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Aston Villa
Aston Villa is a professional football club based in Birmingham, England. Founded in 1874, the club has a rich history and is one of the oldest in English football. Aston Villa has won numerous domestic and international titles, including the prestigious European Cup in 1982. The team plays its home matches at Villa Park, a historic stadium known for its passionate fan base.
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Revealed: The two Man United results that have 'gone down badly' with Sir Jim Ratcliffe this season amid speculation the new club chief could sack Erik ten Hag at the end of the season
01/04/24 14:17
Manchester United's recent performances have included two results that have 'gone down badly' with new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team, according to a new report. The Red Devils are 11 points behind Aston Villa in fourth place following Saturday's results, and eight points off fifth-placed Spurs, after both sides picked up vital wins in the race for Champions League places. However, Erik ten Hag's side were held to a draw by a struggling Brentford side on Saturday night, increasing the pressure on the Dutchman's position as manager. ...read
Wolves star Matheus Cunha set to return from injury early in Burnley clash... after the Brazilian repeatedly called Gary O'Neil begging to play
01/04/24 12:45JOE BERNSTEIN: Though O'Neil felt the clash with Villa was too soon for the 24-year-old Brazilian international, he has confirmed he will feature at Turf Moor.Aston Villa and West Ham are keeping tabs on Sheffield United starlet Ollie Arblaster... with the 19-year-old academy graduate impressing in Chris Wilder's struggling side
01/04/24 12:18SIMON JONES: Arblaster started the season out on loan with Port Vale and his outstanding performances there prompted manager Chris Wilder to bring him back to Bramall Lane.How to watch the mid-week Premier League action as all but two of the ties to be shown live... with title challengers Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool all in action in another crucial week in the title race
01/04/24 11:39After the Easter weekend which saw us treated with loads of tasteful affairs such as Manchester City vs Arsenal and many more. Here are the midweek games that will be shown on TV.Bernardo Silva changes his mind on Man City's title hopes after being convinced by Sky Sports reporter... having initially claimed his side were 'not favourites anymore' following draw with Arsenal
01/04/24 10:17Bernardo Silva changed his mind on Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League after being convinced of their chances by a Sky Sports interviewer.Pep Guardiola is agitated, Manchester City have lost their nasty streak and the past weighs heavy on the shoulders of this current crop... but they're still in with a shout of repeating their Treble heroics
01/04/24 06:01Pep Guardiola generally keeps the debriefs short and sharp. Inside the Manchester City dressing room on Sunday evening, he told them not to worry. Refresh and be ready for Aston Villa in three days.Liverpool continue to show comeback spirit, calamity strikes Seamus Coleman and Chris Wood joins star-studded group - THE PREMIER LEAGUE IN SIXTY SECONDS
31/03/24 21:31The goalless draw at the Etihad ensured that Liverpool remained at the top of the standings with just nine games left to play, after their 2-1 win over Brighton earlier on Sunday.Unai Emery adopts a tough love approach with his young Aston Villa stars as the Spaniard looks to mould his team into genuine contenders as they push for a Champions League place
31/03/24 21:30JOE BERNSTEIN AT VILLA PARK: Rogers, signed on January deadline day, offered a fascinating insight into Emery's tough love after Villa overcame Wolves.Dion Dublin insists Manchester United 'have a long way to go' before they return to the Champions League after their draw with Brentford... as pundit claims Tottenham and Aston Villa 'play better football' than Erik ten Hag's side
31/03/24 00:49Dion Dublin and Jamie Redknapp have questioned Manchester United's hopes of finishing in the Champions League places.Erik ten Hag admits Brentford showed 'more passion and desire' than his Man United stars in woeful display... but refuses to give up on Champions League qualification
31/03/24 00:08CHRIS WHEELER AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Erik ten Hag refused to give up on Champions League qualification after Man United dropped points on Saturday.PLAYER RATINGS: Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho produce dismal displays in Man United's draw with Brentford - as SEVEN stars score 5.5 or lower
