Real Madrid star admits sleepless nights over poor form

Real Madrid star admits sleepless nights over poor form

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has admitted having sleepless nights over some of his performances so far this season. After winning a La Liga and Champions League double last season, Los Blancos have started the 2024/25 campaign indifferently. They remain in the Spanish title hunt, sitting only two points behind Barcelona with a game in…

Championship boss quits managerial role again – after calling fans ‘THICKOS’ – but will manage club for two more games in bizarre twist to shock resignation

Championship boss quits managerial role again – after calling fans ‘THICKOS’ – but will manage club for two more games in bizarre twist to shock resignation

By MICHAEL PAVITT Published: 13:18 GMT, 10 December 2024 | Updated: 13:41 GMT, 10 December 2024 Millwall have confirmed boss Neil Harris is set to leave the club, just days after he labelled a section of their fans ‘thickos’. The club confirmed Harris’ departure, but in a bizarre twist confirmed he will oversee their next…

Pep Guardiola makes huge career announcement after surprise ‘energy’ admission

Pep Guardiola makes huge career announcement after surprise ‘energy’ admission

By WILL PICKWORTH Published: 13:29 GMT, 10 December 2024 | Updated: 13:30 GMT, 10 December 2024 Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Manchester City will be his final club job in his managerial career. Guardiola has enjoyed eight-and-a-half glittering years in charge at the Etihad, leading City to six Premier League titles and numerous other trophies….

Former Liverpool Premier League winner completes bizarre loan deal to HUNGARIAN side – after being banished from training at Bundesliga club

Former Liverpool Premier League winner completes bizarre loan deal to HUNGARIAN side – after being banished from training at Bundesliga club

Naby Keita has managed just five appearances in a torrid one-and-a-half years He is looking to get his career back on track with the Hungarian champions  LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday By LUKE POWER Published: 13:10 GMT, 10 December 2024 | Updated: 13:10…

2025 Sports Podcast Awards: Seven Sky Sports podcasts nominated

2025 Sports Podcast Awards: Seven Sky Sports podcasts nominated

Seven Sky Sports podcasts have been shortlisted across eight categories in the 2025 Sports Podcast Awards. Inside the Huddle is in contention to win the Best American Football Podcast, with The Sky Sports F1 Podcast shortlisted for the Best Motorsport Podcast. The Sky Sports Golf Podcast has been nominated in the golf category, having previously…

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Ollie Smith gets Emerging Scotland call to end year out with injury

Glasgow Warriors full-back Ollie Smith is poised to bring his year-long spell on the sidelines to an end on Saturday after receiving a call-up to the Emerging Scotland squad to face Italy U23 at Edinburgh’s Hive Stadium. The 24-year-old has not played since December 2023, where he ruptured his knee ligaments against Bayonne. Just one…

True cost of Man Utd’s failed Dan Ashworth appointment revealed

True cost of Man Utd’s failed Dan Ashworth appointment revealed

Manchester United are believed to have paid a substantial amount to secure Dan Ashworth from Newcastle United, only to then part company with the sporting director after just five months. Ashworth was billed as “10/10” by United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, fitting with the “best in class” mantra pedalled by INEOS. But it has been…

“More than one f**k up” cost victory in Formula E season-opener

“More than one f**k up” cost victory in Formula E season-opener

Oliver Rowland believes “more than one f**k up” cost the Nissan Formula E driver a shot at victory in the Sao Paulo E-Prix, having failed to score any points despite leading the most laps. The Briton started second for the first race of the 2024-25 season, losing out to polesitter and reigning champion Pascal Wehrlein…

Mexican referee is sacked for failing to turn up for a match – after the official was ‘drugged and assaulted by a sex worker he hired’

Mexican referee is sacked for failing to turn up for a match – after the official was ‘drugged and assaulted by a sex worker he hired’

A Mexican official had failed to attend a match on October 21 for medical reasons Mexico’s refereeing commission has sacked the official after an investigation  LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday  By MICHAEL PAVITT Published: 11:51 GMT, 10 December 2024 | Updated: 12:18…

Man United ‘are open to offers for Marcus Rashford NEXT MONTH’ – with ‘one reason’ behind their willingness to sell revealed in report in Germany

Man United ‘are open to offers for Marcus Rashford NEXT MONTH’ – with ‘one reason’ behind their willingness to sell revealed in report in Germany

Marcus Rashford has struggled to kick on since his impressive 2022-23 season Manchester United are said to be willing to listen to offers for the 27-year-old LISTEN NOW to It’s All Kicking Off!: Why can’t Chelsea win the league? They made seven changes and still scored five. Do you think Liverpool could do that?  By…

Axed Manchester United chief Dan Ashworth ‘is added to Arsenal’s list to be their new sporting director’ after Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave him the boot

Axed Manchester United chief Dan Ashworth ‘is added to Arsenal’s list to be their new sporting director’ after Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave him the boot

Man United confirmed Dan Ashworth’s departure on Sunday morning  Arsenal are now considering making him their new sporting director  LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday By SAM BROOKES Published: 11:33 GMT, 10 December 2024 | Updated: 12:01 GMT, 10 December 2024 Arsenal are…

Julen Lopetegui: West Ham win over Wolves eases pressure on under-fire boss | Football News

Julen Lopetegui: West Ham win over Wolves eases pressure on under-fire boss | Football News

West Ham’s win over Wolves has eased the pressure on head coach Julen Lopetegui, but results will be closely monitored over the upcoming games. Lopetegui’s future was on the line when his former side Wolves came to the London Stadium on Monday night, with the board viewing it as a cup final for the Spaniard….

Man City pushing to sign tenacious £42m ace in January as Rodri replacement

Man City pushing to sign tenacious £42m ace in January as Rodri replacement

Manchester City are now pushing to sign a £42 million midfielder with a “strong personality”, according to a new report. The Blues are not expected to be massively busy in the transfer window come the New Year, but one area that does need addressing is midfield, with Rodri likely to miss the whole season and…