13 h. ago Man Utd 'close in' on agreement with top transfer target after Ruben Amorim talks

Manchester United are set for a busy summer in the transfer window as head coach Ruben Amorim attempts to transform his squad after a dismal first season in the Premier League

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14 h. ago ‘Back where we belong’: Leeds and Burnley savour promotion heroics

Scott Parker says achievement ‘means everything’Daniel Farke lauds his side for delivering ‘in great style’The Burnley head coach, Scott Parker, described his third Premier League promotion as his best yet after taking Burnley up, while Daniel Farke said Leeds are “back where we belong” after securing a top-flight return.Parker has taken Fulham and Bournemouth to the Premier League in previous jobs and will have a third chance to challenge the elite next season after two goals from Josh Brownhill edged Burnley past third-placed Sheffield United to ensure their opponents can no longer catch them or Leeds. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago WRU set to offer Steve Tandy the Wales head coach job as duo lined up to lead summer tour

Wales are closing in on their new head coach appointment

Society

23 h. ago Women’s Champions League and Super League: weekend talking points

Chelsea change under the spotlight, twins have Manchester City seeing double and Holland shines for LiverpoolWere Chelsea wrong to make a substitution while preparing to defend a corner? The former England midfielder Fara Williams criticised Chelsea for doing so in the 81st minute, when Nathalie Björn was replaced by Naomi Girma seconds before Barcelona scored their third goal, a far-post header from an unmarked Irene Paredes, with Williams telling TNT Sports, “You can see that there is a bit of confusion” in Chelsea’s organisation for the set piece. Sonia Bompastor said she had been forced to withdraw Björn because of an injury, and played down the incident. “I don’t think the substitution had an impact on the goal we conceded,” the head coach said. “When I talk about not making mistakes, maybe we didn’t have to concede that corner. If you have a better clearance from the goal and don’t concede that corner, you don’t give Barcelona the opportunity to score. I don’t think the substi...

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39 h. ago Arizona teacher Eric Chapman seen SMIRKING in court after being arrested for 'having sex with minors'

Eric Chapman, 43, a teacher and head baseball coach at Cortez High School in Phoenix, Arizona, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly having sex with minors.

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42 h. ago Ruben Amorim defends Man Utd star despite struggles in historic Wolves defeat

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim called upon his team to provide more goals after failing to trouble the scoresheet in defeat to Wolves at Old Trafford but defended Rasmus Hojlund

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52 h. 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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61 h. ago Reserved and focused Slot can savour Liverpool’s success as title beckons

Premier League crown could be clinched on Sunday but the lack of jeopardy in recent weeks is the fault of othersArne Slot was denied the perfect Feyenoord ending by PSV, when his team finished seven points behind their rivals, albeit having won the Dutch Cup. Eleven months on, he is poised to mark his first season as Liverpool’s head coach by becoming a Premier League champion and could seal the trophy by defeating a PSV and Manchester United legend, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and confirming Leicester’s relegation.Thoughts of spite will not enter Slot’s mind, however. He has been reserved since arriving at Anfield, but fans would revel in completing a merited title triumph at the King Power on Sunday. The added needle is much needed because Liverpool’s superiority has made the title race tedious. Others are to blame for that. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Andre Onana could miss 10 Man United games depending on Ruben Amorim's £60m decision

Manchester United face being without Andre Onana for as many as 10 games next season if head coach Ruben Amorim opts not to sign an expensive replacement this summer

Economics

3 d. ago Today's rugby news as WRU face anger and star seeks Shaun Edwards advice after stunning announcement

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

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3 d. ago Slot denies Liverpool dropped Darwin Núñez due to row at training ground

Striker left out of squad for win against West HamCoach confirms Núñez will be back for visit to LeicesterArne Slot has denied Darwin Núñez was dropped from Liverpool’s win against West Ham because of a training-ground row with a member of his coaching staff.The Liverpool head coach said on Sunday that Núñez was absent from the 2-1 victory at Anfield having felt unwell during training the day before, although the striker sat behind the substitutes throughout the game. Speculation has been rife that the Uruguay international, whom Slot criticised for his work rate against Wolves and Aston Villa in February, was left out for disciplinary reasons. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago England international's untold Shaun Edwards story leaves Wales legends with head in hands

It was a vintage, albeit comical, psychological play from Shaun Edwards.

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4 d. ago Man United receive fresh injury concern as Luke Shaw substituted on

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim could have gained another injury concern on Thursday night in the Europa League

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4 d. ago Man United receive fresh selection issue as Luke Shaw substituted on

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim gained another selection concern on Thursday night in the Europa League

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4 d. ago Carlo Ancelotti 'set to leave Real Madrid' as top new manager target emerges

Italian expected to depart after Barcelona clash in Copa del Rey final and could quickly become the new head coach of Brazil

Events

5 d. ago Johnny Sexton makes surprise move to join Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching staff

Raises further intrigue over fly-half selection debateSexton endorsed Owen Farrell in press interviewJohnny Sexton has been added to the British & Irish Lions coaching staff for the summer tour of Australia in a surprise move that raises further intrigue over the fly-half selection debate following his previous criticism of Finn Russell and endorsement of Owen Farrell.Sexton was not named by Andy Farrell when the head coach unveiled his assistants for the tour last month but will now join Simon Easterby, John Dalziel, Andrew Goodman, Richard Wigglesworth and John Fogarty on the coaching ticket. The 39-year-old will also join Farrell’s coaching staff at Ireland upon the conclusion of the Lions tour. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Wales international considered another job after being left unemployed

'I didn’t want to retire, but you do start think about how long you can wait for another job'

Society

5 d. ago Johnny Sexton joins British and Irish Lions coaching staff as new Ireland role revealed

The former fly half will join Andy Farrell’s team of assistants in Australia before joining the head coach’s Ireland staff

Politics

5 d. ago Ruben Amorim needs Man United star to do something he has not done in four months vs Lyon

Man United head coach Ruben Amorim needs Rasmus Hojlund to get himself back among the goals now more than ever.

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5 d. ago Ruben Amorim shows his true colours as he doubles down on Andre Onana decision

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim dropped Andre Onana for Manchester United's defeat at Newcastle but is set to welcome the goalkeeper back in the Europa League

Politics