30/03/24 22:15Manchester United's Champions League hopes were dealt yet another blow after they conceded a last-gasp leveller to draw with Brentford. Mail Sport's CHRIS WHEELER rated the players...Aston Villa 2-0 Wolves: Moussa Diaby and Ezri Konsa score in each-half as Unai Emery's side move back into the top four in the Premier League... as visitors suffer setback to Euro hopes
30/03/24 19:31JOE BERNSTEIN AT VILLA PARK: Ezri Konsa ended a memorable week by scoring his first goal since 2021 as Aston Villa overcame their bogey side and reclaimed fourth spot from Tottenham.Premier League game between Aston Villa and Wolves is briefly paused to allow Moussa Diaby and Rayan Ait-Nouri to break their fast during Ramadan
30/03/24 18:54Iftar is the fast-breaking evening meal of Muslims in Ramadan at the time of adhan of the Maghrib prayer. It is the second meal of the day for Muslims during Ramadan.The video that has sparked wild speculation around Sandro Tonali. And why Man United should think again about Dan Ashworth
30/03/24 17:00RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: It's ever so easy to be wise after the event, which is why there's a clip circulating on social media of an unwise yellow card Sandro Tonali picked up when the going was good.Aston Villa 2-0 Wolves - Premier League RECAP: Ezri Konsa doubles the hosts' lead - but Ollie Watkins goes off in blow to Unai Emery
30/03/24 16:24Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Aston Villa host local rivals Wolves in Premier League action.Revealed: How the Premier League table would look without injury time with one team five points clear in the title race and Chelsea even lower
30/03/24 13:36The subject of injury time has been a big one since the game's change of approach at the World Cup in Qatar a new study has detailed what the Premier League table would look like without it this season.Man United make unusual change to their match day schedule ahead of Brentford fixture in bid to make sure England star Kobbie Mainoo can play in Premier League return
30/03/24 11:04Erik ten Hag's side will continue their hunt for a Champions League place on Saturday when they travel to the capital to take on Thomas Frank's strugglers in the Premier League.Mauricio Pochettino claims 'data' shows Chelsea should be fourth in the Premier League - but while the Blues are underperforming, stats show the Argentinian is WRONG
30/03/24 10:53Mauricio Pochettino has claimed Chelsea should be fourth in the Premier League this season due to 'data' despite the struggling Blues languishing in 11th in the standings.Gary O'Neil breaks his silence on reported interest from Manchester United as Wolves boss claims it's 'an honour' to be linked to Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new coaching set-up
29/03/24 20:48Wolves manager Gary O'Neil has responded to Manchester United's reported interest in bringing him across to Old Trafford under a new coaching plan.Leicester Women sack manager Willie Kirk following investigation into his alleged relationship with a female player at the club
28/03/24 17:54He missed their two league defeats by Tottenham and Brighton , and he was also absent for the Foxes' 2-0 win against Liverpool that secured them a place in the FA Cup semi-finals.Why Premier League clubs want to kill off season tickets - is yours at risk?
28/03/24 17:00JACK GAUGHAN: As the Premier League modernises, a depth of feeling festers that those who have contributed to our country's spectacle and that envied soul are being eased asideSandro Tonali suffers new blow as Newcastle midfielder is charged by the FA while serving 10-month ban for allegedly placing 50 BETS between August and October
28/03/24 14:14The Italy midfielder is already serving a 10-month suspension - set to expire on August 27 - having admitted to breaking gambling rules in his home country.Tottenham tell group of recruitment staff - including transfer guru Ian Broomfield - that they are no longer needed as club move towards data-driven approach to signing players
28/03/24 12:53Mail Sport understands Broomfield, who is widely recognised as one of the best player scouts in domestic football, has been told his services are no longer required at Tottenham.The 'BEST' striker in English football this season according to Opta data, with two Brazilians and an England star in top five... but there's no place for Erling Haaland
