7 h. ago Tottenham striker out of Thomas Frank's plans leaves club for third time

Young forward deemed surplus to requirements in north London as he is shipped out again

Events

32 h. ago Wimbledon legend's son wins first match at Grand Slam after Nick Kyrgios call

The son of a previous Wimbledon singles champion raised some eyebrows after he picked up his first win at the All England Club while competing in the junior event for the first time

Politics

4 d. ago Garnacho, Rashford and Sancho among five who tell Manchester United they want out

Antony and Malacia also ask for transfersRashford’s No 10 shirt given to CunhaAlejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford are among five players who have asked to leave Manchester United and been told they do not need to return for pre-season training next week. Antony, Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho have also requested transfers and been given more time away from the club to sort their futures.Rashford, whose No 10 shirt has been given to the new signing Matheus Cunha, was sent on loan last season with Malacia, Antony and Sancho and it was always unlikely they would have a future under Ruben Amorim. Garnacho struggled for minutes in the latter part of the season and was a substitute in the Europa League final defeat by Tottenham. “I played 20 minutes today – I don’t know,” he said after that game. “I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens next.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Man City could have stumbled into their best summer for eight years

Manchester City are in the unusual position of having plenty of time off after their unexpected Club World Cup exit

Politics

4 d. ago 'I went to Benidorm and was floored after noticing one thing about bar'

A woman who went to Benidorm decided to test out its nightlife with her mum and sisters, and said she had the 'best time' at a legendary club after noticing one detail

Politics

4 d. ago Pressure and pain of football’s trialist: the ultimate test to win golden ticket

It’s the time of year when out-of-contract players go from club to club to prove themselves worthy of a new dealPlayers are returning for pre-season up and down England and Wales. There will be little time for catching up about holidays and families before each has their fitness tested and boots are laced to see whether they remember how to kick a ball. Among the regular faces and new signings, there will be some interlopers in the form of the mystical trialist.“It is life or death,” says Gboly Ariyibi, who has had trials at six clubs. Football League and National League teams are offered out-of-contract players from all angles, regularly needing to pick through up to 20 to decide whether any deserve the chance to prove themselves for what remains of the budget. From agents suggesting clients to players putting forward a friend in need of work, managers and heads of recruitment are inundated with names and clips sent on WhatsApp by those hoping for a golden ticket. Continue reading...

Sport

5 d. ago Estêvão will try to beat Chelsea at the Club World Cup – and then join them

The 18-year-old says it’s ‘very difficult’ to focus on Palmeiras as he knows his time with the club is coming to an endWho would have thought that two Brazilian clubs would reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals? If Fluminense beat Al-Hilal in Orlando on Friday and Palmeiras get the better of Chelsea a few hours later in Philadelphia, one of them will make it to the final. Chelsea have already been embarrassed by one Brazilian side at the tournament – they were trounced 3-1 by Flamengo a fortnight ago in the group stage – but they are still favourites to beat Palmeiras in the quarter-finals.The English side came out on top when the teams met in the final of the Club World Cup three years ago, winning 2-1 thanks to a 117th-minute penalty converted by Kai Havertz. At that point, a young prodigy known as “Messinho”, or little Messi, was taking his first steps in the Palmeiras academy having joined from Cruzeiro. When the teams meet again on Friday night, Estêvão Willian will be the ce...

Politics

7 d. ago BBC's Martina Navratilova in tears live on air as Wimbledon break protocol

Petra Kvitova was beaten by Emma Navarro in the first round of Wimbledon on Monday, with the two-time former champion playing her final match at the All England Club

Society

8 d. ago Sheffield Wednesday facing EFL action and possible walkout after failing to pay players

Club misses payments for third time in four monthsDanny Röhl expected to leave and negotiating severanceSheffield Wednesday are facing further disciplinary action from the EFL and a possible walkout of players after failing to pay all the squad’s wages for the third time in four months.The Guardian has learned that while some of the club’s younger players received their June salaries earlier today, not all of Danny Röhl’s squad were paid, putting the club in breach of EFL regulations and at risk of losing players on free transfers. Continue reading...

Sport

8 d. ago Man City vs Al Hilal LIVE early team news plus kick off time and how to watch Club World Cup tie

Manchester City will book their place in the quarter-final of the Club World Cup if they can beat Al-Hilal.

Society

9 d. ago Chelsea on verge of signing Brighton star Joao Pedro in time for Club World Cup run

Chelsea could sign the Brazilian in time for Friday’s Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Palmeiras

Politics

9 d. ago Lionel Messi aiming to make Luis Enrique eat his words in Club World Cup showdown

Lionel Messi will come up against a former club for the first time in his storied career when Inter Miami take on Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16 at the Club World Cup

Politics

1 week ago British number one Jack Draper ready to carry hopes of a nation at Wimbledon

The fourth seed is hoping for a deep run at the All England Club for the first time.

Events

1 week ago Man Utd and Arsenal transfer target fights rival and chased off pitch at Club World Cup

A former Manchester United and Arsenal transfer target was involved in a wild bust-up at the Club World Cup as tensions boiled over after the full time whistle

Sport

2 w. ago Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD: Club World Cup prediction, kick

Germans just need a point to book last-16 spot

Politics

2 w. ago Wimbledon to honour Andy Murray with new statue at All England Club

Wimbledon plan to honour Sir Andy Murray with a statue at the All England Club, with the two-time champion set to be involved in the design.

Politics

2 w. ago Wimbledon reveal plans for Andy Murray statue and when it will be unveiled

Two-time champion to be immortalised at All England Club

Politics

2 w. ago Andrew Cavenagh reveals Rangers masterplan to topple Celtic as new supremo insists he's in a rush to claim top spot

The American billionaire met shareholders for the first time to outline his vision for the club

Politics

2 w. ago Brazilian clubs are upending the global order at the Club World Cup

Flamengo, Botafogo, Palmeiras and Fluminense are not as rich as European clubs but they have heart and heritage“The graveyard of football is full of ‘favourites’,” warned Botafogo manager Renato Paiva in what has proven to be this summer’s coldest line in sweltering United States heat. Gritty draws achieved by Palmeiras against Porto and Fluminense against Borussia Dortmund at the Club World Cup were enough to start a conversation. But the underdog heroics of Brazil’s other two clubs have shaken up how we see club football across the world.For the first time since Corinthians shocked Chelsea in Yokohama in 2012, when some Brazilian fans sold their homes and vehicles to make the trip, the reigning Copa Libertadores champions have beaten the Champions League winners. Igor Jesus, who has been strongly linked to Nottingham Forest, scored the only goal of the game as Botafogo beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, a special setting for Brazilians given it is where the...

Politics

2 w. ago Bayern Munich consider hijacking £50m Chelsea transfer after Florian Wirtz snub

Chelsea wanted to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens in time for this summer's Club World Cup but now Blues boss Enzo Maresca could have more problems in getting his man

Economics