57 h. ago Pep Guardiola calls for major FA Cup change ahead of Man City vs Nottingham Forest

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants to see changes made to the FA Cup semi-final set-up moving forward ahead of the champions' latest trip to Wembley this weekend

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3 d. ago Man City will be back competing for biggest prizes next season – Pep Guardiola

After four-successive Premier League titles and treble in 2023, City are left challenging for Champions League qualification and the FA Cup this term.

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5 d. ago Matheus Nunes: Champions League spot is City’s ‘Premier League trophy’ this term

City have the chance to the season on a high, with the FA Cup and Champions League qualification still to play for.

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9 d. ago Confident, ambitious, serious – the Nuno effect is taking Forest into dreamland

Those who know the man behind the stern facade all attest to the special qualities of a manager who has taken club to unexpected heightsCommunication is key for Nuno Espírito Santo, whether it is speaking to his squad, playing music or guiding horses over jumps. Simple and clear messages make working for and with the Nottingham Forest head coach uncomplicated, because everybody knows what is demanded of them on and off the pitch.The only place Nuno’s methods have not worked at is Tottenham, where he returns on Monday with Forest, who are in a race to qualify for the Champions League and are preparing for an FA Cup semi-final. The Portuguese was never the right fit in north London, lasting four months before being dismissed, but he will not be out for revenge: the league table has done that for him. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Stuttering Glasgow Warriors recover from wretched first half at Zebre to avoid making history

Warriors stay second in URC but this wasn’t a vintage performance

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1 week ago Jason Tindall prepared to lead Newcastle for rest of season as Howe recovers

Manager in hospital being treated for pneumonia‘No exact timeframe’ for return, says TindallJason Tindall is ready to take charge of Newcastle for the remainder of the season as Eddie Howe recovers from pneumonia. With Newcastle’s manager still in hospital, his assistant will lead the team against Crystal Palace at St James’ Park on Wednesday night and at Aston Villa on Saturday, but, if necessary, Tindall is prepared to deputise for longer.Given that recovery times from assorted types of pneumonia vary considerably, with some patients requiring months rather than weeks off work, Newcastle are anxious Howe does not rush his return and concentrates on being fully fit for the start of next season. Accordingly, it is quite possible Tindall will assume responsibility for the final seven games of the season as Newcastle seek Champions League qualification. A point against Palace would take the Carabao Cup winners above Nottingham Forest into third place. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago MLS talking points: a record in Chicago and a reprieve for the Sounders

Seattle’s season may not be as badly damaged as we had feared, and there was a huge crowd on hand to see Chicago Fire v Inter MiamiThis was supposed to be the Seattle Sounders’ year. The team had a nice path in the Concacaf Champions Cup, and a number of seemingly savvy acquisitions in the winter had fans hoping they’d be enjoying a 2025 season that went down as the best in the club’s storied history. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ryder Cup 2025: Predicting Team Europe after Rory McIlroy’s Masters victory

Rory McIlroy will now lead Team Europe in the Ryder Cup later this year as the Masters champion after his thrilling win at Augusta

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2 w. ago Masters star's 'shot of the day' as he hits different kind of balls while dishing out high fives

Former world number one and three-time major winner and the 2015 FedEx Cup champion

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2 w. ago David Beckham picks up on wife Victoria's reaction to tense moment as he says 'how dare they?'

David Beckham was in attendance to watch his Inter Miami side take on Los Angeles FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and the former England captain was in a state of panic throughout

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2 w. ago Northampton’s growing list of Lions contenders sparkle in Castres thrashing

Northampton 51-16 Castres: The Saints set up a Champions Cup semi-final date with Leinster that could prove crucial to Andy Farrell’s final selection

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2 w. ago Northampton set up Leinster rematch after Henry Pollock batters Castres

Quarter-final: Northampton 51-16 CastresYoung flanker dazzles with two tries in Champions CupWhat is the East Midlands equivalent of deja vu? For the second season in succession Northampton are into the Champions Cup semi-finals and have booked themselves a trip to Dublin to face Leinster. Last time they came within three points of victory so, on paper at least, there is still a chance that Saints can march all the way to next month’s final in Cardiff.All the evidence would suggest, though, that Leinster are a more formidable force this year than last while Northampton had be initially resolute to see off a hard-edged Castres team who competed strongly until two tries in five minutes early in the second half from the fit-again George Furbank and the man of the moment Henry Pollock cracked their resistance. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Glasgow Warriors reaction: 'Bullied' by brilliant Leinster and what needs to change

Coach Franco Smith outlines areas for improvement after Champions Cup humbling

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2 w. ago Bath make big Finn Russell call as Scotland duo set to clash in mouthwatering Champions Cup tie

Scotland stand-off returns after being rested against Pau

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2 w. ago What channel is Leinster v Glasgow Warriors on? TV, live stream, team news plus who winner plays next

Full details ahead of Glasgow Warriors match against Leinster in Champions Cup

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2 w. ago Vancouver Whitecaps to face Inter Miami in Concacaf semis after dramatic equalizer

Tristan Blackmon scored late to eliminate PumasWhitecaps will face Lionel Messi, Miami in next roundTristan Blackmon scored a stoppage-time equalizer to help Vancouver Whitecaps earn a 2-2 draw with Pumas on Wednesday and book a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup semi-finals against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.Sebastian Berhalter put Vancouver ahead in the 33rd minute but the Mexican club responded with goals from Guillermo Martínez in the 37th and Ignacio Pussetto in the 88th to take a 2-1 lead. Blackmon sealed the semi-final spot three minutes into stoppage time as the Whitecaps advanced on away goals. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Glasgow Warriors suffer major team blow ahead of Champions Cup clash with Leinster

Prop ruled out due to concussion

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2 w. ago Lionel Messi makes Inter Miami coach 'uncomfortable' as MLS outfit make history

Inter Miami after into the Concacaf Champions Cup semi-finals for the first time with Lionel Messi leading their charge as manager Javier Mascherano watches his former team-mate produce more brilliance

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2 w. ago The Breakdown | Premiership clubs’ European debacle illustrates growing French and Irish strength

Four English clubs conceded 215 points on a calamitous weekend with French clubs poised to improve furtherAnd then there was one. Good luck to English club rugby’s sole survivor Northampton, who still have a winnable home Champions Cup quarter-final against Castres this Saturday, but otherwise the flag of St George hangs limply at half‑mast. To suggest the Premiership’s contenders had an underwhelming weekend is like saying global share prices have taken a slight dip.If you’re squeamish about needle-sharp disappointment, look away now. Between them Saracens, Harlequins, Leicester and Sale conceded 215 points in their last-16 ties. While Sarries and Sale had their first-half moments in Toulon and Toulouse respectively, would you care to guess the aggregate second-half score over those four defeats? The uncomfortable answer was, ahem, 144-21. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Glasgow Warriors forward to appear before disciplinary committee over eye incident

No 8 made contact with face of Leicester Tigers player in Champions Cup tie

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