22 h. ago Nottingham Forest fans call for Postecoglou axe after 23 days following European defeat

Ange Postecoglou finds himself in an awkward spot. As Midtjylland streamed forward on the counterattack to score their third goal of a sobering evening, the Nottingham Forest head coach rested both hands on his head. The scenes that followed were close to extraordinary, sections of the home support, just 23 days into the manager’s reign, singing: “You’re getting sacked in the morning.” Then things got even more painful, the same fans singing the name of his predecessor Nuno Espírito Santo and many turning towards Evangelos Marinakis, watching on his own private television in the directors’ box.Postecoglou insisted Forest had done their homework and understood what was always going to be a tricky assignment. He acknowledged Midtjylland would be messy opponents but their direct “vertical football” proved Forest’s undoing, the Danish side twice scoring from set pieces before Valdemar Byskov Andreasen capped the scoring after Dario Osorio pinched possession from Callum Hudson-Odoi. Chri...

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26 h. ago Sturm Graz vs Rangers LIVE score and goal updates from the Europa League clash

The Light Blues are in Austria looking to bounce back from their opening day defeat to Genk at Ibrox

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26 h. ago Sturm Graz vs Rangers LIVE as Russell Martin feels the heat after comical goal

The Light Blues are in Austria looking to bounce back from their opening day defeat to Genk at Ibrox

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26 h. ago Sturm Graz vs Rangers LIVE as Gassama gives Martin a lifeline

The Light Blues are in Austria looking to bounce back from their opening day defeat to Genk at Ibrox

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68 h. ago ‘Don’t panic’: Van Dijk’s message to Liverpool fans after second defeat in four days

Liverpool captain admits ‘improvement is needed’Slot says Alisson 99.9% sure to miss trip to ChelseaVirgil van Dijk insisted Liverpool should not panic despite back-to-back defeats for only the second time under Arne Slot at Galatasaray. Injuries to Alisson and Hugo Ekitiké added to Liverpool’s worries as their head coach defended the performance and his decision to rest Mohamed Salah in Istanbul.Victor Osimhen’s first-half penalty condemned Liverpool to defeat in the Champions League. The Premier League leaders had relinquished their 100% winning start to the season at Crystal Palace on Saturday but Van Dijk was adamant that a remodelled team will recapture title-winning form. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool ‘shouldn’t panic’ despite Galatasaray defeat

Arne Slot is perhaps yet to find the balance as he attempts to integrate several big-money signings

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4 d. ago Ryder Cup 2025: Guardian writers select their standout moments

From Shane Lowry’s victory jig to the emergence of a new US star, our team’s picks from an electrifying weekend Player of the tournament Viktor Hovland. Well, that was a significant half point on day three No, seriously, the award belongs to Tommy Fleetwood. Singles defeat should not mask his overall performance. Surely a major winner in waiting. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Bob MacIntyre reacts to Ryder Cup disgrace as Scot blames the bars for shameful actions

Scottish star fell victim to deliberate act to put him off at key stage of first-day defeat at Bethpage Black during opening session

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8 d. ago World media reacts as Celtic shake the hiccups and wild Red Star Belgrade claim comes from a different planet

The Premiership champions swerved defeat of matchday day one of their bid to reach the knockout stages of the Europa League

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1 week ago Another Bournemouth blank for Eddie Howe as Newcastle are held

This season will once again be a balancing act for Eddie Howe. Newcastle struggled to adapt to the schedule during their first Champions League campaign for two decades in 2023-24 and there is a clear strategy to manage workloads this time around. Three days after defeat by Barcelona at St James’ Park, a goalless draw for Howe here on his return to Bournemouth to face a side in good form will feel like a job well done.Newcastle made six changes to the team that lost in Europe on Thursday, only one of them enforced as Nick Woltemade returned to the lineup with Anthony Gordon serving the last match of his suspension. A back five was deployed and sat stubbornly in their own third to begin with. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago What Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said about Ruben Amorim as Man United pressure increases

Pressure is ramping up on the Manchester United head coach after the derby day defeat to Man City.

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2 w. ago Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim's £50m problem and 'stupid' Jose Mourinho comment goes viral

Manchester United suffered yet another defeat as they were beaten by Manchester City on derby day, and Ruben Amorim's £50million headache has been compounded by an indirect Jose Mourinho jab

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2 w. ago Kobbie Mainoo's actions seconds after coming on for Man United speak volumes

Kobbie Mainoo made an appearance off the bench for Manchester United in their dismal 3-0 derby day defeat to Manchester City, and fans were encouraged by what they saw right off the bat

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2 w. ago Cameron Norrie seals Great Britain’s place in 2026 Davis Cup qualifiers

Norrie beats Olaf Pieczkowski as GB see off PolandJulian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool slump to surprise lossCameron Norrie defeated Olaf Pieczkowski of Poland 6-4, 6-4 to secure Great Britain’s place in next year’s Davis Cup qualifiers. Norrie’s assured victory over the world No 484 established an unassailable 3-1 lead for Great Britain after they were forced to recover from the setback of starting the day with an unexpected defeat.Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool, the Wimbledon doubles champions, were upset 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8) by Karol Drzewiecki and Jan Zielinski to present Norrie with the task of overcoming Pieczkowski to avoid a decider on the final day. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Alexander Isak: Arne Slot sends clear message to fans over fitness before Liverpool debut

Reds’ £125million British record signing will hope to be involved against Burnley this weekend

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