Cristiano Ronaldo snaps at Saudi fans as Lionel Messi chant triggers star

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]