Enzo Maresca picks out three Chelsea youngsters for praise after 3-1 win over Astana as the Blues boss hails his young side for their performance

Enzo Maresca picks out three Chelsea youngsters for praise after 3-1 win over Astana as the Blues boss hails his young side for their performance

The majority of Chelsea’s first team were left at home for the European tie Youngsters impressed, however, with the bench made up of academy stars LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! Mason Mount? Marcus Rashford? Joshua Zirkzee? Who should Manchester United sell to raise funds? By LEWIS BROWNING Published: 23:05 GMT, 12 December 2024 |…

Sean Dyche insists Everton’s TWELVE out-of-contract stars need to ‘create noise’ during Arsenal clash – as he insists that could provide ‘an extra incentive’ for Toffees

Sean Dyche insists Everton’s TWELVE out-of-contract stars need to ‘create noise’ during Arsenal clash – as he insists that could provide ‘an extra incentive’ for Toffees

By JOE BERNSTEIN Published: 00:21 GMT, 13 December 2024 | Updated: 00:21 GMT, 13 December 2024 Sean Dyche is hoping to benefit from Everton‘s out-of-contract stars using Saturday’s big game at Arsenal as a shop window. A dozen of Dyche’s players will come to the end of their current deals at Goodison in the summer…

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Real Madrid keep tabs on Man Utd pair Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot ahead of January transfer window – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… THE SUN Real Madrid are reportedly keeping tabs on Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot ahead of the January transfer window. Former FA Cup finalist Brett Ormerod has begun his new job as Bolton’s assistant kit man. Sandro Tonali’s agent has rubbished reports that he is unhappy…

Newcastle must finally axe £46k-p/w star who Bruce was “delighted” to sign

Newcastle must finally axe £46k-p/w star who Bruce was “delighted” to sign

Newcastle United have not been at the races this season, struggling to find balance and consequent form that could see Eddie Howe‘s side return to European competition. As a first-team squad, Newcastle have lost their synergy and style. Howe’s slick tactics now carry a fustiness that is difficult to pin down to any one problem,…

Thursday Night Football predictions, NFL odds, line: 49ers vs. Rams picks by San Francisco expert on 26-6 run

Thursday Night Football predictions, NFL odds, line: 49ers vs. Rams picks by San Francisco expert on 26-6 run

The San Francisco 49ers (6-7) will visit the Los Angeles Rams (7-6) in an NFC West showdown on Thursday Night Football. The Rams have won two straight games and six of their past eight. Last Sunday, Los Angeles beat the Buffalo Bills, 44-42, even with Josh Allen scoring six total touchdowns. The 49ers got back…

Rangers 1-1 Tottenham: Spurs escape Ibrox cauldron with a point in Europa League Battle of Britain

Rangers 1-1 Tottenham: Spurs escape Ibrox cauldron with a point in Europa League Battle of Britain

In days of old, they would bill these cross-border bunfights as a ‘Battle of Britain’. Since 2006, Scottish teams have turned up bearing a water pistol to a gun fight. They’ve been outspent, outgunned and outplayed. Celtic’s win over Manchester United remains the last time a team from the SPFL claimed the upper hand. That…

From London to Almaty: A Chelsea fan’s 7,000-mile journey to watch their UEFA Conference League clash – which involved lamb heads, Lenin and 75p pints

From London to Almaty: A Chelsea fan’s 7,000-mile journey to watch their UEFA Conference League clash – which involved lamb heads, Lenin and 75p pints

By KIERAN GILL Published: 22:30 GMT, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 23:10 GMT, 12 December 2024 Chelsea were joined by around 500 fans on their trip to southeastern Kazakhstan for Thursday’s Conference League clash with Astana and it is fair to say the journey was not for the faint-hearted. Mark Narborough kindly relayed his odyssey…

Man United team-mates Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo involved in furious on-pitch row after win over Viktoria Plzen – but Ruben Amorim insists ‘it’s a healthy thing’

Man United team-mates Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo involved in furious on-pitch row after win over Viktoria Plzen – but Ruben Amorim insists ‘it’s a healthy thing’