28/03/24 00:10New statistical data has revealed the best striker in the Premier League and it's not Erling Haaland as Man United, Aston Villa and Liverpool stars make up the top five forwards this season.Arsenal could take a MASSIVE step to the title against Man City, Liverpool will be out for revenge at Man United and there's a potential relegation six-pointer on the final day... the 10 most vital games left in the Premier League
27/03/24 22:29After waving goodbye to the final international break of the campaign, the Premier League resumes this weekend - and there's plenty to be decided at both ends of the table.Troy Deeney stuns Simon Jordan with his biggest rivalry in English football - and it's NOT an obvious pick - as he claims one iconic derby is bigger than Arsenal v Tottenham
27/03/24 20:07Troy Deeney named his choice of the biggest rivalry in English football and rebuffed the suggestion that Arsenal's iconic clash against Tottenham is the best derby encounter.Youri Tielemans throws punches at seats in the Belgium dugout as he fumes by shouting 'BULL****' at Jude Bellingham and England stars celebrating late Wembley equaliser
27/03/24 17:08Youri Tielemans unleashed a flurry of punches on the seats in the Belgium technical area after Jude Bellingham's late strike sealed a 2-2 draw for England at Wembley on Tuesday.Republic of Ireland rule out former Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo as their next manager after the 2012 Champions League winner was spotted in the stands with Irish FA CEO
27/03/24 07:28The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have ruled out Roberto Di Matteo as a candidate for the national team's next permanent manager.Ivan Toney should make England's Euros squad because he 'can handle the pressure', insists Joe Cole as the Brentford star holds his nerve to open his account from the penalty spot
26/03/24 23:01Joe Cole believes Ivan Toney should be picked by Gareth Southgate as part of England's upcoming Euro 2024 squad after the striker impressed against Belgium on Tuesday.England U21 7-0 Luxembourg U21: Noni Madueke, Morgan Rogers and Samuel Iling-Junior score twice in rout as Lee Carsley's men stay on course for Euro 2025 qualification
26/03/24 21:09JACK GAUGHAN: England's Under 21s will not reconvene until September. The squad will look much different by then but FA bosses must hope the head coach doesn't.Aston Villa fans joke that Youri Tielemans 'can't buy a start' for the club, but was scoring for free with Belgium, netting twice in the first-half against England
26/03/24 20:58Aston Villa fans have expressed their astonishment at Youri Tielemans' first-half performance for Belgium against England, after failing to shine at club level.Premier League Hall of Fame: Every player who has been honoured with the prestigious title from Liverpool club legend to Arsenal midfield maestro and latest inductee John Terry
26/03/24 16:29The Premier League is arguably the most competitive and high tempo league in Europe, potentially even the world. Here are the 22 players who have been inducted into its Hall Of FameMan City handed major boost as Kyle Walker 'avoids serious hamstring injury' after limping off for England... with Pep Guardiola's side 'hopeful' star will be fit for crunch Arsenal clash
26/03/24 08:38Manchester City star Kyle Walker has reportedly avoided a serious injury after limping off for England in their friendly against Brazil on Saturday.Football lawmakers have NO plans to put time limits on VAR checks - despite it taking nearly SIX MINUTES to rule out West Ham goal against Aston Villa
25/03/24 14:50KIERAN GILL: That was the Premier League's longest delay to date as West Ham's potential winner against Villa was disallowed, prompting calls for a time limit to be given on VAR interventions.Everton face a battle for talented England U17s goalkeeper Douglas Lukjanciks... with top European sides and Premier League rivals circling ahead of the summer window
25/03/24 12:59CRAIG HOPE: The Everton stopper, 16, has dual nationality because of his Latvian heritage and this has opened up opportunities on the continent.Argentina make the most of their downtime in LA by watching LeBron James and the Lakers as the reigning world champions - who are without Lionel Messi - continue to prepare for the Copa America
25/03/24 11:52The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed the Argentina soccer team on Sunday night as the World Cup winners, who are without Lionel Messi, took in some NBA action.Does WSL need VAR? Aston Villa players FUME after Arsenal score controversial goal with referee missing offside AND handball before Stina Blackstenius finds the net
