampton star Tyler Dibling… but only under one condition’ – as Ruben Amorim plots summer rebuild

Revealed: Man United ‘to step up pursuit of £100m-rated Southampton star Tyler Dibling… but only under one condition’ – as Ruben Amorim plots summer rebuild

The 19-year-old Dibling has featured 33 times for the Premier League ‘s bottom side, whose return to the Championship has already been confirmed, netting ... »

Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter’s 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post

Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter’s 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post

Cristiano Ronaldo has taken to social media to celebrate the third birthday of his daughter Bella. He posted a picture of the pair embraced in a hug together on... »

Ruben Amorim delivers update on Noussair Mazraoui and Victor Lindelof after Man United pair left Old Trafford at half-time in Europa League clash with Lyon

Ruben Amorim delivers update on Noussair Mazraoui and Victor Lindelof after Man United pair left Old Trafford at half-time in Europa League clash with Lyon

Mazraoui played the first half of Thursday’s second leg before leaving the stadium with United 2-0 ahead, while Lindelof was on the bench for an incredibl... »

Harry Maguire believes his Manchester United career summed up by ‘maddest game’

Harry Maguire believes his Manchester United career summed up by ‘maddest game’

Maguire believes United can go on to win the Europa League after a wild comeback against Lyon »

Harry Maguire reveals the moment that inspired Man United’s stunning Europa League comeback win over Lyon

Harry Maguire reveals the moment that inspired Man United’s stunning Europa League comeback win over Lyon

CHRIS WHEELER: Maguire believes Man United were inspired to win the ‘strangest, maddest game I’ve ever played in’ by Lyon’s premature ce... »

AC Milan ‘make major Kyle Walker decision’ as the defender enters final weeks of his loan spell from Man City

AC Milan ‘make major Kyle Walker decision’ as the defender enters final weeks of his loan spell from Man City

Walker, 34, brought his seven-and-a-half year stay at Manchester City to an end at the start of the year as he completed a loan move to the Italian giants. »

Former PSG star brands Kylian Mbappe a ‘resounding FAILURE’ at Real Madrid as he hits out at the striker’s ‘catastrophic’ performance in Champions League defeat by Arsenal

Former PSG star brands Kylian Mbappe a ‘resounding FAILURE’ at Real Madrid as he hits out at the striker’s ‘catastrophic’ performance in Champions League defeat by Arsenal

Despite Mbappe currently sitting as Real Madrid’s top scorer, the former PSG winger insisted his countryman’s decision to leave Les Parisiens is pro... »

How FIFA and the FBI have joined forces for 2026 World Cup… 10 years on from shocking corruption raids

How FIFA and the FBI have joined forces for 2026 World Cup… 10 years on from shocking corruption raids

They gathered at FIFA’s Miami offices for an ‘important meeting’ ahead of the new Club World Cup – which will be launched later this yea... »

Man United name their price for in-demand star who was ‘awful’ against Lyon; Three top clubs want him

Man United name their price for in-demand star who was ‘awful’ against Lyon; Three top clubs want him

Manchester United would be happy to get rid of Rasmus Hojlund this summer, and they could find themselves an ally in Serie A. The Red Devils splashed circa £64 ... »

Man Utd ‘ready’ to launch £38m bid for ‘strong massive’ striker destined for EPL move

Man Utd ‘ready’ to launch £38m bid for ‘strong massive’ striker destined for EPL move

Manchester United could reportedly be embroiled in a thrilling race for the services of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. The Red Devils’ desire to sign a new ce... »

Joe Thompson, former Rochdale footballer, dies aged 36

Joe Thompson, former Rochdale footballer, dies aged 36

Joe Thompson, who retired at the age of 29 in 2019, was diagnosed with cancer for a third time last year The former Rochdale football player Joe Thompson has di... »

Jamie Carragher reveals the dilemma Tottenham could face at the end of the season  – as he compares Ange Postecoglou to ex-Man United boss

Jamie Carragher reveals the dilemma Tottenham could face at the end of the season  – as he compares Ange Postecoglou to ex-Man United boss

Carragher heaped praise on the Postecoglou and his team for progressing into the semi-final of the Europa League with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in Germ... »

Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United’s win over Lyon

Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United’s win over Lyon

While United now find themselves potentially just 180 minutes away from a European final, much of the discussion on social media was focused on a club legend. »

Chris Eubank Jr makes incredible five-figure gesture as boxer ramps up the mind games with Conor Benn ahead of grudge match

Chris Eubank Jr makes incredible five-figure gesture as boxer ramps up the mind games with Conor Benn ahead of grudge match

That year the pair were scheduled to box at the O2 Arena before the event was ultimately cancelled just three days before fight night after Benn failed a pre-fi... »

Arne Slot cools talks of big summer spending with sobering squad outlook

Arne Slot cools talks of big summer spending with sobering squad outlook

Liverpool fans have been expecting that we could be met with a busy summer ahead, though Arne Slot has somewhat cooled these talks. Speaking before the game wit... »

Arne Slot breaks silence on Virgil van Dijk signing new two-year Liverpool deal – and delivers Trent Alexander-Arnold fitness update as he nears Real Madrid move

Arne Slot breaks silence on Virgil van Dijk signing new two-year Liverpool deal – and delivers Trent Alexander-Arnold fitness update as he nears Real Madrid move

Arne Slot ‘s believes that Virgil van Dijk ‘s decision to commit to Liverpool for another two years proves the ambition of the Anfield club. »

Rasmus Hojlund’s crude 10-word Instagram post after Man United stunning Old Trafford turnaround to reach Europa League semi-finals

Rasmus Hojlund’s crude 10-word Instagram post after Man United stunning Old Trafford turnaround to reach Europa League semi-finals

Hojlund joined Man United’s jubilant celebrations after the Red Devils scored twice in the final minute of stoppage time to reach the last four, before to... »

Ruben Amorim sends message to Man United fans who left Old Trafford before dramatic comeback

Ruben Amorim sends message to Man United fans who left Old Trafford before dramatic comeback

Amorim said United’s struggles this season were ‘worth it’ after an extraordinary night »

Manchester United and Spurs save their seasons; big day in EFL: football – live

Manchester United and Spurs save their seasons; big day in EFL: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend Have any thoughts? Send them over to Yara via email The loss will be a tough one for Lyon to take. L’Equi... »

Ange Postecoglou offers James Maddison injury update after worrying moment in Tottenham win

Ange Postecoglou offers James Maddison injury update after worrying moment in Tottenham win

Maddison won Spurs’ 38th-minute penalty before he was forced off after a severe whack from the goalkeeper »

Joe Thompson dead at 36: Man United lead tributes to ex-academy starlet after he was diagnosed with cancer for the third time last year

Joe Thompson dead at 36: Man United lead tributes to ex-academy starlet after he was diagnosed with cancer for the third time last year

Manchester United have led tributes to former footballer Joe Thompson, who has died from cancer at the age of 36. »