22 h. ago Hapless Celtic boss says he 'knows Scottish football' because he nearly signed for Carlisle

Wilfried Nancy has lost all four games since taking charge of Celtic, including a cup final, and is already under intense scrutiny - not helped by his poor geography

Politics

25 h. ago Lionel Messi receives extremely rare gift from billionaire costing £825k

Lionel Messi didn't leave his chaotic tour of India empty-handed, receiving a lucrative gift from a billionaire after visiting Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi

Economics

26 h. ago Rayan Cherki sends message to Man City title rivals as Pep Guardiola issues injury update

Manchester City continued their strong run of form with a 2-0 win at home to Brentford in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.

Events

28 h. ago Lionel Messi’s heartfelt final message to India after GOAT tour

Lionel Messi concluded his historic GOAT India Tour on Tuesday (16 December), sharing a viral farewell to the subcontinent as he departed from Jamnagar.

Politics

37 h. ago Carabao Cup draw live: Chelsea could face Arsenal as Man City and Newcastle learn semi

The quarter-finals will not be concluded until Arsenal and Crystal Palace meet next week

Sport

39 h. ago Why was Abdukodir Khusanov not sent off for Man City against Brentford?

Khusanov took out Kevin Schade as the last man in the 16th minute of the Carabao Cup quarter-final at the Etihad

Politics

40 h. ago Carabao Cup draw live: Chelsea among remaining teams to learn semi

The quarter-finals will not be concluded until Arsenal and Crystal Palace meet next week

Politics

40 h. ago Manchester City vs Brentford live: Cherki stunner gives hosts lead in Carabao Cup quarter

Pep Guardiola looks to take his side into another League Cup semi-final as City face Brentford at the Etihad

Society

43 h. ago Celtic chair Peter Lawwell to stand down after ‘intolerable’ abuse from fans

Celtic winless in three under new manager NancyLawwell will leave club at the end of DecemberCeltic’s chair, Peter Lawwell, has announced he is to stand down, citing “intolerable” treatment from a section of the club’s support. Lawwell’s exit will intensify a sense of crisis around the Scottish champions, who slumped to a League Cup final defeat by St Mirren on Sunday. This marked a third loss in succession for the new manager, Wilfried Nancy.Lawwell, previously Celtic’s chief executive, and fellow directors have come under fierce criticism from fans. Errors in the transfer window, which triggered the exit of Brendan Rodgers, have fuelled frustration in the stands. Celtic were knocked out of the Champions League in the qualifying phase by Kairat Almaty. The club have also been in regular conflict with the Green Brigade ultras group. Continue reading...

Society

44 h. ago Luis Suarez signs new contract to stay at Inter Miami with Lionel Messi

Luis Suarez has signed a new deal with Inter Miami to keep him at the club beyond this year

Politics

48 h. ago Man City vs Brentford Carabao Cup preview, team news and prediction

Pep Guardiola has a strong record in the League Cup and will be looking to secure another semi-final appearance with Man City when they welcome Brentford to the Etihad Stadium

Politics

54 h. ago The great ticket price scandal: How we all became priced out of the events we love

After the news that the cheapest ticket for the 2026 World Cup final will cost more than £3,000, Helen Coffey investigates how, from dinner to theatre tickets and gigs, real-world experiences suddenly became out of everyone’s league

Politics

62 h. ago Chelsea player ratings vs Cardiff as 4/10 flops while Blues avoid League Cup banana skin

Alejandro Garnacho was the star of the show on Wednesday night as Chelsea avoided a potential banana skin during their League Cup quarter-final clash with Cardiff City

Sport

62 h. ago Positive Cardiff City ratings v Chelsea as star man produces top display and wingers shine

Here's how the Bluebirds players rated in the Carabao Cup quarter final clash with Chelsea

Politics

62 h. ago Chelsea player ratings vs Cardiff: Alejandro Garnacho impact as Facundo Buonanotte sends message

Substitutes make all the difference for below-par Blues in Carabao Cup quarter-final

Sport

62 h. ago Neto and Garnacho edge Chelsea past Cardiff to reach Carabao Cup last four

As Facundo Buonanotte saddled up beside Alejandro Garnacho on the advertising hoardings in front of the pocket of away supporters after the latter opened the scoring at a jam-packed Cardiff City Stadium, for a moment or two everything seemed all right in the often chaotic world of Chelsea. Then, with 15 minutes remaining, the hosts equalised through David Turnbull’s sublime diving header and another awkward 48 hours were on the cards for Enzo Maresca.Questions would surely have been asked of him by the Chelsea hierarchy had the League One leaders reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals at their expense. Fortunately for Maresca and Chelsea, the substitute Pedro Neto struck a late goal, his low shot sparing the Premier League side any embarrassment. Garnacho’s second in stoppage time sealed the result. Continue reading...

Politics

62 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho immediately hits back after boos during Chelsea match

Alejandro Garnacho scored a brace in Chelsea's 3-1 Carabao Cup quarter-final win over Cardiff City

Sport

67 h. ago Sam Allardyce fillets 'inflexible' Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy again as he names where Frenchman will end up

The former England boss has tore into Nancy again after Celtic lost the Premier Sports Cup final to St Mirren

Economics

67 h. ago Cardiff City v Chelsea LIVE: Score updates as team news confirmed

The Bluebirds welcome Chelsea for a mouth-watering Carabao Cup quarter-final clash in the Welsh capital

Sport

67 h. ago Cardiff City v Chelsea LIVE: Score updates as Garnacho puts Blues ahead

The Bluebirds welcome Chelsea for a mouth-watering Carabao Cup quarter-final clash in the Welsh capital

Sport