Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Guardiola urges depleted squad to focus on securing top spot
City need a point to finish first in their group.
Dec 11, 20:33
Andrej Kramaric celebrates scoring  during the Nations League group game between England and Croatia on November 18, 2018
Hoffenheim forward Kramaric confident of Etihad upset
The German side face the Premier League champions on Wednesday.
Dec 11, 20:25
I had nothing to do with my agent’s statement, insists Mourinho
Jorge Mendes released a rare statement ahead of the match with Fulham claiming rumours of the Portuguese leaving were “totally untrue”.
Dec 11, 20:09
Proud Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari pictured on December 1, 2018
Solari praises his ‘humble’ players in response to Ronaldo comments
Ronaldo said his new Juventus teammates were the best group he’s played with.
Dec 11, 19:44
Raheem Sterling celebrates putting his side back ahead during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 1, 2018
Lord Ouseley hands football’s leaders a challenge as he announces retirement
The 73-year-old founded the anti-discrimination charity as ‘Let’s Kick Racism Out of Football’ in August 1993.
Dec 11, 19:32
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie faces the media at an end of tour press conference held at the Radisson Blu Hotel on June 24, 2012
Premiership Rugby ‘on track’ for deal to change face of the domestic game
PRL chief executive Mark McCafferty indicated that the deal was so close it might not even require another formal meeting.
Dec 11, 19:22
Columbus Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen pictured in November 2018
Manchester City sign United States goalkeeper Zack Steffen from Columbus Crew
The six-time United States international will join the Premier League champions in July 2019.
Dec 11, 19:04
Steven Naismith in action for Norwich City on August 19, 2017
Naismith confident Hearts can get on a winning run again
Craig Levein’s side have dropped down the table after their early-season form.
Dec 11, 17:27
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
Lord Ouseley leaving Kick It Out role
The 73-year-old announced he will retire from the role at the end of the season.
Dec 11, 16:45
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Guardiola says Man City have only 15 fit senior players for Hoffenheim clash
David Silva and Fernandinho are the latest players to join City’s casualty list.
Dec 11, 15:37
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
Lord Ouseley leaving Kick It Out role
The 73-year-old founded the anti-discrimination charity in 1993.
Dec 11, 15:13
Valencia manager Marcelino watches on during his side's Champions League clash with Juventus in September 2018
Focus on Valencia as Manchester United close out Champions League group stage
The Spanish side will finish third in Group H and are struggling in LaLiga.
Dec 11, 14:40
Carlos Sainz Jr Renault
Lando Norris aims to earn F1 stripes by beating team-mate Sainz in rookie season
The 19-year-old will become Britain’s youngest grand prix driver when he takes to the grid at the first round of the season in Melbourne on March 15.
Dec 11, 14:20
Raheem Sterling celebrates putting his side back ahead during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 1, 2018
Guardiola hails ‘incredible’ Sterling and calls for change
Manchester City boss has stood up for his player.
Dec 11, 14:17
Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton signs contract extension with IRFU
The 33-year-old has enjoyed a stellar 2018.
Dec 11, 13:23
A general view of St Mirren Park on July 27, 2011
St Mirren duo Kyle Magennis and Danny Mullen sidelined until next year
Midfielder Magennis and striker Mullen both went off injured during last Wednesday’s draw with Hibernian.
Dec 11, 13:20
Slaven Bilic manager of West Ham United and David De Gea of Manchester United talk after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on December 5, 2015 in Manchester, England.
Bailly returns to training but Martial and Shaw among those missing
Jose Mourinho is set to make a number of changes to his team in Valencia.
Dec 11, 12:13
Paul Ince in action for Inter Milan on May 21, 1997.
Ince: Football cannot rest on its laurels when it comes to tackling racism
Former England captain has praised Raheem Sterling for his reaction.
Dec 11, 11:44
Lucas Digne in action for Everton on September 16, 2018
Digne: I would trade injury-time goal for a win
Everton full-back saved his side a point.
Dec 11, 10:00
Richard Money, Manager of Cambridge United before the FA Carlsberg Trophy Final 2014 at Wembley Stadium on March 23, 2014
Money named new Hartlepool manager
The 63-year-old replaces Matthew Bates.
