Arsenal outcasts turned Marseille stars Alexis Sanchez, Matteo Guendouzi and Sead Kolasinac, along with Gunners loanee Nuno Tavares, could haunt Tottenham by dumping Antonio Conte’s side out of Champions League

‘F*** off Ruben’ – Man City star Jack Grealish’s hilarious three-word reply to Ruben Dias’ Men’s Health cover as Joao Canelo jokes he needs more ‘oil’

‘F*** off Ruben’ – Man City star Jack Grealish’s hilarious three-word reply to Ruben Dias’ Men’s Health cover as Joao Canelo jokes he needs more ‘oil’

‘Beating Spurs every time was a great joy’ – Former Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez relishing chance to dump Tottenham out of Champions League with Marseille

Ex-Player Will Lead U.S. Soccer Task Force on Abuse

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‘Beating Spurs every time was a great joy’ – Former Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez relishing chance to dump Tottenham out of Champions League with Marseille

Arsenal and England in huge Bukayo Saka injury boost ahead of World Cup with winger to potentially be fit to face Chelsea on Sunday after limping off in win over Nottingham Forest

‘He’s oozing confidence’ – Marcus Rashford admits to mental struggles last season but Manchester United player now looks like ‘a completely different player’

‘He’s oozing confidence’ – Marcus Rashford admits to mental struggles last season but Manchester United player now looks like ‘a completely different player’

Wilson and the Jets Stall Against an Old Rival

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How the Jaguars Made Themselves at Home in London

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‘It’s like his twin brother is playing’ – Liverpool star Fabinho criticised as ex-Chelsea star Scott Minto explains Reds concerns

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk loses first game at Anfield after Leeds’ shock 2-1 win as boss Jurgen Klopp slams defending for Crysencio Summerville’s late winner as he rages ‘now we have nothing’

Tottenham ‘got away with it’ in comeback win over Bournemouth, as Gabby Agbonlahor says Antonio Conte’s side is one-dimensional, easily found out and claims Davinson Sanchez ‘should never play again’

Tottenham ‘got away with it’ in comeback win over Bournemouth, as Gabby Agbonlahor says Antonio Conte’s side is one-dimensional, easily found out and claims Davinson Sanchez ‘should never play again’

Liverpool concede first for seventh in Premier League this season following Joe Gomez’s overhit back pass as Rodrigo taps into empty net after Alisson slips over before Mohamed Salah quickly equalises

Unai Emery can’t come in soon enough to ‘sort out’ Aston Villa, says Gabby Agbonlahor after they were ‘battered’ in 4-0 defeat to Newcastle at St James’ Park

Unai Emery can’t come in soon enough to ‘sort out’ Aston Villa, says Gabby Agbonlahor after they were ‘battered’ in 4-0 defeat to Newcastle at St James’ Park

Arsenal loanee Auston Trusty scores outrageous backheel flick for Birmingham City to leave Championship table-toppers QPR stunned as Manchester United starlet Hannibal impresses

Even Brendan Rodgers wants Erling Haaland to play against Leicester but Man City might get first taste of infamous injury record that peppered time at Borussia Dortmund

Jesse Marsch ‘will get the sack’ unless Leeds earn victory against Liverpool or Bournemouth as Whites face make-or-break week

Jesse Marsch ‘will get the sack’ unless Leeds earn victory against Liverpool or Bournemouth as Whites face make-or-break week

Another Jake Paul Spectacle Includes Famous Faces In and Out of Combat Sports

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David de Gea to miss World Cup as Manchester United star misses out on Spain squad as Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga, Brentford’s David Raya and Brighton’s Robert Sanchez make provisional 55-man squad

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘still capable’ of leading scoring charts for Manchester United with Erik ten Hag saying ‘it’s up to him’

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘still capable’ of leading scoring charts for Manchester United with Erik ten Hag saying ‘it’s up to him’

‘I’m doing really well’ – former Newcastle and West Ham star Kieron Dyer offers positive health update ahead of liver transplant

Erik ten Hag takes Antony off at half-time as Paul Scholes and Robbie Savage fume at ’embarrassing’ piece of showboating – but Manchester United boss insists substitution was not related

