France celebrate after adding the European Championship to the World Cup they won two years earlier (Image: Getty Images) Emmanuel Petit insisted France were delighted to see the back of the Golden Goal rule – despite owing World Cup and Euros glory to it. The rule – now relegated to history over two decades ago … Read more
Toulouse claimed a famous double as they hammered a stunned Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14 final, winning 59-3 in a nine-try showing at Stade Velodrome on Friday. Inspired by the irrepressible Antoine Dupont, who scored two first-half tries, Les Rouge et Noir were in a relentless mood as they backed up their recent Champions Cup … Read more
Man Utd haven’t ruled out a Mason Greenwood return. (Image: Getty) Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood’s summer transfer to Marseille is reportedly unlikely to go through for two major reasons, according to reports in France. The same factors could prevent a switch elsewhere, with United yet to rule out the possibility of Greenwood returning to … Read more
Express Sport provides the latest transfer news LIVE. (Image: GETTY) The summer transfer window has now been open for two weeks but there has been very little action among the Premier League’s top clubs. However, with the European window set to commence on Monday and Euro 2024 entering its final stages, recruitment is likely to … Read more
Former All Blacks star Shayne Philpott has died aged 58 Philpott believed to have died after heart attack in Christchurch Utility back played two Tests and 12 matches for the All Blacks By Andrew Prentice For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:59 BST, 26 June 2024 | Updated: 06:37 BST, 28 June 2024 Former All Blacks … Read more
The Tuscan capital of Florence is no stranger to tourists, but they are usually more interested in frescoes and Michelangelo than yellow jerseys and Tadej Pogačar. On Saturday, however, an estimated 800,000 cycling fans are expected to gather in the city for the Grand Départ of the Tour de France, the first time Italy has … Read more
Mark Cavendish Arguably the most illustrious and successful British rider in history, the greatest sprinter of all time will return to the Tour de France for one final time in 2024. The last Grand Tour of his legendary career and one last chance to realise Project 35 and take over Eddy Merckx as the … Read more
Jota might not have spent a long time playing for Celtic but it was certainly impactful. He was one of the club’s best players over his two seasons at Parkhead as they re-established themselves as the top team in Scotland following a forgettable 20/21 campaign. The Portuguese winger played a key role in winning five … Read more
Arne Slot is busy preparing for his first season in charge of Liverpool. (Image: Getty) Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has suggested that the Reds should not hesitate to sign Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich, calling it a “no-brainer”. Kimmich, who is versatile enough to play both in midfield and as a right-back, has only one … Read more
Paul Scholes has been venting his frustration online (Image: BT Sport) Paul Scholes has unleashed a scathing critique on England’s performance at the Euros, taking aim at Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. Despite England winning their group, Gareth Southgate is feeling the heat to shake things up before the last-16 clash against Slovakia. Scholes took … Read more