In an ideal world, the lasting image of the night would belong to the Wales supporters, arms wide, backs arched, serenading Aaron Ramsey after a classy and, at times, irresistible display. Perhaps the pandemonium in the stands – and on the touchline – …
Amanda Staveley: ‘Newcastle is a fantastic gem that needs buffing up’
The director who will run the club said she understands the questions on human rights and takes them seriouslyAmanda Staveley has spent sufficient time in Middle Eastern souks to be able to spot a precious stone hiding, unpolished, amid a sea of replic…
Simon Kjær on Ballon d’Or shortlist as men’s and women’s nominees revealed
Kjær played key role after Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrestEngland’s Ellen White and Fran Kirby on women’s shortlistThe magazine France Football has announced the shortlists for the Ballon d’Or awards, with the Denmark and Milan defender Simon Kjær a…
Angry Premier League clubs demand emergency meeting on Newcastle deal
Other 19 clubs united in opposition to Newcastle takeoverClubs concerned Premier League’s brand could be damagedAngry clubs have targeted the Premier League with complaints about the Newcastle United takeover and are pushing for an emergency meeting ne…
World Cup qualifiers: Czech Republic v Wales, Germany v Romania – live!
Updates and goals on the action in the European qualifiersMonzul will become first woman to referee England’s menAny comments? You can email John | tweet @johnbrewin_And here’s Germany’s team against Romania in Hamburg. Wales try Kieffer Moore through …
Glazers’ heritage-hawking risks making Manchester United a 90s theme park | Barney Ronay
Owners’ style has long been to make the past fund the present but for all the spending on players oddities are creeping in“It’s a write-off.”“A write-off of what?” Continue reading…
Oisin Murphy is stood down after failing pre-race breath test at Newmarket
Champion jockey ‘takes full responsibility’ after failed testFrankie Dettori leads Inspiral to victory in Fillies’ MileOisin Murphy, the champion jockey in 2019 and 2020 and clear leader in this year’s title race, was stood down for the day before raci…
England set to name full-strength squad after Ashes tour gets ECB approval
ECB confirms Ashes will go ahead, subject to conditionsSenior players commit to two-month tour of AustraliaJoe Root is set to be handed a full strength squad for this winter’s bid to regain the Ashes after the two-month tour of Australia was on Friday …
Player’s view: Newcastle fans deserve change of fortune after long decline | Rob Lee
Former Newcastle midfielder wants focus on the academy and local area and does not expect superstar signings in a hurryThe takeover is all the fans want. They’ve been waiting 12 years to have a change of hands and they’ve been through a lot of rubbish …
WSL derby against United ‘perfect’ to kickstart Man City’s season, says Taylor
‘Coaches never have to get players up for a derby,’ says TaylorCity have won only one of opening four matchesManchester City Women’s manager, Gareth Taylor, admits to not knowing how much pressure he is under as a result of the team’s poor start but be…