25/03/24 06:57Rachel Daly was seen remonstrating with officials after the controversial award of Stina Blackstenius's goal for Arsenal in their WSL clash on Sunday.Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford and Man City starlet Rico Lewis receive England call-ups for Belgium friendly after trio Harry Maguire, Sam Johnstone and Kyle Walker all withdraw from squad with injuries
24/03/24 18:37SAMI MOKBEL: Burnley keeper James Trafford, originally in the U21s squad, has replaced Johnstone, just one week after he was dropped by his club.Arsenal's WSL clash with Aston Villa is delayed by 45 minutes due to travel disruptions... one week after they brought the wrong colour socks to crunch clash at Chelsea
24/03/24 17:20Arsenal's WSL showdown with Aston Villa has been pushed back by 45 minutes due to travel issues, just one week after their serious wardrobe malfunction at Chelsea.Ezri Konsa targets a place in England's Euro 2024 squad after Aston Villa defender fulfilled a childhood dream by making his international debut against Brazil
24/03/24 11:04While he was again named among the substitutes at Wembley, Konsa replaced the injured Kyle Walker at right-back with just 20 minutes on the clock as England lost 1-0 to Endrick's late effort.Man City 3-1 Man United: Jess Park's brace moves Gareth Taylor's side top of the WSL, as the Red Devils fall further behind in quest for Europe
23/03/24 16:34KATHRYN BATTE AT THE ETIHAD: The gulf in class between Manchester's two clubs has been evident on the men's side for some time. City are 16 points ahead of United in the Premier League.Man United star Alejandro Garnacho pokes fun at Douglas Luiz's infamous shimmy celebration from over a month ago in training as fans blast 'petty' Red Devils forward
22/03/24 11:59United went to Villa Park in desperate need of a win over their top-four rivals in order to keep in touch with the race for the Champions League, and managed to come away with all three points.Aston Villa 'agree the biggest shirt sponsorship deal in their history as club strike £40m agreement with Greek online betting firm'
22/03/24 10:16The two-year agreement is reportedly worth £20million annually which is double their current one with BK8. It will come into effect next season with their new Adidas kit deal.Matty Cash picks up a suspected hamstring injury after just 10 MINUTES on the pitch in Poland's 5-1 rout of Estonia... with Aston Villa defender's role in Tuesday's Euro 2024 play-off final against Wales in doubt
21/03/24 22:34Aston Villa defender Cash was seemingly tipped back by his own momentum sending a cross into Estonia's box, and collided with the advertising hoarding.Netflix approach the Premier League's top strikers - including Man City's Erling Haaland - for a fly-on-the-wall documentary series on the art of goalscoring
20/03/24 16:02EXCLUSIVE BY ISAAN KHAN: The streaming giant is interested in the concept after the success of Quarterback, an eight-episode NFL series launched in July 2023Tyrone Mings leaves fans stunned with latest update in his recovery from ACL injury... as the defender shows off his injured knee having suffered the tear in August
20/03/24 00:47Mings, who was in tears as he was taken off on a stretcher, had led Villa fans to believe that he was considering retirement as he shared a post on his Instagram account in November.Now it's NOT like watching Brazil! Pele, Zico and Ronaldo stirred the blood when they came to town but this feels like a poor vintage, writes MATT BARLOW
19/03/24 19:07Brazil are five times world champions and, despite a dreadful start to the qualifying campaign and more than a year of leaderless drift, nothing other than striking gold in the United States will do.The simple fix that would stop VAR ruining football for fans, writes IAN HERBERT
19/03/24 17:01IAN HERBERT: It's hard to overstate quite what a gift it was to be at Dublin's Aviva Stadium just after 5.30pm on Saturday evening.Premier League to seek PGMOL explanation over 5 min 37 sec West Ham VAR check at next sit-down... after demanding improvements over concerns delays are damaging their product
18/03/24 21:14Sunday's check at the London Stadium was the longest since VAR entered the English game in 2019 as supporters in attendance complained they had no idea what was happening.Tottenham are powerless to stop Fulham's Brazilian star, Vincent Kompany gets rewarded for goalkeeper U-turn and Michail Antonio shines for the Hammers... but who sits top in this week's POWER RANKINGS?
