Football

Arsenal pair snubbed as eight-man Premier League Player of the Season shortlist revealed

No Rodri and no William Saliba in the eight-man shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Season, as six clubs are represented.

Kane’s incredible curse and star Ferguson ‘singled out’ among five greatest players who won sod all

Harry Kane is the single greatest footballer ever to not win a single trophy - Champions League, Intertoto Cup or anything in between. It's an achievement.

Italian hard-hitting tennis beauty retires at 32

Camila Giorgi, known for her powerful groundstrokes and striking appearance, has officially confirmed her retirement from tennis.

Ex-Liverpool chief Julian Ward returns to Anfield as Michael Edwards makes two appointments

According to reports, Julian Ward has returned to Liverpool as he has been appointed their technical director by FSG's CEO of football Michael Edwards.

Oleksandr Usyk ready to inspire Ukraine in Fury fight

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk faces Briton Tyson Fury in one of the most anticipated fights in modern boxing history. But what does boxing matter to a country at war?

Tuchel confirms he will step down as Bayern Munich boss

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he will depart Bayern Munich at the end of the season. Both parties had announced in February that the German would leave in the summer. But recently, there were speculations that Bayern and Tuchel were looking into the possibility of him staying on. However on Friday, Tuchel said Saturday’s match away at Hoffenheim woul...

Why Marc Cucurella Has Just Fixed Chelsea

It was Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham in the London derby, with Mauricio Pochettino's side's late run for a European place showing no signs of slowing down. But despite the absence of Enzo Fernandez in the middle of the pitch, The Blues looked as comfortable and as confident through the middle as they have all season. The reason? A brand new role for Marc Cucurella, and one he could thrive in long-term.

"Done quite a lot of damage": Christian Horner on Max Verstappen's car hitting bollard in Miami GP

Miami [US], May 7 (ANI): Red Bull team principal Christian Horner stated that Max Verstappen's car sustained "quite a lot of damage" after colliding with a bollard during the Miami Grand Prix, and the team intends to analyse how much this may have influenced his pace in the second half. Verstappen was leading the race until he raced over a chicane at Turns 14/15, causing him to dislodge the bollard and carry it with him before it landed on the...

The most underrated Premier League players of all time

UCL: Wenger singles out one PSG player after defeat to Dortmund

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has expressed his admiration for Portuguese midfielder, Vitinha as the sole standout performer in Paris Saint-Germain’s, PSG, Champions League semifinal clash against Dortmund on Tuesday. Despite high expectations, PSG faced elimination at Parc des Princes on Tuesday night after succumbing to Dortmund’s prowess...

LaLiga awards: Nominees out as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Girona dominate [Full list]

LaLiga has revealed the shortlist for their upcoming end-of-season awards ceremony, which includes four categories and the team of the season. The winners will be announced on May 28 at the KAFD Globe Soccer European Awards in Sardinia. Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are among the favourites for the Player of the Year award, ...

Is Real Madrid the best soccer team in the world?

Man Utd: Acceptance that ex-Liverpool target will replace Ten Hag as ‘there’s no shortage of money’

There will be "no great problem accepting" Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim leaving for Man Utd if the rumours are true, says an ex-Portugal midfielder.

How Mercedes is going "all in" as first F1 upgrade steps appears in Miami

Mercedes brought a new floor and edge wing arrangement to Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, as it embarks on an upgrade push to extract more performance from its W15.

West Brom, Southampton give us more play-off pain after Norwich, Leeds snoozefest

After the snoozefest between Norwich and Leeds, we got a more entertaining Championship play-off semi when West Brom met Southampton. It was still rubbish, mind.

EPL: Two changes to be made to VAR

The Premier League’s vote on the future of Video Assistant Referee, VAR, is set to trigger two changes to match officiating. According to Daily Mail, Wolves’ attempt to scrap VAR after five seasons could fail. However, the pressure could be used to oversee changes in its operation. Firstly, in-stadium communication of VAR decisions will be introduc...

Real Madrid sets their eyes on Franco Mastantuono, the Argentine wunderkind

Undisputed champion Usyk shows off his moves ahead of fight

Fury and Usyk collide in Riyadh on Saturday night, with the winner becoming the first man to rule the division since Lennox Lewis in 2000 and the first to hold the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles simultaneously.

