Who could blame Rangers fans for dreaming big as 49ers prepare to touch down at Ibrox?
While there are still some hurdles to clear before Rangers comes under American ownership, you can scarcely blame the club’s supporters for letting their ... »
Man City ready to axe five stars: JACK GAUGHAN names the players up for the chop as Guardiola moves into ‘Pep 5.0’ with echoes of Monaco 2017
JACK GAUGHAN: How many of City’s players have now walked out on the continent in City shirts for the last time? History says a few at least. »
Arne Slot’s three-man injury update before Man City; surgery confirmed for defender
The games are coming so thick and fast at the moment that before the dust settled on our draw with Aston Villa, Arne Slot was facing the media to preview our ma... »
Man Utd identify Copa America winner as replacement for ‘worst’ player in club history
Manchester United have had enough of Andre Onana and his blunders, so they have reportedly turned their attention towards Juan Musso. The Red Devils splashed ci... »
Lucy Bronze praises Spanish players for speaking out during Luis Rubiales trial
‘It’s incredibly brave,’ says former Barcelona defender England play Portugal in Nations League on Friday Lucy Bronze described the Spanish players who were inv... »
West Ham hit by Lucas Paqueta blow with star ruled OUT of Arsenal clash as Hammers’ injury crisis deepens
Lucas Paqueta will miss West Ham’s next two games with an ankle injury as Graham Potter’s attacking crisis deepens. He rolled his ankle after a coll... »
Slot and Hulshoff make FA charge decision in fallout from last week’s Merseyside derby
Liverpool fans are still reeling from our latest 2-2 draw on a Wednesday evening, that last week’s effort against Everton seems like a distant memory – perhaps ... »
“Enough” – Pundit drops sensational Ruben Amorim exit prediction as Mourinho proved ‘right’
While some observers believe Ruben Amorim could be facing the sack, Stan Collymore suggests the manager could leave Manchester United but for a different reason... »
Champions League review: Club Brugge rise as Italians and Americans stumble
The last 16 beckons, and there were plenty of storylines to digest. We hand out honours and dishonours from the latest round of action Feyenoord Continue readin... »
Arne Slot accepts FA charge after Liverpool boss was sent off in chaos following Merseyside derby – with punishment still to be decided
LEWIS STEELE: Slot and his assistant were sent off for protestations towards referee Michael Oliver as the angry pair charged on to the pitch following the 2-2 ... »
Forget the goal what else Mo Salah did at Villa Park was extraordinary
Mo Salah once again got his name on the score sheet for Liverpool but it was another evening that ended in disappointment as we failed to secure a win. It feels... »
Club chief confirms ‘dialogue’ with Man Utd star whom Romano says is ‘exploring his options’ this year
Fabrizio Romano confirmed this week that one Manchester United star is ‘exploring his options’ ahead of a summer Old Trafford exit. Unsurprisingly, the player i... »
Brentford FC received £3.23m in public money for research and development
Club have had tax credits for £16m they spent on research Written academic papers on training and positional play Brentford football club have received £3.23m i... »
Jim Ratcliffe ‘asked Man United captain Katie Zelem what she did’ on a tour of Carrington – with Ineos billionaire’s commitment to the women’s team under scrutiny AGAIN
A year on from the Ineos billionaire’s purchase of a 27.7 per cent stake in the club – which has since risen to 28.94 per cent – there has bee... »
Cost-cutting Man United ‘called next of kin of beloved late receptionist of 55 years to ask about her season tickets just TWO WORKING DAYS after her death’, sparking disbelief among staff
Phipps, who passed away last December at the age of 85, had worked for the club for more than 50 years, having first joined under Sir Matt Busby in September 19... »
Raphael Varane rips into Man United with brutal Real Madrid comparison and reveals even the players didn’t know who was making the decisions
Varane departed United last summer after his contract expired and won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup during his three-year stay, having joined from Madrid in 2021. »
‘There is confidence’: Man Utd chiefs ‘optimistic’ they can seal deal for unstoppable PL talisman this summer
After confirmation emerged of Matheus Cunha’s new Wolverhampton Wanderers deal containing a £62 million release clause, his lengthy list of suitors have begun p... »
