Football

Never likely to happen: Rangers transfer rumour may soon be put to bed amid report - opinion

Glasgow Rangers-linked Jack Wilshere set for January transfer to his former club Bournemouth.

2021-01-16T17:43:28Z

Soccer-Maupay on target as Brighton sink lacklustre Leeds

2021-01-16T17:31:20Z

Fred makes plea to Paul Pogba over Man Utd future amid transfer uncertainty

Paul Pogba remains the subject of transfer speculation but Man Utd team-mate Fred is desperate for him to stay put

2021-01-16T18:30:56Z

Can you tell how many Sivasspor players (white kit) are in this pic?

Amid heavy snowfall that covered the pitch at the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium, the visitors thought it would be a good idea to wear their white kit against the Super Lig leaders.

2021-01-16T18:50:34Z

Todd Cantwell seals victory for leaders Norwich over 10-man Cardiff

The prospect of Norwich City returning to the Premier League at the first attempt looks increasingly likely after they racked up a seventh victory in nine Championship matches to extend their lead at the summit, opening up an eight-point cushion to third-placed Bournemouth, who slipped up at home to Luton. Cardiff were outclassed but never gave up, pulling a goal back through Joe Ralls before Marlon Pack was sent off. In the end Daniel Farke’s...

2021-01-16T17:25:38Z

Cardiff City 'have bid accepted' for Bournemouth defender Jack Simpson

Cardiff City have been on the hunt for a new right-back and appear to have now found their man in Bournemouth defender Jack Simpson

2021-01-16T19:50:22Z

Villa already have perfect Grealish understudy in "leader" whose "future is boundless" - opinion

Aston Villa already have a perfect back-up to Jack Grealish for the Premier League next season in Indiana Vassilev, who's out on loan this season at Burton.

2021-01-16T17:28:30Z

Celtic produced the football equivalent of waterboarding against Livingston

Fo their living-room watching supporters there is only one way to sum-up Celtic performance in the scoreless draw at home to Livingston.

2021-01-16T18:14:27Z

Mourinho must ruthlessly axe £30m Spurs ace on Sunday, he was once dubbed a "disgrace" - opinion

Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho must axe Moussa Sissoko from his starting XI vs Sheffield United on Sunday afternoon.

2021-01-16T19:28:31Z

Ealing Trailfinders stun Saracens in thrilling Championship warm-up

Was this a psychological blow landed before these sides set about seeking promotion to the Premiership? Simply a chance for both teams to blow off the cobwebs having not played a competitive match for so long? Or a demonstration that perhaps the Premiership may want to think about expanding to 14 teams after all? Maybe the most significant thing about Ealing Trailfinders’ entertaining win over Saracens was that it was the only match taking place...

2021-01-16T19:54:00Z

St Johnstone win came from 'one of worst performances' as St Mirren hit out at red card

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson has claimed his side picked up a first victory in ten league games after their worst performance of this barren spell.

2021-01-16T19:29:25Z

Napoli's Fabian Ruiz tests positive for coronavirus

2021-01-16T19:51:20Z

Scott Wright Rangers transfer update as Derek McInnes sends clear message after 'horrible afternoon' for Aberdeen

The 23-year-old is close to agreeing a pre-contract move to Ibrox but a deal could be done for it to happen this month.

2021-01-16T18:40:23Z

Soccer-Transfers unlikely at Barcelona due to election delay, says Koeman

2021-01-16T17:51:05Z

Premier League table: Latest 2020/21 EPL season standings and fixtures - Liverpool vs Man Utd in title clash

Gameweek 19 of the Premier League season has arrived and all eyes are understandably on Sunday’s top of the table clash between old rivals Liverpool and Manchester United. United sit three points clear in first place, and could open up a six-point gap on Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool if they win at Anfield on Sunday. Elsewhere, there could be plenty of moment up and down the table this weekend with things looking tight across the board. West Ham kept...

2021-01-15T19:52:44Z

Mike Rayer at 55, the Wales full-back changed by six minutes of trauma after influencing Wales' most famous drinking session

It was on this weekend back in 1994 that Mike Rayer enjoyed one of the highlights of his rugby career when he scored two tries for Wales in their victory over Scotland after coming as a replacement for Nigel Walker. To mark the anniversary, here’s the story of one of the most popular players of his generation.

2021-01-16T19:05:40Z

Marianne Vos builds confidence ahead of Cyclo-cross Worlds with podium at Zilvermeercross

'My form is improving' says former world champion

2021-01-16T17:28:59Z

Moyes insists 'no contact' from Chelsea or United over move for Rice

The England international has been strongly linked with a £70million move away from the London Stadium with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side reportedly prepared to rival his former side Chelsea.