18/03/24 18:00The Premier League action last weekend played second fiddle to the enthralling drama in the FA Cup but that didn't stop a fair amount of incident all the same.'Why can't the Premier League treat paying fans like grown ups? We were all stood around like LEMONS!': Lee Clayton, Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton debate 'ridiculous' 5 min 37 sec West Ham VAR check on It's All Kicking Off
18/03/24 16:20Players from both teams and over 62,000 paying fan inside the London Stadium were left standing around as VAR official Tony Harrington checked multiple replays.Shocking new video shows hooligans hurling flares, bricks and bottles at police in ugly clashes ahead of Aston Villa vs Legia Warsaw match - as cops hunt four more suspects
18/03/24 13:14Police have released the never-before-seen video of the ugly scenes which erupted outside Villa Park on November 30 last year.Fulham midfielder Sasa Lukic gets the better of Tottenham's James Maddison and warns he will repeat the trick if they meet in Serbia's Euro 2024 clash against England
17/03/24 22:30The way Maddison was stifled by Sasa Lukic not only disrupted the Spurs game plan, it could have wider repercussions with Lukic's Serbia in England's group at the Euros.MARK CLATTENBURG: VAR is scared to make fast calls... both decisions at West Ham were correct but judgement was needed far earlier
17/03/24 22:30MARK CLATTENBURG: Five minutes is a long time in football. If you are looking at it for a minute, two minutes, and you haven't made a decision, we need to move on.Thomas Frank issues Brentford rallying call after 12 defeats in 15 Premier League games... with Bees just four points clear of the relegation zone after being stung by strugglers Burnley
17/03/24 22:30Manager Frank was encouraged by the fighting spirit his team showed after being reduced to 10 men by Sergio Reguilon's ninth-minute red cardWest Ham 1-1 Aston Villa: Not another VAR farce! Officials take over FIVE MINUTES to rule out stoppage-time hosts' 'winner' after Nicolo Zaniolo and Michail Antonio goals
17/03/24 16:06It took over five minutes, the longest VAR check in Premier League history, for officials to decide whether the ball had hit Tomas Soucek's arm before it bounced off Jarrod Bowen and into the net.West Ham 1-1 Aston Villa - Premier League: Late 'winner' ruled out by VAR after a VERY long delay, following Nicolo Zaniolo and Michail Antonio goals
17/03/24 12:43Re-live Mail Sport's live blog of the Premier League fixture between West Ham and Aston Villa.Run-ins RANKED: Opta's Supercomputer calculates which Premier League teams face toughest and easiest home stretch... and it's bad news for ONE title-chaser but good for two under-performers
17/03/24 09:59Arsenal currently lead the way at the top of the table, but only by virtue of a superior goal difference to Liverpool, and Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are only one point back from both.IAN LADYMAN: Newcastle are a shadow of their former selves and it's the manager's job to fix it... keeping Eddie Howe would be the smart choice but could he survive a bottom-half finish? It would buck all modern trends if he did
17/03/24 06:14IAN LADYMAN: Eddie Howe sat in a chair in a press conference room at the Etihad stadium after his side's FA Cup defeat against Manchester City and it must have felt like a refuge.Jamie Redknapp slams lacklustre Tottenham for slipping back into their bad old ways in Fulham defeat... and says it should act as a warning sign for boss Ange Postecoglou
16/03/24 23:51Spurs missed the chance to leapfrog above Aston Villa into fourth in the Premier League after losing 3-0 at Craven Cottage on Saturday.PLAYER RATINGS: Rodrigo Muniz shines as Fulham run riot in dominant victory while James Maddison's creativity falls flat - but who was Tottenham's WORST performer on a dismal afternoon?