Dec 11, 09:05
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
James comes out on top in Wade showdown as Lakers down Heat
The pair have played together at both the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Dec 11, 07:32
Thorgan Hazard celebrates scoring Borussia Monchengladbach on November 4, 2018
Football rumours from the media
Leicester’s Islam Slimani is the subject of transfer gossip.
Dec 11, 07:06
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Seahawks down Vikings to boost play-off hopes
Seattle improved to 8-5 for the season.
Dec 11, 06:25
Raheem Sterling celebrates putting his side back ahead during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 1, 2018
Chelsea to issue severe sanctions if racist abuse of Sterling is proven
The Stamford Bridge club have suspended four fans alleged to have targeted the Manchester City forward.
Dec 11, 04:30
Unai Emery and Mauricio Pochettino embrace on December 2, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino not focused on Barcelona team as Tottenham seek to advance
Spurs have to match Inter Milan’s result against PSV Eindhoven – no mean feat considering Barca have Group B wrapped up.
Dec 11, 04:30
Javi Gracia in charge of Watford on November 3, 2018
Everton draw tough to accept, admits Watford boss Javi Gracia
Lucas Digne scored his first Everton goal in the sixth minute of added time to snatch a point for the hosts.
Dec 10, 23:21
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on December 5, 2018
Klopp: Liverpool not afraid to concede against Napoli but aware of implications
After losing three away matches in their group for the first time the Reds have to beat their visitors 1-0 or by two clear goals to advance.
Dec 10, 22:30
Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring for Netherlands on November 19, 2018
Liverpool can handle double-pronged assault – Virgil Van Dijk
Jurgen Klopp’s side face a must-win encounter at home to Napoli.
Dec 10, 22:30
Athletic Bilbao celebrate opening the scoring against Barcelona on September 29, 2018
Aduriz earns Athletic Bilbao rare victory with late penalty
The 1-0 success against Girona was the home side’s first in LaLiga since the opening day of the season.
Dec 10, 22:22
Lucas Digne in action for Everton on September 16, 2018
Lucas Digne's last-gasp equaliser rescues Everton
The defender's perfectly-placed free-kick earned Marco Silva's side a point against his former club.
Dec 10, 22:14
Raheem Sterling celebrates putting his side back ahead during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 1, 2018
Sterling told me about ‘vicious’ abuse at Euro 2016, reveals Neville
Former England coach Neville said the level of criticism Sterling has had to deal with is different to that suffered by the likes of David Beckham.
Dec 10, 21:14
Eden Hazard flashes a smile prior to the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Hazard hints again at possible Madrid move
The Belgian has a contract at Chelsea until 2020.
Dec 10, 20:11
Andy Rose on February 21, 2012
Rose to leave Motherwell for Vancouver Whitecaps in January
The midfielder has an agreement with the Premiership club he can take up an offer to return to Major League Soccer.
Dec 10, 19:55
Unai Emery and Mauricio Pochettino embrace on December 2, 2018
Pochettino wants special Spurs win against Barcelona
The former Espanyol player and manager knows what it would take to secure Champions League qualification at the Nou Camp.
Dec 10, 19:45
Phil Foden in action for England Under-21s on October 11, 2018
Foden signs new City contract
The academy product has committed his future to the Premier League champions.
Dec 10, 18:45
Neymar on the floor for PSG on December 2, 2018
Neymar expected to return as Paris St Germain take on Red Star Belgrade
The Brazil international has been out of action with a groin problem.
Dec 10, 18:35
Raheem Sterling celebrates putting his side back ahead during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 1, 2018
Chelsea ban fans over alleged racist abuse of Raheem Sterling
Manchester City said they welcomed Chelsea’s actions.
Dec 10, 18:14
Craig Gordon during a Celtic training session on November 7, 2018
Craig Gordon happy with Celtic’s Europa League permutation after slow start
Celtic need a point to progress to the knockout rounds.
Dec 10, 18:02
Jofra Archer in Sussex colours
England selector Ed Smith refuses to rule out Jofra Archer for 2019 World Cup
Archer is eligible for England selection next year after the England and Wales Cricket Board revised residency requirements.
Dec 10, 18:00
Carlo Ancelotti in charge of Napoli on August 4, 2018
A closer look at Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti’s history with Liverpool
Ancelotti was a serious consideration to replace Brendan Rodgers in 2015.
Dec 10, 17:49
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