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

European football is a tough gig.

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.

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...

Man City FFP cheating means Arsenal are Premier League champions

Never mind the points totals, Arsenal can be proud of winning the Premier League title v Man City. Plus, thoughts on media abuse and more.

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...

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...

IndyCar Indy GP: Palou charges to first win of season and takes points lead

Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou delivered a masterful drive to claim IndyCar victory in the Indy Grand Prix at Indianapolis and with it the championship lead.

‘That’s not progress, that’s history’ – Arteta after Arsenal break Premier League win record

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hailed his players after their victory at Man Utd broke the record for the club's most Premier League wins in a season.

EPL: Gary Lineker compares Chelsea forward to Messi

Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker has hailed Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, comparing the quality of his pass to one produced by Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi. Palmer gave a brilliant assist in Chelsea’s 3-2 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest at the weekend. The England international played an inch-perfect pass between centre-back Willy Boly ...

UK boxer, 29, dies in professional debut

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

Wirtz, Yamal, Palmer: 10 future football stars who made their mark this season

AB de Villiers believes KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer has been 'absolutely incredible' in IPL 2024

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): Former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers showered praise on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer and said he has been "absolutely incredible" in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.In the IPL 2024, Iyer played 12 matches in the 17th season where he scored 287 runs at a strike rate of 135.38. The 29-year-old also became the first KKR skipper to finish at the top of the IPL points...

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...

Reece James Comeback Special rescues Chelsea from themselves and boosts Europa hopes

We perhaps shouldn’t have been surprised by an odd game between two of the Premier League’s odder football teams in Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, but still. That was an…

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

Dorival Junior has been absolutely ruthless with his selections.

Why Lambiase wasn’t engineering Verstappen during messy Imola FP1 showing

Max Verstappen’s regular – and famous – race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase did not guide the Dutchman through FP1 for Formula 1’s 2024 Imola race to give Verstappen’s performance engineer practice in that role.

Ex-NBA guard Darius Morris is dead

A former NBA point guard, Darius Morris, has died, his family said Saturday. Morris was 33 and played for the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams. “With great sadness, we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” his family told TMZ Sports. “During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wis...

Owen tells Man Utd to sack Ten Hag as Scholes claims it’s the ‘final nail in the coffin’ for Dutchman

Michael Owen reckons Man Utd need to sack Erik ten Hag as he's "not the right man for the job" after their 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday night.

"She's the one to beat if I want to win French Open": Coco Gauff after losing to Iga Swiatek in Rome

Rome [Italy], May 17 (ANI): The current women's World No. 3, Coco Gauff, expressed disappointment with her performance, especially on critical points, in her loss to Iga Swiatek in the semi-final clash at the Italian Open but remained optimistic on progress as the season unfolds further.The 20-year-old American had a fantastic two weeks in Rome but lost 6-4, 6-3 against world No. 1 Swiatek in the semifinals. The final score revealed how closely...

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

The most overrated players in Premier League history

Mbappe confirms he will leave PSG at end of season

Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Friday that he will leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, with Real Madrid widely expected to be his next destination.

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.

Liverpool ‘artist of the game’ given daftly poetic Jurgen Klopp tribute as release announced

The Liverpool boss has spoken in glowing terms about injury-ravaged Thiago Alcantara, who will leave the club as a free agent this summer

Carragher, Neville: Liverpool legend explains Haaland snub as pundits disagree on four TOTS picks

Jamie Carragher included four Arsenal players in his Premier League team of the season and disagreed with Gary Neville on four inclusions.

"He messaged me, informing he's going to retire": Virat Kohli on 'dear friend' Sunil Chhetri's retirement

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 17 (ANI): India's batting maestro Virat Kohli revealed that ace India footballer Sunil Chhetri messaged him before announcing his decision to retire from international football. A player who redefined the standards of Indian football, Chhetri emerged as an inspiration not only for his nation but also in the international circuit. Taking to his social media handle on Thursday, the footballing icon said he would...

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.