16/03/24 23:22Tottenham's Champions League ambitions were hit hard by Fulham as Marco Silva's side starred in a 3-0 home win at Craven Cottage. Mail Sport gives their playing ratings from the Premier League clash.Tottenham captain Son Heung-min blasts 'unacceptable' performance after Fulham defeat... and he calls on his team-mates to 'look in the mirror' and bounce back
16/03/24 22:40Tottenham captain Son Heung-min described their 3-0 defeat at Fulham as 'unacceptable' and urged his team-mates to use it as a wake-up call.Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou gets spiky with Sky Sports' post-match interviewer Emma Saunders, sarcastically claiming their top-four hopes are 'over' and they will settle for sixth after Fulham loss
16/03/24 20:27Ange Postecoglou was left raging after Tottenham's 3-0 thrashing against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday that saw his side miss the chance to climb into the Champions League places.Fulham 3-0 Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou's Champions League ambitions are dealt a huge blow as Rodrigo Munez's brace fires hosts to stunning win at Craven Cottage
16/03/24 19:27JOE BERNSTEIN: Fulham took a big stride towards the top half of the Premier League table after stunning Champions League-chasing Tottenham 3-0 on Saturday.Inside the life of Homes under the Hammer host Dion Dublin from life-threatening neck break to sensational career change
15/03/24 16:13Dion Dublin is a familiar face for Homes Under The Hammer fans having presented the show since 2015. MailOnline takes a look into the famous footballer's life.Micky van de Ven is ruled OUT of Tottenham's clash vs Fulham, despite Ange Postecoglou claiming the defender's injury 'is not significant'... as he hints Richarlison could return
15/03/24 14:53Van de Ven was forced off in last weekend's 4-0 win at Aston Villa with a suspected hamstring injury and while he will sit out Saturday's clash, he could be back for the visit of Luton on March 30.Aston Villa face Lille in the Europa Conference League quarter-finals after storming victory over Ajax... and Unai Emery's men could meet last year's runners-up Fiorentina in the final
15/03/24 13:17Unai Emery's men face one of the tougher teams left in the draw after their 4-0 aggregate win over Ajax in the last 16. Lille sit fourth in Ligue 1 and are regular competitors in Europe.Liverpool drawn against Atalanta in the quarter-finals of the Europa League and will have to wait until the FINAL to play Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen... while West Ham face the Bundesliga leaders in last eight
15/03/24 12:17AC Milan and Roma will contest an all-Italian quarter final, putting the latter's boss Daniele De Rossi up against one of his bitter rivals from his playing career.Fixture chaos! Arsenal's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich is set to wreak havoc with their Premier League schedule
15/03/24 12:13Arsenal's Champions League tie with Bayern Munich could causing a scheduling issue for the Premier League, with the north London side set to rearrange their clash with Aston Villa.Europa League draw RECAP: Liverpool get Atalanta, while Europe's most-wanted manager Xabi Alonso is headed to West Ham with Leverkusen... plus Aston Villa face Lille in the Conference League
15/03/24 11:13Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the quarter and semi-final draw of the 2023-24 Europa League and Conference League. Liverpool, West Ham, Villa and Leverkusen will all learn their fate.Aston Villa 4-0 Ajax (agg 4-0): Hosts suffer huge scare with Ollie Watkins forced off injured after opening scoring... as Leon Bailey sparks late blitz to book place in Europa Conference League quarter-finals
14/03/24 22:07TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Ollie Watkins gave Aston Villa a huge scare by limping off with a knee injury as his team marched into their first European quarter-final since 1998.Brighton 1-0 Roma (agg 1-4): Seagulls fail to pull off miracle comeback after Danny Welbeck's first-half strike at the Amex... as Roberto De Zerbi's side crash out of Europe at the round of 16
14/03/24 21:59KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX: Brighton salvaged some pride in beating Roma, but the miracle required was beyond them as Roberto De Zerbi's men exited Europe at the Amex Stadium.Liverpool 6-1 Sparta Prague (agg 11-2) - Europa League: Live score team, news and updates as Jurgen Klopp's side score FOUR goals in the first 13 minutes, while Aston Villa lead Ajax 4-0
14/03/24 18:30Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates from Liverpool vs Sparta Prague and Brighton vs Roma in the Europa League.Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke reveals he has applied for the Sunderland job... with former Black Cats forward claiming the club is 'underachieving'
14/03/24 17:10Former Manchester United and Aston Villa star Dwight Yorke has revealed that he has applied for the vacant Sunderland job.Jordan Henderson has dominated the talk around his side's clash with Aston Villa but the Dutch outfit have another generation of promising youngsters at their disposal... meet Ajax's kids being shown the way by the midfielder
14/03/24 16:44Despite their patchy domestic form, the first leg in Amsterdam indicated Ajax have another generation of promising players who England's top clubs will be following closely.Carla Ward says player-coach relationships make her 'ANGRY' and are 'unacceptable' after Leicester suspended manager Willie Kirk over an alleged relationship with a player
14/03/24 14:46Leicester suspended manager Willie Kirk last week over an alleged relationship with a player while Sheffield United sacked Jonathan Morgan for the same reasons in February.Jarrad Branthwaite and Anthony Gordon receive first England call-ups for Brazil and Belgium friendlies, with Ivan Toney and Joe Gomez back in... but Kalvin Phillips is dropped by Gareth Southgate
14/03/24 14:06The Three Lions continue their build-up to Euro 2024 in Germany this summer when they face friendlies against Brazil on March 23 and Belgium on March 26.Revealed: The Premier League's sharpest - and not-so-sharp - shooters with Man United shock outliers according to stats boffins... but can you guess which title challenger is the most efficient in front of goal?
