Football

Man Utd staff 'messed up' Pedro Neto deal and signed reserve player over Benjamin Sesko

Pedro Neto and Benjamin Sesko are two of Europe's hottest commodities but both could have been on Man United's payroll had things gone a little differently

Damian Priest reveals who he thinks is the BEST performer in WWE as the world heavyweight champion opens on on life in The Judgement Day without injured Rhea Ripley

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LEWIS BROWNING: When it happened, it was perfect. It doesn't get too much better than cashing in at WrestleMania to win your first world title in a company like WWE.

Jurgen Klopp names his Euro 2024 favourites and makes a bold prediction for England ahead of quarter-final against Switzerland

The former Liverpool boss has been settling in to life in Mallorca with his wife, Ulla - and that lifestyle no doubt involves watching lots of football. He has also been watching tennis and playing padel.

Why Man Utd are ready to slash their valuation of Marcus Rashford & sell England attacker - explained

Manchester United are prepared to lower their asking price for Marcus Rashford as they look to offload the England international.

Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis have to be separated after 'longest faceoff in UFC history'

Tensions threatened to boil over during the first staredown between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis ahead of their eagerly awaited middleweight championship bout.

Fans praise 'classy' Romania as picture of how they left their dressing room after Euro 2024 exit goes viral... with the team leaving behind a letter to thank tournament hosts Germany

Fans have praised Romania after pictures of how they left the dressing room after their Euro 2024 exit went viral. Romania crashed out with a 3-0 loss to the Netherlands.

Footy star Andrew Fifita deletes controversial social media post after being threatened by league bosses as clubs clash over racism

Premiership-winning NRL star Andrew Fifita copped the threat after he accused two NSW Central Coast clubs of being racist. The decorated prop is currently playing for the Woy Woy Roosters.

Arsenal transfer news: Riccardo Calafiori admission made as William Saliba interest grows

After closing the gap on Manchester City last season, Arsenal will be looking to strengthen in the summer as they chase a first Premier League title in 21 years

Gareth Southgate could finally make radical England change for Switzerland clash

England have made it to the quarter final of Euro 2024, despite failing to reach the levels expected of them - and ahead of facing Switzerland, Gareth Southgate could make a tactical switch

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Dan Ashworth makes presence felt with call on Harry Maguire's Man Utd future

Harry Maguire enjoyed an improved season at Manchester United last time out but the England international won't be staying at Old Trafford if sporting director Dan Ashworth gets his way

How Mercedes has escaped its false dawn F1 curse

Mercedes has reached breakthroughs before, only to fall flat in the current Formula 1 ground-effect era. But the team lays out why this time it is different

Southgate considers England formation change as ‘first in line’ for Guehi revealed and Toney, Kane mooted

Southgate is considering reverting to the tried and tested in 'desperation' as he ponders Toney, Konsa and others ahead of England's quarter-final.

Alan Shearer slams former Liverpool star over 'ridiculous' Jude Bellingham comment

Jude Bellingham has copped criticism throughout Euro 2024 despite two crucial goals, but Alan Shearer has batted away suggestions Gareth Southgate should look to drop the England midfielder

World No 1 Jannik Sinner comes through thrilling four-set battle with Matteo Berrettini to reach Wimbledon third round

JOE BERNSTEIN ON CENTRE COURT: Top seed and world No 1 Jannik Sinner took almost four hours to overcome compatriot Matteo Berrettini.

Emma Raducanu admits she 'didn't even know' general election voting was TODAY - as ex-US Open champion is among a number of British tennis stars focusing on Wimbledon instead

Emma Raducanu has revealed that she was unware voting for the UK general election was taking place today, after her sensational second round Wimbledon win.

Jan Oblak becomes just the second goalkeeper ever to save penalties from Cristiano Ronaldo AND Lionel Messi after denying the Portugal star at Euro 2024... but can you guess the first?

