One England ace claims he was close to joining Manchester United (Image: Getty) England defender Kieran Trippier has revealed that he was close to joining Manchester United – while he knew a move to true title-chasers Manchester City or Liverpool was never on the cards. Trippier, 33, was deployed as a right-footed left back in … Read more
Manchester United could beat Liverpool to Goncalo Ignacio. (Image: Getty) The transfer window officially opened last week in the Premier League and teams are already deep into plans to upgrade their squads. Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are among the teams looking to seal early transfers but face the challenge of several top European stars … Read more
Having given Diego Gomez as long as possible to get fully fit, Paraguay will have to make do without Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami teammate. Without him, they look a little light on outstanding talent. They might need their Premier League pros to be at the top of their game to have any hope of progressing… … Read more
SCOTLAND fans were yesterday hailed as winners off the pitch despite the team being thumped on it – as thousands began a mass exodus to Cologne. The friendly travelling support was praised by locals after around 150,000 Tartan Army revellers “drank Munich dry” despite the 5-1 rout by hosts Germany. 8 Scotland fans were pictured … Read more
Brentford will play Benfica on Thursday 25 July in a friendly at Estádio da Luz (8pm kick-off) as part of a pre-season trip to Portugal. This fixture is open to supporters and ticket information, including sales windows, will be announced this week. Benfica are the most decorated club in Portugal, having won 83 domestic trophies … Read more
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterJun 16, 2024, 07:01 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia PINEHURST, N.C. — The 18th hole at Pinehurst No. 2 on Sunday turned LIV Golf League captain Bryson DeChambeau into a U.S. Open champion again — and … Read more
Cameron Smith’s dream of representing Australia at this year’s Olympics appears to be over, with the LIV Golf player unlikely to gain enough world ranking points at the US Open to qualify. The 30-year-old shot a two-over 72 in his third round at Pinehurst No.2 to fall out of contention at the year’s third Major. … Read more
Alan Hansen was admitted to hospital last week. (Image: Getty) Liverpool and Scotland legend Alan Hansen is currently battling illness in hospital, with tributes flooding in from the football community. Hansen is adored by the Liverpool faithful, having enjoyed a stellar 14-year career in Merseyside. Notching up over 600 senior appearances for Liverpool, Hansen finished … Read more
Jakub Kiwior could be on the move this summer. (Image: Getty) Juventus will reportedly offer Arsenal former Liverpool flop Arthur Melo plus cash in exchange for Jakub Kiwior. Kiwior has been a bit part player for Arsenal since he arrived at the Emirates Stadium in January 2023. Last season the Polish international was handed 30 … Read more
Teddy Sheringham has discussed Mason Greenwood. (Image: GETTY) Teddy Sheringham believes Mason Greenwood leaving Manchester United permanently this summer is the best outcome for all parties. The 22-year-old has been urged to complete a switch overseas in the coming months, considering a return after his season-long loan at Getafe would risk backlash en masse. In … Read more