Chelsea sock it to Arsenal as Lauren James inspires WSL rout
Chelsea dominated Arsenal 3-1 in the Women’s Super League in a game which was delayed by 30 minutes due to a clash of socks. The league leaders moved three points clear of Manchester City, who have the chance to respond against Brighton on Sunday, and six ahead of the Gunners. The reigning champions avenged their […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo penalty enough as Al Nassr return to winning ways at Al Ahli
Cristiano Ronaldo struck from the penalty spot as Al Nassr returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Al Ahli. Ronaldo comfortably converted his 23rd goal of the Saudi Pro League campaign after 68 minutes, sending Edouard Mendy the wrong way following Roger Ibanez’s poor challenge on Sami Al-Najei. Al Nassr’s success ended a […]
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Real Madrid ‘in better shape than ever’, says boss Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti says Real Madrid are in “better shape than ever” with a seven-point LaLiga lead and a Champions League tie against Manchester City to look forward to. Real travel to mid-table Osasuna on Saturday afternoon knowing victory will take them 10 points clear ahead of second-placed Girona kicking off at Getafe. “It’s a hugely […]
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Virgil van Dijk: I’m inspired by world’s best sportsmen and strive for greatness
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk takes inspiration from world’s best sportsmen and tries to live by NBA great LeBron James’ ‘strive for greatness’ mantra. Last week the pair were pictured together in an advertising campaign for the Los Angeles Lakers – and Reds’ minority shareholder – star’s signature clothing collection for the club. It is […]
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Good news for England as Ollie Watkins’ knee injury ‘not more than a cut’
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery said Ollie Watkins’ knee injury sustained in the 4-0 Europa Conference League last-16 win over 10-man Ajax was “not more than a cut”. Watkins, named in England boss Gareth Southgate’s latest squad earlier on Thursday, headed Villa in front in the 25th minute, having already sustained the injury in a […]
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Jurgen Klopp backs Mohamed Salah to keep scoring after making Liverpool history
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Mohamed Salah’s relentless drive to score goals will never end. The Egypt international scored in the 6-1 Europa League demolition of Sparta Prague to bring up his 20th goal of the season, becoming the first player in the club’s history to reach that mark in seven successive campaigns. “In seven […]
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Aberdeen disappointed by Scottish Cup semi-final ticket allocation
Aberdeen have been left disappointed after being handed 19,000 tickets for their Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-final – less than the Hampden allocation Hearts have received. Both clubs sought a 50-50 split for their respective matches but only Hearts had their request granted. The Edinburgh club say they have been allocated an identical initial share […]
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Football rumours: Paris St Germain line up £80m move for Marcus Rashford
What the papers say The future of Marcus Rashford at Manchester United continues to attract plenty of speculation. The Daily Star says Paris St-Germain are preparing an £80million bid for the England forward, 26, on a weekly salary of £500,000 a week. United are prioritising a centre-back on their summer shopping list, according to i […]
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England boss Gareth Southgate facing goalkeeper and left-back dilemmas
Gareth Southgate has headaches to contend with in the goalkeeper and left-back department as the England manager prepares to select his squad for a pair of high-profile Euro 2024 warm-up friendlies on Thursday. With just three months to go until their tournament opener against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen, preparations ramp up with March meetings against Brazil […]
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Rob Edwards admits Luton’s remarkable loss at Bournemouth tough to take
Rob Edwards says his Luton players must quickly pick themselves after becoming the first Premier League side in over 20 years to lose after being three goals up. Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Bournemouth produced a remarkable second-half showing to win 4-3 after trailing 3-0 at half-time. Defeat dented Luton’s survival hopes and the Hatters […]
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