Soccer

Can Bukayo Saka break the Premier League’s weirdest record?

Can Bukayo Saka break the Premier League’s weirdest record? - Saka has 10 assists already in the Premier League, so is Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s single-season record of 20 within reach?

9 brilliant footballers who enjoyed two career peaks: Van Dijk, Griezmann…

Ageing like a fine wine...

Ten Hag on the managerial shortlist for in-crisis Champions League club just five weeks after Man Utd dismissal

Erik ten Hag may be making his return to the dugout sooner than he’d expected. Just five weeks after being relieved of his duties by Manchester United chiefs, the Dutchman is believed to be on the ‘list’ (per Patrick Berger)of potential Marco Rose successors at RB Leipzig, as is Roget Schmidt, who most recently managed Benfica.

Chelsea now telling clubs they'll sell £100,000-a-week forward in January

It would bring to an end an underwhelming stint at Stamford Bridge.

Why Ilona Maher’s move to Bristol is a game-changer for women’s rugby

Ilona Maher, the world’s most-followed rugby player on social media, has signed for Bristol Bears and will play for the Premiership Women’s Rugby club from next month. The move, as first revealed by Telegraph Sport, will see Maher join Bristol on a three-month deal in January and she is a blockbuster signing for the English league. The Rugby Footba...

Premier League captain refuses to wear LGBTQ+ rainbow armband during match

Ex-Man City midfielder training with Liverpool first team

A former Manchester City midfielder is now linking up with Arne Slot's first team.

FA Cup third round draw: Arsenal v Man Utd, Tamworth v Tottenham – live reaction

The holders face a heavyweight trip to the Emirates while non-league Tamworth will welcome Tottenham. Join Niall McVeigh

Man Utd working on TWO midfield signings as Amorim makes new deal for rejuvenated star ‘top priority’

Amorim is very quickly stamping his authority on his United squad, with one vital star to be made a priority over a new deal and with the Red Devils also working on two midfield signings

Gary Neville aims playful dig at Pep Guardiola after Salford draw struggling Man City in FA Cup

Gary Neville aims playful dig at Pep Guardiola after Salford draw struggling Man City in FA Cup - Third round clash will pit City against opponents co-owned by Manchester United’s ‘Class of 92’

Brentford unveil new ticket scheme to keep football affordable for young fans

Brentford unveil new ticket scheme to keep football affordable for young fans - For the rest of the campaign, junior fans will pay no more than £10 to watch Brentford in the Premier League

Alexander Isak injury update from Eddie Howe ahead of Newcastle vs Liverpool

'We haven't seen him in training yet.'

Chelsea have solution to Wesley Fofana injury thanks to Enzo Maresca man-management

Chelsea have solution to Wesley Fofana injury thanks to Enzo Maresca man-management - The centre-back has been a standout performer but his replacement can fit in seemlessly

‘A great man, a great player’: Stephen Hendry leads tributes to Terry Griffiths

The seven-time world snooker champion Stephen Hendry has led the tributes to Terry Griffiths, who has died aged 77, calling him “a great man and a great player”. Griffiths worked as a miner, postal worker and bus conductor before turning professional in 1978 and winning the world snooker title at his first attempt aged 31, beating Dennis Taylor in the 1979 final. The Welshman then became one of the most identifiable players in the 1980s snooker...

'Dreams might come true': Premier League veteran could face son in FA Cup

Veteran Premier League star and former England international Ashley Young could face his son in the next round of the FA Cup.

Chelsea, Tottenham plan to offer ex-Prem striker escape from Saudi after less than six months

The striker is said to be unmotivated by the league, and therefore could return to England, with Chelsea and Tottenham waiting in the wings

Spurs target "electric" £60m Solanke upgrade who's on par with Harry Kane

The sensational talent would make Spurs so much more dangerous.

Double world champion Ferguson makes Movistar debut in cyclo-cross: "Vamos!"

Cat Ferguson will kick off her cyclo-cross season in mid-December. The 18-year-old British rider, who has been with Movistar Teams since August and became double world junior road champion this year, will compete in 14 races, including the cyclo-cross World Championships. Ferguson had a solid year on the road as U23 and signed with the Spanish team until 2027. Movistar has struck gold. It also means that the Spaniards are venturing into unknown...

Mercedes radio response to Lewis Hamilton’s ‘retire the car’ request uncovered

Lewis Hamilton suffered a torrid Qatar GP and wanted to park his Mercedes...

Rugby-Wallaby Petaia confirms NFL bid to chase dad's dream

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia centre Jordan Petaia has confirmed he will step away from rugby and bid to win a contract with an NFL team to pursue a childhood dream he shared with his father. Petaia said on Tuesday he will join the NFL's international pathway programme (IPP) for 2025 and look to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Jordan Mailata, who made a successful switch from rugby league

Arsenal things you might have missed: Bukayo Saka goodbye, 14-year-old star and Riccardo Calafiori award

Arsenal things you might have missed: Bukayo Saka goodbye, 14-year-old star and Riccardo Calafiori award - Arsenal have returned to form on the pitch - but what has been going on behind the scenes?

Arne Slot names two Mohamed Salah alternatives as Liverpool boss drops transfer hint

Arne Slot names two Mohamed Salah alternatives as Liverpool boss drops transfer hint - Reds accused of relying on Egypt international too heavily

Arsenal in advanced talks to appoint Edu successor and man Mikel Arteta knows well

The Spaniard, who has a good relationship with boss Mikel Arteta, is now the firm favourite to replace the former Gunners midfielder ahead of the 2025/26 campaign

Judd Trump sets new target after discovering perfect recipe for success

Judd Trump sets new target after discovering perfect recipe for success - The Englishman secured his second UK Championship crown with victory over Barry Hawkins in a thrilling final

‘Re-refereeing the game’ - ex-ref urges Howard Webb to go ‘back to basics’ amid VAR inconsistencies

Legendary official Jeff Winter laments 'dodgy' state of officiating and calls on PGMOL head Howard Webb to make necessary adjustments

Novak Djokovic gets a nightmare draw and could be set for Carlos Alcaraz showdown

Novak Djokovic's hopes of winning the Davis Cup for Serbia have been dealt a hammer blow.