Souness: If Man Utd star was at ‘a proper football club’ they’d ‘think about selling’ him after Luton incident

Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford would've been called out in the dressing room after clips emerged of Ross Barkley running past him, says Graeme Souness.

'Pathetic, Disgraceful': Twitter Bashes LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka After Viral Video With KL Rahul

Experience the aftermath of the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Lucknow Super Giants clash, marred by controversy as LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka confronts captain KL Rahul on the field. Former skipper Graeme Smith weighs in on the need for privacy in team matters, contrasting it with Shahrukh Khan's dignified conduct. Join us for a deep dive into the fallout, where sportsmanship takes center stage beyond the scoreboard.#KLRahul #IPL #IPL2024 #IndianPremeireLeague #IPLMatch #IPLControversy #KLRahulvsSanjivGoenka #LSG #SRH #LSGvsSRH #SanjivGoenka #KLRahulVideo #ShahRukhKhan #Oneindia ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.103~GR.121~

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,...

You’re sponsored by Guardiola, won nothing – Capello slams EPL manager

Italian managerial legend, Fabio Capello, has hit out at Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi, claiming he is “third tier”. De Zerbi joined the Premier League side in September 2022, leading them to a sixth-place finish and the semi-finals of the FA Cup. But the Seagulls have struggled under him this season. They currently sit in 10th place with two fixt...

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

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,...

FIA planning harsher F1 penalties to clamp down on Magnussen Miami tactics

The FIA is planning to impose harsher penalties for Formula 1 drivers deliberately cutting the track to keep a position in the wake of Kevin Magnussen's antics in Miami.

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...

Man City boss Guardiola fires dig at Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea over net spend

Man City boss Pep Guardiola insists that money doesn't guarantee you success in football and used Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea as examples of that.

Romano confirms Arsenal ‘appreciate’ striker with Gunners in ‘pole position’ to beat Man Utd in race

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Arsenal are interested in signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko but says "there are no negotiations yet".

Man City FFP: Keys insists PL title win will ‘come with an asterisk’; ‘sticks in your throat’ as a Liverpool fan

Richard Keys claims that if Man City win the title it will "come with an asterisk" amid the club facing 115 charges over alleged breaches of FFP rules.

Who is Jakub Mensik, Novak Djokovic's personal protégé?

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...

Neville calls out Merson for ‘worst prediction’ of season after backing Tottenham capitulation

Gary Neville has called out Paul Merson for his pre-season prediction that Tottenham would finish in the bottom half of the Premier League this season.

Who will be AC Milan's new head coach?

Is Real Madrid the best soccer team in the world?

Dortmund vs. Real Madrid: the Champions League final's first major controversy

EPL: Crystal Palace winger, Olise still eligible to play for Nigeria after Euros snub

Crystal Palace winger, Michael Olise is still eligible to represent Nigeria at the international level. This follows his exclusion from France’s squad for the 2024 European Championships. Olise was left out by Didier Deschamps despite a fine season with Palace. The 24-year-old scored 10 goals and provided five assists in just 18 games. However, it ...

‘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.

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 ...

Babar, Rizwan guide Pakistan to victory over Ireland in 3rd T20I

Dublin [Ireland], May 15 (ANI): Fine batting performances from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan took Pakistan to victory in the third and final T20I of the series against Ireland at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground on Tuesday. With this six-wicket victory, Pakistan sealed the three-match series 2-1. Left-arm Shaheen Shah Afridi was awarded the Player of the Match in the last match for his magnificent bowling performance where he snapped three...

F1 Imola GP: Leclerc fastest in red-flagged FP1 while Verstappen struggles

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc topped a red-flagged FP1 session at Formula 1’s 2024 Imola Grand Prix, where Mercedes shone and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen had two wild off-track moments.

Juventus fires coach Massimiliano Allegri over outburst toward referees in Italian Cup final

The Italian club issued a statement saying Massimiliano Allegri’s behavior “was not in line with Juventus’ values.” View on euronews