Former Premier League boss breaks silence on explosive row with his own player at Club World Cup – after he was told ‘F*** YOU’ before shushing star

Former Premier League boss breaks silence on explosive row with his own player at Club World Cup – after he was told ‘F*** YOU’ before shushing star

Speaking ahead of their final group match at the Club World Cup, Lage declined to say whether Kokcu would start against Bayern Munich, but admitted the clash wa... »

Revealed: Kylian Mbappe’s huge weight loss after being hospitalised with acute stomach flu, as he is pictured looking extremely lean in gym

Revealed: Kylian Mbappe’s huge weight loss after being hospitalised with acute stomach flu, as he is pictured looking extremely lean in gym

Kylian Mbappe’s physique has changed dramatically after the Real Madrid star was hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis. Pictures of him in the gym showe... »

Nottingham Forest target £20m double swoop of Juventus wingers after club REJECTED £45m bid from Newcastle for ex-Man United star

Nottingham Forest target £20m double swoop of Juventus wingers after club REJECTED £45m bid from Newcastle for ex-Man United star

TOM COLLOMOSSE: With Newcastle pushing for Elanga and able to offer Champions League football, Forest may need reinforcements in wide areas and believe they can... »

‘I’m a big fan’ – talkSPORT pundit urges ‘exceptional’ PL player to join Liverpool this summer

‘I’m a big fan’ – talkSPORT pundit urges ‘exceptional’ PL player to join Liverpool this summer

Darren Bent has urged Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi to join Liverpool this summer. The England international has entered the final 12 months of his current... »

Sky journo: Liverpool ‘remain seriously interested’ in Bundesliga sensation but one thing must happen first

Sky journo: Liverpool ‘remain seriously interested’ in Bundesliga sensation but one thing must happen first

Liverpool remain ‘seriously interested’ in Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike this summer but the Reds would only weigh up a move for the Bundesliga sensation if Da... »

WATCH: Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke transform into Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane in new film documenting their explosive bust-up at the 2002 World Cup

WATCH: Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke transform into Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane in new film documenting their explosive bust-up at the 2002 World Cup

The trailer for a new film documenting Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane’s explosive bust-up at the 2002 World Cup has dropped.  »

Jadon Sancho ‘is wanted by club managed by former Man United boss as shock European side make £15m bid for Old Trafford outcast’

Jadon Sancho ‘is wanted by club managed by former Man United boss as shock European side make £15m bid for Old Trafford outcast’

The 25-year-old is available after Chelsea opted to pay a £5million penalty fee to not turn his loan move from Man United permanent. The winger would have staye... »

Chelsea closing in on deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens

Chelsea closing in on deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens

Chelsea hold face-to-face talks at Club World Cup Bayern monitoring developments but Blues confident Chelsea are pushing to finalise an agreement to buy Jamie G... »

Nicolas Jackson hit with a two-game BAN by FIFA for his horror tackle just four minutes after coming on as a substitute in Chelsea’s Club World Cup defeat by Flamengo

Nicolas Jackson hit with a two-game BAN by FIFA for his horror tackle just four minutes after coming on as a substitute in Chelsea’s Club World Cup defeat by Flamengo

KIERAN GILL IN PHILADELPHIA: FIFA have slapped Jackson with a two-game ban for the straight red card he received in Chelsea ‘s Club World Cup loss to Flam... »

Rangers are already a gem of European football … now 49ers will bring them a global gravitas, predicts vice chairman Paraage Marathe

Rangers are already a gem of European football … now 49ers will bring them a global gravitas, predicts vice chairman Paraage Marathe

As in everyday life with people, relationships between football clubs can often be complicated. »

Premier League opening day clash already moved just SIX days after fixtures were released as another sport handed priority

Premier League opening day clash already moved just SIX days after fixtures were released as another sport handed priority

It means only three Premier League fixtures, Brighton v Fulham, Sunderland v West Ham and Tottenham v Burnley, will kick off at the traditional Saturday 3pm slo... »

Rangers will NOT become a feeder club for Leeds, insists new Ibrox vice-chairman (and Elland Road chairman) Paraag Marathe

Rangers will NOT become a feeder club for Leeds, insists new Ibrox vice-chairman (and Elland Road chairman) Paraag Marathe

Paraag Marathe has shot down any suggestion that Rangers will become a feeder club to Leeds United. »

Former Liverpool fan favourite ‘lined up for new managerial role four days after being sacked’ – just weeks after being tipped to join Arne Slot’s staff

