Mikel Arteta says Mauricio Pochettino was ‘like a father’ to him as young player

Mikel Arteta says Mauricio Pochettino was ‘like a father’ to him as young player

Arteta played alongside the Chelsea boss at Paris St Germain before their rise as coaches in Europe’s top divisions. »

Marcus Thuram trolls rivals AC Milan as Frenchman celebrates winning Serie A by draping an Inter Milan shirt over a Rossoneri corner flag… before thanking ‘his best uncle’ Thierry Henry

Marcus Thuram trolls rivals AC Milan as Frenchman celebrates winning Serie A by draping an Inter Milan shirt over a Rossoneri corner flag… before thanking ‘his best uncle’ Thierry Henry

Joyous scenes erupted at full-time after Inter secured their 27th victory of the season in the Derby della Madonnina, with Inzaghi’s side having stormed t... »

Fabrizio Romano just dropped big morning update on Ruben Amorim’s London talks

Fabrizio Romano just dropped big morning update on Ruben Amorim’s London talks

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed talks between Ruben Amorim and West Ham’s board in London on Monday. The Portuguese international was flown to the English capital... »

Liverpool strongly considering 50y/o as Klopp successor; one factor could appeal to Edwards

Liverpool strongly considering 50y/o as Klopp successor; one factor could appeal to Edwards

Liverpool’s search for a new manager saw a huge curveball on Monday with the news that Ruben Amorim, who’d seemingly be the hot favourite to replace Jurgen Klop... »

Journalist claims ‘new name’ being linked with Liverpool job will ‘inevitably’ end up in England

Journalist claims ‘new name’ being linked with Liverpool job will ‘inevitably’ end up in England

At this rate we may soon need an entire refill pad rather than just a sheet of paper to keep track of all the names who’ve been touted as Liverpool’s potential ... »

FIFA and Apple TV are ‘close to a broadcast agreement for 2025 Club World Cup,’ as tech giant ‘could fork over $1billion’ for tournament featuring Man City and Real Madrid

FIFA and Apple TV are ‘close to a broadcast agreement for 2025 Club World Cup,’ as tech giant ‘could fork over $1billion’ for tournament featuring Man City and Real Madrid

FIFA and Apple TV are reportedly close to a broadcast rights agreement for the 2025 Club World Cup, which will feature an expanded field of 32 teams. »

Respected commentator Simon Hill slams Australian Professional Leagues for cancelling annual awards night because they are broke

Respected commentator Simon Hill slams Australian Professional Leagues for cancelling annual awards night because they are broke

Football commentator Simon Hill has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) after the governing body for the A-League Men and Women cancelled their an... »

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ KC Current unveils new $800million plan for apartments and public space next to historic CPKC Stadium… as city looks to solve NFL, MLB venue issues

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ KC Current unveils new $800million plan for apartments and public space next to historic CPKC Stadium… as city looks to solve NFL, MLB venue issues

The KC Current – the NWSL team part-owned by Patrick and Brittany Mahomes – has announced plans for an $800million development including apartments ... »

Sergino Dest ‘could miss NINE MONTHS’ with knee injury suffered in PSV training… as potential timetable for USA defender is revealed

Sergino Dest ‘could miss NINE MONTHS’ with knee injury suffered in PSV training… as potential timetable for USA defender is revealed

 Sergino Dest could miss up to nine months with a knee injury, according to a new report, as a potential timetable for the USA defender has been revealed. »

Graeme Souness shares his fears over Man United star and rips into two of his team-mates… as he insists players at Old Trafford ‘get too much too soon’

Graeme Souness shares his fears over Man United star and rips into two of his team-mates… as he insists players at Old Trafford ‘get too much too soon’

Erik ten Hag ‘s side have endured a frustrating season as they lie seventh in the Premier League standings, and only barely reached the FA Cup final on pe... »

Erik ten Hag ‘faces Manchester United exit after fans lose faith at Wembley’… despite the Red Devils reaching the FA Cup final