Andy Farrell gives forthright verdict on fellow rugby league convert Joseph Suaalii

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has given his verdict on cross code star Joseph Suaalii, who made his Test debut for the Wallabies during their recent Grand Slam tour.

Scottish players who played abroad

A look at some notable Scots who turned out for clubs overseas

Ruud van Nistelrooy: I am hurt and disappointed not to be Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd No 2

Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed his “hurt and disappointment” at leaving Manchester United, despite his excitement as he prepares for a new chapter with Leicester City. Van Nistelrooy admitted he was keen to stay at United as new manager Ruben Amorim’s assistant, after guiding the club to four games unbeaten during his short time as an interim app...

West Ham may approach Sérgio Conceição to replace Julen Lopetegui

West Ham are considering Sérgio Conceição as a replacement for Julen Lopetegui, whose future as manager is under growing pressure after his team’s 5-2 defeat at home against Arsenal last Saturday. The Guardian revealed last month that the Spaniard’s position hinged on results against Newcastle and Arsenal, with defeats in both outings likely to have resulted in his dismissal. Lopetegui, hired as David Moyes’s replacement last summer, met the...

New target: Spurs now want to sign £25m defender for Postecoglou in January

He would help fix a major problem area in north London.

Antoine Dupont’s Toulouse lead the pack in Champions Cup’s 30th edition

Let’s hear it for the 30th edition of the old Heineken Cup, the cross-border club tournament now known officially as the Investec Champions Cup. When the first fixture between Farul Constanta and Toulouse kicked off on the shores of the Black Sea with minimal fanfare in October 1995 few would have predicted the enduring impact it would have on rugby’s consciousness. But does its same old visceral thrill still endure? The pressure is now on the...

Arsenal vs Man Utd: Latest team news, predicted lineups and injuries

Ruben Amorim takes his United side to the Emirates.

West Ham want to sign £72k-p/w England international for Lopetegui in 2025

He is set to be made available and West Ham are poised to swoop.

The 6 Man Utd players who are out of contract at the end of 2024-25

Some big names might leave Old Trafford next summer.

Women’s Championship could revert to being named Super League 2

The Women’s Championship could be renamed as Women’s Super League 2 from next season onwards, the Guardian can reveal, in a move that would involve the second tier of the English women’s game reverting to its previous name. The division, which sits directly below the Women’s Super League in the English pyramid, was known originally as WSL 2 when it was first introduced in 2014 and it kept that title until being rebranded as the Women’s...

The Jets are the NHL’s hottest team. So why can’t they fill their arena?

“From our standpoint, the game has never been healthier,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told CNBC in November. He had stopped into the network’s Times Square studio to talk about the latest team valuations and the league’s future TV and streaming deals. The outlook for both is broadly good. “Our competitive balance, how good the game is, is what’s fuelling ratings, attendance, partnership growth in terms of sponsorships – the whole package is...

Telegraph readers on the changes that must be made to save amateur rugby

A recent Telegraph Sport special report highlighted the decline of grass-roots rugby clubs and sparked a surge in interest from readers. Here are five changes that you believe could help reverse that alarming trend: More terrestrial TV coverage Perhaps the most common theme among readers’ comments was that, without matches being broadcast on terres...

Ferrari issue statement on Lewis Hamilton’s alarming form ahead of 2025 move

Ferrari issue statement on Lewis Hamilton’s alarming form ahead of 2025 move - Hamilton’s Mercedes career will come to an end on Sunday

88% passes, 76 touches: Chelsea ace just proved he could be the new Essien

Chelsea ace has just shown he can be the new Essien in his versatile role.

Ruben Amorim explains why he 'doesn't like' Man Utd fans chanting his name

'Ruben Amorim, Amorim, RUBEN AMORIM!'

German Olympic discus champion Wyludda dies aged 55

Germany's 1996 Olympic discus champion Ilke Wyludda has died in the eastern city of Halle at the age of 55. Silke Renk, president of the Saxony-Anhalt State Sports Association and former training partner of Wyludda made the announcement on Monday, citing the family. "The news is terribly hard and leaves me stunned. Ilke struggled with health proble...

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia after Autumn Nations Series

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia after Autumn Nations Series - How will the November action have impacted upon Andy Farrell’s thanking as he begins work as Lions head coach?

Sergio Perez set to leave Red Bull as FIA confirm further Norris punishment – roundup

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

Amorim wants 'explosive' Man Utd star to stay at club after impressive displays

He's in great form.

Ruben Amorim urges Manchester United to be ‘brave’ at Arsenal

Ruben Amorim urges Manchester United to be ‘brave’ at Arsenal - The Red Devils travel to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening.

‘Special talent’ set to make Man Utd debut against Arsenal

Leny Yoro could be set to finally make his Manchester United debut on Wednesday in the Premier League match against Arsenal.

Saudi Arabian clubs must pay €2 BILLION to sign Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid have made it clear that they will only sell Vinicius Jr if a club pays his €1 billion release clause.

Max Verstappen makes FIA stewarding claim after big Lando Norris penalty

Max Verstappen drew attention to Lando Norris's transgression over team radio in Qatar.

Jannik Sinner ‘banned from the French Open and Wimbledon’ if suspension is confirmed

Jannik Sinner could miss the final three Grand Slams of 2025 - here is what we know.