Former Liverpool fan favourite ‘lined up for new managerial role four days after being sacked’ – just weeks after being tipped to join Arne Slot’s staff

A former Liverpool favourite has reportedly been lined up for a swift return to the dugout just four days after he had been sacked from his last coaching job in... »

Roman Abramovich’s team’s 5.30am text message to me shows the UK government’s impossible job in wresting his missing £2.3bn pledged to Ukraine victims, writes IAN HERBERT

Roman Abramovich’s team’s 5.30am text message to me shows the UK government’s impossible job in wresting his missing £2.3bn pledged to Ukraine victims, writes IAN HERBERT

IAN HERBERT: The cash, frozen in a UK bank account where Abramovich can’t lay a finger on it, was supposed to have found its way to victims of the Ukraine... »

EFL owners clear to buy Scottish and Irish teams after multi-club rules change

EFL owners clear to buy Scottish and Irish teams after multi-club rules change

Rules now aligned with other competitions Deal for Rangers showed difficulties with regulations The EFL has changed its multi-club ownership rules to allow memb... »

Former Chelsea and Man City star – who was on £60,000-per-WEEK during his heyday – ‘faces threat of financial ruin’ following HMRC bankruptcy petition

Former Chelsea and Man City star – who was on £60,000-per-WEEK during his heyday – ‘faces threat of financial ruin’ following HMRC bankruptcy petition

A HMRC petition is when the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority takes legal action over unpaid debts from an individual or business. »

Man United’s swap shop! Ruben Amorim’s summer rebuild could see club directly trade three outcasts for big-name replacements

Man United’s swap shop! Ruben Amorim’s summer rebuild could see club directly trade three outcasts for big-name replacements

The Red Devils have already secured the services of Matheus Cunha, and submitted a second bid for Bryan Mbeumo beyond the £60million mark, which will likely emp... »

Juventus striker Randal Kolo Muani responds to Chelsea transfer speculation

Juventus striker Randal Kolo Muani responds to Chelsea transfer speculation

Kolo Muani has been linked with a move to Chelsea with his Juventus loan nearing its end »

Is this the craziest EVER finish to a match? Three goals in added-time and FIVE in extra-time as Spain edge Germany in 6-5 thriller at U19 Euros

Is this the craziest EVER finish to a match? Three goals in added-time and FIVE in extra-time as Spain edge Germany in 6-5 thriller at U19 Euros

Spain advanced to the final of the Under-19 European Championships in stunning fashion after beating Germany in a 6-5 thriller after extra-time. »

Why Omari Hutchinson is the Premier League’s new most wanted man: FOUR top-flight clubs chase his signature with only Florian Wirtz and Desire Doue ahead of him in one key area

Why Omari Hutchinson is the Premier League’s new most wanted man: FOUR top-flight clubs chase his signature with only Florian Wirtz and Desire Doue ahead of him in one key area

TOM COLLOMOSSE: With 11 major trophies to his name and a reputation as one of Europe’s best coaches, Unai Emery’s observations on the game are alway... »

‘100% confirmed’: United ready to sign off on deal for 25-year-old star after last-ditch Arsenal enquiry

‘100% confirmed’: United ready to sign off on deal for 25-year-old star after last-ditch Arsenal enquiry

Manchester United are awaiting a formal proposal from Fenerbahce, who are close to agreeing personal terms with Jadon Sancho. The outcast winger will be leaving... »

Revealed: Chelsea are weighing up a move for Alejandro Garnacho as he looks for an Old Trafford escape route – while Blues forward could head in the opposite direction

Revealed: Chelsea are weighing up a move for Alejandro Garnacho as he looks for an Old Trafford escape route – while Blues forward could head in the opposite direction

KIERAN GILL: Garnacho has been on Chelsea’s winger shortlist since January, when they were tempted to try for the 20-year-old Argentinian. »

Man United ‘make contact over wantaway £53m Chelsea star’ – as Ruben Amorim bids to strengthen forward options this summer

Man United ‘make contact over wantaway £53m Chelsea star’ – as Ruben Amorim bids to strengthen forward options this summer

The Red Devils have been in the market for forward players this summer, as the club bids to improve on their meagre tally of 44 goals last season in the Premier... »

Chelsea’s £50m move for Jamie Gittens ‘could be done IMMINENTLY’ as Blues continue talks for Borussia Dortmund star at the Club World Cup

Chelsea’s £50m move for Jamie Gittens ‘could be done IMMINENTLY’ as Blues continue talks for Borussia Dortmund star at the Club World Cup

