Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Lothar Matthaus: 'Russia World Cup coming too soon for England'
Former Germany international and 1990 World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus believes that Russia 2018 has come too soon for an England side in transition.
Mar 25, 13:28
West Bromwich Albion caretaker boss Gary Megson smoulders prior to his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United on November 28, 2017
Gary Megson: 'Relegation probably inevitable for West Bromwich Albion'
Former West Bromwich Albion manager Gary Megson believes that relegation "probably is inevitable" for the Premier League's basement side.
Mar 25, 13:20
Ryan Giggs pictured in 2013
Andy King: 'Ryan Giggs star power rubbing off on Wales players'
Wales midfielder Andy King believes that new manager Ryan Giggs's star power is already rubbing off on the Dragons players after just one game.
Mar 25, 13:06
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Thibaut Courtois withdraws from Belgium squad due to hamstring complaint
Belgium announce that Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has withdrawn from the Red Devils squad to face Saudi Arabia due to an ongoing hamstring complaint.
Mar 25, 12:57
Roger Federer in action at the Australian Open on January 26, 2017
Roger Federer to skip clay court season following Thanasi Kokkinakis loss
Roger Federer will skip the upcoming European clay court season, including the French Open, following his defeat to Thanasi Kokkonakis at the Miami Open.
Mar 25, 12:44
Steve McClaren in charge of Derby County in November 2016
Report: Ipswich Town want Steve McClaren to replace Mick McCarthy
Championship side Ipswich Town are reportedly looking at Steve McClaren to replace Mick McCarthy, who is expected to leave Portman Road at the end of the season.
Mar 25, 12:29
Gareth Bale during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016
Joe Allen: 'Baffling to see Gareth Bale on fringes of Real Madrid first team'
Wales and Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen describes Gareth Bale's increasingly peripheral role at Real Madrid as "baffling".
Mar 25, 12:17
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann during the Champions League match against Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Report: Antoine Griezmann to accept pay cut to join Barcelona
Atletico Madrid and France forward Antoine Griezmann is reportedly willing to take a pay cut in order to join La Liga rivals Barcelona this summer.
Mar 25, 12:08
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Sol Campbell coaching at Queens Park Rangers
Former England defender Sol Campbell is working as a coach at Queens Park Rangers on a temporary basis, according to a report.
Mar 25, 11:58
Gareth Bale in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Austria on September 2, 2017
Gareth Bale: 'Wales winning China Cup would be massive'
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale describes the prospect of winning his first trophy with Wales as "massive" as the Dragons prepare to face Uruguay in the China Cup final.
Mar 25, 11:46
Jamie Vardy in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Jamie Vardy: 'I did not touch the ball in England, Netherlands game'
Jamie Vardy acknowledges that he did not touch the ball in England's 1-0 win over the Netherlands but insists that he contributed to his side's victory.
Mar 25, 11:39
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Steve Smith, David Warner step down over Australia ball tampering incident
Australia captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner step down from their roles for the rest of the third Test against South Africa following a ball tampering incident.
Mar 25, 11:23
Chris Smalling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Report: Everton interested in Manchester United defender Chris Smalling
Everton are reportedly thinking of making a move for Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling this summer.
Mar 25, 11:12
Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on January 31, 2018
Report: Alexis Sanchez doing extra training to turn Manchester United form around
Alexis Sanchez is reportedly eating alone at Manchester United because he is putting in extra shifts on the training ground to turn his form around.
Mar 25, 09:07
Jose Mourinho covers his ears during the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion on March 17, 2018
Report: Paul Pogba, Jose Mourinho barely on speaking terms at Manchester United
Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho are barely on speaking terms and are communicating via Manchester United assistant boss Rui Faria, according to a report.
Mar 25, 08:54
Paul Pogba reacts to his effort being saved during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Report: Paul Pogba criticised by Manchester United teammates for social media use
Paul Pogba is reported to have fallen out with several of his Manchester United teammates due to focusing more on his image and social media use than his football.
Mar 25, 08:40
Toby Alderweireld in action for Tottenham Hotspur in November 2017
Jan Vertonghen calm about Toby Alderweireld future
Jan Vertonghen remains calm about the future of Tottenham Hotspur and Belgium teammate Toby Alderweireld, who has been linked with a departure from North London.
Mar 25, 08:30
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Sebastian Vettel leapfrogs Lewis Hamilton to win Australian Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel takes advantage of a Mercedes miscalculation relating to a caution period to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton.
Mar 25, 08:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Inverness Caledonian Thistle land Scottish Challenge Cup
Carl Tremarco scores a 93rd-minute winner as Inverness Caledonian Thistle land the Scottish Challenge Cup with a 1-0 victory over Dumbarton.
Mar 24, 18:26
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Cambridge complete Boat Race clean sweep over Oxford
Cambridge complete a clean sweep over Oxford in the 164th Boat Race thanks to victories in the men's, women's and reserve races.