Manchester United came back from a goal down to get a much-needed win  Rasmus Hojlund scored both goals and revealed his inspiration for the winner  LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! Mason Mount? Marcus Rashford? Joshua Zirkzee? Who should Manchester United sell to raise funds? By JAMES COHEN Published: 22:33 GMT, 12 December 2024 |…

Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034: Why is it controversial? Will it be in winter? Key questions and FIFA process explained | Football News

Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034: Why is it controversial? Will it be in winter? Key questions and FIFA process explained | Football News

Why is Saudi Arabia a controversial host country? The situation in Saudi Arabia is that there is no free speech, there is no free press, there is gender inequality. Women and girls have few rights. It’s an absolute monarchy. Human rights groups say it has one of the worst human rights records in the world….

Liverpool hit gold selling Klopp’s “genius” who’s now worth less than Endo

Liverpool hit gold selling Klopp’s “genius” who’s now worth less than Endo

It’s been quite the ride for those of a Liverpool persuasion. Over the past decade, the Reds have gone from being a Premier League laughing stock to one of the most imperious outfits on the continent. Jurgen Klopp conquered English football and handed the Anfield side their sixth Champions League title too. He willed Liverpool…

Missing rugby star's body found after Storm Darragh

Missing rugby star’s body found after Storm Darragh

Northumbria Police/PA Wire Tom Voyce retired from rugby in 2013 and has been living in Alnwick since 2020 A body has been found in the search for former England rugby international Tom Voyce, who went missing in an area flooded during Storm Darragh. Police feared the 43-year-old had died after trying to cross Abberwick Ford,…

Player ratings as Kulusevski snatches Europa League point for Spurs

Player ratings as Kulusevski snatches Europa League point for Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur had half-time substitute Dejan Kulusevski to thank for leaving Glasgow with a point following Thursday night’s 1-1 draw with Rangers in the Europa League. Ange Postecoglou has come under pressure in recent weeks amid poor results this season and fan displeasure, and this marked a fifth consecutive game without a win acoss all…

Ed Kelce reveals he is trying to find Taylor Swift a birthday present ‘that tweaks the strings of her heart’

Ed Kelce reveals he is trying to find Taylor Swift a birthday present ‘that tweaks the strings of her heart’

By JAKE NISSE Published: 22:12 GMT, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 22:22 GMT, 12 December 2024 Ed Kelce has revealed his gift-giving plans for Taylor Swift‘s 35th birthday, as the father of her boyfriend and Chiefs star Travis is looking to get her something especially meaningful. Swift, who just wrapped up her Eras Tour after…

COPENHAGEN 2 HEARTS 0: Critchley’s men are outclassed in Copenhagen as Hearts’ hopes hang on final game

COPENHAGEN 2 HEARTS 0: Critchley’s men are outclassed in Copenhagen as Hearts’ hopes hang on final game

Hearts boss Neil Critchley admitted his side suffered as they failed to lay a glove on their impressive Danish hosts, leaving Hearts’ hopes of progress in the Conference League resting on their final game. Amin Chiakha opened the scoring just after the break and Craig Gordon kept Hearts in the game before being penalised with…

Jason Gillespie has resigned as head coach of the Pakistan Test team after only eight months in charge

Jason Gillespie resigns as Pakistan Test head coach, PCB confirms | Cricket News

Jason Gillespie has resigned from his role as Pakistan’s Test head coach, with Aqib Javed appointed as his interim replacement the Pakistan Cricket Board have confirmed. Aqib’s first assignment with the red-ball team will be the upcoming two-Test tour of South Africa, which begins with the Boxing Day Test in Centurion from December 26. Gillespie…

Rangers 1-1 Tottenham: Dejan Kulusevski spares Ange Postecoglou’s blushes as Spurs stop the rot in hostile Ibrox Europa League clash

Rangers 1-1 Tottenham: Dejan Kulusevski spares Ange Postecoglou’s blushes as Spurs stop the rot in hostile Ibrox Europa League clash

By MATT BARLOW Published: 21:52 GMT, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 21:57 GMT, 12 December 2024 Ah, the comfort of the Glasgow kiss of life for Ange Postecoglou. Back in the Scottish city where he enjoyed such success his ailing Tottenham team found a late remedy and an escape from some of their problems. Dejan…