An outrageously brilliant XI of players left out of Brazil’s Copa America squad

Dorival Junior has been absolutely ruthless with his selections.

The Premier League table if neither teams got points for a draw: Arsenal lead the way…

You either win, or you get absolutely sweet f*ck all.

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul face off at first press conference in New York

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul spoke at a press conference in New York on May 13 for their upcoming July 20 match at the Apollo Theater. Iron Mike and the YouTuber say they have been looking forward to the fight for some time.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam bags huge record following victory over Ireland

Dublin [Ireland], May 13 (ANI): Pakistan captain Babar Azam went to the top of an illustrious list after his side claimed an impressive win over Ireland as he became the most successful T20I skipper with 45 wins besides his name - the most by anyone in men's T20I cricket. Babar's team successfully chased down Ireland's good total of 193/7 with more than three overs remaining, thanks to a 140-run partnership between Mohammad Rizwan (75*) and...

Man Utd, Ten Hag lose personal cup final as Arsenal reach uncharted territory in title race

The title race will enter matchday 38 after Arsenal beat a depleted Man Utd side at Old Trafford, winning without playing well, which, as you know, is The Mark of a Champion.

The 10 highest earning Premier League stars who are out of contract this summer

Some big names are out of contract.

EPL: Arne Slot confirms he’ll succeed Klopp as Liverpool manager

Feyenoord coach, Arne Slot, has confirmed that he will take over from Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager. Klopp, who has been leading the Reds since October 2015, will depart at the end of the season. His tenure has been marked by significant achievements, including victories in the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and two EFL Cups. Followi...

EPL: I’m disappointed – Pochettino slams Chelsea star after 2-1 win at Brighton

Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has said he is disappointed by Reece James’ red card during their 2-1 win at Brighton on Wednesday. James was sent off after kicking out at Joao Pedro. The England defender saw red after a VAR check with just two minutes of normal time left. James will be suspended for four games due to it being his second offe...

Man Utd: Wilcox ‘influencing’ tactics under Ten Hag after the Dutchman ‘killed the team’

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is having his tactics "influenced" by technical director Jason Wilcox, according to one journalist.

Italian Open: Aryna Sabalenka brushes aside Danielle Collins; sets blockbuster Iga Swiatek clash in final

Rome [Italy], May 17 (ANI): World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka sealed a spot in her maiden Italian Open final after clinching a victory over No.13 seed Danielle Collins in the semi-final clash. With her 7-5, 6-2 victory in one hour and 23-minute semifinal, Sabalenka now holds the 6-0 lead against Collins."I'm super happy to be in my first final in Rome. I think I played really great tennis today. I'm super happy with the win, especially in two sets,...

Man Utd advised to appoint Everton boss Dyche with Ten Hag sack now ‘increasingly likely’

Man Utd have been told to consider appointing Everton boss Sean Dyche as their new manager amid rumours Erik ten Hag could be sacked.

Champions League: Iker Casillas names goalkeeper for Real Madrid against Dortmund

Real Madrid legend, Iker Casillas has said that Andriy Lunin should start over Thibaut Courtois for Carlo Ancelotti’s side in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. As discussions intensify over the optimal goalkeeper choice for the Wembley showdown on June 1, Casillas, drawing from his extensive experience guarding Los Blancos’ goal...

Mikel Obi returns to Chelsea

Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has revealed he will be on the World IX team set to take on England in Soccer Aid for UNICEF’s charity match. This will see the former Nigeria international make a return to Stamford Bridge. Mikel Obi has been confirmed as part of the lineup for the coming Soccer Aid clash. The 37-year-old played for the B...

LaLiga: ‘You’re the one talking about him’ – Napoli President speaks on Conte

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has dispelled rumours linking former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte to the club, stating that he is not the only one who can bring success to the team. De Laurentiis made the comments during the presentation of Napoli’s double training camp, where he also discussed the team’s rebuilding pl...

EPL: Arteta to hold talks with Arsenal over VAR vote

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said he will speak with the club to determine their stance on Video Assistant Referees, VAR, ahead of a Premier League vote. The vote, which is expected to be held on June 6, will ask whether the system should be scrapped for next season. This follows Wolves’ attempt to scrap VAR after five seasons. Arteta, who was ...

