Category: Football

Who will prevail this season?published at 15:45 British Summer Time 17 September 15:45 BST 17 September Image source, Getty Images BBC Sport’s Spanish football expert Guillem Balague: You imagine the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester City in the semi-finals and, once there, there are many things that affect a result (a referee decision, an...

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… LIVERPOOL ECHO Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Lille midfielder Angel Gomes, with the Reds scouts in attendance for the 24-year-old’s impressive first England start against Finland this month. Image: Former Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes is a key player for French club Lille THE SUN...

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Brazil winger Antony has to “earn the right” to play for the club. An £82m signing from Ajax in 2022, Antony is the second-most expensive player in United’s history behind Paul Pogba. But he scored just five goals and three assists in 55 Premier League appearances, and last...

Ashworth meets Man Utd womenpublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 9 August 15:42 BST 9 August Emma SandersSenior Women’s Football Reporter Manchester United Sporting Director Dan Ashworth spent the morning with the women’s players and staff before training at St. George’s Park today. He watched their session, listened in on the morning briefing and then...

What did Ronaldo say?published at 07:28 British Summer Time 07:28 BST Image source, Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments came in a conversation with one of his former team-mates for the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast., external Ronaldo played alongside Ferdinand during his first spell at Manchester United, winning three Premier League titles, the Champions League, two...

Ronaldo criticises Ten Hag & says Man Utd must ‘rebuild everything’published at 16:27 British Summer Time 12 September 16:27 BST 12 September Image source, Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo has criticised Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and said the club must “rebuild everything” in order to compete for football’s biggest prizes again. The Dutch boss...

Reds need injury ‘miracles’published at 13:25 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 13:25 GMT 28 February Liverpool v Southampton (20:00 GMT) Liverpool Liverpool “need miracles” to ease their injury woes as they prepare to host Southampton in the FA Cup fifth round, says manager Jurgen Klopp. Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, who has an ankle injury, is...

Arteta has transformed the positivity at Arsenal – Walcottpublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 11 September 15:31 BST 11 September Image source, Getty Images Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott says Mikel Arteta has changed the ambitions of the club from finishing in the top four to winning the title. The Gunners finished two points short...

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Manchester United have made contact with Sevilla to request more information about promising defender Juanlu Sanchez. Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber was involved in an altercation with former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst while on international duty. Arsenal are reportedly set to turn down any...

Adams out of Scotland squad as Barron called uppublished at 09:27 British Summer Time 09:27 BST Scotland Image source, Getty Images Striker Che Adams withdrew from the Scotland squad on Tuesday before their Nations League games against Poland and Portugal and was replaced by Rangers midfielder Connor Barron for his first call up. Celtic pair...

Bellamy’s route to Wales managerial bowpublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 13:15 BST Image source, Getty Images In July, Craig Bellamy left his role as acting head coach at Burnley to become Wales manager, agreeing a four-year deal to take the reins following Rob Page’s departure. Bellamy, 45, scored 19 goals in 78 appearances for...

Chief football news reporter Simon Stone: It seems a long time since Casemiro texted his agent following Manchester United’s four-goal hammering at Brentford in August 2022 to say he would ‘fix’ the problems at Old Trafford and he joined in a deal worth £70m. As it turned out, the Brazilian was yet another short-term fix...