Football manager Zinedine Zidane during his time at Real Madrid

French FA boss praises Zidane’s Real Madrid record… and calls Deschamps decision ‘responsible’

Zinedine Zidane’s status as the favourite to become the next France manager has been enhanced by praise from the country’s FA president, who called Didier Deschamps’ decision to leave “responsible and elegant”. Philippe Diallo said that Deschamps, who won the 1998 Fifa World Cup and Euro 2000 as a team-mate of Zidane, had informed him…

Hearts boss targets more signings | What next for Rowles and Shankland?

Hearts boss targets more signings | What next for Rowles and Shankland?

Hearts head coach Neil Critchley is expecting to add more players to his squad this January but has admitted he may lose defender Kye Rowles. MLS club DC United have shown interest in the Australia international who joined the Jambos in 2022 from Central Coast Mariners. The future of captain Lawrence Shankland is also unclear…

Everton eyeing "outstanding" new manager, he's very interested in the job

Everton eyeing "outstanding" new manager, he's very interested in the job

Everton are now looking at an “outstanding” manager to replace Sean Dyche, and he would be keen on a move to Goodison Park, according to a report. Sean Dyche’s future hanging in the balance Following the Toffees’ 1-0 loss away at AFC Bournemouth, The Friedkin Group were believed to be reviewing Dyche’s situation at Goodison…

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World champion Littler headlines 2025 Bahrain Darts Masters Field

Newly-crowned world champion Luke Littler and world No 1 Luke Humphries will headline the 2025 Bahrain Darts Masters next week, with the 16-player field now finalised. The first World Series of Darts event of the year will be held at the Bahrain International Circuit on January 16-17, as eight PDC superstars take on eight Asian…

Netherlands international Vivianne Miedema playing football for Arsenal

Arsenal fan fury over Miedema was ‘so bad’ that I had to resign, says Eidevall

Former Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall has said the departure of club icon Vivianne Miedema in July was the primary reason for his resignation in October, saying the situation created a rift with fans that had no “quick fix” and cast a “cloud” over the new season. After joining in 2017, Women’s Super League (WSL) record…

Behind the Whistle: Latest EFL refereeing decisions analysed

Behind the Whistle: Latest EFL refereeing decisions analysed

In this edition of Behind the Whistle, former Premier League referee Chris Foy goes through a selection of key match decisions from games across the festive period in the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two. Behind the Whistle aims to give supporters of EFL clubs an insight into the decision-making considerations and also…

Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool definitely now watching "exciting" £83m forward

Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool definitely now watching "exciting" £83m forward

Liverpool have watched an “exciting” winger “several times” ahead of a potential move at some point in 2025, according to Fabrizio Romano. Mohamed Salah’s future still in doubt Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield is very much up in the air, with the Egyptian giving indications that he is not close to signing a new deal…

Mohamed Salah lined up as dream Neymar replacement at Al Hilal

Mohamed Salah lined up as dream Neymar replacement at Al Hilal

Reigning Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal have lined Mohamed Salah up as the ideal replacement for Neymar, who could be reunited with his former Barcelona colleagues at Inter Miami, according to a report. Neymar’s eye-wateringly expensive move to Saudi Arabia has emphatically not paid off. After leaving Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of around…

Kobbie Mainoo 'unhappy' with Man Utd contract offer as Chelsea interest builds

Kobbie Mainoo 'unhappy' with Man Utd contract offer as Chelsea interest builds

Kobbie Mainoo is no longer viewed as untouchable at Manchester United, reports have revealed, amid claims Chelsea are preparing to take advantage of a stalemate in contract talks. Mainoo remains on the contract he signed back in February 2023, worth around £20,000 per week, and has seen limited progress in negotiations over a bumper new…

Football transfer rumours: Liverpool join Osimhen race; Vlahovic offered to Chelsea & Man Utd

Football transfer rumours: Liverpool join Osimhen race; Vlahovic offered to Chelsea & Man Utd

90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Liverpool have set their sights on Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as their preferred replacement for Darwin Nunez. (Anfield Watch) Bournemouth‘s £40m asking price for left-back Milos Kerkez is proving problematic for Manchester United. (TEAMtalk) Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in is attracting interest…

Didier Deschamps

Didier Deschamps confirms France exit after 2026 World Cup

France manager Didier Deschamps has confirmed he will stand down following the 2026 World Cup in 18 months’ time. Deschamps, who holds the distinction of winning the World Cup as both player and manager, has spent 13 years in the job but says he will walk away when his current contract expires after next summer’s…

Newcastle chiefs make new move to replace first teamer with James Trafford

Newcastle chiefs make new move to replace first teamer with James Trafford

Newcastle United are reportedly now showing new interest in signing an “outstanding” player in the January transfer window, replacing an outgoing player in the process. Newcastle transfer news The Magpies have been linked with various possible new signings in recent weeks, including Paris Saint-Germain winger Marco Asensio. The former Real Madrid player could look for…