With over 100 caps, Emily Sonnett is the USWNT’s secret veteran in a new generation
The veteran defender has been a mainstay with the national team thanks to her versatility, but will now be asked to fill a leadership role for a new generation ... »
Slot criticises Núñez for dropping work rate after horror Liverpool miss at Villa
Manager says he will talk to striker about attitude Núnez vows to bounce back after deleting message on X Arne Slot has said he will talk to Darwin Núñez about ... »
Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexually assaulting Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso
Former president of Spanish football federation kissed player after team won women’s World Cup in 2023 Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Footba... »
Could Messi do it on an inhumanely cold night in Kansas City? Of course he could
Temperatures dipped to 0F (-17C) for Inter Miami’s match on Wednesday. The Argentinian still found a way to make a difference The question, which in time has be... »
Darwin Nunez breaks silence after Liverpool boss Arne Slot tore into his ‘unacceptable behaviour’ following his horror miss against Aston Villa
Nunez has promised to give his all until his last day as a Liverpool player in a defiant response to criticism following his horror miss against Aston Villa. »
Disgraced Spanish World Cup final chief Luis Rubiales slapped with restraining order and huge fine as he’s found GUILTY of kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent
Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 women’s World Cup trophy presentation without her consent by a Spanish high court. »
Premier League title race: The four players who have made Liverpool favourites
By Owen Lewis for FIRST.COM Nobody expected Arne Slot to settle into his role as Liverpool head coach as quickly as he has, but after the shock defeat to Plymou... »
Darwin Nunez hits back at critics with perfect Thursday morning social media message
Darwin Nunez has been the name on the lips of most Liverpool fans since our 2-2 draw with Aston Villa was confirmed but not for all the right reasons. After mis... »
Darwin Nunez deletes Liverpool tweet after Arne Slot issues ‘disappointed’ message
Liverpool’s performance against Aston Villa didn’t leave quite as much to be desired as was the case against Everton and Wolves. Yet, Arne Slot’s men were left ... »
Chelsea Sporting Directors could easily get fans back onside by doing one thing – opinion
Who is in charge at Chelsea? Is it the owners as a whole? Is it Clearlake with the majority stake and all the power? Is it Todd Boehly and the backers he has in... »
Peter Schmeichel: ‘I felt superior. I felt I knew what was going to happen next’
Former Manchester United goalkeeper on Cantona, Keane, his double-agent dad and the hurt of Old Trafford misery “There’s no doubt that I was born with a special... »
Chelsea director insists Enzo Maresca is ‘100 per cent’ safe and claims the club remain ‘optimistic’ of securing Champions League qualification
KIERAN GILL: Chelsea director Jonathan Goldstein says Enzo Maresca is ‘100 per cent’ safe as he became the first Blues chief to publicly back the It... »
Real Madrid players ‘were SHOCKED by Man City’s decline’ as stars branded them ‘physically bad’ during their two-leg Champions League triumph
The Spanish giants had met with Man City under Guardiola four times previously before their play-off phase encounter, with the spoils shared equally – and... »
Liverpool boss Arne Slot tears into Darwin Nunez’s ‘behaviour’ that he ‘can’t accept’ after his horror miss against Aston Villa
LEWIS STEELE: Reds had a golden opportunity to take three points at Villa Park but Nunez missed an open goal at 2-2 and the league leaders had to settle for jus... »
Arne Slot’s telling message about one person ‘that feels quite down’ in Liverpool dressing room
Liverpool failed to secure a victory against Aston Villa and Arne Slot faced the media after the game and provided a telling insight on one man. Speaking on TNT... »
MLS 2025 predictions: Messi and Inter Miami’s outlook, top newcomers and more
The 2025 MLS season kicks off this week. We convened a panel of writers to discuss what they’re most looking forward to this year Seeing more really good soccer... »
Revealed: Why English teams have the best chance at winning an extra Champions League spot next season – despite Man City’s exit to Real Madrid
The France captain netted a hat-trick on the night to prematurely end Guardiola’s campaign in Europe, with the 2023 champions returning to Manchester with... »