West Ham win Europa Conference League group with victory over Silkeborg but Pablo Fornals miss branded ‘criminal’

Top ten highest goalscorers of all time: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Josef Bican’s mammoth record with Man United icon above Lionel Messi and other legends with most goals recognised by FIFA

Cristiano Ronaldo’s name sung by Manchester United fans as superstar ends night of frustration with Europa League goal against Sheriff after eventful week

A Tough Start in Texas Turned Jimmy Butler Into an N.B.A. All-Star

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Cristiano Ronaldo STARTS and Alejandro Garnacho included as Erik ten Hag names Manchester United line-up for Europa League clash with Sheriff Tiraspol

Leeds boss Jesse Marsch admits he’s ‘angry’ as profligate stars condemn Whites to eight-game winless run

You Be the Ump

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Napoli rule out Cristiano Ronaldo transfer in January as unhappy superstar looks set to stay at Manchester United for rest of season after talks with Erik ten Hag

Tottenham’s comeback goal ruled out for offside after ex-Spurs starlet Marcus Edward’s opener, as Antonio Conte sent off in fury at Harry Kane’s winner against Sporting Lisbon being chalked off by VAR

New York Road Runners Chose Her as Its Next Chairman. In 1996, She Failed a Doping Test.

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Napoli rule out Cristiano Ronaldo transfer in January as unhappy superstar looks set to stay at Manchester United for rest of season after talks with Erik ten Hag

Former wonderkid Freddy Adu says Jude Bellingham is his favourite prodigy and wants Borussia Dortmund teenager at his beloved Man City

‘The worst miss I have ever seen in the Champions League’ – Shakhtar Donetsk striker Danylo Sikan fluffs open goal chance in front of noisy Celtic fans

Paul Pogba hasn’t played for Juventus in Champions League but could now face reunion with Manchester United in Europa League as Old Lady crash out to Benfica

The Astros and the Phillies in a Big Series? We’ve Seen This Before.

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Erling Haaland withdrawn at half-time, while Pep Guardiola is left stunned by Riyad Mahrez’s penalty miss in Manchester City’s draw with Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastian Haller trains with former club Ajax just three months after being diagnosed with a malignant testicular tumour

Benfica vs Juventus to be played without goal-line technology as UEFA release statement criticising Portuguese side

Harry Kane record: Where does Tottenham striker rank among all-time Premier League goalscorers – Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney both in his sights

Harry Kane record: Where does Tottenham striker rank among all-time Premier League goalscorers – Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney both in his sights

‘Thilo Kehrer has volleyballed it up’ – Bournemouth fume as VAR allow controversial West Ham goal despite handball

‘Imagine him at Liverpool’ – Danny Murphy suggests Declan Rice as Jordan Henderson replacement and thinks he could get 15 goals a season at Reds or Man City

Pep Guardiola reveals Erling Haaland’s World Cup plans and jokes form will depend on how Man City superstar behaves

Aston Villa ‘approach’ Unai Emery as ex-Arsenal boss emerges as frontrunner to replace Steven Gerrard a year on from rejecting Newcastle

‘You’re a hypocrite!’ – Graeme Souness and Simon Jordan get into heated debate over Steven Gerrard’s sacking by Aston Villa

Antonio Conte wants ‘time and patience’ at Tottenham following Newcastle defeat and is told he needs ‘two or three transfer windows’ but the shadow of Mauricio Pochettino looms large

Bryce Harper’s Home Run Sends Phillies to World Series

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What We Learned From Week 7 in the N.F.L.

