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Celtic, Chelsea, Newcastle? Rafa Benitez wants big European job after leaving Chinese Super League

Rafa Benitez is keen to get back into management after leaving Dalian Professional, the Chinese Super League (CSL) team this weekend. Although the 60-year-old has been liked with a move to Celtic, he wants a job in the Premier League. The former Newcastle United manager decided not to go back to China because of the pandemic rather than offers of employment at home. A number of teams across Europe have contacted him about his availability in...

2021-01-25T08:00:16Z

Spurs dealt a huge injury blow ahead of Wycombe clash, Mourinho's now facing headache - opinion

Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho has been dealt a huge blow to Serge Aurier ahead of their FA Cup fourth-round clash to Wycombe Wanderers.

2021-01-25T13:14:52Z

Inside Steve Bruce press call: Why Newcastle gagged questions to their under-fire boss

Newcastle face Leeds tomorrow with Steve Bruce looking for a first win in 11 games - today he declared he'd "never shy away from a challenge", then cut his press conference short

2021-01-25T12:47:00Z

Celtic's looming Champions League gamble and the ruthless Rangers moves underlining Parkhead paralysis

Delaying the long-awaited review of Neil Lennon's position could have long-term implications.

2021-01-25T12:11:53Z

East Kilbride boss Stevie Aitken 'in the dark' over league future

Aitken says he's asked questions but has been left in 'no-man's land' over what happens next

2021-01-25T12:11:48Z

Virgil van Dijk's private conversation with team-mate confirms Man Utd transfer mistake

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk was linked with Man Utd before his big-money transfer and former Southampton team-mate Charlie Austin has shed new light on the circumstances surrounding his move

2021-01-25T13:47:12Z

Barcelona respond to Pep Guardiola's transfer update on Man City defender Eric Garcia

Pep Guardiola says he expects Eric Garcia to leave Manchester City either this month or in the summer.

2021-01-25T11:38:37Z

West Ham leading Jesse Lingard transfer race with Manchester United willing to sanction exit

West Ham are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard this month. David Moyes is keen to add to his squad after a record-breaking first half to the Premier League season and is pushing for a deal with Lingard having been given the green light to leave Old Trafford. Lingard has made just three appearances for Manchester United this season and played under Moyes during pre-season after the Hammers boss replaced Sir Alex...

2021-01-25T13:25:45Z

Fernandes needs trophy to join United legends like Cantona, says Giggs

After scoring yet another winner for United, his talismanic role in the side has been compared club legend Cantona, who led United to six major honours after arriving at the club in 1992.

2021-01-25T12:21:54Z

Jurgen Klopp chases Paul Pogba as Donny van de Beek Liverpool con fails

Moments you may not have spotted during Liverpool's FA Cup defeat at Manchester United on Sunday

2021-01-25T12:24:41Z

Ospreys hand new deal to one of Welsh rugby's signings of the season

Stephen Myler is 36 but he's skippered the Welsh region and is directing operations with the skill and intelligence he showed when becoming an England international

2021-01-25T12:36:44Z

Perfect 150 for Steven Gerrard at Rangers

Having bemoaned his team for either turning up late or leaving too early in recent matches, Steven Gerrard received the perfect response in his 150th game as Rangers manager as they delivered one of their most complete performances of the season.

2021-01-24T21:54:52Z

Scottish football transfer LIVE: Celtic set to lose out on pair of transfer targets amid Lennon uncertainty, Rangers signing compared to current Ibrox hero, Celtic chief 'should not be trusted'

The latest Scottish football transfer news on Monday, January 25

2021-01-25T11:15:16Z

Sam Allardyce WOULD be interested in Christian Benteke reunion

Bringing a striker to the Hawthorns has been top of Sam Allardyce's priorities since his appointment in mid-December. He has now confirmed he would be interested in signing Christian Benteke.

2021-01-25T13:37:00Z

England will host two-Test series against world No 1 side New Zealand

Joe Root's team will take on the Black Caps at Lord's between June 2-6 and Edgbaston from June 10-14 in their first home matches since LV= Insurance became Test sponsors.

2021-01-25T13:52:00Z

Worse than Van de Beek: Man Utd lightweight who lost 100% of his duels let Ole down - opinion

Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof was abysmal against Liverpool in the 3-2 FA Cup win at Old Trafford.

2021-01-25T12:14:38Z

Long Aubameyang absence would be a problem for Arsenal but Arteta expects big things from Martinelli

Gabriel Martinelli is expected to make a big impact by Mikel Arteta and he may get more chances in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's absence.