Erik ten Hag ‘faces Manchester United exit after fans lose faith at Wembley’… despite the Red Devils reaching the FA Cup final

Erik ten Hag reportedly faces being axed by Manchester United at the end of the season with their penalty shoot-out win over Coventry viewed as the ‘last ... »

Jude Bellingham backs England to go ‘one step further’ and claim Euro 2024 glory… as the Real Madrid star bids for a personal treble with LaLiga and Champions League success

Jude Bellingham backs England to go ‘one step further’ and claim Euro 2024 glory… as the Real Madrid star bids for a personal treble with LaLiga and Champions League success

IAN HERBERT IN MADRID: Jude Bellingham has raised the prospect of securing a personal treble this summer by helping take England to glory in the European Champi... »

Chelsea legend Ruud Gullit slams club as ‘horrible’ and ’embarrassing’ and blasts the ENTIRE squad claiming ‘they all think they’re better than they are’

Chelsea legend Ruud Gullit slams club as ‘horrible’ and ’embarrassing’ and blasts the ENTIRE squad claiming ‘they all think they’re better than they are’

Chelsea legend Ruud Gillit has laid into the club claiming they are ‘horrible’ and ’embarrassing’ while blasting their current crop of p... »

A-League player who broke a player’s ankle in park footy match given one of the biggest bans handed down in the league

A-League player who broke a player’s ankle in park footy match given one of the biggest bans handed down in the league

Former A-League player Jordan Smylie has been delivered one of the biggest bans in NPL Victoria history after his shocking tackle on an opponent over the weeken... »

Scottish Cup final set for TV clash with FA Cup showpiece with SFA keen to avoid repeat of 2023 row following kick-off switch

Scottish Cup final set for TV clash with FA Cup showpiece with SFA keen to avoid repeat of 2023 row following kick-off switch

Celtic and Rangers are scheduled to meet in the first Old Firm Scottish Cup showpiece for 22 years at the same time as Man City go head-to-head with arch-rivals... »

KATHRYN BATTE: Man United goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel opens up on ‘massive turning point’ of autism diagnosis, the joys of ‘LEGO Club’ and support of her fellow shot stoppers

KATHRYN BATTE: Man United goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel opens up on ‘massive turning point’ of autism diagnosis, the joys of ‘LEGO Club’ and support of her fellow shot stoppers

KATHRYN BATTE: Safia Middleton-Patel had just had the ‘best month of her life’ but was at her lowest ebb. At the age of just 18, the Manchester Unit... »

Video: Alvaro Fernandez scores first goal for Benfica in 3-1 win over Farense

Video: Alvaro Fernandez scores first goal for Benfica in 3-1 win over Farense

Manchester United loanee Alvaro Fernandez has scored his first goal for Benfica after a disappointing week for the Portuguese giants. With winning the league pr... »

Former Netherlands international assesses Antony’s FA Cup semi-final celebration

Former Netherlands international assesses Antony’s FA Cup semi-final celebration

Former Netherlands international Khalid Boulahrouz has been left appalled by the way Antony reacted on Sunday evening after Manchester United booked their place... »

Nottingham Forest consider legal action against Gary Neville

Nottingham Forest consider legal action against Gary Neville

Nottingham Forest could take legal action against Sky Sports after Gary Neville likened the club’s response to Sunday’s penalty controversy to a ‘mafia gang’. T... »

Middlesbrough 3-4 Leeds: Crysencio Summerville’s brace sees the visitors edge a seven-goal thriller at the Riverside and spark new life into their automatic promotion push

Middlesbrough 3-4 Leeds: Crysencio Summerville’s brace sees the visitors edge a seven-goal thriller at the Riverside and spark new life into their automatic promotion push

Leeds showed both the attacking panache that might deliver them promotion and the vulnerabilities that may yet scupper them in this Championship classic. »

