22 h. ago Rangers player ratings vs SK Brann: Thelwell's poster boy, deer in the headlights, a 7 and two 3s

How we rated the performances of each Rangers player in the 3-0 Europa League loss to SK Brann in Bergen

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35 h. ago Premier League icon told he was banned from certain parts of city in warning message

Former Premier League defender Joleon Lescott has opened up about his time in Greece with AEK Athens and some alarming restrictions he followed

Events

67 h. ago Mark Nawaqanitawase becomes dual international as Kangaroos name first Ashes Test team

Former Wallaby rewarded for breakout NRL season with RoostersAustralia debutant Reece Walsh to pose threat to England at WembleyAustralia will unleash the dazzling skills of new dual international Mark Nawaqanitawase on England at Wembley Stadium, alongside equally electrifying fellow Kangaroos debutant Reece Walsh.The duo join Brisbane centre Gehamat Shibasaki and South Sydney powerhouse Keaon Koloamatangi as the four debutants in the opening Test of rugby league’s Ashes series on Sunday (AEDT). Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Liverpool in fresh blow as star misses training ahead of Frankfurt trip

Ryan Gravenberch missed Liverpool's open training session ahead of their Champions League trip to Eintracht Frankfurt after twisting his ankle against Manchester United

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9 d. ago Stirling boss reflects on "respectable" opening quarter as festive fixtures loom

The Binos manager admitted his side's total from the opening nine league games was a "little shy" of their target after Stirling recorded a comfortable win in their bid for KDM Evolution Trophy qualification.

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1 week ago Champions League holders to host standalone opening fixture from 2027/28 season

The “marquee” fixture will give the title-holders maximum coverage

Sport

2 w. ago Top Premier League referee admits considering QUITTING and opens up on impact of his family being ambushed by a mob of angry fans at an airport after Jose Mourinho abuse

The referee found himself the target of fans and a manager after the 2023 Europa League final, which saw the Spanish side win on penalties - and Mourinho take exception to that.

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2 w. ago Anthony Taylor says he considered QUITTING refereeing after family airport attack

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor was attacked by furious Italian fans shortly after the 2023 Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma and he has now opened up on the incident

Society

2 w. ago Maya Le Tissier hailed as Man United’s ‘rock’ after earning first Champions League win

The United captain struck from the spot to earn an opening Champions League win over Valerenga

Sport

2 w. ago Le Tissier realises WCL dream to earn Manchester United win against Vålerenga

It was hardly thrilling and it was not the entertaining opening to life in the Women’s Champions League that Manchester United might have hoped for but, more important than that, the English side got up and running with three points as they beat Vålerenga in a low-key affair in Leigh.Maya Le Tissier’s penalty kick was enough to beat the Norwegian side on Marc Skinner’s team’s debut in the league phase on a night that will enter the club’s history books but will not live long in the memory for drama nor excitement. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Clubs target groundbreaking £4.3bn TV rights deal for European football competitions

Disney or Netflix may snap up Champions League gamesMedia rights for 2027 and 2033 could see 10% increaseEurope’s top clubs are aiming to earn at least €5bn (£4.3bn) annually from the sale of television rights to Champions League, Europa League and Conference League games in the next cycle, potentially sealing a 10% increase on their current value.The first media rights tenders for the period between 2027 and 2033 will be launched this month. In a groundbreaking move, one game in each matchweek could be streamed globally by the same provider, which would have the first pick from that round of games. It leaves open the possibility that Disney or Netflix could screen Champions League games. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago London Pulse to play Manchester Thunder in their opening Netball Super League match

London Pulse to play Manchester Thunder in their opening Netball Super League match  Newham Recorder

Sport

2 w. ago Harry Kane open to Bayern Munich stay and unsure of Premier League return

Kane’s current deal at German club expires in 2027‘In terms of staying longer I could definitely see that’Harry Kane says he is open to extending his stay at Bayern Munich and believes a return to the Premier League is no longer guaranteed.The England captain’s deal expires in 2027 and suggestions of a £56.7m release clause that can be activated at the end of this season led to speculation over his future. Thomas Frank, the Tottenham manager, has said Kane would be welcomed back if he wanted to move. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Uefa’s ‘reluctant’ agreement to league games abroad has blown the future of football wide open

The governing body has agreed to two ‘exceptional’ requests and warned they will not set a precedent - but ripping up the rulebook opens the door to every disruptor to come

Sport

3 w. ago Celtic slayer Ricardo Horta reveals UEFA ball is what bamboozled Kasper Schmeichel at long range opener

The Braga star opened the scoring in his side's 2-0 Europa League win with a swerving strike that the Dane should have saved

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3 w. ago Forest fans turn on Postecoglou, England squad news and more: football – live

⚽ Keep up with the latest news before the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | And email JohnHere’s our usual lookahead, including to tonight’s game at Bournemouth.Unbeaten in the league since their Friday night opener at Anfield, Bournemouth’s early momentum has been stalled by consecutive draws: at home to Newcastle and at Leeds last week. Fulham visit the Vitality on Friday, offering Andoni Iraola’s side a presentable chance of recapturing winning ways and going second in the table. After a turbulent summer, Iraola has sought consistency in his team selection. Trailing 2-1 at Leeds, the Bournemouth manager made a triple change to restore three usual starters – David Brooks, Alex Scott and Marcus Tavernier – to his XI and was rewarded with a late leveller. Bournemouth have also maintained defensive stability, conceding just once in four games between the trips to Liverpool and Leeds. Marcos Senesi, often playing in an otherwise brand-new back five, has b...

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3 w. ago Europa League roundup: McGinn seals Villa win as Rangers and Celtic lose

Emi Buendía also on target in 2-0 win at FeyenoordRangers lose 2-1 at Sturm Graz; Celtic beaten by BragaEmi Buendía and John McGinn struck second-half goals as Aston Villa beat Feyenoord 2-0 in Rotterdam to make it back-to-back Europa League wins.Villa, who beat Bologna 1-0 in their opening game last week, held their nerve at De Kuip after coming under heavy first-half pressure, with Buendía and then McGinn scoring for Unai Emery’s side. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago How to watch Rangers v Sturm Graz on TV tonight – channel and kick

Russell Martin’s side began with a dramatic defeat to Genk on matchday one

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3 w. ago Martinelli welcomes competition for places as Arsenal’s squad depth fuels belief

Arsenal substitutes have scored in five consecutive games and a sense of purpose is growing in Arteta’s sideGabriel Martinelli started the sequence when he came off the bench to open the scoring in Arsenal’s 2-0 Champions League win at Athletic Bilbao last month. He continued it when he came on again in their next game to conjure the stoppage-time equaliser against Manchester City in the Premier League. And together with everyone at Arsenal, not least Mikel Arteta, who has not stopped talking about the importance of “finishers”, he can luxuriate in how it has grown.When Bukayo Saka was introduced to score the clinching goal in Wednesday’s 2-0 Champions League victory over Olympiakos, it was the fifth match in a row that an Arsenal substitute had found the net. Continue reading...

Sport

3 w. ago Humble Crystal Palace set for historic night as European journey begins

Oliver Glasner is not letting his in-form side get carried away and will not underestimate Dynamo Kyiv challenge in Conference League opener

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