2021-01-25T13:40:47Z

Poor past vs South Africa does not concern Pakistan captain Babar

2021-01-25T11:50:26Z

Steve Bruce opens up on Newcastle United links to former West Brom man

Steve Bruce is under intense scrutiny for Newcastle's run of results - but he still intends to add to his backroom team with this former Albion man

2021-01-25T12:57:06Z

Manchester United and Liverpool fans should not be too excited by Man City's injury blow

Manchester City will be without Kevin De Bruyne for up to six weeks - but the stats and the history show they are capable of coping

2021-01-25T13:23:54Z

Daniel Podence, Marcal and Wolves injury latest ahead of Chelsea

Wolverhampton Wanderers latest injury and suspension news ahead of the Premier League game with Chelsea on Wednesday night

2020-11-04T07:13:02Z

England test success in Sri Lanka a boost for India next: Root

2021-01-25T13:35:49Z

West Brom handed Man City injury boost as Conor Townsend update emerges

Albion’s medical team will be hoping that attendees of the club treatment room are kept to a low number - or none at all, where possible

2020-09-11T15:34:00Z

Is Wycombe vs Tottenham on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch FA Cup fixture

Wycombe Wanderers welcome Tottenham to Adams Park Stadium on Monday night as the two sides battle in the FA Cup. Wycombe are hoping to claim a famous scalp as their league season has been poor following their dramatic promotion to the Championship. Tottenham are still going strong in the Premier League, and their form as of late has kept them on the edges of a title scrap after a flying start. READ MORE: Premier League fixtures and table - all...

2021-01-25T07:30:06Z

“What a player” - Exclusive: Pundit “surprised” £45k-p/w Hasenhuttl fave is still at Southampton

In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, Steve Howey has praised James Ward-Prowse and suggested that he is surprised he is still with Southampton.

2021-01-25T12:14:44Z

Brazil to California to Lyon: Catarina Macario's long road to stardom

It has been a week to remember for Catarina Macario, the Brazilian-born, San Diego-raised midfielder who for years has been touted as the future of the US women’s national team but at the moment appears increasingly bound to its present.

2021-01-25T11:43:20Z

DeVonta Smith: How the Slim Reaper ascended to become the star attraction at the Senior Bowl

Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith will attend the Senior Bowl and figures to have an extremely crowded interview schedule.

2021-01-25T12:07:31Z

The winners and losers from Mick McCarthy appointment as Cardiff City outcasts given boost but Neil Harris kingpins could suffer

The Bluebirds appointed Mick McCarthy as manager on Friday and it will certainly be a change of pace from former manager Neil Harris, with some looking forward to reprieves and others more fearful of their roles

2021-01-25T12:21:39Z

Josh Reid: Coventry expected to wrap up signing of Ross County starlet in coming days as Staggies linked with Motherwell striker

Ross County boss John Hughes expects teenage defender Josh Reid to sign for Coventry this week.

2021-01-25T12:00:21Z

Pep Guardiola says Frank Lampard fell foul of football's bottom line after Chelsea sacking

Man City boss has reacted to the news that former Blue has lost his job at Stamford Bridge

2021-01-25T13:53:59Z

Ian Wright shares what Roy Keane said about Bruno Fernandes' impact at Manchester United

The Portuguese international was the match winner once again for United as they beat Liverpool 3-2 in the FA Cup on Sunday.

2021-01-25T13:53:59Z

While Barca forwards flounder, Suarez keeps scoring for Atletico

2021-01-25T13:35:52Z

Ed Woodward has last laugh after Man Utd transfer Jose Mourinho didn’t want

Jose Mourinho was reportedly not convinced by the signing of Fred when he was Man Utd manager but Ed Woodward proceeded with the deal and has ultimately been proved right

2021-01-25T12:32:04Z

Liverpool handed Joel Matip injury boost ahead of vital meeting with Tottenham

Joel Matip is expected to be fit for Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Tottenham, according to The Athletic‘s James Pearce. The Cameroonian didn’t feature in the Reds’ 3-2 defeat away to Manchester United on Sunday, as they crashed out of the FA Cup at the fourth round stage. Matip’s lack of involvement understandably led to fears that he could be out of the trip to Spurs on Thursday evening, given his injury-prone nature. Speaking in a Q&A...

2021-01-25T12:56:07Z

Sri Lanka vs England: Dom Sibley wraps up second Test victory by six wickets to clinch series

Chasing a target of 164 for victory with a day to spare to take a series 2-0. Stripped of its colour England’s win in the second Test over Sri Lanka looks a heck of a lot like dominance. And, really, that is what it was. There may have been dips and turns over the last two weeks, but day four of this second Test encapsulated the tourist's composure in crunch situations, albeit in fast-forward. They lost both tosses on two very different Galle...

