Chelsea: Emma Hayes says ‘time is right’ to move on from club after 12 years
Emma Hayes said the “time is right” for her to step down as Chelsea manager after it was confirmed last week she will leave the Women’s Super League champions at the end of the season. However, she would not be drawn on reports linking her with the vacant United States national team job, and said the decision to depart is motivated by a desire to spend more time with her five-year-old son, Harry. “I’ve been in post for 12 years and I’ve dedicated my life to this place,” she told reporters. “So the time is right and I will work with the club in the succession plan and do everything I can to make sure there is a good transition.”
2023-11-11 17:21
Peruvian football stadium plunged into darkness during title celebrations as rivals turn lights off
A football club plunged its stadium into darkness after the team’s rivals celebrated their league title win. Alianza Lima pulled the plug and plunged the stadium into a blackout as Universitario Deportes celebrated their title glory. Universitario Deportes have now called for sanctions to be imposed on Alianza Lima after their actions prevented the award ceremony from going ahead. Universitario claimed a record-extending 27th league title after a 2-0 win at city rivals Alianza on Wednesday had wrapped up a 3-1 aggregate victory. But before the celebrations could get underway the lights went out at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium, an incident Universitario labelled both disgraceful and dangerous. Read More Jurgen Klopp reacts to release of Luis Diaz’s kidnapped father: ‘Really happy’ Sarina Wiegman reveals tough childhood decision she made to play football with boys ‘He’s still my captain’: Rob Burrow reflects on unique friendship with Kevin Sinfield
2023-11-10 21:56
Jurgen Klopp’s amusing reaction to Man United being thrashed at home
Jurgen Klopp winced as he found out Manchester United were thrashed at home by Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup. Erik ten Hag’s team delivered another dismal display in front of their supporters at Old Trafford, falling to a 3-0 defeat. Liverpool fared better on Wednesday night (1 November), beating Bournemouth 2-1 away from home to book their place in the quarter-finals of the cup competition. In his post-match press conference, Klopp heard news of United’s defeat and his reaction summed up how many supporters will be feeling. “Ooooh, okay,” he said, wincing in front of reporters. Read More Jimmy Sains on fights at school, ‘needle’ in the amateurs, and the debut ‘buzz’ David Beckham pays tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton at Ballon D’Or ceremony Moment Lionel Messi announced as 2023 Ballon D’Or
2023-11-02 16:46
Arteta hails ‘top-level’ Eddie Nketiah after striker hits first Premier League hat-trick
Mikel Arteta praised “top-level” striker Eddie Nketiah after the England international hit a first Premier League hat-trick over Sheffield United. In a 5-0 win, Nketiah scored the first three goals as Arsenal ran out comfortable victors over the bottom club. Fabio Vieira’s penalty and Takehiro Tomiyasu’s first goal for the club completed the win. Nketiah dedicated the hat-trick to his aunt, who recently died. “I’m really happy for him, an academy player to experience in the Premier League a hat-trick. He needs to enjoy the moment. He fully deserves it and hopefully, there are many more to come" Arteta said. Read More Arteta showing he is ‘one of best in the world’, says Chelsea boss Pochettino Kim Kardashian’s son’s ‘worst day of my life’ after private jet trip to watch Arsenal Starmer explains how Mikel Arteta has built ‘best’ Arsenal squad in ‘very long time’
2023-10-29 18:59
Chelsea ‘not nasty enough’ as Brentford win 2-0, admits Mauricio Pochettino
Chelsea were “not nasty enough” in their attack as Brentford won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, Mauricio Pochettino lamented after his team’s third home Premier League defeat of the season. Victory for the visitors was earned with second-half goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbeumo, which maintained Brentford’s 100 per cent record on the ground since being promoted to the top flight in 2021. After Chelsea’s run of three league games unbeaten ended, Pochettino said: “If you don’t score, you need to blame ourselves. We were not nasty or clinical in front of the goal.”