2021-01-16T18:35:30Z

Local cricket: Love Lane Liverpool Competition chiefs cautiously hopeful of playing a full season

But after last year's Covid-ruined schedule, the mantra is 'fail to plan, plan to fail'

2021-01-16T19:23:35Z

Rangers miss wing 'target', Celtic could lose starlet to New York, Arsenal join Juventus and Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers in Edouard transfer interest: Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

The half-way point in the mid-season transfer window is upon us – but there haven’t been many big moves… yet.

2021-01-16T12:30:01Z

£42k-p/w NUFC let-down must be walking a thin tightrope amid scathing Bruce criticism – opinion

Ryan Fraser is walking a tightrope at Newcastle United after Steve Bruce unleashed a scathing attack on his players.

2021-01-16T18:13:29Z

Beating Barca to win Super Cup would be incredible, says Bilbao's Marcelino

2021-01-16T19:46:19Z

Two Aberdeen players leave Ross County on crutches as Derek McInnes laments 4-1 defeat

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes admitted it was a horrible afternoon for his team as Ash Taylor, Jonny Hayes and Ross McCrorie all left the park injured and his men were soundly beaten 4-1 by Ross County in the Premiership.

2021-01-16T19:29:23Z

Hamilton boss Brian Rice hails Ryan Fulton save but warns mis-firing strikers to find their form

Accies had Fulton to thank for a point, but Rice says frontmen have to improve after goalless stalemate with Dundee United

2021-01-16T18:25:35Z

Edu must avoid foolish Arsenal mistake with £65k-p/w man, Arteta surely won't be happy - opinion

Arsenal are looking at a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Neto in this January transfer window.

2021-01-16T17:28:29Z

'Proud' Neil Harris praises 'top' Cardiff City performance in Norwich City defeat as he tells players that is the benchmark

The Bluebirds fell to their sixth defeat in seven matches, but Neil Harris was upbeat in his side's display against top-of-the-table Norwich City

2021-01-16T18:05:19Z

West Ham analysis: Michail Antonio back with a bang but Jarrod Bowen finishing frustrates

With Michail Antonio now the sole occupant of West Ham’s senior striker department, an afternoon like this was just what David Moyes will have been dreaming of. Following Sebastien Haller’s sale to Ajax earlier this month, the 30-year-old is currently Moyes’s only real option to lead the line. Such is his importance that the West Ham manager risked further injury by giving Antonio almost 90 minutes on a mire of a pitch at Stockport on Monday...

2021-01-16T18:12:13Z

Jack Ross jokes Hibs hero Alex Gogic 'gets chased out' of shooting drills as he admits shock at Kilmarnock wonder strike

The goal from the Hibees midfielder sealed the 2-0 win over Kilmarnock after Alan Power's own goal.

2021-01-16T18:55:29Z

Arsenal tracking Newcastle United's Freddie Woodman after stellar Swansea City performances

Arsenal are tracking Newcastle United's Freddie Woodman after the keeper's stellar performances for Swansea City

2021-01-16T18:05:20Z

Celtic stand-in Gavin Strachan almost concedes title to Rangers after dismal draw

Celtic’s stand-in manager Gavin Strachan as good as admitted the title was a lost cause following a lifeless goaless draw with Livingston.

2021-01-16T19:14:25Z

David Martindale in hilarious Celtic quip as he reveals Efe Ambrose Parkhead return suspicions after Livingston misses

The unbeaten Lions boss reckons his side could have made it nine wins in a row if it weren't for Ambrose's wayward headers.

2021-01-16T18:25:24Z

‘If Messi goes, Barcelona must thank & respect him’ – Argentine has earned right to make big call, says Amunike

The former Blaugrana forward is reluctant to predict what will happen at Camp Nou this summer, with there a chance that a legend will move on

2021-01-16T17:08:46Z

Dana White to announce Khabib Nurmagomedov's decision at 8pm tonight

White met with the undefeated UFC lightweight champion in private on Friday and has told fans for months that he will do everything he can to get him to fight at least one more time.

2021-01-16T18:05:27Z

West Brom considering move for Celta Vigo's Okay Yokuslu

Manager Sam Allardyce wants to bring in extra protection for his defence and Albion have opened discussions over a possible loan for the Celta Vigo midfielder.