The English forward has been linked with a move to west London throughout the summer, and the Blues had tried to push through with a deal ahead of the Club Worl... »

Enzo Maresca admits it is ‘impossible’ to train properly in unbearable Philadelphia heatwave as Chelsea feel strain ahead of ES Tunis clash

Enzo Maresca admits it is ‘impossible’ to train properly in unbearable Philadelphia heatwave as Chelsea feel strain ahead of ES Tunis clash

KIERAN GILL IN PHILADELPHIA: The fixture coincides with Philly being in line to surpass 100F (37.8C) for the first time since 1994. Enzo Maresca said: ‘We... »

Revealed: Arsenal’s surprise ‘replacement for Thomas Partey’ if contract talks continue to stall – and he has been hailed as the next N’Golo Kante!

Revealed: Arsenal’s surprise ‘replacement for Thomas Partey’ if contract talks continue to stall – and he has been hailed as the next N’Golo Kante!

Partey is on course to leave the Emirates after failing to agree a new deal, with his contract expiring at the end of the month. As such, Mikel Arteta will need... »

Men’s transfer window summer 2025: all deals from Europe’s top five leagues

Men’s transfer window summer 2025: all deals from Europe’s top five leagues

All the latest Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A deals and a club-by-club guide Women’s transfers summer 2025: all the moves Continue rea... »

Juventus ‘prepare to offer £62m forward and ex-Premier League star in Jadon Sancho exchange’ – as Old Lady renew interest in Man United exile

Juventus ‘prepare to offer £62m forward and ex-Premier League star in Jadon Sancho exchange’ – as Old Lady renew interest in Man United exile

Last summer, Chelsea had beaten Juventus to the loan signing of Sancho, but reports in Italy suggest the Old Lady are keen to rekindle their interest in the out... »

Talks at ‘advanced stages’: INEOS have been quietly negotiating £70m United star’s sale, his exit looks imminent

Talks at ‘advanced stages’: INEOS have been quietly negotiating £70m United star’s sale, his exit looks imminent

Manchester United have yet to sanction any significant outgoings since the summer transfer period got underway, but they may just be edging closer to their firs... »

95-app United star has already green-lit his move to new club — despite telling INEOS he wants to stay at Old Trafford

95-app United star has already green-lit his move to new club — despite telling INEOS he wants to stay at Old Trafford

Rasmus Hojlund is reportedly considering a Serie A return behind the scenes after publicly expressing his desire to stay at Manchester United last month. Indeed... »

Former Man United manager insists Bayern Munich should never have signed Harry Kane

Former Man United manager insists Bayern Munich should never have signed Harry Kane

The England captain, now 31, moved from Tottenham to Bayern in 2023 for £100million and has since scored 83 goals in just 93 appearances for the Bundesliga gian... »

Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Switzerland

Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Switzerland

The hosts have lost the veteran Ramona Bachmann but Lia Wälti’s leadership gives them hope This article is part of the Guardian’s Euro 2025 Experts’ Network, a ... »

Nessun Dorma podcast: a 1980s and 1990s football odyssey

Nessun Dorma podcast: a 1980s and 1990s football odyssey

The show about retro football is back with a Homeric series on how the sport evolved at the end of the 20th century By Nessun Dorma The European Championships o... »

Talks at ‘advanced stages’: INEOS have been quietly negotiating £70m United star’s sale, his exit looks imminent

Talks at ‘advanced stages’: INEOS have been quietly negotiating £70m United star’s sale, his exit looks imminent

Manchester United have yet to sanction any significant outgoings since the summer transfer period got underway, but they may just be edging closer to their firs... »

‘What a player we’ve signed’: Man City wonderkid’s first goal for the club likened to iconic Zinedine Zidane strike

‘What a player we’ve signed’: Man City wonderkid’s first goal for the club likened to iconic Zinedine Zidane strike

The 19-year-old – making only his third appearance for City following a £12.5m move from River Plate in 2024 – found the net in the 27th minute when... »

Liverpool had ‘short conversation’ with Florian Wirtz alternative before completing £100m transfer

Liverpool had ‘short conversation’ with Florian Wirtz alternative before completing £100m transfer

When an opportunity like Florian Wirtz comes knocking, it would have been unwise for Liverpool to do anything but bend over backwards to get the deal done. It c... »

Estevao Willian looks more than ready and Noni Madueke could suffer – opinion

Estevao Willian looks more than ready and Noni Madueke could suffer – opinion

Estevao Willian had a decent performance in the Club World Cup overnight for Palmeiras. They drew 2-2 against… »