2021-01-25T13:08:07Z

A new star at Tottenham, ex-Liverpool man struggles and yet another Jefferson Montero injury - the mixed fortunes of those who left Swansea City last summer

The players who left Swansea City during the summer have experienced somewhat mixed fortunes this season

2021-01-25T12:51:50Z

Serie A title race closest in 10 years at halfway stage

2021-01-25T12:15:32Z

Newcastle fans rage over DeAndre Yedlin work permit revelation

A number of Newcastle United supporters have been reacting furiously to Steve Bruce’s revelation that DeAndre Yedlin missed out on the game against Aston Villa on Saturday due to his work permit not arriving on time. The right-back, or right-wing-back, position has been a problematic one for the Magpies throughout the season so far, with Bruce having handed seven league appearances to Javier Manquillo, five to Emil Krafth and six to Yedlin so...

2021-01-25T12:56:08Z

Hank Aaron obituary

For three decades the baseball player Hank Aaron, who has died aged 86, held the record for hitting more home runs – 755 – than anyone in major league history, and will be remembered in particular for No 715, which broke Babe Ruth’s career record. America had invested the number 714 with mythic significance, and Aaron discovered that many people resented a less charismatic figure relegating a legend to second place – especially when that man was...

2021-01-25T12:03:34Z

Mercedes F1 boss Wolff out of quarantine after COVID-19 positive

UK-MOTOR-F1-MERCEDES:Mercedes F1 boss Wolff out of quarantine after COVID-19 positive

2021-01-25T12:25:36Z

San Francisco 49ers increase stake in Leeds and target qualifying for Europe

The NFL franchise have more than doubled their stake in Leeds to 37 per cent

2021-01-25T12:02:05Z

Liverpool fans laud Harvey Elliott after another assist for Blackburn

A number of Liverpool fans have been lauding the brilliance of Harvey Elliott, following another assist for Blackburn Rovers. The 17-year-old made the move to the Championship club back in October, with Jurgen Klopp failing to guarantee him regular minutes in the Reds’ first team. While some young players can struggle to adapt to life in a physical lower division, Elliott has been a huge success for Blackburn so far. On Sunday, the forward again...

2021-01-25T11:25:48Z

Many Everton Fans Praise Thierry Small after Debut

Carlo Ancelotti has smashed records at Everton with his latest decision – fielding young left-back Thierry Small in the latter stages of Everton’s 3-0 FA Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday. At just 16 years and 176 days, Thierry Small is now officially the youngest player in Everton’s history to don the famous blue shirt. Everton fans will need to look back to 2008 to see the previous record-holder in Jose Baxter, now at Memphis, who made his...

2021-01-25T12:56:14Z

Charlie Austin: Man United chose Victor Lindelof over Virgil van Dijk

The Red Devils chose to sign Victor Lindelof instead of Virgil van Dijk in the summer of 2017, according to the defender's former Southampton team-mate Charlie Austin.

2021-01-25T13:37:13Z

Tottenham's Jose Mourinho sends Gareth Bale blunt warning as boss explains 'difficulties'

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has explained the situation with Gareth Bale and what he has to overcome to get minutes on the pitch

2021-01-25T13:51:53Z

Edin Dzeko could make shock Everton switch

Edin Dzeko could make a surprise switch to Everton after he reportedly had a public fallout with Roma manager Paulo Fonseca. According to Gazzetta dello Sport [via SportWitness], the Bosnian forward has seemingly damaged his relationship with his manager beyond repair and could be made available either on loan or for a permanent transfer. The 34-year-old has scored seven goals in just 15 Serie A appearances this season, and his age has played no...

2021-01-25T11:25:49Z

Mburu, Omondi leave Mathare United as FKF Premier League transfer window opens

The club is expected to bring in new stars to fill the spaces left by the two and also strengthen the squad, generally

2021-01-25T12:24:56Z

Mark Noble unfazed by lack of West Ham starts as he targets behind-the-scenes role in future

Mark Noble says he is not phased by falling down the pecking order at West Ham this season and is determined to enjoy the "last little bit" of his playing career. The Hammers captain has started just two Premier League games all season, with David Moyes's side having racked up more points than any other West Ham team at this stage of a top-flight campaign. Moyes is insistent that Noble remains crucial to his squad, highlighting his role in the...

2021-01-25T13:10:44Z

Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh reacts to knockout defeat by Dustin Poirier at UFC 257

Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh has offered his thoughts on his fighter’s defeat by Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 257. McGregor was knocked out for the first time in his MMA career as Poirier finished ‘Notorious’ with a flurry against the fence in the second round on Saturday, avenging a 2014 featherweight loss to the Irishman. The rematch on ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi was contested at lightweight and marked McGregor’s first bout...

2021-01-25T12:55:31Z

Ilicic puts Atalanta in title race and leaves 'Winter Champions' cold

There are no medals for Serie A’s ‘Winter Champions’. Every year, that title is foisted on the team thattopsthe table at the season’s midway stage, and every year the players and manager point out that it does not mean a great deal. It has become less a celebration than a custom: a moment to reflect on the preceding months and consider where the actual title race stands. Some years, though, the ritual feels especially absurd. On Saturday, Milan...

2021-01-25T12:27:01Z