14/03/24 09:59The efficiency is calculated by quantifying the number of expected goals a team has according to how dangerous each chance is, number of shots on target, and how many they manage in total.Micah Richards leaves viewers in hysterics after press-up competition with Nigel Reo-Coker on CBS Sports... as he bites back at his former team-mate and claims he's called 'Big Meeks' for a reason
14/03/24 09:10Richards was covering the Champions League on CBS Sports alongside Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher , with the quartet having gained high acclaim for their work in recent years.Micah Richards STUNS Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer with shocking and hilarious admission about his playing career... as they joke: 'No wonder you made so many mistakes!'
13/03/24 17:50Micah Richards stunned Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer after revealing one huge issue that used to affect him throughout his career and caused problems in every game he played.
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- Former Man United star Jesse Lingard is mocked in the Korean league as opponent copies his celebration following late winner in Asia
- Postecoglou defends his decision not to have a specialist set-piece coach despite Spurs conceding ANOTHER goal from a dead ball delivery
- Jamie Redknapp issues stern warning to Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou as he urges Australian to 'pick up some results quickly' after Arsenal defeat
- Eddie Howe insists he'll do 'everything in his power' to keep harmony at St James' Park as Newcastle boss hopes to ease tensions over transfer strategy
- Olympic hero ALEX YEE opens up on his pride at getting the nation hooked on triathlon... and reveals unlikely Instagram follow
- Jamie O'Hara slams Tottenham after Arsenal defeat as he blames signing players from smaller clubs for poor performances More Spurs struggles
- Lando Norris hails his 'flying' McLaren and says he's 'surprised' he overtook Max Verstappen as Brit closes gap on title rival in Baku
- Pep Guardiola hails 'incredible' Erling Haaland after Man City striker scored a brace in comeback win over Brentford just days after the death of close friend
- Gary Neville revels in Liverpool's demise and taunts pal Jamie Carragher as he toasts Liverpool's derby defeat and fourth Anfield loss in a row
- Why Jhon Duran can be the 'best striker in the world' if he fixes the one problem Aston Villa tried to sell him for this summer Scored stunner
- Former Man United star is labelled 'the new s***house king' as he goads furious Leeds fans after being substituted in Burnley's 1-0 win at Elland Road
- Raheem Sterling 'cleanses himself' and makes public declaration of his faith by getting baptised ahead of his first north London derby
- Peter Crouch admits he 'feels sorry' for Marcus Rashford after Man United star nets his first goal of the season... amid insider claims of 'bullying'
- Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa loses his head once again as striker is sent off for fighting in reserve team match in Brazil
- Ivan Toney denied winning start at Al-Ahli as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr score 99th-minute equaliser, after star was presented with special shirt
- Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek breaks silence on nightmare spell at Old Trafford as he looks to rebuild his career at LaLiga side Girona
- Arsenal star Declan Rice reveals his surprising second career as England midfielder shares details of his secret hobby
- Eddie Hearn reveals when Anthony Joshua will retire from boxing before bid to become a three-time world heavyweight champion against Daniel Dubois
- Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates reaching one BILLION followers across all social media platforms, as he tells fans 'we'll keep making history together'
- Kate Abdo's new husband Malik Scott opens up on their stunning wedding... and reveals what her 'work husband' Thierry Henry said about it
- EXCLUSIVEWhy Jadon Sancho is set to 'smash it' at Chelsea: KIERAN GILL uncovers the real story of the nutmeg king of Kennington
- Man United legend's son, 17, signs his first professional contract in Serbian first division as he looks to emulate his father's titanic career in the game
- England coach Ashley Cole 'set to leave Birmingham to focus full-time on his Three Lions role' after Lee Carsley's impressive start
- Jude Bellingham reveals Carlo Ancelotti cracked a brutal joke over his brother Jobe that left the Real Madrid superstar sweating: 'F**k that!'