‘Several’ Man Utd players ‘unconvinced’ by Ten Hag favourite and are ‘reluctant to pass the ball to him’

Some Man Utd players don't want to pass Rasmus Hojlund the ball as they are 'unconvinced' of his ability, according to reports.

UK boxer, 29, dies in professional debut

British middleweight boxer Sherif Lawal died after collapsing in the ring during his professional debut in London.

Look at Rasmus Hojlund trying to stop Bukayo Saka in ‘baffling tactical tweak’

Antony was incensed but at least he wasn't clearly directed to stop Bukayo Saka like Man Utd striker Rasmus Hojlund. Sill Erik ten Hag.

EPL: Three players to leave Arsenal for free this summer

At least three players will depart Arsenal as free agents at the end of this season. They are Cedric Soares, Arthur Okonkwo and Mohammed Elneny. This was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano via his X page. Romano tweeted: “After Cedric and Elneny, Arthur Okonkwo will also leave Arsenal this summer as a free agent when his contract expires. “The 22-year-ol...

Jurgen Klopp wants appreciation for departing Liverpool ‘wonderful footballer’ as exit confirmed

Joel Matip had widely been expected to depart Anfield when his contract expires this summer and the club have now confirmed that is the case

Liverpool boss Klopp ‘absolutely fine’ with trophy haul as he holds final pre-match press conference

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he did not waste a minute of his time at the club and is “absolutely fine” with the amount of silverware he won.

Forbes releases list of highest-paid athletes [Top 7]

Cristiano Ronaldo is at the top of Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career. Ronaldo’s on-field income amounted to $200 million, while he also recorded $60 million in off-field earnings. Spanish golfer Jon Rahm occupies the second spot following his sensational switch to Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf, which would see t...

EPL: Iwobi sets sights on breaking personal goal record

Alex Iwobi is determined to break his personal goals record in a single campaign at Fulham. Iwobi moved to the Craven Cottage from Everton on the final day of the transfer window last summer. The versatile midfielder has matched his career best tally of six goals – a number he also achieved for Arsenal in 2018/19. Fulham will be up against Luton To...

Ronaldo vs Messi: McKennie picks Greatest player Of All Time

Juventus midfielder, Weston McKennie has shared his perspective on the enduring “GOAT debate” (Greatest player Of All Time) between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two titans of modern football. Having played alongside Ronaldo at Juventus, McKennie experienced the Portuguese’s extraordinary work ethic and skill up close. The American footballer...

Who will be AC Milan's new head coach?

9 clubs we can’t believe are in danger of failing to qualify for European football

European football is a tough gig.

Afghan fan misbehaves with Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi in 2nd T20I against Pakistan

Dublin [Ireland], May 13 (ANI): An Afghanistan fan misbehaved with Pakistan's star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi during the second T20I against Ireland in Dublin according to Geo News. According to Geo News, the incident took place when Shaheen was walking to the ground from the dressing room. The 24-year-old pacer initially ignored the foul language used by the Afghan fan and went on to inform the security personnel after the fan did not stop. The...

Norris can beat Verstappen in straight fight but ‘many races ending in tears’ - Brown

Zak Brown says McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris can beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen “in a straight fight”, but fears in those battles “many races would end in tears”.

Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp admits he ‘regrets’ his use of one Reds star during his farewell season

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits one "regret" he has about his final season at the club centres around his use of England U21 international Harvey Elliott.

EPL: ‘Any club that gets him is lucky’ – Klopp hails Liverpool star

Outgoing manager of Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp has praised defender Joel Matip. The defender announced his decision to leave the club earlier today. The Reds centre-back was a free transfer back in 2016, and will now part ways with the club after his contract expires this summer. Matip, during his eight-year stay at the club, played 201 games for the ...

Delhi Capitals receive major blow in race for IPL playoffs, Rishabh Pant suspended for one match

New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 30 lakh and has been suspended for one match after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their clash against Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This was the third time Pant has been fined for maintaining a slow over rate. For the first two offences, he was fined but after DC breached the IPL Code of Conduct for the third...

Harry Kane names most underrated footballer

England captain Harry Kane has identified former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson as the most underrated player he has ever played alongside. In a recent interview with GOAL, Kane was prompted with various words and asked to associate them with footballers. When presented with the word “underrated,” he immediately said: “Henderson.” Henderson,...