Last updated on 29 August 202029 August 2020.From the section Football We’ve spoken to footballers about their favourite tunesTake this quiz to find out which player you vibe with most musically We’ve asked some top Premier League and Women’s Super League players to reveal the soundtrack to their lives, including tunes to get them in…
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Jordan Henderson recall how the club’s agonising 30-year wait for a Premier League title continued during the uncertainty of the Covid-19 crisis. WATCH MORE: How Klopp’s holiday plans were cut short by Liverpool offer
Lionel Messi’s father has told Paris St-Germain that the Barcelona and Argentina forward, 33, wants to join Manchester City. (L’Equipe, in French)external-link Messi called Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola last Tuesday – before telling Barcelona he wants to leave – and told him: “I want to win the next two Ballon d’Or awards, and I…
A stunning long-range goal from England defender Millie Bright and a late finish by substitute Erin Cuthbert gave Chelsea victory over Manchester City in the first Women’s Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. Bright’s superb strike from 25 yards flew into the top corner after City’s Jill Scott had been sent off for two bookable offences.…
Boli Bolingoli featured as a late substitute in Celtic’s draw at Kilmarnock on 9 AugustCeltic’s Boli Bolingoli has been given a three-game ban for his quarantine breach, with a further two-match penalty suspended until 28 February. Bolingoli travelled to Spain, did not isolate and then played at Kilmarnock. The ‘Aberdeen eight’ have each received a…
Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 33, contacted Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola last week to tell him he wants to leave Barcelona. (Times – subscription required)external-link Manchester City would be willing to use Spanish defenders Eric Garcia, 19, and Angelino, 23, as makeweights in a deal for Messi, if they cannot sign him on a free…
‘My conscience is clear’ – Maguire tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan Manchester United defender Harry Maguire said he feared for his life when Greek police arrested him last week as he thought he was being kidnapped. The England international told BBC sports editor Dan Roan that plain-clothed police officers, who did not identify themselves,…
Watch: Coleraine shock Maribor with victory on penaltiesColeraine produced a heroic performance to beat Slovenian side NK Maribor 5-4 on penalties after their Europa League qualifier ended 1-1 after extra-time. Ben Doherty scored the winning penalty after Rudi Vancas Pozeg had missed from the spot for the hosts. James McLaughlin had given the battling Irish…
“We need to show that we are supportive and are using our voice in a positive way,” says Chelsea’s Fran KirbyMore must be done to “create the kind of change that athletes, people and society want to see”, says Aston Villa and England defender Anita Asante. Women’s Super League players are set to take a…
Callum Lang, right, steers the ball into the Glentoran netA second-half blitz earned Motherwell their first win of the season as they routed 10-man Glentoran in Europa League qualifying. Callum Lang, Stephen O’Donnell, Liam Polworth, Tony Watt and Chris Long all netted after a nervy first half. The Irish Cup winners had several chances to…