Trent Alexander-Arnold trolled by League Two club after 'schoolboy' defending in Man Utd draw

Trent Alexander-Arnold trolled by League Two club after 'schoolboy' defending in Man Utd draw

Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold wound up the butt of a joke involving Roy Keane and Tranmere Rovers following Sunday’s unexpected Premier League draw with Manchester United. Alexander-Arnold, although hailed for his technical ability going forward, has often come under fire for the defensive side of his game. That weakness was exploited by United and Keane…

Controversial Bergvall strike stuns Liverpool and gives Spurs semi-final edge

Controversial Bergvall strike stuns Liverpool and gives Spurs semi-final edge

Eighteen-year-old Lucas Bergvall’s first goal for Tottenham has given his side a precious 1-0 lead to take to Anfield in their Carabao Cup semi-final with Liverpool – although it was a controversial winner. Arne Slot’s Reds were emphatic 6-3 victors when these teams met in the Premier League in north London in December but this…

Chelsea consider surprise defender recall after Wesley Fofana injury

Chelsea consider surprise defender recall after Wesley Fofana injury

Chelsea are reported to be considering recalling centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from his loan with Crystal Palace to aid their defensive issues. Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana have both been sidelined by long-term injuries, although the latter has questioned manager Enzo Maresca’s public belief that he could be sidelined for the entire season. The limited options…

Sherrock and Van Leuven beaten early on Q-School opening day

Sherrock and Van Leuven beaten early on Q-School opening day

Fallon Sherrock’s hopes of earning her PDC Tour Card have suffered a setback after she was beaten in her opening match of Qualifying School First Stage. The PDC Qualifying Schools provide any darts player aged 16 and above with a chance to earn a two-year PDC Tour Card, with Qualifying School being held at venues…

Tottenham vs Newcastle in the Premier League

Premier League controversy explained: Why Brighton and Liverpool penalties were given and Newcastle goal allowed

This weekend’s Premier League action was rife with drama, with contentious refereeing decisions taking centre stage in several matches. Many fans were left with sour faces and confusion after seeing goals stand despite their protests and there were a few controversial penalty calls up for debate. By the end of Sunday, thousands of spectators were…

Coupe Davis: Première chez les Bleus pour Mpetshi Perricard

Coupe Davis: Première chez les Bleus pour Mpetshi Perricard

Paul-Henri Mathieu a dévoilé lundi les joueurs de l’équipe de France sélectionnés pour affronter le Brésil à Orléans les 1er et 2 février prochains lors du 1er tour de la phase qualificative de la Coupe Davis. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, qui n’avait encore jamais été retenu, fera ses grands débuts avec les Bleus. Baptême du feu…

Arsenal make enquiry to sign £58m "machine" who could be their own Gyokeres

Arsenal make enquiry to sign £58m "machine" who could be their own Gyokeres

The stop-start nature of Arsenal’s campaign continued over the weekend. Mikel Arteta’s side dropped more points as they played out yet another draw against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday evening, which could have been the nail in the coffin of their Premier League title charge were it not for a resurgent Manchester United side,…

An upgrade on Son: Tottenham chasing £29m phenom with "an eye for goal"

An upgrade on Son: Tottenham chasing £29m phenom with "an eye for goal"

We are now firmly in the second half of the season, and Tottenham Hotspur’s campaign has gone from bad to worse. Ange Postecoglou’s great entertainers went into their early kick-off against Newcastle United on Saturday in 11th place, and thanks to a 2-1 defeat, now find themselves in 12th, with a North London derby their…

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Guardiola calls for more from Grealish as forgotten England international seeks career revival

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged Jack Grealish to work harder and reclaim his place in the starting XI. The 29-year-old played a crucial role in Manchester City’s treble-winning 2022-23 campaign, appearing in 50 matches across all competitions. Grealish contributed five goals and 11 assists, helping the team secure the Premier League, FA Cup,…

Adelaïde: Rinderknech toujours au point mort

Adelaïde: Rinderknech toujours au point mort

Déjà battu dès son premier match à Brisbane la semaine dernière, Arthur Rinderknech, l’un de nos quatre représentants en lice à Adelaïde, a de nouveau fait ses valises d’entrée, ce lundi après sa défaite en deux sets (7-5, 7-6) contre l’Australien O’Connell, 64eme au classement. L’air de l’Australie ne réussit pas pour le moment à…

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'England can compete with ruthless Australia in Women's Ashes'

Danni Wyatt-Hodge says England can compete with a “ruthless” Australia as they look to win back the Women’s Ashes for the first time in over a decade. England have lost three and drawn two of the last five multi-format series, with their previous victory coming in Australia in early 2014 when they triumphed 10-8 on…

What can we expect from TGL? Rory: Taking golf into the 21st century

What can we expect from TGL? Rory: Taking golf into the 21st century

Rory McIlroy believes the new Tomorrow’s Golf League (TGL), starting this week and live on Sky Sports, is “golf reimagined for the 21st century”. The name of the indoor simulator league stems from TMRW Sports, the company founded by McIlroy, Tiger Woods and former NBC golf executive Mike McCarley to focus on producing “technology-based ventures”…

Endrick facing 'last chance' for Real Madrid in Copa del Rey tie against Minera

Endrick facing 'last chance' for Real Madrid in Copa del Rey tie against Minera

Endrick could be running out of time to impress at Real Madrid, with Monday night’s Copa del Rey clash with fourth tier side Minera potentially a defining moment for the teenager. Endrick arrived from Palmeiras to much fanfare in the summer – his transfer secured more than 18 months earlier in 2022 when the player…

David Villa

‘He’s an incredible kid’ – David Villa lauds Barcelona star Yamal but stops short of Messi comparisons

Former Barcelona and Spain striker David Villa expressed his admiration for Lamine Yamal following his rapid rise to the top. Yamal had an exceptional 2024, winning the UEFA Euro 2024 with Spain, where he was named the Best Young Player of the Tournament. The La Masia graduate also secured prestigious individual honours, including the Kopa…

Sven Botman

Arsenal v Newcastle: Howe weighs up Botman poser

Eddie Howe says Sven Botman’s availability at Arsenal tomorrow night will be a collaborative decision and won’t be left in the player’s hands. Botman made his first start in almost 10 months in Newcastle’s 2-1 win at Tottenham on Saturday after working his way back to full fitness following cruciate ligament surgery. The Netherlands international…

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Djokovic: I still suffer trauma after deportation from Australia

Novak Djokovic says he still suffers “trauma” when he visits Melbourne after being deported from Australia in 2022 due to the country’s Covid-19 protocols. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is not vaccinated against the virus and had his visa cancelled by the Australian government three years ago, leading to him missing the Australian Open. Djokovic…

Arsenal now make "excellent" £150m star a "key target" for Mikel Arteta

Arsenal now make "excellent" £150m star a "key target" for Mikel Arteta

Arsenal’s hierarchy have made an “excellent” £100 million star a “key target” for Mikel Arteta ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a recent report. Arsenal transfer news The Gunners’ Premier League title hopes suffered a blow on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton, a result that ended their…

Barcelona receive Dani Olmo loan bid from European giants

Barcelona receive Dani Olmo loan bid from European giants

Barcelona may have found a temporary solution to their embarrassing Dani Olmo registration problem, with AC Milan reported to be willing to take the attacker on loan. Barcelona have so far failed in their attempts to register Olmo, and the lesser-talked-about Pau Victor, with La Liga for the second half of the season. The Catalans…