- PSG REFUSE to pay Kylian Mbappe almost £50m in unpaid wages and bonuses despite LFP ruling - with explosive saga now set to be settled in court
- Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on life with his five children, who ALL 'have my personality - and don't speak to him for days if they lose at padel!
- EXCLUSIVEGeorge Mills lifts lid on relationship with ex-footballing father Danny and how Covid derailed his bid for success at the summer Olympics
- David Beckham and wife Victoria 'will take private jet to attend former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral' in Sweden on Friday
- Man City launch a FOURTH kit - co-designed by lifelong fan Noel Gallagher - inspired by Oasis' debut album Definitely Maybe
- Erling Haaland in mourning as he pays tribute to his 'chief fixer uncle' who helped shape his career, after visiting hospital bed before he died aged 59
- Alejandro Garnacho risks the wrath of Erik ten Hag and LIKES Instagram post referencing Ronaldo's criticism of the Man United boss
- Rob Burrow is honoured at National Television Awards after motor neurone disease battle as the Rugby League legend's widow presents gong
- Enzo Fernandez banned from driving and slapped with a £3K fine - after Chelsea vice-captain failed to identify driver of speeding Porsche
- Rico Lewis reveals what Pep Guardiola would think of his new England role after Man City teenager starred at left back in win over Finland
- Revealed: The 'detailed consent forms footballers in Spain are using for sexual activity' after a concerning rise in rape and assault allegations
- Former Premier League captain cuts ties with his father in explosive public row after his claim the player's wife had cast 'black magic' on him
- Martin Odegaard undergoing further tests on ankle injury with Arsenal facing nervous wait over the length of his lay-off ahead of pivotal games against Tottenham and Man City
- Paul Pogba's brother and five others 'will face trial' in £11m extortion plot that targeted the France World Cup winner - more than two years after ex-Man United star was kidnapped and held by armed men
- Erik ten Hag's Man United transfer business savaged by Dutch legend who criticises Matthijs de Ligt signing and warns boss he needs 'a lot of wins' to avoid sack
- Former Man City and Real Madrid striker Robinho 'fails with appeal to reduce prison sentence' after serving the first six months of his nine-year punishment for gang rape
- Jurgen Klopp 'was in talks to take huge international team job' after their disappointing end to continental tournament - just weeks after his emotional exit from Liverpool .
- Cristiano Ronaldo launches new attack on Erik ten Hag, saying he's said things 'you cannot say' as Man United boss
- Emiliano Martinez SLAPS a camera, Cristian Romero hits back at Colombia fans and Lionel Scaloni has his say after Argentina's shock defeat
- Andre Onana is mobbed by hundreds of Ugandan fans as Man United keeper leaves stadium separate from Cameroon team after draw with Zimbabwe
- Barcelona and Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal says Premier League star is the one player he would love to play alongside
- Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
- Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
- EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
- Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
- Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
- Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
- Simone Biles returns to gymnastics practice as Olympics hero gears up for arena tour
- Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
- Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
- Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
- Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
- YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
- Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
- Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
- Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
- Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
- After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
- The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
- The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
- Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
- Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
- Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
- Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
- Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
- The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
- Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
- Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
- Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
- Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
- Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
- Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
- Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final Struggling mid-match
- EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
- Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner Relying on routine
- Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way Landmark achievement
- Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
- Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
- 'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
- Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
- Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
- Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
- Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals Anticipated viewing
- Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
- Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
- Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
- Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set Brit wonderkid
- Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
- Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
- Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
- Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
- Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
- Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
- Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
- Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
- Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet Incredible dexterity
- Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing Taking in the sights
- England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
- Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
- Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure Latest Saudi signing
- Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
- Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
- Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
- Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed