Cristiano Ronaldo snapped at Saudi Arabian fans who taunted the Portuguese icon with chants about his rival Lionel Messi. Al-Ettifaq supporters reminded Ronaldo about Messi’s eighth Ballon d’Or in a new low for the striker in his battle with the Argentina ace. During a week in which Messi’s Ballon d’Or lead over Ronaldo extended to […]
Chelsea star Jackson ‘suffering’ and ‘fragile’ as Pochettino pleads for support
Exclusive: Shaun Wright-Phillips discusses Chelsea's transfer policy Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has called on the club’s fans to back striker Nicolas Jackson after he received a barrage of criticism during the Blues’ disappointing start to the season. Jackson had a confrontation with a supporter at Stamford Bridge during the 2-0 defeat to Brentford on Saturday, […]
Man Utd drew up Jadon Sancho plan that backfired as Erik ten Hag set to axe star
Jadon Sancho told not to use first team facilities Manchester United reportedly drew up a plan to publish any private apology from Jadon Sancho following his public feud with manager Erik ten Hag. But the Red Devils’ plot backfired after the winger refused to back down despite being banished from the first team. And Ten […]
Luis Diaz march sees hundreds demand release of Liverpool star’s kidnapped dad
Hundreds of people turned up to march as a show of support to Luis Diaz and his family as authorities in Colombia continue the search for the Liverpool star's father. Luis Manuel Diaz and his wife, Cilenis Marulanda, were both kidnapped at a petrol station in Barrancas on Saturday after being confronted by armed men. […]
Is Manchester United vs Newcastle on TV? Channel, time and how to watch Carabao Cup fixture
Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Manchester United will look to bounce back from their defeat in the derby when they host Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup on […]
Sarina Wiegman admits England learned ‘hard lesson’ against Belgium
Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Sarina Wiegman said England had made life difficult for themselves and been given a “hard lesson” after a 3-2 Nations League loss to […]
Man Utd boss Ten Hag finding it hard to stick to ‘strong message’ he told Mount
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is struggling to stick by the message which convinced Mason Mount to move to Old Trafford, according to reports. The midfielder chose the Red Devils over other suitors but it hasn’t gone to plan for either party since. It emerged quite soon into the summer transfer window that Mount’s […]
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou ‘targeting’ midfield duo ahead of January window
Tottenham have reportedly earmarked two midfield targets to chase in the January transfer window. Manager Ange Postecoglou should benefit from renewed pulling power in the market, with Spurs flying high at the top of the Premier League in the early stages of his tenure. The 26 points Tottenham have banked across 10 matches represents the […]
Only five Man Utd stars make the cut in combined Newcastle starting XI
It is a sign of how poor Manchester United have been this season that only five Red Devils players make our combined XI with Newcastle United. Despite finishing above the Magpies last season and enjoying an active summer transfer window, Erik ten Hag’s men are performing well below expectations and come into Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie […]
Man Utd told Arsenal star Eddie Nketiah is ‘an upgrade on Rasmus Hojlund’
Football Digest: Man Utd urged to give Ten Hag time he needs Manchester United should explore the idea of signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah as he would offer an upgrade on Rasmus Hojlund, according to former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood. Nketiah had an afternoon to remember against Sheffield United last weekend, with the 24-year-old scoring […]









