3 h. ago Lionel Messi's sons look up to five players – and one currently plays in Premier League

Lionel Messi's three sons, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro, have a number of favourite players, including one Premier League star and four from La Liga - the league their father spent 17 years dominating

Sport

5 h. ago Manchester United transfer calls could rip up iconic plan for future

Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojliund and Kobbie Mainoo were not so long ago the future of Manchester United, they could soon all be in the past

Sport

13 h. ago Liverpool up their bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz to £113m

German club rejected champions’ previous offerMidfielder has made clear he wants Anfield moveLiverpool have increased their offer for Florian Wirtz to £113m in an attempt to seal a club record deal for the Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder.The Premier League champions had a £109m bid for the Germany international rejected last weekend but, after further talks between the two clubs, have submitted a new package that would guarantee Leverkusen £100m plus £13m in add-ons. The offer, however, still falls short of the German club’s £126m valuation and Liverpool appear unwilling to meet their asking price. Continue reading...

Economics

14 h. ago Thomas Tuchel wary of physical demands on his England players

‘The tournaments are played after a long season’Head coach preparing for Andorra World Cup qualifierThomas Tuchel is determined to find the answer to England’s physical problems after gruelling Premier League campaigns, having noted that the team were “most comfortable” in terms of recent tournaments at the mid-season Qatar World Cup in 2022.The head coach, who is preparing here for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra, wants to harness the traditional virtues of the English game – namely pace, strength and aggression. But he is aware that searing temperatures await at many of the venues for the finals in the US, Canada and Mexico next summer and, as such, it will be vital to be able to play in different styles. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Ange Postecoglou departs Tottenham in glory but sacking him was the logical choice

The Australian led the club to its first silverware in 17 years but Spurs’ form in the Premier League was too concerning to risk keeping him as head coach

Politics

18 h. ago Alan Shearer makes feelings on Ange Postecoglou sacking clear with six

Tottenham Hotspur parted ways with Ange Postecoglou on Friday night, just weeks after he ended their 17-year wait for a major trophy with Europa League success - and Match of the Day pundit and Premier League legend Alan Shearer has had his say

Politics

18 h. ago Tottenham: Emotion of Bilbao can't save Ange Postecoglou as head rules heart for Daniel Levy

Worst-ever Premier League finish exposed Postecoglou’s flaws but Australian goes out a Spurs great after ending 17-year wait for trophy

Politics

18 h. ago Ange Postecoglou reacts to Tottenham sacking: ‘We are forever connected’

The Australian guided Spurs to the Europa League trophy – their first silverware in 17 years – but also their worst-ever Premier League finish

Politics

18 h. ago Tottenham explain why Ange Postecoglou was sacked despite ‘one of club’s greatest moments’

The Australian guided Spurs to the Europa League trophy – their first silverware in 17 years – but also their worst-ever Premier League finish

Politics

19 h. ago Ange Postecoglou proud of bringing ‘glory’ back to Tottenham

Spurs have dismissed Ange Postecoglou.

Politics

19 h. ago How much Tottenham have paid to sack Ange Postecoglou as decision finally made

Tottenham Hotspur and Ange Postecoglou have finally parted ways, despite the club's Europa League success, as the club's dire Premier League performance ultimately proves costly

Politics

19 h. ago Frank, Iraola or Silva? Contenders to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham

Current Premier League bosses Iraola and Frank have earned plenty of admirers.

Politics

19 h. ago Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou as head coach despite Europa League glory

Victory in Bilbao fails to save Australian’s jobThomas Frank among candidates to take overAnge Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham despite winning the Europa League. That European trophy, a first for 41 years, could not prevent him from being removed after a Premier League campaign in which Spurs lost 22 of their 38 games and finished 17th.Postecoglou departs after exactly two seasons in charge, leaving his successor with the benefit of Champions League football next season. Daniel Levy, the club chair and a minority owner, will now seek to appoint a 14th permanent manager in 24 years at the boardroom helm. The club have met with intermediaries to discuss a potential move for Brentford’s Thomas Frank. Continue reading...

Sport

20 h. ago Ange Postecoglou sacked by Tottenham despite ending trophy drought with Europa League

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked Ange Postecoglou just weeks after the Australian manager guided them to the Europa League and a first trophy for 17-years, but their worst-ever Premier League campaign

Politics

21 h. ago Manchester United braced for reunion with £42m star who 'rejected' transfer

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae is being linked with a move to the Premier League

Sport

22 h. ago Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim fired brutal warning as chief executive sets out future plans

Ruben Amorim led Manchester United to their worst-ever Premier League season and chief executive Omar Berrada has insisted club chiefs will not stand for a repeat of that next year

Events

24 h. ago Ryan Reynolds gets harsh Jamie Vardy to Wrexham truth as transfer budget reality becomes clear

Wrexham have been linked with several Premier League stars, including Leicester's Jamie Vardy, this summer, with a senior figure now making their financial position clear

Politics

24 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres rules out one move amid Man United summer transfer links

Viktor Gyokeres is set to leave Sporting Lisbon this summer and has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League, with Manchester United and Arsenal both keen

Politics

24 h. ago Man Utd to take Bryan Mbeumo gamble with 'final transfer offer' to Brentford

Manchester United are set to make a 'final offer' for Bryan Mbeumo to Brentford, as their Premier League rivals are determined not to sell him on the cheap

Sport

24 h. ago Florian Wirtz 'doubts' emerge as agreement reached over £126m Liverpool transfer target

Both Micah Richards and Alan Shearer are in agreement over Liverpool target Florian Wirtz, and his potential inability to adapt to the physicality of the Premier League from the Bundesliga

Economics