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‘One of the best players in the world’ – Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic lauds Tottenham striker Harry Kane amid transfer links

Bruno Guimaraes dedicates win to new-born son after returning from two days without sleep to help Newcastle down Tottenham and move into the Premier League’s top four

Liverpool ‘best-positioned’ to sign Borussia Dortmund wunderkind Youssoufa Moukoko ahead of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain with Jurgen Klopp eyeing talent whose contract expires in 2023

Liverpool ‘best-positioned’ to sign Borussia Dortmund wunderkind Youssoufa Moukoko ahead of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain with Jurgen Klopp eyeing talent whose contract expires in 2023

Graham Potter says ‘we’ve still got a lot of work to do’ after homophobic chants were heard during clash between Manchester United and Chelsea

‘Ronaldo would have scored that!’ – Roy Keane aims cheeky jibe following Marcus Rashford miss as Casemiro spares Manchester United’s blushes

Casemiro screams in celebration in front of Manchester United fans after earning late point to deny Chelsea victory

Casemiro screams in celebration in front of Manchester United fans after earning late point to deny Chelsea victory

Alex Iwobi only behind Kevin de Bruyne in assists after inspiring Everton to victory over Crystal Palace, as former Arsenal star proves Frank Lampard right in calling him ‘one of Premier League’s best midfielders’

Steven Gerrard tipped as surprise contender to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager following sacking as Aston Villa boss

‘It wasn’t to be’ – Steven Gerrard speaks out for the first time since Aston Villa sacking as he releases statement to thank players, fans and club

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford feels he is in the form of his life ahead of World Cup with England doubts put to bed

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford feels he is in the form of his life ahead of World Cup with England doubts put to bed

Simona Halep Suspended for a Positive Doping Test at U.S. Open

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Arsenal boost as Gabriel Magalhaes signs new long-term contract at the Emirates which could spark flurry of new deals for Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba

Arsenal boost as Gabriel Magalhaes signs new long-term contract at the Emirates which could spark flurry of new deals for Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba

‘We want Gerrard out!’ – Aston Villa fans call for sacking during Fulham defeat as Douglas Luiz sent off for headbutting Aleksandar Mitrovic

Yes, Starters Are Going Deeper Into Games This Postseason

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson turns heel on Macclesfield by joining Jake Paul in revealing love for Liverpool as Black Adam star dreams of USA heroics against England at 2022 World Cup

Granit Xhaka books Arsenal’s place in Europa League knockout stages with winner against PSV Eindhoven as brilliant stat sums up amazing season

Cristiano Ronaldo axed from Manchester United squad for Chelsea match and will train alone after refusing to come on as substitute against Tottenham

Cristiano Ronaldo axed from Manchester United squad for Chelsea match and will train alone after refusing to come on as substitute against Tottenham

Kepa Arrizabalaga stars again for Chelsea as Graham Potter’s side nick a point away at Brentford in goalless draw as Conor Gallagher goes off injured

Miguel Almiron appears to have taken Jack Grealish joke personally as Newcastle ace takes Premier League tally to five with goal against Everton – and fans love it

Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez silences West Ham chants of ‘s*** Andy Carroll’ with superb header in front of the away end

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha ‘keen on Liverpool’ transfer as Premier League giants prepare to battle for out-of-contract star

How Arsenal could line-up against PSV in Europa League clash with Gabriel Martinelli rested and Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson to start

Mikel Arteta reveals Gabriel Martinelli in contention to feature in Arsenal’s Europa League clash with PSV despite missing training, with Oleksandr Zinchenko also not ruled out

Mikel Arteta reveals Gabriel Martinelli in contention to feature in Arsenal’s Europa League clash with PSV despite missing training, with Oleksandr Zinchenko also not ruled out

Enjoy the game, folks. Justin Verlander is on deck tomorrow.

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Chelsea blow as N’Golo Kante ruled out for four months after surgery on injured hamstring with France star out of World Cup

Chelsea blow as N’Golo Kante ruled out for four months after surgery on injured hamstring with France star out of World Cup

How to watch Game 5 (for real this time).

