RIO FERDINAND got on the beers with England fans as they “took over Dusseldorf” – and enjoyed a reunion with an ex-Manchester United team-mate. The Three Lions are taking on Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen tonight for a place in the last-16 of the Euros. 7 Rio Ferdinand was getting on the beers ahead of England’s clash … Read more
In this article, we take a look at the Predicted Goals for all 16 teams in the round of 16 and the Best Euro Fantasy Captain Picks: “Safe” & “Risky” options for each 4 days of MD4. The Predicted Goals table is based on the teams’ performances during the group stage as well as the … Read more
Neil Etheridge is coming to Thailand. Thai League 1 champions Buriram United announced on Sunday that they have signed the Philippines’ international goalkeeper Neil Etheridge on a two-year deal. Already boasting one of the strongest lineups in the said league, the Thai football giants have secured the services of the former Cardiff and Birmingham City … Read more
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Newcastle United to appoint Dan Ashworth as their sporting director. Ashworth’s move to Old Trafford was delayed by the clubs struggling to compromise on a compensation package. But more than four months after he was placed on gardening leave and it looked as though an independent hearing would … Read more
Follow live coverage of the first day of Wimbledon 2024 today If you would like to follow The Athletic’s Wimbledon coverage, click here and follow our tennis page. Is Novak Djokovic’s right knee the difference-maker in this year’s men’s draw? Is Iga Swiatek going to make her move on grass and further cement her position … Read more
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is reportedly assessing the talent he already as at Anfield (Image: GETTY) Liverpool have delayed bringing in fresh faces as new boss Arne Slot is reportedly assessing the talent he already has on Merseyside. The Dutchman took over from Jurgen Klopp earlier this summer after the German quit Anfield following an … Read more
Mikel Arteta showed his potential as a manager while still a player at Arsenal (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta boldly locked his Arsenal team-mates in the dressing room when he was still a player. The Spaniard showed decisive leadership by stepping up and holding crunch talks in private with the other Arsenal stars … Read more
Manchester United have reportedly made their first offer to Mattijs de Ligt (Image: Getty) Manchester United have reportedly made their first offer to Matthijs de Ligt with the defender now waiting on Bayern Munich to agree a transfer fee with the Red Devils. Erik ten Hag is said to have made signing De Ligt a … Read more
The Transfer mill is gathering pace with Liverpool, Man Utd and Arsenal now all active (Image: GETTY) The transfer window is now becoming a hive of activity, as teams bid to seize a march on their rivals and get early deals wrapped up and concluded. A busy weekend saw a host of clubs clinch seals, … Read more
How many players launch their careers out the back of a van? At this year’s Wimbledon, there may be only one. The British No 5, Billy Harris, who last week was awarded a wildcard to compete in the championships, has done it the hard way in reaching his first grand slam at the age of 29. … Read more