Why does Chelsea’s Conference League game on Thursday kick off so early?

Why does Chelsea’s Conference League game on Thursday kick off so early?

Chelsea are flying high in the Premier League but they return to continental action on Thursday. The Blues currently lead the Europa Conference League table after four matches having blitzed many of their opponents in the competition and are aiming to extend their excellent record midweek. However, durability will be put to the test not…

Pep Guardiola has no interest in taking on another club role after leaving Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has no interest in taking on another club role after leaving Manchester City

Pep Guardiola will not take up another managerial role with a club immediately after leaving Manchester City. Guardiola recently signed a two-year contract extension at the Etihad that ties him to the four-time defending Premier League champions until June 2027. The Catalan says he would have no interest in remaining in club management – although…

Wladimir Klitschko to make extraordinary boxing comeback? ‘He’s in tremendous shape…’ | Boxing News

Wladimir Klitschko to make extraordinary boxing comeback? ‘He’s in tremendous shape…’ | Boxing News

Wladimir Klitschko is contemplating a shock comeback to make an attempt to win another world title at the age of 48. Klitschko has not boxed since his 2017 loss to Anthony Joshua. But speculation has ignited that the Ukrainian, a dominant heavyweight world champion in his time, could be tempted out of retirement to seek…

The next Wolves boss must ruthlessly ditch 5/10 Wolves dud

The next Wolves boss must ruthlessly ditch 5/10 Wolves dud

A match that was dubbed ‘El Sackico’ in the build-up ended up going the way of Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham United on Monday night as Wolverhampton Wanderers fell to another crushing defeat in the Premier League. This loss could be the final straw for Gary O’Neil, who was lucky to still be occupying his dug-out…

Arsenal destabilised by defensive injuries as Mikel Arteta struggles to match set-piece threat from open play | Football News

Arsenal destabilised by defensive injuries as Mikel Arteta struggles to match set-piece threat from open play | Football News

Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Fulham on Sunday left Mikel Arteta with a familiar feeling of frustration. It was the seventh time they have dropped points in 15 Premier League games this term. They are six points worse off than at the same stage of last season. It was particularly tough to take given his side’s…

Rangers flop is being compared to an £85m star after leaving Ibrox

Rangers flop is being compared to an £85m star after leaving Ibrox

Glasgow Rangers underwent something of a rebuild during the summer transfer window as Philippe Clement allowed several first-team stars to depart Ibrox while bringing in quite a few new players. Out went the likes of Connor Goldson, Todd Cantwell, Sam Lammers, Scott Wright and Robby McCrorie as the Belgian sought to stamp his authority on…

How Dan Ashworth ‘infuriated’ Sir Jim Ratcliffe before Man Utd exit

How Dan Ashworth ‘infuriated’ Sir Jim Ratcliffe before Man Utd exit

Dan Ashworth left Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe “furious” with public comments insisting he was not part of the decision to retain former manager Erik ten Hag, a report has revealed. United spent months chasing Ashworth as their new sporting director, but he lasted less than half a season before his departure was confirmed…

Ange Postecoglou: No pressure on Tottenham boss despite recent poor run of results for Spurs | Football News

Ange Postecoglou: No pressure on Tottenham boss despite recent poor run of results for Spurs | Football News

Ange Postecoglou is not under pressure at Tottenham despite the recent poor run of results. Spurs have suffered back-to-back defeats following the 4-3 home loss to Chelsea on Sunday, and have won only one out of their last five Premier League games since thrashing Aston Villa 4-1 before the last international break. However, head coach…

2024 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 confirmed as five Lionesses included

2024 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 confirmed as five Lionesses included

The 2024 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 has been revealed as five Lionesses have made the final cut. Over 7,000 players voted for their team of the year, with the initial 26-player shortlist unveiled last week. England is the most represented nation in this year’s 11 and they have now overtaken the United States as the…

Leeds unsure over future of Thorp Arch starlet as he wants to join new club

Leeds unsure over future of Thorp Arch starlet as he wants to join new club

Leeds United’s board are unsure about what to do with the “special” £15,000-a-week player, as he wants to join a new club in January, according to a new report. The Whites returned to winning ways on Saturday, as they beat Derby County 2-0 at Elland Road, a result that sees them sit second in the…

Girona vs Liverpool: Preview, predictions and lineups

Girona vs Liverpool: Preview, predictions and lineups

There’s no chance of Storm Darragh disrupting Liverpool’s plans on Tuesday night as they face Girona in the Champions League. The Reds enjoyed the weekend off following the postponement of Saturday’s Merseyside derby as a result of the stormy conditions which swept across the United Kingdom. While Arne Slot’s side will likely have to endure…

Liverpool’s “unplayable” teen duo could be their very own Gordon & Isak

Liverpool are engaged with a perpetual tussle with Manchester United for the crown as England’s most successful and illustrious outfit. The past decade has seen the pendulum swing toward Anfield, but Jurgen Klopp’s shock decision to step down from his manager’s position at the end of the 2023/24 campaign sent a frisson of fear coursing…

Champions League predictions: Tuesday’s Matchday 6 fixtures

If you’re yet to be convinced by the all-new ‘league phase’, the Champions League is beginning to enter the period of the competition that’s bound to change a few minds. The 36-team table is taking shape after five matchdays, with only three remaining. Matchday 6 is the last of 2024, with the expanded format dragging…

Lineups, team news, confirmed starting sides for Lopetegui and O’Neil

Lineups, team news, confirmed starting sides for Lopetegui and O’Neil

There are potentially sky-high stakes involved in managers Julen Lopetegui and Gary O’Neil’s team selections when West Ham host Wolves in the Premier League on Monday. O’Neil was the bookmakers’ favourite to be the next top-flight managerial departure before kick-off, having overseen consecutive defeats for the second-bottom side. Lopetegui is widely reported to have been…

Bellingham joins four Manchester City players in men’s side

Bellingham joins four Manchester City players in men’s side

The Fifpro World XI has been announced for 2024, with England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham named alongside four Manchester City players in the men’s side. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is the only other Premier League player to be included, with the rest of the XI dominated by stars of Real Madrid. Kylian…