Inter Milan celebrate their 20th Serie A title as they defeat city rivals AC Milan in a bad-tempered derby… with three players sent off in stoppage time

Inter Milan celebrate their 20th Serie A title as they defeat city rivals AC Milan in a bad-tempered derby… with three players sent off in stoppage time

Inter Milan are Serie A champions are for the 20th time after they beat their city rivals AC Milan in an ill-tempered match at the San Siro.  »

Fans convinced footage from Wembley stands shows Coventry’s extra-time strike was ONSIDE as they claim FA Cup VAR drama was ‘set up’ for Man United and City to play each other

Fans convinced footage from Wembley stands shows Coventry’s extra-time strike was ONSIDE as they claim FA Cup VAR drama was ‘set up’ for Man United and City to play each other

Mark Robins’ side battled back from 3-0 down to take the showdown to a penalty shootout but looked to have sealed their spot in the final in extra time. »

Lisandro Martinez shares positive injury update on Instagram

Lisandro Martinez shares positive injury update on Instagram

Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez has only managed seven Premier League starts this season and sustained a calf strain in training at the beginnin... »

‘Embarrassed’ – Carragher believes FA Cup semi-final win cost Ten Hag his job

‘Embarrassed’ – Carragher believes FA Cup semi-final win cost Ten Hag his job

Jamie Carragher enjoys weighing in on Manchester United’s struggles and he is more than happy to add to the Erik ten Hag pile on. We have seen Arsenal earn prai... »

To claim that referees are dishonest is as laughable as it is disgusting, writes IAN LADYMAN. The clubs are the bad guys here

To claim that referees are dishonest is as laughable as it is disgusting, writes IAN LADYMAN. The clubs are the bad guys here

COMMENT BY IAN LADYMAN: There was a time when the decision made by the bloke with the whistle was final. Sure, he made mistakes. But this was accepted as part o... »

Cole Palmer is likely to MISS Chelsea’s trip to Arsenal due to illness, reveals Mauricio Pochettino – with Ben Chilwell and Malo Gusto also doubts

Cole Palmer is likely to MISS Chelsea’s trip to Arsenal due to illness, reveals Mauricio Pochettino – with Ben Chilwell and Malo Gusto also doubts

Palmer has frequently been the decisive factor when the team have performed well, helping Pochettino’s side throw off the creative inertia that blunted th... »

Mauricio Pochettino urges Chelsea to show they are not just ‘Cole Palmer FC’

Mauricio Pochettino urges Chelsea to show they are not just ‘Cole Palmer FC’

Leading scorer is a doubt for trip to Arsenal due to illness‘It is a good challenge in case Palmer is not available’ Mauricio Pochettino has challenged Chelsea ... »

OLIVER HOLT: So much of life is about division. The London Marathon is a glorious antidote to all that

OLIVER HOLT: So much of life is about division. The London Marathon is a glorious antidote to all that

It took me until Narrow Street, in Limehouse, more than 15 miles into the run, to catch up with a man carrying a fridge on his back and when I got to the finish... »

Ex-Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia to speak in trial, with agent Saif Rubie accused of sending her threatening email over Kurt Zouma transfer

Ex-Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia to speak in trial, with agent Saif Rubie accused of sending her threatening email over Kurt Zouma transfer

Former Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is set to make a rare public appearance on Tuesday in the trial that sees football agent Saif Rubie accused of sendin... »

‘He may struggle’ – Alan Shearer suggests Liverpool stalwart could be in for big disappointment

‘He may struggle’ – Alan Shearer suggests Liverpool stalwart could be in for big disappointment

Alan Shearer has claimed that one Liverpool player could face the big disappointment of missing out on a major tournament for his country this summer. It’s now ... »

Liverpool-linked manager just ‘flown into the UK’ amid ‘premature’ Amorim reports

Liverpool-linked manager just ‘flown into the UK’ amid ‘premature’ Amorim reports

