Category: Football

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… THE SUN Real Madrid and Brazil prodigy Endrick has been linked with a shock move to Southampton. Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United have failed because they have played in the shadow of Sir Alex Ferguson – instead of in his spirit. Premier League clubs are approaching...

In 2021, then National League club Wrexham were taken over by American actor Rob McElhenney and Canadian film star Ryan Reynolds. Since then the duo have helped the side win promotion from the fifth to the third tier of English football, while the club’s profile across the globe has been vastly increased by the Welcome...

Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was banned for seven matches for making an offensive comment about South Koreans in relation to a remark about Tottenham teammate Son Heung-min. The English Football Association said in a statement that an independent commission also imposed a $193,000 fine on the player. The sanction can be appealed. The suspension only...

A big night for Aston Villapublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 2 May 16:32 BST 2 May Aston Villa v Olympiacos (20:00 BST) Aston Villa host Greek side Olympiacos this evening at Villa Park in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final. For Unai Emery’s side, it is the first time they have...

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL Liverpool have reportedly set their sights on Lyon star Rayan Cherki as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah, with the French club seeking to raise funds to address their dire financial situation. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Marylebone Cricket Club have this week met the six candidates...

Kosovo unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in February 2008, following years of strained relations between its Serb and mainly Albanian inhabitants After the break-up of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, Kosovo sought independence and Serbia responded with a brutal crackdown against ethnic Albanians that ended in 1999 after a Nato bombing campaign against Serbia. Kosovo’s independence...

About 3,500 England supporters travelled to the Greek capital for the sold-out fixture but some complained of being “pushed” and receiving “heavy-handed” treatment from local police. The FSA said Uefa, European football’s governing body, has also been informed. BBC Sport has contacted Uefa for comment. One fan, Mark, wrote on X, external the treatment was...

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE TIMES The Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, in the same week Arsenal officials are meeting in America to discuss the search for Edu’s successor. Four of Manchester City’s main rivals –...

Burnley could reportedly offer Ruud van Nistelrooy the chance to make a swift return to English football as their new head coach. Burnley could reportedly offer Ruud van Nistelrooy the chance to make a swift return to English football, with the Clarets interested in bringing him in as their new manager. Van Nistelrooy was appointed...

‘Grealish’s England situation interesting’published at 15:15 Greenwich Mean Time 11 November 15:15 GMT 11 November Phil McNulty Q&A Image source, Getty Images Harry, Manchester: Good afternoon, Phil! How do you feel about players dropping out of the England squad through “injury” but then suddenly being fully fit to play as soon as club football returns....

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… THE SUN Borussia Dortmund want Jobe Bellingham to follow in brother Jude’s footsteps by moving to Germany. Steven Gerrard has been tipped by Danny Murphy for a stunning return to Rangers amid his struggles in Saudi Arabia. Frank Lampard is set to return to management with...