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Berckmoes in tears after revenge win on home soil, UAE thrilled with new leader Baroncini

The Baloise Belgium Tour never disappoints, and 2025 is no exception. Saturday’s queen stage delivered another nail-biting showdown for both the stage win and the leader’s jersey. Jenno Berckmoes gave Lotto reason to celebrate, while UAE Team Emirates-XRG heads into Sunday’s final stage with Filippo Baroncini in the yellow jersey. For 24-year-old Berckmoes, Saturday marked just his 16th race day of the season, a result of a frustrating year...


Manchester United: 4 Players Axed – Amorim Makes His Mark

Ruben Amorim ©BBCRuben Amorim ©BBCA new era is underway at Manchester United, and Rúben Amorim...


Liverpool target Marc Guéhi prepared to see out final year of Crystal Palace contract

Marc Guéhi will not be rushed into a decision on his future and is prepared to see out the final year of his contract at Crystal Palace if the right move does not materialise this summer. Palace are looking to cash in on the England defender, who is a target for Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham, but there is a possibility of the club losing one of their biggest assets on a free transfer next year. Guéhi, who has no intention of signing an...


England rally at Headingley after Rishabh Pant’s scintillating century

England rally at Headingley after Rishabh Pant’s scintillating century - Pant cemented India’s dominance by turning his overnight 65 into a stunning 134.


Rodri impressing fellow Man City midfielder Nico Gonzalez as he ramps up fitness

Rodri impressing fellow Man City midfielder Nico Gonzalez as he ramps up fitness - Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder Rodri suffered a serious knee injury last September.


Zen-like Pope passes brilliant Bumrah examination

Ollie Pope punched the air and raised his bat to Ben Stokes on the players’ balcony after reaching a century that justified the faith of the England management. Pope’s ninth Test hundred was his most important so far because of the manner in which he batted and the challenge of surviving Jasprit Bumrah in full flight. Bumrah took all three wickets ...


Big Havertz upgrade: Arsenal now eyeing £40m CF instead of Sesko & Gyokeres

The incredible talent would be a game-changer for Arsenal.


Amazing with Poku: Rangers agree deal to sign "outstanding" star

Rangers continue to be busy in the transfer market, with Kwame Poku amongst those on their way to Ibrox, so imagine him alongside "outstanding" star.


Fifa’s embrace of cult of celebrity reveals a fundamental tension at heart of game

It is in the details that the truest picture emerges. Quite aside from the endless politicking, the forever-war with Uefa, the consorting with autocrats and the intriguing broadcast rights and partnership deals, there has been, not a new, but growing sense during the Club World Cup that Fifa doesn’t really get football. There is something cargo-cultish about it, creating outcomes without engaging in processes. Perhaps that is inevitable with...


Man Utd ‘eager’ to seal deal for £48m Bayern star hailed as ‘world-class’; a loan is most likely

Almost 12 months on from being snubbed by João Palhinha, Manchester United have re-added the player to their shortlist this summer. Last summer, Palhinha


Enzo Maresca gives blunt response to Nicolas Jackson red card

Enzo Maresca gives blunt response to Nicolas Jackson red card - Chelsea imploded against Flamengo as the Brazilian side came from behind to score twice in six minutes and substitute Nicolas Jackson was sent off


Jobe Bellingham scores on first start as Dortmund fight back for win

Borussia Dortmund hit back from going behind to beat Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 on Saturday and boost their Club World Cup last 16 hopes. New signing Jobe Bellingham scored Dortmund's third on his first start, although the stadium was again far from full to greet him. "I have only been stood on the sidelines and I'm sweating like I was in a sauna," Dort...


Club World Cup Chaos: 4 Matches Already Interrupted, Organizers Under Pressure Before The Real World Cup

The FIFA Club World CupThe FIFA Club World CupThe 2025 Club World Cup is quickly...


Lewis Hamilton ‘handicap’ under scrutiny as criminal trial date set – roundup

Friday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!


Gareth Southgate turned down for Poland manager role

Southgate was hoping to return to management soon a year after leaving England.


