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Category: Football
‘Wait and see’: Real Madrid keep their counsel over Trent Alexander-Arnold
Carlo Ancelotti has refused to be drawn on Real Madrid’s pursuit of the Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Champions League holders were rebuffed when they
Ten young WSL and Championship stars to look out for in 2025
Princess Ademiluyi – Charlton (on loan from West Ham) The highly regarded forward made history when she made her debut for the West Ham senior
Eight years, three league titles and lots of money: how Oscar made a success of China stay
In November, Shanghai Port celebrated a third Chinese Super League (CSL) title but it was not all smiles, hugs and songs. There were tears too
Football transfer rumours: Ronaldo on the move? City in for Zubimendi?
Paracetamol. Check. Water. Check. Rumour Mill? Check! Welcome to 2025, eerily similar to the end of 2024, save for a new calendar on the kitchen
Reds bedevilled: Manchester United’s miserable 2024, month-by-month
January 8 Jan, Wigan (a), FA Cup, 2-0 win; 14 Jan, Tottenham (h) 2-2 draw; 28 Jan, Newport County (a), FA Cup, 4-2 win A
Liverpool reject Real Madrid approach to buy Alexander-Arnold in January
Liverpool have rejected Real Madrid’s attempt to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in the January window. The 26-year-old defender will be out of contract in the summer,
Arise, Sir Gareth: Southgate given knighthood in new year honours list
Gareth Southgate has been rewarded for transforming the fortunes and culture of the England football team with a knighthood in the new year honours list.
Isak and Joelinton help Newcastle overwhelm feeble Manchester United
Manchester United are dipping towards the drop zone under Ruben Amorim, a head coach who took over on 11 November and forgot to pack the
Ipswich earn historic home win as Hutchinson haunts fading Chelsea
Ipswich’s wait is over. Portman Road would not be denied its first Premier League win since April 2002. Liam Delap did the damage, winning a