Jan Oblak is just the second goalkeeper in history to save penalties against Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, after denying the Portugal star at Euro 2024.

Olympics veteran, 65, who has competed at EIGHT different Games, set to be denied place in team for Paris... bringing an end to incredible 32-year run

The three-time equestrian gold medallist, the team flag bearer for the 1996 Games opening ceremony, is the only Australian to have competed at eight Olympics .

Russell hits back at ‘mistakes under pressure’ F1 critics

After his Canadian Grand Prix victory shot went begging, some Formula 1 observers were asking if Mercedes driver George Russell makes too many mistakes when the pressure is on. So, before his Austrian Grand Prix triumph, we asked him exactly that

Tim Henman finds an apt word to describe Emma Raducanu’s sensational Wimbledon win

Emma Raducanu getting plaudits after a sensational performance against Elise Mertens.

Jude Bellingham's antics questioned by Liverpool legend who issues England warning

England star Jude Bellingham has been sent a warning by ex-Liverpool hero Didi Hamann after being involved in several eyebrow-raising incidents during Euro 2024

Carlos Alcaraz makes bold Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer admission at Wimbledon

“I want to sit [at] the same table as the ‘Big Three’."

LIV Golf star on verge of being axed was forced to own up after Dustin Johnson statement

He did not make himself very popular with his comments last year, and now one LIV Golf player could well be axed from the Saudi Arabian-backed rebel tour

Willian REJECTS contract offer from Fulham, as the Brazilian winger considers his options amid interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey

SAMI MOKBEL: Willian is exploring alternative options amid interest in the former Brazil winger from teams in Saudi and Turkey, who would be willing to offer the veteran a lucrative pay offer.

Bruno Fernandes is hailed for 'cold' penalty against Slovenia as the Man United captain's confident spot-kick helps Portugal to Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Fans heaped praise on Bruno Fernandes after the Manchester United captain scored a stunning penalty in Monday's Euro 2024 shootout against Slovenia as Portugal qualified for the quarter-finals.

Liverpool transfer news: Nico Williams stance emerges as Reds suffer Adrien Rabiot blow

Liverpool are yet to make their first signing under new manager Arne Slot but the Reds have plenty of targets on their transfer shortlist ahead of the Dutchman's first season

Sir Alex Ferguson gives verdict on Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal future - with the Al-Nassr star still yet to score at Euro 2024

Ronaldo, 39, is currently preparing for his nation's quarter-final tie against France on Friday after they dramatically beat Slovenia on penalties in the last-16.

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 campaign continues

Cristiano Ronaldo's quest for a first goal at Euro 2024 saw the Portugal captain denied from the penalty spot by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

Did the Los Angeles Lakers put unnecessary pressure on themselves by drafting Bronny James?

Manchester United make final decision on Harry Maguire transfer exit this summer

The England centre-half, 31, could be offloaded if Manchester United can find a buyer with the ex-Leicester man entering final year of his contract and the club looking to move on

Photos: Emma Navarro Turns Heads With Wimbledon Outfit

United States 23-year-old women's tennis star Emma Navarro pulled off a big-time win on Wednesday. Navarro topped Naomi Osaka in straight sets in a match that lasted less than an hour. She's off to the third round, where she'll be playing on Centre Court. "wimbledon center court 🤯🙈 … R3 on ...

Harriet Dart and Jacob Fearnley reach second round at Wimbledon - but Paul Jubb crashes out after having match point in five-set thriller on difficult day for the British men

Harriet Dart was the first British winner on day two of this year's Wimbledon after she produced an accomplished display to beat Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan in straight-sets.

Gary Neville blasts Gareth Southgate over ‘illegal’ mistake in Euro 2024

All Blacks: Robertson names first test side with Perofeta at fullback

The All Blacks team to take on England has been announced, with Stephen Perofeta at fullback.

