Santos chief reveals stance on Neymar transfer amid Barcelona & Bayern Munich links

Santos chief reveals stance on Neymar transfer amid Barcelona & Bayern Munich links

Santos president Marcelo Teixeira has described Neymar as “happy”, “joyful” and – repeatedly – “committed” to his Brazilian boyhood club despite growing speculation about a transfer to Europe. Neymar returned to Vila Belmiro during the winter window after a desperately underwhelming spell at Al Hilal, penning a short-term deal until 30 June. A serious ACL…

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Cheltenham Festival: Sir Alex Ferguson among winners as Rachael Blackmore takes stunning double

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was back in the winner’s enclosure on Thursday as horse Caldwell Potter won the Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase, as Paul Nicholls brought up his 50th winner at the Cheltenham Festival. Running in the colours of the late John Hales, Caldwell Potter led from the off, beating Ken…

Sonia Bompastor reveals which three Chelsea stars will miss League Cup final

Sonia Bompastor reveals which three Chelsea stars will miss League Cup final

Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor has confirmed that Keira Walsh, Naomi Girma and Guro Reiten will all miss Saturday’s Subway Women’s League Cup final against Manchester City. Girma, who penned a world-record deal during the January transfer window, had her Chelsea debut cut short after suffering an injury in the side’s 2-2 draw with Brighton…

Man Utd ready £65m+ bid to sign 2 Real Madrid stars on combined £275k-p/w

Man Utd ready £65m+ bid to sign 2 Real Madrid stars on combined £275k-p/w

Manchester United are reportedly looking to sign two Real Madrid stars this summer and are willing to make a £65m+ bid for one Galactico in particular. Man Utd building for future as stadium plans confirmed The Red Devils have caught the eye of the footballing world this week after announcing plans to build a new…

Arsenal choose 'priority' striker transfer target amid Samu Aghehowa links

Arsenal choose 'priority' striker transfer target amid Samu Aghehowa links

Arsenal are reported to have identified Newcastle United star Alexander Isak as their “priority” target when it comes to finally recruiting a striker this summer. Isak has taken the Premier League by storm since arriving at St James’ Park in a £63m deal from Real Sociedad in 2022. The Swede has scored 19 times in…

Atlético-Real: le communiqué lunaire de l’UEFA sur le penalty d’Alvarez

Atlético-Real: le communiqué lunaire de l’UEFA sur le penalty d’Alvarez

Le Real Madrid s’est qualifié pour les quarts de finale de la Ligue des champions aux dépens de l’Atlético de Madrid mercredi soir. Non sans une énorme polémique. C’est via la séance de tirs au but que le Real Madrid s’est qualifié pour les quarts de finale de la Ligue des champions au détriment de…

Paris-Nice: Doublé français à La Côte-Saint-André

Paris-Nice: Doublé français à La Côte-Saint-André

Le peloton avait rendez-vous ce jeudi avec la cinquième étape de Paris-Nice entre Saint-Just-en-Chevalet et La Côte-Saint-André (203,3 km). Les Français ont brillé avec une victoire pour Lenny Martinez (Bahrain-Victorious) et une deuxième place pour Clément Champoussin (XDS Astana). Quel finish pour Lenny Martinez ! Quatrième la veille, le Français du team Bahrain Victorious s’est…

THOMAS TUCHEL ENGLAND MANAGER

Why Tuchel's long-term England future depends on winning World Cup

Thomas Tuchel has to win the World Cup next summer if he wants to be the long-term England manager. Tuchel has signed a short-term contract which started in January and runs until the end of the 2026 World Cup finals. Any contract extension is likely to depend on the England men’s team winning a first…

As good as Nwaneri: Arsenal could unleash "insane" teen for the first time

Berta must axe 4/10 Arsenal flop who earns a lot more than Nwaneri

Since taking charge of Arsenal in December 2019, Mikel Arteta has dramatically altered the club’s trajectory. The Gunners are now a team who regularly challenge for the Premier League and have made the Champions League quarter-finals for the second year in a row. While the Spaniard’s philosophy and tactics have played a significant role in…

Marc Skinner shares an update on Man Utd contract extension talks

Marc Skinner shares an update on Man Utd contract extension talks

Marc Skinner has expressed his desire to remain as Manchester United head coach as his contract approaches its expiration this summer. The 41-year-old penned a new one-year deal with the club in May 2024, which included an option to extend for a further year. United have until the end of this month to trigger the…

Fact To File cruises over a fence in the Ryanair Chase

Fact To File blitzes all rivals to land Ryanair Chase crown

Fact To File proved a different class to his rivals when running out a comfortable winner of the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham. Willie Mullins’ eight-year-old opted for the intermediate contest instead of the Gold Cup and his charge was ridden by Mark Walsh in a field of nine. The JP McManus-owned gelding jumped and travelled…

Tirreno-Adriatico: Triplé néerlandais devant Magnier

Tirreno-Adriatico: Triplé néerlandais devant Magnier

Le Néerlandais Olav Kooij a remporté au sprint la 4eme étape de Tirreno-Adriatico, au sein d’un petit groupe et devant ses compatriotes Rick Pluimers et Mathieu van der Poel. Le Français Paul Magnier a pris la quatrième place, alors que Filippo Ganna conserve le maillot bleu de leader. C’était une étape vallonnée au programme du…

Liverpool prepare for 'potential departure' of 5 players

Liverpool prepare for 'potential departure' of 5 players

Liverpool are reportedly preparing for a busy summer transfer window, with any incomings balanced by potential exits for a glut of first-team players. Arne Slot’s domination of the Premier League in his debut season at Anfield is made all the more impressive by the minimal squad investment over the past year. Liverpool’s only senior arrival…

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Chelsea Women vs Man City Women – 12 days that will define two seasons

It isn’t hyperbole to claim the next two weeks will make or break the seasons of two of English football’s biggest clubs. Chelsea Women and Manchester City Women will do battle four times across three competitions in just 12 days, starting with this Saturday’s League Cup final. Having spoken publicly and privately with players from…

Creator Classic at TPC Sawgrass: What happened and who impressed?

Creator Classic at TPC Sawgrass: What happened and who impressed?

Grant Horvat claimed an impressive victory at the Creator Classic at TPC Sawgrass, where 10 of golf’s biggest content creators went head-to-head on the eve of The Players. The tournament took place on the back nine of TPC Sawgrass the day before the PGA Tour’s flagship event, with 10 players – of various skill levels…

Arsenal plan talks for £80m striker who Berta tried to sign for Atletico

£62m striker eyeing move to Arsenal as Berta plots "record-breaking" summer

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is reportedly prepared to splash the cash this summer, with the 53-year-old plotting to reinforce the squad in numerous areas, including at centre-forward. Andrea Berta arrives at Arsenal to replace Edu Gaspar The ex-Atletico Madrid transfer chief, who was at the Wanda Metropolitano for 12 years before leaving La Liga…

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