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Manchester United and Arsenal transfer blow as Victor Osimhen’s agent rules out Napoli exit with club top of Serie A

Manchester United and Arsenal transfer blow as Victor Osimhen’s agent rules out Napoli exit with club top of Serie A

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag confirms Anthony Martial will miss Tottenham game through injury but Christian Eriksen in contention to face former side

Coalville Town to face Charlton at The Valley in FA Cup first round as seventh-tier Alvechurch face League One Cheltenham while Bracknell host Ipswich Town

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is brutally mocked by Specsavers after finishing 25th in Ballon d’Or list following his struggling start to life at Anfield

Aston Villa eyeing up ambitious swoop for ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino as a possible replacement for Steven Gerrard

Chelsea ‘in the mix’ for surprise title challenge with Graham Potter praised for ‘first class’ start to life after succeeding Thomas Tuchel

‘My contract in this moment is not important’ – Tottenham boss Antonio Conte in no rush to discuss future ahead of Manchester United clash at Old Trafford

Dean Saunders was once voted better than Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit and Roberto Mancini in Ballon d’Or but skipped the ceremony

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is brutally mocked by Specsavers after finishing 25th in Ballon d’Or list following his struggling start to life at Anfield

Aston Villa eyeing up ambitious swoop for ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino as a possible replacement for Steven Gerrard

Chelsea ‘in the mix’ for surprise title challenge with Graham Potter praised for ‘first class’ start to life after succeeding Thomas Tuchel

Liverpool condemn ‘chants relating to stadium tragedies from the away section’ and ‘graffiti of similar nature’ in concourse at away section of Anfield during win over Man City

Liverpool condemn ‘chants relating to stadium tragedies from the away section’ and ‘graffiti of similar nature’ in concourse at away section of Anfield during win over Man City

Jurgen Klopp admits his red card during Liverpool’s win over Man City was ‘probably deserved’ but accuses linesman of ‘not being bothered’ after Bernardo Silva’s challenge on Mohamed Salah went unpunished

Pep Guardiola fumes and remonstrates with Liverpool fans with allegations of ‘coins being thrown’ at him after Man City have goal disallowed after Erling Haaland is penalised

Pep Guardiola fumes and remonstrates with Liverpool fans with allegations of ‘coins being thrown’ at him after Man City have goal disallowed after Erling Haaland is penalised

James Milner could face Phil Foden who Roy Keane joked ‘sent him home in an ambulance’ last time they met with Liverpool veteran in line to start against Man City due to Ibrahima Konate injury

Richarlison ruled out of Manchester United clash and facing spell on sidelines after suffering calf injury in Tottenham victory over Everton

Reece James set to miss World Cup as Chelsea star is ruled out for eight weeks as a result of knee injury

Nottingham Forest’s ‘Playtime’ Tweet labelled ‘shocking’ and ’embarrassing’ as Wolves coach reveals Ruben Neves used social media post as inspiration for win

Harry Kane extends stunning scoring record in Tottenham win against Everton as Jordan Pickford criticised for ‘fumbling it’ – ‘He can’t do that at the World Cup’

Didier Drogba says Chelsea have ‘lost principles and club values’ as legend accuses Todd Boehly of ‘lacking class’ over staff cuts

‘Has any club ever spent £10million better?’- Ivan Toney scores ‘naughty, dirty’ goal for Brentford with ‘Cruyff-style’ flick seeing the England man labelled a ‘one-off’

Zion Williamson Is Finally Feeling Like Himself Again

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Boubakary Soumare on difficult first season with Leicester, transfer links to Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Monaco and why he feels like a different person under Brendan Rodgers

Sadio Mane accused of ‘fitting into Bayern Munich like tofu in a sausage’ but Jurgen Klopp is confident the former Liverpool man can ‘up his performances’ despite ‘nonsense’ idea he could replace Robert Lewandowski

Boubakary Soumare on difficult first season with Leicester, transfer links to Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Monaco and why he feels like a different person under Brendan Rodgers

Phil Foden signs new Man City deal until 2027 tripling his wages to more than £200,000-a-week as club express ‘pride’ and show England star’s rise through the academy

Reece James not Chelsea’s only injury concern as Graham Potter reveals Wesley Fofana and N’Golo Kante setbacks amid fears midfielder could miss World Cup

‘I’d rather have Miguel Almiron over Jack Grealish’, says ex-Newcastle man, who says in-form Magpies star ‘could play for a Champions League team’

Said Benrahma nets beautiful whipped free-kick from 25 yards in Europa Conference League as Jarrod Bowen nets stunner of his own for West Ham

Suing Madison Square Garden? Forget About Your Knicks Tickets.