Middlesbrough appoint Rob Edwards as head coach on three-year deal

Middlesbrough appoint Rob Edwards as head coach on three-year deal

Boro fill role left by sacking of Carrick earlier in June ‘It’s something that’s not lost on me, how big this is’ Middlesbrough have moved to fill the vacancy l... »

Premier League winner odds: Premier League 25/26 title odds

Premier League winner odds: Premier League 25/26 title odds

Find the latest Premier League title odds ahead of the 2025/26 season starting in August »

Man United have at last grown bored of indulging spoilt brats such as Alejandro Garnacho. It’s a sign of progress, writes OLIVER HOLT

Man United have at last grown bored of indulging spoilt brats such as Alejandro Garnacho. It’s a sign of progress, writes OLIVER HOLT

OLIVER HOLT: Amorim has wisely decided Garnacho is surplus to requirements. Garnacho has talent. He has isolated moments of brilliance. But he is simply not wor... »

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami advance to the knockouts of the Club World Cup despite collapse to Palmeiras

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami advance to the knockouts of the Club World Cup despite collapse to Palmeiras

Inter Miami was set to face Botafogo in Philadelphia after Luis Suarez scored a sublime goal to put The Herons up 2-0 on Brazilian giants Palmeiras. Instead, Me... »

After Kerkez: Liverpool braced for another transfer as Napoli need Victor Osimhen decision

After Kerkez: Liverpool braced for another transfer as Napoli need Victor Osimhen decision

Darwin Nunez appears to be inching ever closer to the exit door at Liverpool Football Club. Arne Slot had originally been tasked with getting a tune out of the ... »

Does Reece James have a long-term future at Chelsea?

Does Reece James have a long-term future at Chelsea?

Ever since Reece James first put on a Chelsea shirt in September 2019, the road has been full… »

Whitwell confirms Man Utd will only sign star hailed as ‘best in the world’ on one condition

Whitwell confirms Man Utd will only sign star hailed as ‘best in the world’ on one condition

Manchester United have reportedly been working on signing Emiliano Martinez for quite some time now, but the deal hinges on one condition. The controversial Arg... »

Breaking: Romano reveals ‘heartbroken’ Man Utd target refuses to train until he seals an exit

Breaking: Romano reveals ‘heartbroken’ Man Utd target refuses to train until he seals an exit

Manchester United may have received in their attempts to reunite Ruben Amorim with Viktor Gyokeres, as the latter has adopted a defiant stance. After bagging 54... »

Atletico Madrid become first major casualty of Club World Cup as they crash OUT of the tournament despite their win over Botafogo

Atletico Madrid become first major casualty of Club World Cup as they crash OUT of the tournament despite their win over Botafogo

Atletico Madrid have become the first major side to crash out of the Club World Cup despite beating Brazilian side Botafogo 1-0 in their final group match. »

Xabi Alonso and Thibaut Courtois rip into Real Madrid star Raul Asencio after he gets straight red card against Pachuca as defender’s nightmare tournament continues amid sex scandal probe

Xabi Alonso and Thibaut Courtois rip into Real Madrid star Raul Asencio after he gets straight red card against Pachuca as defender’s nightmare tournament continues amid sex scandal probe

The youngster was sent off just seven minutes into Madrid’s 3-1 win over the Mexican side at the Club World Cup – after also giving away a penalty i... »

Man City fans thrilled as £33.7m summer signing ‘looks quality’ during debut at the Club World Cup

Man City fans thrilled as £33.7m summer signing ‘looks quality’ during debut at the Club World Cup

With City utterly dominant against opposition from Abu Dhabi, Ait-Nouri grabbed the opportunity to show off his attacking talents – and he left many fans ... »

Kevin De Bruyne held ‘talks’ with shock Premier League side before joining Napoli on free transfer as Man City legend looks to prove doubters wrong after being refused new deal

Kevin De Bruyne held ‘talks’ with shock Premier League side before joining Napoli on free transfer as Man City legend looks to prove doubters wrong after being refused new deal

The Belgian was confirmed as a Napoli star and hailed as ‘King Kev’ earlier this month as City showed him the door following a decade of impeccable ... »

Man Utd eyeing move for legendary club captain to replace ‘erratic’ Ten Hag signing

Man Utd eyeing move for legendary club captain to replace ‘erratic’ Ten Hag signing

Manchester United are reportedly pondering a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen who has seemingly become surplus to requirements. The 33-year-o... »