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Liverpool enjoy ‘perfect night’ in Europa League as Ryan Gravenberch impresses against Toulouse
Liverpool "had the perfect night" in the Europa League as they scored five goals, cemented their favourites tag, gave two players debuts and shook off one of the misses of the season.Following another entertaining, attacking display they have tasted
Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund: Champions League reality check for Eddie Howe’s side
This was the dampest of damp nights on Tyneside, with a torrential cloudburst delivering a freezing cold shower all over Newcastle United's Champions League aspirations.The Toon Army rolled up from the city centre into St James' Park fuelled by the e
Manchester United: Andre Onana and Harry Maguire step up in Champions League
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag often reverts back to a simple demand when asked about players who are performing at a level below that required in a theatre as grand as Old Trafford."They need to step up," the Dutchman likes to say.In the Cha
Tottenham 2-0 Fulham: Ange Postecoglou is ‘bringing the excitement back to Tottenham’
Tottenham Hotspur fans are loving life right now.Top of the Premier League after nine matches following their best start to a season since winning the double back in 1960-61 - and under a manager Spurs supporters have fallen in love with.Ange Posteco
Aston Villa 4-1 West Ham: Villa and Ollie Watkins ‘transformed’ under manager Unai Emery
Aston Villa are a football club transformed.On 20 October 2022, Steven Gerrard was sacked as Villa boss after a 3-0 loss at Fulham left the team 17th in the Premier League.A year on, Gerrard's successor Unai Emery has the Midlands club in fifth posit
‘England’s greatest ever player’ – football pays tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton
Last updated on 21 October 202321 October 2023.From the section FootballThe world of football has united in tribute to Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton, who died on Saturday.Charlton, who "passed peacefully in the early hours o
Liverpool v Everton: Jurgen Klopp ‘couldn’t be less interested’ in derby record
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was served an "uncomfortable" reminder of his excellent record in the Merseyside derby as he prepared for Saturday's lunchtime fixture against Everton.Klopp has only lost one of 17 matches against the Toffees since join
Wayne Rooney: Birmingham City boss calls salary rumours ‘a load of rubbish’
New Birmingham City boss Wayne Rooney has called rumours of his reported salary "a load of rubbish" as he prepares for his first game in charge.It has been reported that Rooney, who turns 38 next week, is earning £1.5m a year - three times as much a
Women’s Champions League: Manchester United miss out on group stage after loss to Paris St-Germain
Manchester United's hopes of a first appearance in the group stage of the Women's Champions League ended with defeat by Paris St-Germain in the second round of qualifying.Marc Skinner's side came into the second leg in the French capital optimistic o
England 3-1 Italy: Gareth Southgate says more to come from England
Once again England make qualifying for a major tournament look easy.Gareth Southgate's side came from a goal down to beat Italy 3-1 on Tuesday and secure their place at Euro 2024 in Germany with two games to spare.They are unbeaten so far in qualifie
Belgium v Sweden: Euro 2024 qualifier abandoned after Brussels shooting
Last updated on 1 minute ago1 minute ago.From the section FootballBelgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden was abandoned at half-time for security reasons after two Swedish people were shot dead in Brussels.The killings happened in the city hours
Scotland qualify for Euro 2024 finals in Germany as Spain beat Norway
Scotland have qualified for Euro 2024 with two games to spare thanks to Spain's 1-0 win over Norway, which has guaranteed Steve Clarke's side a top-two finish in Group A.The Scots now trail Spain on goal difference but Norway, five points adrift with
Manchester United: Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim withdraws from process to buy club
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani has withdrawn from the process to buy Manchester United, BBC Sport has been told.The Glazer family, who bought United for £790m in 2005, announced in November 2022 they were considering selling.British
England 1-0 Australia: Fans booing Jordan Henderson ‘defies logic’ says Gareth Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate says "it defies logic" that some England fans booed Jordan Henderson during the 1-0 win over Australia.England captain Henderson, 33, was jeered by a section of fans when he was substituted in the 62nd minute."He is a
Spain 2-0 Scotland: Steve Clarke’s resolute side’s wait for Euro spot goes on
Last updated on 2 hours ago2 hours ago.From the section European ChampionshipScotland's bid to reach Euro 2024 was agonisingly prolonged by their first defeat of the qualifying campaign on a frustrating night in Spain.Needing a point to reach consecu