2023-10-29 18:17
Sacramento Kings coach chokes up speaking about Maine mass shooting
NBA coach Mike Brown emotionally responded to Wednesday’s mass shooting in Maine after watching his Sacramento Kings team beat the Utah Jazz. Brown was reluctant to discuss basketball during the postgame press conference, instead urging the United States to “do something” following another mass shooting. “I don’t know everything that’s going on, I’m not that smart, but I know we as a country got to do something,” he said. “It’s sad that we sit here and we watch this happen time after time after time after time. And nobody does anything about it. “It’s a sad day for our country. It’s a sad day in this world. And until we decide to do something about it, the powers that be, this is going to keep happening.” Read More Watch: Celtic fans wave Palestinian flags in defiance of club appeal Moment Gerard Pique falls into huge hole as he’s distracted by phone Bobby Charlton’s football was ‘poetry in motion’, says former teammate
2023-10-26 22:16
Celtic fans wave Palestinian flags ahead of Champions League fixture in defiance of club appeal
Celtic fans defied a club appeal and waved Palestinian flags before Wednesday’s Champions League fixture. The Green Brigade, a supporter group which occupies the north curve of Celtic Park, traditionally organise a tifo - a choreographed display involving a large banner - for major games. But as the teams emerged from the tunnel for their Group E match against Atletico Madrid, they instead held up Palestinian flags. Celtic have already banned the group from away games after they displayed the flags at recent matches in the wake of the attacks in Israel and Gaza. It is expected the Scottish club will now receive a fine from Uefa. Read More Moment Gerard Pique falls into huge hole as he’s distracted by phone Bobby Charlton’s football was ‘poetry in motion’, says former teammate Ten Hag lays flowers in centre circle as Man United pay tribute to Bobby Charlton
2023-10-26 17:52
Gerard Pique falls into huge hole as he’s distracted by phone
Football legend Gerard Pique fell down a hole and disappeared from view following a presentation for his seven-a-side tournament this week. The former Barcelona star was going over to sign a shirt for a fan during the launch of his Kings League Americas competition but instead slipped off stage. He appeared to be listening to a voice note on his phone as he fell. It is understood that he managed to escape uninjured from the incident. Sports journalist Helian Hernández captured the moment on video, sharing it on social media. Read More Bobby Charlton’s football was ‘poetry in motion’, says former teammate Ten Hag lays flowers in centre circle as Man United pay tribute to Bobby Charlton Watch: FC Copenhagen fans chant ‘There’s only one Bobby Charlton’ at Old Trafford
2023-10-26 00:24
Ten Hag lays flowers in Old Trafford centre circle as Man United pay tribute to Bobby Charlton
Manchester United paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton ahead of kick-off against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday night (24 October). Erik ten Hag laid flowers in the centre circle at Old Trafford before both teams and fans observed a minute’s silence. Outside the stadium, fans paid tributes of their own, with flowers and scarves placed on the United Trinity statue, which features Charlton alongside George Best and Denis Law. The England World Cup winner, who also captained United to their first-ever European Cup win in 1968, passed away over the weekend. He was 86.
2023-10-25 04:28
Match of the Day pundits pay moving tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton after legend dies
Match of the Day hosts Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards paid a moving tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton after the Manchester United legend died at 86. “He was iconic, he was a legend. He was a giant of our game,” Shearer said on Saturday night (21 October). “Wherever you went in the world, everyone knew who Sir Bobby was. That sort of sums his status up. He was just incredible, and such a humble and nice guy.” Richards added that “no matter what generation” you are, Sir Bobby’s achievements will always “resonate”, while Lineker voiced a two-minute video package on the World Cup winner’s achievements.
2023-10-22 15:54
Mikel Arteta showing he is ‘one of best in world’, says Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino highlighted his respect for Mikel Arteta and believes the Arsenal manager is “one of the best in the world”. Chelsea boss Pochettino faces off with his former Paris St Germain team-mate for the first time on the touchline when the Blues host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 21 October. “We respect Arsenal, they are a great team,” Pochettino said. “They have Mikel who is part of my family. “It does not surprise me with what he’s doing. He’s great, he’s really young, he’s improving every day and he can be one of the greatest managers in the world. I’m going to be proud to see him.” Read More Barcelona reveal special Rolling Stones jersey for El Clasico fixture Tyson Fury’s wife shares impact of boxing on their children: ‘I worry to this day’ Mohamed Salah says ‘humanity must prevail’ as he calls for Gaza aid ‘immediately’
2023-10-21 17:22
KSI and Tommy Fury sling insults at one another during heated face-off
Tommy Fury promised an “early night” in his showdown against YouTube star KSI at a chaotic press conference that saw the pair sling insults at one another while separated by perspex glass inside a cage. Animosity has steadily been building between Fury and KSI, who may be relative novices in boxing but the fame they have found outside the ropes means their fight is heavily anticipated. The pair go toe-to-toe inside the ring on Saturday 14 September at the Manchester Arena. Earlier this week, KSI was filmed “spitting” at Tommy’s father, John Fury.
2023-10-14 00:26