Manchester United considering Federico Valverde move, are also interested in Ederson and Mateus Fernandes, and Paris St-Germain targeting Julian Alvarez. Manchester United are weighing up a shock move for Real Madrid’s Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde, 27. (Mirror), external Paris St-Germain have made Atletico Madrid’s Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, 26, one of their main targets for […]

Former England boss Steve McClaren is considering an offer to take over as director of football at Rotherham United. McClaren has been out of the game since resigning as Jamaica coach in November following their failure to secure automatic qualification to this summer’s World Cup. The 64-year-old has extensive managerial experience but his most recent […]

This was no ordinary meeting at Real Madrid’s training ground. Journalists were summoned at short notice, and speculation immediately began. An announcement regarding a new manager seemed the most logical explanation, especially given what sources close to the club had suggested. But if that were the case, why deliver it in person and by Florentino […]

Referee (REF): Chris Kavanagh Assistant Referee 1 (AR1): Dan Cook VAR: Darren England Assistant VAR (AVAR): Akil Howson RO: Hawk-Eye replay operator When the on-field team is able to hear the VAR discussion, the text is shown in bold. VAR: Possible foul on keeper. VAR: Watch has gone. AVAR: Goal given. AR1: I don’t see […]

Manchester United’s former Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro says Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer he has played with – but that Gareth Bale is the “most complete”. Casemiro, 34, won five Champions League titles during nine stellar years at Real and has spent the last four years at Old Trafford. The 84-cap Brazil international says […]

It will be intriguing to see whether Alexander-Arnold makes the final cut, particularly because of the injury concerns Tuchel currently has at right-back. The former Liverpool man appeared to be facing an uphill battle to make the squad, with Tuchel preferring Chelsea’s Reece James, Newcastle’s Tino Livramento and Arsenal’s Ben White in the position. Last […]

“Daniel’s return is about results on the pitch and identity,” said chairman Neerav Parekh. “During his first spell, the club stood for high-intensity football, belief in young players and a team that supporters could fully connect with. “That season produced outstanding performances, an unbeaten home league campaign and a group of young players who grew […]

Michael O’Neill will not be taking the Blackburn Rovers job on a permanent basis and will remain in his role as Northern Ireland manager. O’Neill was appointed interim Rovers boss in February until the end of the 2025-26 campaign, combining the role alongside his position as NI manager. The 56-year-old won five, drew five and […]

Nottingham Forest Women have parted company with head coach Carly Davies after almost three years in charge. Forest finished seventh in WSL 2 this season, a year on from their promotion and Women’s National League Cup double. Davies was under contract until the summer of 2027, having agreed an extension to her original deal in […]

It was hard not to feel defeated after West Ham‘s controversial home loss to Arsenal on Sunday. But Spurs’ draw with Leeds means there’s still a lot of hope that the great escape is on in east London. If it does go down to the final day, then it’s hard to look past West Ham […]