Man United outcast Antony claims to ‘wake up everyday with a smile’ after leaving Old Trafford – as Real Betis star reveals ‘great’ team-mate it’s ‘easier’ to play alongside
The Brazilian has been an instant hit at Real Betis, scoring three goals in his first four matches and winning three Player of the Match awards for his impressi... »
Man United players enjoy cheap team bonding night as they book out venue to play rounds of bowling – at £12-a-head – and darts amid Ineos cost cuts
United slumped to a 1-0 defeat at fellow strugglers Tottenham last time out, leaving them 15th in the Premier League and eight points adrift of the top half of ... »
What Nunez made Slot do to the officials after open goal miss was telling
Liverpool earned another point on our travels but it was a miss from Darwin Nunez that has been most discussed in the fallout of the match. In the space of a we... »
Van Dijk goes from celebrating to panicking ahead of Nunez receiving the ball for golden chance
Darwin Nunez’s miss against Aston Villa will long haunt many Liverpool fans and it seems clear now that some of his teammates had little faith in his scoring ch... »
Pep Guardiola mocked by ‘homophobic’ chants from Real Madrid supporters during Man City’s defeat after his shock split from his wife
City crashed out in the Champions League knockout play-off round after Kylian Mbappe put them to the sword in a 3-1 defeat at the Bernabeu. »
Jose Mourinho brutally mocks former Chelsea and West Ham defender Kurt Zouma while revealing he’s a dog lover
The Portuguese boss name dropped the French defender during a discussion with ex-Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, who inquired about his pet interests. »
‘Pushing hard’: Utd and Spurs begin vying for 2025 free agent who Keane hailed as ‘pure quality’
Manchester United are prepared to go head-to-head with Tottenham Hotspur this summer in pursuit of a star they produced. Indeed, Angel Gomes is garnering widesp... »
Pep Guardiola reveals Erling Haaland is struggling to WALK down stairs – as the Manchester City boss provides worrying fitness update on the striker ahead of Liverpool clash
Erling Haaland ‘had discomfort walking’ ahead of Manchester City ‘s Champions League clash against Real Madrid , Pep Guardiola has revealed. »
‘He’s the only one’: Ferdinand directly disagrees with Man Utd fans who want to sell ‘impactful’ star
Manchester United’s severe lack of firepower up front has prompted fans to call for a complete revamp in the attacking department. As it stands, Ruben Amorim is... »
Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (6-3 agg): Kylian Mbappe scores stunning HAT-TRICK to send Pep Guardiola’s side crashing out of the Champions League
OLIVER HOLT AT THE BERNABEU: Manchester City had to be perfect, Pep Guardiola had said. Well, perfect lasted for less than four minutes in the Bernabeu on Wedne... »
Record crowds, record transfers: Irish football reaches a watershed moment
Shamrock Rovers are one win from history in Europe while League of Ireland clubs are thriving after Covid and Brexit Something special has been brewing in Irish... »
A-Leagues boss Nick Garcia departs in shock mid-season leadership shake-up
Stephen Conroy tightens grip on Australian Professional Leagues APL hopes to stabilise domestic competitions take another hit A-Leagues commissioner Nick Garcia... »
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor admits to secret romantic relationship with her assistant after ‘lying for 13 years’ in public
Bompastor arrived on a wave of anticipation this summer following the departure of Emma Hayes, bringing with her a strong pedigree from her stint at Lyon –... »
Maya Jama and Ruben Dias ‘spotted wearing matching £5,000 Cartier bracelets’ after Love Island host shows off bouquet of roses gift – as rumours of their romance intensifies
Speculation over the romance of Man City star Ruben Dias and presenter Maya Jama has intensified after the pair were spotted wearing matching Cartier bracelets. »
‘That can’t be happening’; Fowler crucifies Nunez for ‘one of the worst misses we’ve seen’
It was always going to be a tough game against Aston Villa but many will be replaying Darwin Nunez’s miss and start thinking of what could have been. Speaking a... »
Relentless Jude Bellingham bites his tongue after referee rumpus, writes JACK GAUGHAN – as he shows his niggly qualities in Man City thumping
JACK GAUGHAN AT THE BERNABEU: The foul was actually quite clever, possessing that niggly quality that nestles itself underneath the skin of opponents. »