Ruben Amorim is reportedly ‘unlikely’ to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. Yet, despite reports surfacing online, most notably from The Athletic’s David Ornste... »

Rio Ferdinand slams Antony for taunting Coventry City players after penalty shootout win

Rio Ferdinand slams Antony for taunting Coventry City players after penalty shootout win

Rio Ferdinand was not impressed by Manchester United winger Antony after he celebrated in front of Coventry City’s players following a dramatic FA Cup semi-fina... »

Jude Bellingham’s debut season is on course to be one of the greatest ever… Real Madrid’s blockbuster British signing has surpassed Beckham and Bale’s impact to become the darling of the Bernabeu

Jude Bellingham’s debut season is on course to be one of the greatest ever… Real Madrid’s blockbuster British signing has surpassed Beckham and Bale’s impact to become the darling of the Bernabeu

PETE JENSON: This century Real Madrid have broken the bank for a Brit once every ten years – Beckham in 2003, Bale in 2013, and Bellingham in 2023. »

Jurrien Timber scores a screamer on his comeback from an eight-month injury lay-off for Arsenal U21s… leaving Gunners fans excited about £38.5m defender’s potential return for title run-in

Jurrien Timber scores a screamer on his comeback from an eight-month injury lay-off for Arsenal U21s… leaving Gunners fans excited about £38.5m defender’s potential return for title run-in

ISAAN KHAN: His Blackburn Under-21 opponents looked stunned. His young colleagues looked in awe. »

Nottingham Forest ‘could sue Sky over Gary Neville’s mafia slur’… while FA are set to throw book at club after bombshell statement, with Mark Clattenburg in hot water for Mail Sport column

Nottingham Forest ‘could sue Sky over Gary Neville’s mafia slur’… while FA are set to throw book at club after bombshell statement, with Mark Clattenburg in hot water for Mail Sport column

Nottingham Forest are considering legal action against Sky after pundit Gary Neville labelled their controversial statement following the defeat at Everton like... »

Opta figures prove why Klopp was right to hit out at ‘joke’ situation Liverpool faced this season

Opta figures prove why Klopp was right to hit out at ‘joke’ situation Liverpool faced this season

It was the day before Liverpool’s visit to Molineux last September that Jurgen Klopp described the Saturday 12:30 kick-off time – coming straight after an inter... »

Favourite to become next Liverpool manager as Ruben Amorim switch ‘looks unlikely’

Favourite to become next Liverpool manager as Ruben Amorim switch ‘looks unlikely’

Liverpool fans may be left scratching their heads over the question of who the club’s next manager will be. Jurgen Klopp’s replacement was initially deemed like... »

Erik ten Hag on trial as new technical director reviews Manchester United managerial situation

Erik ten Hag on trial as new technical director reviews Manchester United managerial situation

Erik ten Hag is on trial as Manchester United’s new technical director, Jason Wilcox, conducts a review of the manager. The Dutchman has overseen a difficult se... »

‘I didn’t have that level of support’ – Mourinho gives verdict on Ten Hag at Manchester United

‘I didn’t have that level of support’ – Mourinho gives verdict on Ten Hag at Manchester United

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reveals he didn’t get the same level of support at the club that Erik ten Hag is getting due his struggles with E... »

Erik ten Hag ‘on trial’ at Man United with new technical director Jason Wilcox to ‘conduct audit of training’… as the Red Devils prepare to make final decision on the Dutchman’s future

Erik ten Hag ‘on trial’ at Man United with new technical director Jason Wilcox to ‘conduct audit of training’… as the Red Devils prepare to make final decision on the Dutchman’s future

Erik ten Hag’s training sessions are reportedly set to be scrutinised as Manchester United prepare to make a final decision on the Dutchman’s future... »

Is Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to his best after his injury lay-off? As Idrissa Gueye inspires the Toffees to seal a crucial victory… but which Euros hopeful takes the top spot in our Premier League POWER RANKINGS?

