Manchester City forward Phil Foden has struggled so far to scale the heights of last season, but manager Pep Guardiola said his campaign is about to lift off. Foden scored 28 goals for club and country in all competitions and was named PFA Player of the Year but has begun four of his five games…
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died aged 58 after being diagnosed with brain cancer, the NBA has announced. Mutombo was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a long-time global ambassador for the game. His family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment in Atlanta for a brain tumour….
Brendan Rodgers says Celtic will “play for the dreams of the supporters” when they take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Celtic, who have not won on German soil in 14 previous attempts, head to Signal Iduna Park in fine form after a 6-0 victory over St Johnstone on Saturday made…
Renault have confirmed the cancellation of their plans to supply engines for the 2026 Formula 1 season and beyond. The French manufacturer announced on Monday that its engine factory at Viry-Chatillon would be transformed into “an engineering centre of excellence” by the end of 2024. The decision comes ahead of the introduction of new engine…
Former Manchester United and Derby County midfielder Ravel Morrison has joined United Arab Emirates club Precision FC. Morrison, who made his United debut as a 17-year-old in 2010, most recently played in America for MLS club DC United during Wayne Rooney’s time in charge. The Jamaica international’s previous clubs also include West Ham, Birmingham City,…
Italian police arrested 19 people accused of criminal ties with the powerful ‘Ndrangheta mafia group in a move that decimated the fan clubs backing Serie A teams Inter Milan and AC Milan. Prosecutors said at a news conference on Monday that possible charges include criminal association, with the use of “mafia methods,” extortion, assault and…
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Sep 30, 2024, 02:30 PM Hansi Flick confirmed he has already spoken with Wojciech Szczęsny after the former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper arrived in Barcelona on Monday to complete his move to the LaLiga leaders. Szczęsny, 34, has agreed to come out of retirement to replace Marc-André ter Stegen, who has…
Alexandra Popp featured for Germany at the Paris Olympics this summer. Getty Germany captain Alexandra Popp has retired from the national team after a 14-year stint. The 33-year-old striker made 144 appearances for Germany and scored 64 goals, ranking third on the all-time scorers list for the national team behind Birgit Prinz and Heidi Mohr. “The…
Erik ten Hag is out of excuses at Manchester United, although he is still looking for them as he attempts to prove he remains the manager to bring success back to Old Trafford. Yet while United’s beleaguered coach searches for mitigation, the smiling faces of counterparts Arne Slot, Unai Emery, Ange Postecoglou and Enzo Maresca…
After leaving West Ham, Carroll spent two years rebuilding his fitness at his boyhood club Newcastle, before dropping into the Championship with Reading. He explains that those long spells on the sidelines in England have inspired his late career and delayed any thoughts of retirement. “I haven’t really focused on finishing yet, so I can’t…