Is England U21 vs Spain U21 on TV? How to watch European Championship quarter-final

Is England U21 vs Spain U21 on TV? How to watch European Championship quarter-final - Lee Carsley’s side take on Spain in the last-eight of the U21s European Championship


Charles Leclerc reveals where Lewis Hamilton ‘step ahead’ of past team-mates

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have spent 10 race weekends as Ferrari team-mates...


Cricket-Duckett, Pope survive scares to continue England revival

By Peter Hall LEEDS, England (Reuters) -Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope steadied the ship to give England hope of mounting a comeback on day two of the first test against India at Headingley with the hosts 107-1 at tea, 364 runs behind. England had earlier dismissed India for 471, taking the last seven wickets in an hour either side of lunch to drag themselves back into the match after the touring


Soccer-Boca Juniors fans deliver the loudest, most passionate support at Club World Cup

By Julien Pretot MIAMI (Reuters) -In just two games, Boca Juniors have taken Hard Rock Stadium by storm, turning it into their own 'Bombonera' outpost. They filled it with a passion unmatched at this Club World Cup, leaving opposing fans, pundits, and even Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany visibly impressed. The Boca fans made for most of the 55,574 spectators in their team's game against


Our experts pick their Lions Test squad

Andy Farrell demanded an improvement from his British and Irish Lions when they arrive in Australia after they slipped to a 28-24 defeat by Argentina in Dublin. The Lions lost their opening tour match for the first time since 1971 after their second-half fightback was overturned when Santiago Cordero finished the match-winning try in the 59th minut...


Tempers flare after England beat Spain to reach Under-21 Euros semi-final

England U21 3 Spain U21 1 England’s Under-21 European Championship quarter-final triumph over Spain resulted in a full-time brawl. It almost perfectly personified the Young Lions’ battling performance as they kept their title defence alive. An excessive and chopping challenge on Tino Livramento as England killed the tie saw tempers rise, with the s...


Jasprit Bumrah turns the series into two – when he’s bowling and when he’s not

You could see the weather coming at Headingley, there were billows of grey rain clouds out to the south, creeping slowly up towards the back of the Football Stand. And you knew something wicked was on its way in England’s innings, too. The rain arrived right around the time it was supposed to, when Jasprit Bumrah was there waiting for them at the far end of his run, tossing the ball from one hand to the other, wearing a forbidding grin....


He'd be a dream for Sesko: Arsenal agree personal terms to sign £30m star

Arsenal could do with some extra creative spice in the team.


‘A perfect storm’: multi-club ownership, Crystal Palace and a looming court threat

In the waterfront offices of Uefa’s House of European Football headquarters in Nyon, the legal team are preparing for an unwanted trip around Lake Geneva to Lausanne. Over the course of many internal meetings since Crystal Palace inadvertently provided Uefa with the toughest test yet of its multi-club ownership (MCO) rules by winning the FA Cup, it has become increasingly clear the ultimate arbiter on the issue is likely to be the court of...


Juventus in transfer talks for £32m Chelsea star

Juventus have made contact with the agents of Nicolas Jackson and are contemplating bidding for the Chelsea striker. The Senegal international joined the Blues from Villarreal in a £32million deal two years ago. Jackson has shown flashes of potential during the course of two turbulent years at Stamford Bridge but his temperament and efficiency in f...


Chelsea Transfer News: Two out, one in as Fabrizio Romano confirms Blues signing

Chelsea are set to bring in another fresh face - but two star players could be on the way out.


England v India: first men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Join our writers for live updates from the second day of the first Test at Headingley


€35m Man Utd signing close as deal completed: FootballTransfers recap

Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Manchester United received a positive update on a potential signing.


Fabrizio Romano: £56m star "in London" with new Arsenal signing "completed"

Arsenal have kickstarted their summer transfer window with a key piece of business as manager Mikel Arteta prepares to welcome his newest squad member


Oscar Piastri stakes claim for ‘cooler stats’ as Australian record set to topple

Oscar Piastri has already matched long-standing records from Alan Jones and Sir Jack Brabham as F1 2025's midway point hoves into view...


Isack Hadjar Red Bull confession leads to Racing Bulls response

Isack Hadjar: A future Red Bull star?


Even better than Joao Pedro: Newcastle open talks to sign £43m "finisher"

Newcastle are hoping to sign a forward in the transfer market this summer.


Dangerous Nurburgring red flag act sees stewards deliver verdict to ex-Red Bull junior

An incident under red flags on the infamous Nordschleife caught the eye of officials with an ex-Red Bull junior in hot water as a result...


Soccer-Bellingham's goal a surreal experience for new Dortmund signing

By Mark Gleeson CINCINNATI, OH (Reuters) -Jobe Bellingham said his first goal for Borussia Dortmund was a surreal experience as the new signing from Sunderland made an immediate impact at the Club World Cup on Saturday. Bellingham scored the third goal in Dortmund’s 4-3 win over South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns at the TQL Stadium and was named man-of-the-match at the end of the Group F encounter


Leeds preparing bidding war to sign 19 y/o ace who's been compared to Kante

Leeds United and the 49ers are now reportedly prepared to commence a bidding war to sign a talented midfielder this summer.


Lewis Hamilton trait ‘potentially counterproductive’ for Ferrari revealed by Russell

Is Lewis Hamilton's pursuit of victory proving "counterproductive" for Ferrari?


Cricket-India all out for 471 after being seemingly on course for insurmountable total

By Peter Hall LEEDS, England (Reuters) -Fast bowler Josh Tongue helped England to breeze through the India lower order to skittle out the tourists for 471 in their first innings on day two of the first test at Headingley, after they had been seemingly cruising on 430-3 earlier on Saturday. From a strong overnight position of 359-3, Rishabh Pant helped India to add runs in the morning session in


Mitchell now plotting final Newcastle move to sign £15m Elanga alternative

As he prepares to depart, Paul Mitchell has reportedly set his sights on one last Newcastle United move to sign an impressive attacker.


Arsenal hold talks with "magnificent" Partey replacement as Arteta drives move

Arsenal may be about to seriously enter the market for Thomas Partey's replacement.


Inter approach to sign both Hojlund and "fantastic" £14m-a-year Man Utd star

According to reports, Inter have now set their sights on another Manchester United forward alongside Rasmus Hojlund.


Alexander Isak's stance on Liverpool transfer revealed

Isak is one of the most wanted players in Europe.


Eastbourne prize money and points: How many points are Emma Raducanu defending?

A look at the points and prize money on offer at the 2025 WTA Eastbourne Open.


Frank Leboeuf slams foolish Chelsea fans after defeat

Frank Leboeuf branded anyone expecting Chelsea fans to challenge for major honours next season ‘foolish’ unless the club dramatically changes its transfer policy. After beginning their Club World Cup campaign with a win over Los Angeles FC, the Blues were handed a reality check by Flamengo last night. The Brazilian club recovered from the blow of c...


Brentford advancing in talks to appoint Keith Andrews as new manager

Brentford advancing in talks to appoint Keith Andrews as new manager - Bees are optimistic of agreeing a deal with set-piece coach that would see them promote from within to replace Thomas Frank


Rangers transfer news: Talks opened with €9m star Russell Martin wants to build his team around

Rangers are ready to take a vital step for Russell Martin’s summer transfer plans by opening contract talks with a player valued at €9 million.


Marcus Rashford speaks out on Barcelona transfer

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says he would be keen to link up with Lamine Yamal at Barcelona. Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa after being frozen out of United’s squad by Ruben Amorim last winter. Villa have the option to sign Rashford for £40 million but the 27-year-old is holding out for a Champion...


Liverpool set for talks to sell star next week as Hughes contacts £85m replacement

According to reports, Liverpool are set to hold talks with Napoli next week as they look to sell one of Arne Slot's stars.


Liverpool break club record to sign Florian Wirtz

Liverpool break club record to sign Florian Wirtz - Wirtz becomes Liverpool’s second signing from Leverkusen during their summer recruitment drive


England fight back against India as Ollie Pope repays faith with sparkling century

England fight back against India as Ollie Pope repays faith with sparkling century - Jasprit Bumrah claims late wicket of Joe Root as hosts close day two of First Test at Headingley on 209-3, trailing by 262


28-year-old wants to join Tottenham as Levy considers "clever" signing

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and his recruitment team are attempting to navigate a competitive transfer market.