To celebrate the patron saint of England, you are challenged to identify Georges – or similar – from all across world football. Source link

The head coach needs form players, not protected species. Red carpets should not be rolled out for time served. When McBurnie scored for Hull at Leicester on Tuesday night, it was his 16th goal in 37 games for the Championship team this season, a run, in all competitions, that also includes seven assists. For a […]

Enzo Fernandez is wanted by Manchester City, Aston Villa have identified James Trafford as a potential replacement for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester United are keen on Micky van de Ven and Carlos Baleba. Manchester City are considering a move for 25-year-old Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez this summer. (Athletic – subscription required), external Aston Villa […]

Available for 29 days How do Strasbourg fans view Chelsea’s latest crisis under BlueCo ownership? Who will triumph in the French title race? How has Inter boss Christian Chivu proved doubters wrong in Serie A? Those questions and many more discussed and debated on Euro Leagues as European football experts Julien Laurens, Rafa Honigstein and […]

“We know that we have to stay calm and follow the process and train well – and then, when you get the chance to play, it’s five hurdles to get over. “The fact we have been there and been successful, we can draw on that, but it’s not the only thing that’s going to make […]

Let’s start with those three clubs definitely needing a new manager – Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Manchester United. Michael Carrick has done his chances of securing the United job on a full-time basis no harm at all while working on an interim basis since Ruben Amorim’s dismissal. And their expected Champions League qualification will only […]

Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur and Ghana) Kudus is awaiting further assessment on a quad injury that could require surgery. Ghana risk losing their key creative figure if recovery takes longer than expected. His availability remains uncertain as crucial decisions loom. The Ghana international has been out for more than three months after limping out of […]

Success for United this season would be qualifying for the Champions League after a two-year absence. If they beat Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday, they will need a maximum of two points from their final four games to seal a top-five slot. After that, the focus will be on United’s hierarchy to decide whether […]

Football Focus is to end after 52 years, BBC Sport has announced. Launched in 1974, the Saturday lunchtime television programme provided fans with interviews, analysis and stories from across the game before the weekend’s fixtures. Changing audience habits have meant a growth in the use of digital platforms and on-demand to get the same pre-match […]

Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz says they are “aware” they can win the Women’s Super League title next week – but “it does not affect” their preparation. City, who hold a nine-point lead over Chelsea at the top of the table, are chasing a first WSL title in 10 years. If they beat Brighton on […]