Mar 24, 18:06
Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Jack Wilshere to miss England friendly against Italy due to knee injury
England confirm that Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will not feature in Tuesday's friendly against Italy at Wembley Stadium.
Mar 24, 17:29
Anthony Joshua pictured at a computer game launch in August 2017
Anthony Joshua: 'Losing is my one big fear in boxing'
Anthony Joshua claims that losing is what makes boxers - including himself - nervous more than anything else in the sport.
Mar 24, 17:21
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Martin Dubravka interested in permanent Newcastle United deal
Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is reportedly keen on joining Newcastle United permanently at the end of the season should the club survive in the Premier League.
Mar 24, 17:07
Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham during the Championship match against Middlesbrough on September 23, 2017
Report: Ryan Sessegnon to stay if Fulham are promoted
Ryan Sessegnon is reportedly keen to remain at Fulham beyond the end of the season should the club reach the Premier League.
Mar 24, 16:56
Mauricio Pochettino during the Champions League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Report: Tottenham Hotspur to face AC Milan in Minneapolis
Tottenham Hotspur will contest an exhibition match against AC Milan in the United States this summer, according to a report.
Mar 24, 16:46
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester United fans will cheer for City in Champions League'
Vincent Kompany believes that Manchester City will have the backing of some Manchester United fans when they play Liverpool in the Champions League next month.
Mar 24, 16:30
Zlatan Ibrahimovic gives the thumbs-up ahead of the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Report: Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes 95% pay cut to join Los Angeles Galaxy
Zlatan Ibrahimovic reportedly took a 95% pay cut to join Los Angeles Galaxy from Manchester United.
Mar 24, 16:21
Michael O'Neill in charge of Northern Ireland in June 2016
Late Paul Smyth strike helps Northern Ireland see off South Korea
A late goal from Queens Park Rangers forward Paul Smyth helps Northern Ireland run out 2-1 winners over South Korea in Saturday's friendly at Windsor Park.
Mar 24, 15:56
Gareth Bale in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Austria on September 2, 2017
Ryan Giggs: 'Gareth Bale should stay at Real Madrid'
Wales manager Ryan Giggs believes that reported Manchester United target Gareth Bale should remain at Real Madrid beyond the end of the season.
Mar 24, 15:32
Fernandinho leaves the field after seeing red during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Report: Manchester City hope to keep Fernandinho at club beyond retirement
Manchester City are reportedly hoping to keep Fernandinho at the club beyond the end of his playing career.
Mar 24, 15:21
David Silva in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
David Silva allowed to leave Spain camp for "personal reasons"
Spain confirm that Manchester City midfielder David Silva has been allowed to leave the squad for "personal reasons".
Mar 24, 15:09
Mesut Ozil in action during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal on March 4, 2018
Mesut Ozil, Thomas Muller pull out of Germany friendly against Brazil
Germany confirm that Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil and Bayern Munich forward will miss Tuesday's friendly against Brazil in Berlin.
Mar 24, 14:59
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More than 100 England fans arrested over two days in Amsterdam
Ninety England fans were arrested in Amsterdam on Friday prior to the friendly against the Netherlands, bringing the total over two days beyond 100, local police confirm.
Mar 24, 14:51
Chris Gunter in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Georgia on October 9, 2016
Chris Gunter pleased with Wales profile in "eye-opening" China Cup trip
Wales defender Chris Gunter is delighted to see at how far the Dragons are "reaching out" to the rest of the world following their "eye-opening" China Cup trip.
Mar 24, 14:35
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne: 'Belgium cannot use Manchester City tactical blueprint'
Kevin De Bruyne is adamant that Manchester City's tactical blueprint would not work for Belgium in another apparent dig at coach Roberto Martinez.
Mar 24, 14:22
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Report: Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis charged with drug trafficking
A report claims that Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis has been charged with drug trafficking in his native Greece.
Mar 24, 14:11
A dishevelled Gareth Southgate during an England training session on March 20, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England must address own racism issues before blaming Russia'
Gareth Southgate believes that England continues to have a "disgusting" racism problem that needs addressing before pointing the finger at World Cup hosts Russia.
Mar 22, 23:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chris Powell bemoans "lost generation" of BAME coaches
Former England defender Chris Powell believes that English football "lost a generation of talent" by failing to encourage more BAME players to become coaches.
Mar 22, 22:51
A downbeat Hugo Lloris during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Hugo Lloris: 'Tottenham Hotspur deserve trophy'
Tottenham Hotspur's attacking brand of football pursued by Mauricio Pochettino deserves to be rewarded with a trophy, according to club captain Hugo Lloris.
Mar 22, 22:38
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Jorge Sampaoli: 'Lionel Messi can carry Argentina at 2018 World Cup'
Argentina forward Lionel Messi can "carry the team on his shoulders" at this year's World Cup in Russia, according to manager Jorge Sampaoli.
Mar 22, 22:29
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