Football transfer rumours: Bayern consider Varane; Barcelona learn Diaz sale stance
Tuesday's transfer rumour roundup includes news on Bayern Munich's interest in Raphael Varane, Barcelona's hopes of a swap deal for Luis Diaz, Joao Neves, Joao Felix, Takehiro Tomiyasu and more.
2023-11-21 17:20
Mason Mount bids emotional farewell to Chelsea ahead of Man Utd announcement
Mason Mount sends video message to Chelsea fans on social media, confirming departure ahead of Man Utd transfer.
2023-07-05 03:53
Erling Haaland: I think Manchester City’s second goal was offside as well
Erling Haaland admits Fulham have a right to be angry over Manchester City’s controversial second goal in Saturday’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland scored a hat-trick as champions City ultimately ran out comfortable 5-1 winners over the Londoners but the game turned on a highly contentious incident just before half-time. Nathan Ake headed City 2-1 ahead but Fulham complained vociferously that Manuel Akanji, stood in an offside position, had attempted to kick the ball on its way past and hindered goalkeeper Bernd Leno. The protests, both on the field and the touchline, continued long after VAR had ruled the goal should stand and Haaland accepts the visitors had a point. “I think it was offside as well,” the Norwegian told beIN Sports. “I feel bad for them, I would be fuming after this as well. It must be a horrible feeling for them.” Prior to that, the game had been rather more sedate with few chances until Julian Alvarez scored a 31st-minute opener that was quickly cancelled out by Tim Ream. City did not dwell on the incident after the break, moving through the gears with Haaland typically coming to the fore. He finished clinically from an Alvarez pass, fired home a penalty and then turned in a Sergio Gomez cross to claim his seventh City hat-trick in stoppage time. “I’m back,” said Haaland, who scored 52 goals last season. “I am always hungry. It’s a new season and I am ready. “We started a bit sloppy but we ended in a good way. It was important to win – four out of four – and we go into the international break after a really good start.” City’s victory was their second without manager Pep Guardiola on the touchline as he continues his recovery from back surgery, but the Spaniard is expected to return for the trip to West Ham in a fortnight. “I think he misses us,” said Haaland. “We also miss him sometimes too, so we look forward to having him back.” Fulham go into the international break without a win since their season-opener at Everton, but veteran defender Ream expects the team to hit back. The American said: “That’s just the nature of the squad, the mentality (manager) Marco (Silva) has instilled in us. “It’s just a shame that we have an international break and it’s two weeks between games for some guys. “But we’ll come back. We’ll look at things we can improve upon and we go again when we come back.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Tributes paid to former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak after his death aged 49 Sir Mo Farah finishes fourth on farewell to London racing at Big Half Ange Postecoglou expects Brennan Johnson to ‘fit in really well’ at Tottenham
2023-09-03 19:49
A Premier League winner and ex-England international – Danny Drinkwater retires
Premier League winner Danny Drinkwater has announced his retirement from football. The 33-year-old midfielder was one of the stars of Leicester’s shock title triumph in 2016, earning a big-money move to Chelsea the following summer. But he did not manage to establish himself as a first-choice player at Stamford Bridge and unsuccessful loan spells at Burnley and Aston Villa followed along with disciplinary problems. He pleaded guilty to drink-driving after crashing his car in 2019, suffered an ankle injury in an incident outside a nightclub later the same year and head-butted then Villa team-mate Jota on the training ground in March 2020. Drinkwater’s last appearances came on loan at Reading in 2021-22, following which his contract with Chelsea expired. Speaking on The High Performance Podcast, he said: “It’s been a long time coming maybe, especially with the last year, but I think it’s time to officially announce it now. “I think I’ve been in limbo for too long. I’ve been wanting to play but not getting the opportunity to play at a standard or a level where I felt valued. I’m happy not playing football but I’m happy playing football, so do I just shake hands with the sport? It's been a long time coming maybe, especially with the last year, but I think it's time to officially announce it now Danny Drinkwater “It’s all I’ve known. It’s been my life since I was six, seven years old. It was never going to be an easy thing. “If I was playing week in, week out and I had to say I’ve got to stop, maybe through injury or through just age, not being able to get about the pitch like I’d like to, I think it would be trickier.” Drinkwater came through the Manchester United academy but did not make a first-team appearance before joining Leicester in 2012. He was called up for the first time by England in March 2016 and made three appearances but was one of three players cut from the squad for the European Championship. Read More On this day in 2008: David Beckham heads to Milan to boost England hopes The sporting weekend in pictures Joel Embiid scores 35 points in big win for Philadelphia 76ers
2023-10-30 18:28
Japan look far beyond Chile at World Cup
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2023-09-08 02:53
Man Utd transfer rumours: Ansu Fati wants move; Tottenham interest in Jadon Sancho
All the latest on Man Utd transfer rumours around Jadon Sancho, Ansu Fati, Diogo Costa and more.
2023-06-11 23:20
Hayes drives in 3 runs for 3rd straight game as Pirates rally past Braves 7-5
Ke’Bryan Hayes drove in three runs for the third straight game and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Atlanta Braves 7-5
2023-08-11 03:54
Penn State vs. Ohio State time, TV channel, injury report, prediction, radio feed and more
Get ready for the Ohio State-Penn State game on Saturday! Find out when it starts and where to watch it.
2023-10-21 18:28
Mourinho acknowledges 'nobody has called me' as he considers his future at Roma
Jose Mourinho fumed at the referee and was vague about his future at Roma after his first loss in a European final
2023-06-01 17:52
NCAA title game foes Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline AP preseason women's All-America team
For the second consecutive year, Caitlin Clark of Iowa is a unanimous pick for The Associated Press preseason All-America team in women's basketball
2023-10-25 00:16
David Bell ejected vs. Cubs after tirade even Reds broadcast can't defend
Reds manager David Bell lost his mind and got ejected arguing balls and strikes against the Cubs. His own broadcast called him out.It's easy to understand why a manager would be frustrated after watching his pitcher throw back-to-back bases-loaded walks. But even the Reds broadcast couldn...
2023-08-04 10:19
Slumping Rangers activate All-Star pitcher Nathan Eovaldi from IL to start key game vs. Astros
All-Star right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has been activated from the injured list to start for the Texas Rangers in the middle game of their pivotal AL West series against the Houston Astros
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