2021-01-16T18:05:27Z

Fulham 0-1 Chelsea LIVE! Mount goal, Robinson red; Premier League match stream, latest score and updates today

Fulham vs Chelsea - LIVE! The Premier League serves up a west London derby for us this evening as Fulham host Chelsea at Craven Cottage. Scott Parker says his side are full of confidence after their excellent draw at Tottenham in midweek, though he could do with his side finding a winning habit having drawn their last five in the league. Still, the improvement is marked given how doomed the Cottagers appeared in the opening weeks of the season...

2021-01-16T15:12:08Z

Holloway vs Kattar UK time, TV info and undercard details

The UFC returns with a bang in 2021 with a big night of action on Fight Island

2021-01-16T17:35:14Z

Faded badly: £20m-rated West Ham star proved again why Moyes is hesitant to start him – opinion

Said Benrahma let David Moyes down terribly after turning in an indifferent display as West Ham United beat Burnley 1-0 through a Michail Antonio goal.

2021-01-16T17:43:28Z

Fulham 0-1 Chelsea: Mason Mount settles London derby after Antonee Robinson red card

Mason Mount’s late winner saw Chelsea finally break down a resilient Fulham side, who were reduced to 10 men in the first half. Mount drove in a scorching low shot from 10 metres in the 78th minute to give Chelsea only their second league win in the last seven games and lift them two places up to seventh on 29 points from 18 games. Fulham, who had wing-back Antonee Robinson sent off on the stroke of half-time for a reckless tackle on Cesar...

2021-01-16T19:42:06Z

Rejection, resignations and a power shift: Why there's been a mass exodus from the top of the Welsh Rugby Union

No fewer than seven significant departures from the governing body have been announced in the past three months

2021-01-16T17:50:33Z

Who is Kim Min-jae? Chelsea and Tottenham centre back target revealed

Sportsmail takes a deeper look into the style and qualities of the 24-year-old heralded as 'The Monster', who is tipped to become a hot commodity in the transfer window.

2021-01-16T19:35:53Z

Forget Dan James: Man Utd should sign £16m-rated dynamo who has “non-stop energy” - opinion

Manchester United should sign David Brooks from Bournemouth in the January transfer window.

2021-01-16T17:13:33Z

This is what Nuno must do after Wolves hit new low against West Brom

Wolverhampton Wanderers hit a new low with defeat to West Bromwich Albion in the Black Country derby on Saturday afternoon

2021-01-16T18:10:58Z

The poor Cardiff City player ratings as red card villain Marlon Pack endures Norwich City nightmare and Liverpool loan man makes too many errors

Here is how each Bluebirds player rated in the Championship clash with Norwich City

2021-01-16T17:20:16Z

Jose Mourinho's Gareth Bale dressing down suggests Real Madrid may have been right all along

Big things were expected of the Welsh forward upon his emotional return to his former club but he has so far failed to impress

2021-01-16T17:46:01Z

Klopp could land his next Coutinho at Liverpool in 26 y/o star who scores and assists - opinion

Liverpool are being linked with Rodrigo De Paul and he could be the man to finally replace Philippe Coutinho in Jurgen Klopp's side.

2021-01-16T12:43:22Z

Fewer passes than Hazard: Anonymous £8k-p/w Celtic dynamo was out of his depth today – opinion

Celtic were once again held to a draw on home soil after they struggled to make an impact against Livingston in the Scottish Premiership. Neither side were able to break down the opposition defence and a rather disappointing 0-0 stalemate saw the spoils shared at Celtic Park. After dropping even more points, the Hoops look […]

2021-01-16T17:28:30Z

Transfer news LIVE! Ozil agrees Arsenal exit; Chelsea, Manchester United latest today; Morgan Sanson update

January transfer window - LIVE! Halfway through the midseason window we are still yet to see any major moves by any of the Premier League’s biggest clubs, with many of them instead focusing on outgoing. Chelsea epitomise that, having spent big on a host of new stars in the summer, and all the speculation today is over Fikayo Tomori’s proposed loan move to AC Milan and whether or not it will include an option-to-buy, while Danny Drinkwater is...

2021-01-16T09:08:58Z

Marseille star Morgan Sanson linked with a move to the Premier League

The French club are open to selling the 26-year-old to raise funds. Villa asked about Sanson last year and could strike a bargain for the £20m-rated former France U21 international.

2021-01-16T17:50:28Z

Wolves could switch things up at the back as poor league run continues

Nuno Espirito Santo's decision to use a flat back four on Saturday against West Brom backfired with skipper Conor Coady substituted as their poor run extended to five points in nine games.

2021-01-16T18:20:53Z

Koeman says Messi will have final word on fitness

2021-01-16T17:36:03Z