Laura Woods secures brand new job which will start following ITV's Euro 2024 coverage with presenter set to link up with sport stars

The presenter has played a key part in ITV's coverage of this summer's tournament in Germany. However, Woods will soon switch her focus to her next assignment.

Ligue 1 giants 'outbid' Lazio for Mason Greenwood and are 'very confident' of signing the Old Trafford outcast... but the money is still not what Man United had hoped to pocket

Greenwood could be set for a move to France. The 22-year-old is expected to be sold by Manchester United this summer following his return from his loan stint at Getafe.

Jannik Sinner narrowly avoids Wimbledon rule that annoyed Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic

Jannik Sinner saw off compatriot Matteo Berrettini after more than three hours on Centre Court as the pair almost hit the Wimbledon curfew - which is imposed by the local council

£107m worth of former Man United talent, Tottenham's most expensive signing and a £72m Premier League flop - the top names available for FREE now their contracts have expired

Who are the best freebies this summer? Mail Sport takes a look at some of the players who are now without a club, including a five-time Champions League winner and a former England star.

Jack Draper performs a stunning tribute act to secure a five-set win over Elias Ymer on Centre Court... as injured Andy Murray passes on the torch after bowing out of Wimbledon

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI ON CENTRE COURT: Murray, our broken hero, one of the greatest athletes this country has ever known, would have looked on proud from his treatment table.

San Diego Wave and USWNT star Alex Morgan speaks out on bombshell accusations that president Jill Ellis fostered an 'abusive environment'

On Wednesday, Ellis was accused by a former videographer of the NWSL team of 'fostering an environment where abusive behaviors among her subordinates are allowed to flourish'.

England have been unfathomably bad at Euro 2024, but nobody else is bringing the noise either... Gareth Southgate's men still have a wonderful opportunity to do something special this summer, writes IAN LADYMAN

The Football Association's decision to invite the very middle of the road Ed Sheeran to sing for the England players this week felt appropriate after what we have seen from them so far in Germany.

Jose Enrique 'makes major blunder as the former Liverpool defender tries to offer two players - including a Rangers star - to another team' in 'new role as an agent'

The former Liverpool and Newcastle defender has reportedly become a football agent following a stint of media and punditry appearances since retiring from playing the game in 2016.

Hilarious moment Daniil Medvedev sits down after thinking the first set of his match against Alexandre Muller is over - before the Russian star was forced to scamper back onto court

Medvedev is known to occasionally be slightly hot-headed and he seemed flustered when the first set wasn't going his way, as it went to a tiebreak.

Couch to Centre Court - Fearnley eyes Djokovic shock

Six weeks ago, Britain's Jacob Fearnley finished university in the USA, now he is preparing to face Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon.

Andy Murray's text to Raducanu as they join up for his grand farewell

It was back in November 2019 that a 16-year-old Emma Raducanu was first pictured alongside her tennis hero Sir Andy Murray - but now he is her mized doubles partner.

Four more England stars at risk of Euro 2024 ban amid Jude Bellingham investigation

England face Switzerland in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Saturday and Jude Bellingham remains the subject of a UEFA investigation over his lewd celebration against Slovakia

Man City set to be without star player for start of the Premier League season as Pep Guardiola's plans take a hit

City will kick off their season with a tough test away to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on August 18, one week after facing rivals Man United in the Community Shield final.

Bronny James signs HUGE Lakers deal, despite being picked 55th as details of his rookie contract are revealed

Bronny was taken with the 55th selection of last week's NBA Draft by his father's Lakers despite an unremarkable single season coming off the bench at USC.

Scott Robertson decides on All Blacks fly-half role as surprise call made in back three for England opener

New head coach Scott Robertson has named his 23-man All Blacks squad to take on England at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday.

Man Utd transfer news: Romelu Lukaku return claims amid Joshua Zirkzee demands

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is keen for additions to his squad this summer with the Red Devils continuing to be linked with a host of names including Romelu Lukaku and Joshua Zirkzee