Category: Football

‘Manchester United need a much bigger improvement’published at 15:42 British Summer Time 16 August 15:42 BST 16 August Alan ShearerFormer England striker Despite activity in the transfer window, Alan Shearer is not convinced by Manchester United ahead of the Premier League starting. Manchester United need a much bigger improvement if they are going to get...

‘You’ve got to hit the ground running’published at 11:41 British Summer Time 11:41 BST BBC Radio 5 Live Former Chelsea and England goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain on Manchester United’s transfer activity after losing key players over the summer including goalkeeper Mary Earps, Katie Zelem and Nikita Parris: “I think they’ve made some good signings, they signed...

‘I don’t talk about whether we are different or not’published at 13:45 British Summer Time 19 September 13:45 BST 19 September West Ham v Chelsea (Sat, 12:30 BST) West Ham United West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui was asked whether he was concerned about comments made about the club’s style of play not being any different...

Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has signed for French fourth-tier club Bordeaux after leaving Amiens. Carroll, 35, has dropped two divisions in France’s football pyramid, despite playing in all four of Amiens’ Ligue 2 matches this term. He scored four goals in 35 appearances since joining the club in September 2023 on a...

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… INDEPENDENT Real Madrid are already planning their next European era, as they aim to sign Rodri, Trent Alexander-Arnold and either William Saliba or Cristian Romero. DAILY TELEGRAPH The Football Association has been urged to take action amid an alarming rise in sexism at football matches. Steve...

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...