Xavi coy on whether Lewandowski and other Barcelona players are fit enough to face Real Madrid
Barcelona has been playing without leading scorer Robert Lewandowksi and regular starters Frenkie de Jong, Pedri González and Jules Koundé for the past month because of injuries
2023-10-27 21:20
How much is Jimbo Fisher's buyout at Texas A&M?
Jimbo Fisher may have coached his last game for the Texas A&M football team. At the least, it would appear his days are numbered. Reports surfaced on Sunday th
2023-11-12 23:22
Wayne Rooney appointed Birmingham manager on three-and-a-half year deal
Wayne Rooney been confirmed as Birmingham’s new boss on a three-and-a-half year deal. The former England skipper replaces the sacked John Eustace after leaving DC United last week. “I am absolutely delighted to be joining Birmingham City at such an exciting time. It is very clear that they have a plan and are committed to realising their ambition for the club,” said the ex-Manchester United striker. “We are fully aligned on what is expected. I have been building my managerial career, putting myself in challenging environments, to get me ready for this opportunity. It’s a project that gives me a sense of purpose and I can’t wait to get started. “We have some exciting young players in the squad, and some who are still to break through into the First Team, alongside a core of experienced senior professionals. “I have a clear way that I want the team to play, and my coaching staff and I will work hard to implement it. We will create a winning culture here with an identity that gets Blues fans on their feet.” Read More Danny Sapsford keen to keep growing his bright idea and put smiles on more faces Howard Webb disappointed by VAR failure to correct ‘clear error’ on offside goal Harry Maguire cannot wait for Euro 2028 and is ‘hopeful’ to be in the squad
2023-10-11 18:48
Man Utd's shocking away form shows Erik ten Hag has plenty of work to do
Manchester United's defeat at Tottenham was the latest setback from what's been an alarming slump on the road under Erik ten Hag.
2023-08-23 02:16
BBC forced to apologise after Kalvin Phillips’ X-rated chant during Man City parade
The BBC were forced to step in during coverage of Manchester City's treble parade, when Kalvin Phillips launched into an X-rated chant about team mate, John Stones. 'Johnny, Johnny Stones, he gets the Blues excited...he f****** hates United', Phillips chanted down the microphone while clutching a beer. Stones seemed to be lapping up the attention as the crowd chanted back. Meanwhile, Grealish, who has been partying hard over the last few days, along with Haaland, took the tram to the celebration in true Mancunian style. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
2023-06-13 22:28
Browns top cornerback Denzel Ward limited in practice as he progresses from latest concussion
Cleveland Browns top cornerback Denzel Ward took a small but significant step as he recovers from a concussion that could keep him out of the season opener against Cincinnati
2023-09-07 03:21
Brendan Rodgers backed to win over sceptics as Celtic fans make ‘fraud’ statement
Former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill believes winning games will soon win over fans who are sceptical about the return of Brendan Rodgers. An influential group of supporters, the North Curve Celtic, quickly posted an old photograph of a banner declaring the manager a “fraud” over his professed love for the club, in the wake of his appointment as manager for a second time. Rodgers won seven trophies in a row first time round but his sudden exit for Leicester in February 2019 still stings some supporters. “Not every single Celtic fan will be happy with it initially after the way he left the club,” O’Neill told BBC Scotland. “But he was very successful, which is great. When you start to win a few football matches, you’re back in the rhythm again and everything’s going fine. “Ange Postecoglou did a really fantastic job with the team and everything seems to be in good hands. “Rodgers knows the club inside out and will still be working with some of the players that he left. If he wins some matches then everything else will fall into place.” Former Hoops striker and pundit Chris Sutton believes it is crucial that supporters put aside their negativity towards Rodgers. “Good luck to Brendan Rodgers going back to Celtic,” he wrote on Twitter. “He left previously under a cloud but no doubting his ability as a coach and his record last time round was phenomenal. “It’s important regardless of how Celtic fans felt with his previous departure that everyone gets behind him.” Former Celtic midfielder and coach Peter Grant believes the Northern Irishman can handle the added pressure that the scepticism will bring “The way Brendan left - that’s what gets the Celtic supporters,” Grant told BBC Scotland. “It’s not down to his talent or quality of the manager. “Outside of Manchester United, the pressure and expectation at Celtic is massive. It’s constant, it’s 24/7. Everybody is looking at what you are doing. If you have a draw, it’s a horrendous result. “Brendan knows the expectation. He came through it saying he was a Celtic supporter. He’s had the criticism he received when he left. He’s had all that to deal with and it takes a strong personality to come back and come under that pressure again. “There will be the extra pressure of supporters. I’m sure he can handle it and great credit to him for wanting him to come back and do it.” Former Celtic full-back Mark Wilson believes Rodgers has no reason to apologise to supporters for the manner of his departure. Wilson told Sky Sports News: “I genuinely think some fans want him to come out and say sorry and apologise. I don’t think that’s ever going to be the case and I don’t think he has anything to apologise for. He was a manager who wanted to progress his career in the richest league in the world. “But I think they will want to hear assurances that he is here for the long term. I know things can change quickly in football, but they will want to hear that he’s got a plan to take this club forward in Europe and spend some time doing it, not just jump ship at the first opportunity. “I think this time if an opportunity were to come up pretty quickly, he would turn it down, because I think he realises what a special club this is.” Former Bhoys midfielder and assistant manager John Collins feels the suitability of Rodgers outweighs feelings over his departure. “I was disappointed with how he left but the reality is you’ve got to look at what he did when he was at Celtic,” Collins told BBC Scotland. “He was an outstanding manager and he delivered entertaining football and trophies. “The supporters want the same thing and there’s not too many managers out there on the market that are ready-made for Celtic. It’ll be a seamless transition and he knows the club.”
2023-06-20 15:23
Stephen Kenny out as Ireland coach after not reaching Euro 2024
Stephen Kenny’s contract as coach of Ireland won’t be renewed after the team failed to qualify for next year's European Championship
2023-11-23 04:55
Transgender women banned from playing international women's cricket
Transgender women who have been through male puberty have been barred from international women's cricket under new regulations announced by the International...
2023-11-22 10:54
After Burnes' ejection, Brewers beat Reds 5-4 in 11 innings
Victor Caratini drove in the go-ahead run with an infield grounder in a two-run 11th inning, and Milwaukee beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 Friday following the ejection of Brewers starter Corbin Burnes
2023-06-03 09:56
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2023-05-31 01:26
Enormous Seahawks draft mistake gets even worse
Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge was suspended by the NFL for the first six games of the 2023 season, further highlighting a major draft mistake.Every team has NFL Draft what-ifs, some bigger than others.For the Seahawks, at this very moment, the biggest regret has to come in the form of ...
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