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Arsenal overcome rapturous Bodo/Glimt support, fireworks and artificial pitch in Europa League as Bukayo Saka impresses with goalscoring instinct

Granit Xhaka is Arsenal’s leader on pitch, not captain Martin Odegaard, with comeback king hailed by Gabriel Martinelli

Manchester United v Newcastle LIVE stream: Red Devils have lost just one of their last 37 home league games against Magpies as Antony chases goal record – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

Frank Lampard revels in ‘proving people wrong’ after being tipped to be first Premier League boss sacked as Everton surprise with form

Tottenham players remind Champions League referee to brandish red card for Tuta after second yellow – despite Eintracht Frankfurt defender’s first booking only four minutes earlier

La Liga Chief’s Feud With P.S.G. President Veers Into Court

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Tottenham pay poignant tribute to Gian Piero Ventrone by laying wreath on bench ahead of Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt

Southampton angry as Chelsea close in on Joe Shields as new director of recruitment in board reshuffle after being impressed by Romeo Lavia transfer and work with Man City

Cristiano Ronaldo accepts FA’s improper conduct charge for ‘outburst’ after Everton loss, but Manchester United vow to help him fight potential ban

Cristiano Ronaldo accepts FA’s improper conduct charge for ‘outburst’ after Everton loss, but Manchester United vow to help him fight potential ban

Julen Lopetegui reluctantly rejects Wolves job with ex-Sevilla manager unable to accept offer due to elderly father’s illness

Phillies Continue to Be Road Warriors as They Stump Atlanta

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Jurgen Klopp says ex-Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has ‘no idea’ following comments on talkSPORT about Reds lacking ‘a spark’

Finally, Taylor Fritz Forces His Way Into the Top 10

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Angel Di Maria in tears as World Cup hopes thrown into doubt with injury during Juventus’ shock Champions League defeat to minnows Maccabi Haifa

Erling Haaland stays on the bench as ten-man Man City battle to goalless draw at FC Copenhagen in the Champions League

‘Guess what? Zlatan is here’ – Ibrahimovic announces TikTok arrival the only way he knows how with gruelling workouts, yacht clips, taekwondo and an AC Milan assist

Jamie Carragher’s fears about Arsenal having too much intensity for Liverpool ‘were proven’ as Roy Keane admits Mikel Arteta’s men are Man City’s biggest rivals

Aston Villa ‘tried to win at their own leisure’ while Roy Keane says Steven Gerrard’s men ‘have no bottle’ after draw at Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa ‘tried to win at their own leisure’ while Roy Keane says Steven Gerrard’s men ‘have no bottle’ after draw at Nottingham Forest

Arsenal in ‘contract dilemma’ with starlet Charlie Patino, who is ‘generating interest’ as Premier League and European clubs monitor situation

Arsenal in ‘contract dilemma’ with starlet Charlie Patino, who is ‘generating interest’ as Premier League and European clubs monitor situation

Per Mertesacker recalls vomiting before matches, as ex-Arsenal star discusses the pressures footballers face and importance of talking on World Mental Health Day

Jude Bellingham hosts hilarious FIFA 23 ratings reveal talk show with live band and Borussia Dortmund teammates leaving Marco Reus and Nico Schlotterbeck in stitches

Scenes on the pitch and Oleksandr Zinchenko’s celebrations in the stands show Arsenal’s win over Liverpool was huge, but Gunners yet to convince everyone of title credentials as Mikel Arteta plays down their chances

‘Age does not wait for anyone’ – Liverpool accused of not addressing major issue with squad and Jurgen Klopp is ‘two or three players short’ as Reds make worst start to season in ten years after defeat at Arsenal

Top ten highest goalscorers of all time: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Josef Bican’s mammoth record with Man United icon above Lionel Messi and other legends with most goals recognised by FIFA

Yankees Relief Pitcher Is Off Division Series Roster After a No-Show

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‘Is he finished? No way’ – Cristiano Ronaldo runs from own half to score 700th career club goal after coming off the bench for Manchester United against Everton

Jamie Carragher brands Liverpool defence ‘a shambles’ as Jurgen Klopp’s men continue unwanted Premier League record in clash with in-form Arsenal

Bukayo Saka shines as Arsenal beat Liverpool in five-goal thriller that had a missed handball, injuries to key Reds stars and controversial penalty winner

‘They’re awful’ – Gabby Agbonlahor tears into ‘shambolic, embarrassing’ Wolves after Chelsea defeat and laughs, ‘I’d be their top goalscorer’

Draymond Green Apologizes Publicly for Punching Jordan Poole

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Sadio Mane misses open goal sitter in Bayern Munich’s derby draw vs Borussia Dortmund as BVB come from 2-0 down to salvage last-gasp point

Jack Grealish joked about Miguel Almiron’s abilities at Man City’s title celebrations, now Newcastle star has scored three more goals than City winger this season

Chelsea benefiting from team selection headache, says Blues boss Graham Potter, as Armando Broja gets off the mark against Wolves

Brendan Rodgers says he ‘doesn’t think about the pressure’ after worrying loss against Bournemouth and is ‘up for the challenge’ as Leicester manager

Jack Grealish joked about Miguel Almiron’s abilities at Man City’s title celebrations, now Newcastle star has scored three more goals than City winger this season

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte close to tears as Spurs pay tribute to fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone before game at Brighton

The Guardians Make Their Move, Well Ahead of Schedule

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Erling Haaland, Max Verstappen, Carlos Alcaraz and more – sport’s new GOAT candidates looking to replicate Lionel Messi, Lewis Hamilton and Roger Federer’s success

Draymond Green Disrupts Golden State’s Good Vibes With One Punch

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Georgia Stanway converts redemption penalty for England against the USA after Barcelona’s Lucy Bronze is hit in the face by high boot, as USA disallowed goal branded ‘ridiculous’ by Ian Wright

Jurgen Klopp would be ‘a huge loss to the Premier League’ if Liverpool’s struggles forced him to leave, with only Real Madrid or Barcelona on his ‘trajectory’ as he’s told to ‘regenerate like Doctor Who’

Jurgen Klopp would be ‘a huge loss to the Premier League’ if Liverpool’s struggles forced him to leave, with only Real Madrid or Barcelona on his ‘trajectory’ as he’s told to ‘regenerate like Doctor Who’

‘Virgil van Dijk couldn’t lace John Terry or Rio Ferdinand’s boots’, says ex-Chelsea star Jason Cundy, as Liverpool talisman told he’s not in Premier League’s top five centre-backs

Aces on the Mound and Trash Talkers Everywhere Else

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Man City striker Erling Haaland ‘earns close to £900,000-a-week’ as reported eye-watering bonuses revealed

Gabriel Jesus produces fine assist, while Eddie Nketiah continues Europa League goal streak as Arsenal breeze to win over Bodo/Glimt

Cristiano Ronaldo’s miss from six yards out summed up his season as he’s made to wait for 700th club goal but Paul Scholes says Erik ten Hag was ‘disrespectful’ for playing him

Manchester United avoid Europa League humiliation against Omonia Nicosia but defending of Erik ten Hag’s men branded ‘shocking’ and ‘an absolute mess’ during victory over Cypriot minnows

Sticker Shock

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Lionel Messi announces Qatar World Cup will be his last ever as he eyes glory with Argentina at the fifth attempt

Reece James ‘strong, powerful and intelligent’ and is likened to Paul McGrath as Chelsea turn on the style in Champions League win over AC Milan

Erling Haaland moves level with Barcelona legends Rivaldo and Luis Suarez for Champions League goals after just 21 matches as Man City star adds two more goals to season

Wesley Fofana scores first Chelsea goal but then leaves the pitch in tears after sustaining knee injury during Champions League clash against AC Milan

‘What are you doing?’ – Celtic lose to RB Leipzig in Champions League as Joe Hart makes costly error leading to decisive goal

Tiffany Jackson, Texas Star Forward and W.N.B.A. Veteran, Dies at 37

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A Case Study for Soccer Success Becomes the Face of a Scandal

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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal ‘have something to announce’ amid talk Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli are set for new contracts