Is Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to his best after his injury lay-off? As Idrissa Gueye inspires the Toffees to seal a crucial victory… but which Euros hopeful takes the top spot in our Premier League POWER RANKINGS?

After a gripping weekend of action, several new faces have been added to our Premier League power rankings, with a new star climbing to the top of our leaderboa... »

Jude Bellingham takes home ANOTHER prize for his remarkable debut campaign at Real Madrid as he wins the 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year award

Jude Bellingham takes home ANOTHER prize for his remarkable debut campaign at Real Madrid as he wins the 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year award

Jude Bellingham was awarded with the 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year prize in recognition of his startling season for Real Madrid and England... »

Nick Cox hails Erik ten Hag for providing ‘invaluable’ experience to Man United’s youngsters on eve of Under-18 cup final… with academy chief highlighting Kobbie Mainoo as an example for next generation to follow

Nick Cox hails Erik ten Hag for providing ‘invaluable’ experience to Man United’s youngsters on eve of Under-18 cup final… with academy chief highlighting Kobbie Mainoo as an example for next generation to follow

INTERVIEW BY NATHAN SALT: Nick Cox, who will be among a host of key United personnel in attendance, wants a full house and wants players to feel the pressure th... »

VAR audio after Lamine Yamal’s controversial phantom goal in Barcelona’s El Clasico defeat is released as officials admit they had NO clear evidence the ball crossed the line

VAR audio after Lamine Yamal’s controversial phantom goal in Barcelona’s El Clasico defeat is released as officials admit they had NO clear evidence the ball crossed the line

Described as a ‘transparency exercise’, the body responsible for officiating in Spain has lifted the lid on the discussion between referee Soto Grad... »

‘Great to see’ – Journalist delighted with Monday evening news Liverpool fans may have missed

‘Great to see’ – Journalist delighted with Monday evening news Liverpool fans may have missed

Amid the understandable focus on developments in the search for Liverpool’s next manager on Monday, there’s been one piece of very welcome news from within the ... »

Klopp has to start ‘monster’ Liverpool player at Everton after mega stat came out vs Fulham – opinion

Klopp has to start ‘monster’ Liverpool player at Everton after mega stat came out vs Fulham – opinion

Jurgen Klopp may be given little option other than to start one Liverpool star against Everton after his latest performance against Fulham. Diogo Jota was back ... »

VAR’s biggest buzzkill moments: England denied in two semi-finals, epic Champions League ties decided by tiny margins and Arsenal’s title hopes dealt big blow… as Coventry are denied one of FA Cup’s great miracles

VAR’s biggest buzzkill moments: England denied in two semi-finals, epic Champions League ties decided by tiny margins and Arsenal’s title hopes dealt big blow… as Coventry are denied one of FA Cup’s great miracles

For Manchester United fans, it was the biggest of let-offs. For Coventry supporters – and everybody else – it was yet more evidence VAR is sucking t... »

Cole Palmer a doubt for Chelsea’s London derby showdown with Arsenal

Cole Palmer a doubt for Chelsea’s London derby showdown with Arsenal

Full-back Malo Gusto could also miss the Premier League fixture on Tuesday night »

Milan v Internazionale: Serie A – live

Milan v Internazionale: Serie A – live

Updates from the Milan derby (7.45pm BST kick-off)Get in touch! Email Taha with your thoughts on the game Finding this video of a moving bus, with the chosen mu... »

Rio Ferdinand blasts Antony for taunting Coventry’s players after Man United’s dramatic FA Cup semi-final shootout win as he urges senior members of the squad to warn the winger ‘that don’t happen here’

Rio Ferdinand blasts Antony for taunting Coventry’s players after Man United’s dramatic FA Cup semi-final shootout win as he urges senior members of the squad to warn the winger ‘that don’t happen here’

United survived a major upset after holding their nerve to win on penalties, having surrendered a three-goal advantage during a staggering second-half capitulat... »