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli laughs as Fabio Vieira takes ball to face from Cedric Soares in training ahead of Europa League clash

Christopher Nkunku shows what Chelsea can look forward to next season with goal against Celtic, as RB Leipzig star also has lovely chip disallowed for offside

Soccer Let Women Down Whether They Spoke Up or Not

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Liverpool back to winning ways as goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah give Reds Battle of Britain Champions League victory over Rangers

Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich legend Xabi Alonso in the frame to become Bayer Leverkusen manager after former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel rejected the Bundesliga and Champions League side

Portland Thorns Owner Steps Aside as U.S. Soccer Star Calls for Change

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‘Stop talking smack!’ – Trent Alexander-Arnold makes statement with free-kick goal against Rangers and earns defence from Jake Paul while Darren Bent says ‘he has to be in the England squad’

Lionel Messi ‘will decide future in 2023’ after claims he will make Barcelona return with Paris Saint-Germain forward in final year of contract

Jurgen Klopp, Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold murals in Anfield defaced ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Rangers

‘I hope Gareth Southgate’s watching’ – James Maddison masterclass against Nottingham Forest strengthens calls for Leicester man to get England call-up for World Cup

Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of rape has bail extended

Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of rape has bail extended

Move Over … Everything? Here Comes Major League Pickleball.

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Liverpool loanee Sepp van den Berg ruled out until 2023 with ligament injury sustained in Schalke game

Rio Ferdinand thinks Casemiro must feel ‘disrespected’ after Manchester derby just like Cristiano Ronaldo, as Man United boss Erik ten Hag explains why midfielder didn’t start

‘Works both ways’ – Steven Gerrard hits back at Jesse Marsch’s claims that Aston Villa time-wasted Premier League clash against Leeds to a ‘snail’s pace’

‘Works both ways’ – Steven Gerrard hits back at Jesse Marsch’s claims that Aston Villa time-wasted Premier League clash against Leeds to a ‘snail’s pace’

Roy Keane and Micah Richards get into fiery debate about Cristiano Ronaldo after Manchester derby as Manchester United legend warns situation ‘will get ugly’ amid Erik ten Hag’s latest snub

Death Is Rare at Soccer Games, but Aggressive Policing Can Light a Match

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Roy Keane and Micah Richards get into fiery debate about Cristiano Ronaldo after Manchester derby as Manchester United legend warns situation ‘will get ugly’ amid Erik ten Hag’s latest snub

Leeds star Luis Sinisterra called ‘naive’ for getting sent off after stopping free-kick, as Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa labelled ‘rubbish’ in game that saw more fouls than shots

Piers Morgan labels Erik ten Hag an ‘arrogant deluded twerp’ after Manchester United boss says he didn’t play Cristiano Ronaldo in defeat to Man City ‘out of respect for his career’

Piers Morgan labels Erik ten Hag an ‘arrogant deluded twerp’ after Manchester United boss says he didn’t play Cristiano Ronaldo in defeat to Man City ‘out of respect for his career’

‘Don’t forget’ – Antonio Conte aims jibe at Arsenal by reminding fans that Tottenham beat them to the Champions League last season

Mikel Arteta calms down Arsenal Premier League title talk after ‘phenomenal’ north London derby victory over Tottenham, as Aaron Ramsdale says top-four is ‘minimum requirement’

Mikel Arteta calms down Arsenal Premier League title talk after ‘phenomenal’ north London derby victory over Tottenham, as Aaron Ramsdale says top-four is ‘minimum requirement’

‘I has a feeling’ – Conor Gallagher predicted he would score against former club Crystal Palace as Chelsea starlet hails Selhurst Park reception

Jarrod Bowen suffers gruesome finger injury after scoring as West Ham beat Wolves to climb out of relegation zone, despite Diego Costa making first appearance

‘I has a feeling’ – Conor Gallagher predicted he would score against former club Crystal Palace as Chelsea starlet hails Selhurst Park reception

Frank Lampard betters Carlo Ancelotti and Rafael Benitez with unbeaten Premier League run as Everton continue resurgence with victory over Southampton