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Erik ten Hag criticises Alejandro Garnacho and Antony after Manchester United’s win against Newport County Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was critical of Alejandro Garnacho and Antony following his side’s 4-2 win against Newport County. The Red Devils made hard work of their victory against the League Two side. That’s despite racing into a two-goal lead thanks to efforts from Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes. United then had great opportunities to put the game to bed. First when Garnacho smashed an effort against the crossbar despite having Rasmus Hojlund and Fernandes waiting across the box, and then Antony seeing…

Jannik Sinner admits dethroning Novak Djokovic made Australian Open title win ‘special’ Jannik Sinner has admitted that dethroning Novak Djokovic made his Australian Open triumph ‘special’ after he registered his first major title. Italy’s world No.4 Sinner produced an epic five-set comeback victory over third-seed Daniil Medvedev in Sunday’s final to land his maiden Grand Slam trophy. The 22-year-old, who stunned defending champion Djokovic in the semi-finals, is the first new winner in the men’s singles at Melbourne Park for 10 years. World No.1 Djokovic went into the Australian Open as the huge favourite, looking for a record-extending 11th title…

Virgil van Dijk raises doubt over Liverpool future after Jurgen Klopp exit Virgil van Dijk has raised doubts over his long-term future at Liverpool once Jurgen Klopp leaves Anfield. Klopp stunned Liverpool’s players and supporters last week after publicly announcing his decision to leave the club at the end of the season. Van Dijk, meanwhile, has been a key part of Liverpool’s success during Klopp’s era, helping the club win six major trophies including the Premier League and Champions League. The 32-year-old’s current contract with Liverpool is due to expire next year and the defender has indicated that he may…

Bayern Munich respond to Thomas Tuchel exit rumour after shock Barcelona link Bayern Munch have dismissed reports linking Thomas Tuchel with the soon-to-be vacant Barcelona job after comments the German made at a fan event. The Catalonian club will soon begin their search for a new head coach after Xavi announced he intends to step down at the end of the season. Tuchel sent alarm bells ringing the following day at a Bayern fan club event when he spoke about his desire to move abroad again and his enjoyment of working with Spanish players. However, Bayern have now shut down…

Waitress reveals what happened during Marcus Rashford’s Belfast bender Marcus Rashford was ‘on a mission to get drunk’ during the Belfast bender which has plunged his Manchester United future into doubt. The England international was left out of the squad for Sunday’s FA Cup tie at Newport having said he was ill. It subsequently emerged that the 26-year-old had been out partying on Thursday night, much to the annoyance of Erik ten Hang and Rashford’s United teammates. The Premier League club released a statement last night after fresh details of Rashford’s escapades in Northern Ireland emerged.

Mirror Sport – Nou place like Arsenal The back page of the Daily Mirror reports that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has shut down rumours he’s heading to Barcelona FC, instead saying his long-term future is in London. Arteta said: “I’m at the right club with the right people.” The back page leaves room to report on Marcus Rashford taking responsibility for his absence in the Man Utd squad and suggestions that Virgil van Dijk could depart Liverpool following the end of the Jurgen Klopp era.

Star Sport – Leaving My Arse The back page of the Daily Star reports that Arsenal’s boss Mikel Arteta has shut down rumours that he’s leaving the Premier League to go manage Barcelona FC. He went on to say his long-term future remains at the Emirates. The back page leaves space for stories about Marcus Rashford and Luton captain Tom Lockyer – who collapsed on the pitch last month. 

Sun Sport – Question Marc The back page of the Sun newspaper reports on the latest from the Marcus Rashford situation after Man Utd released a statement saying Rashford had taken responsibility for his actions and that it would be dealt with internally. Rashford was seen out partying before calling in sick the next day. The back page also reports on Virgil van Dyke who suggested he may move on from Liverpool following boss Jurgen Klopp’s shock announcement that he is to step down at the end of the season – citing tiredness. 

WSL roundup: Arsenal and City close gap on Chelsea and West Ham relegation battle  Arsenal and Manchester City secured crucial away wins against Liverpool and Tottenham, staying in contention with Women’s Super League (WSL) leaders Chelsea. Vivianne Miedema scored her first goal for the Gunners since returning to the squad following an ACL injury. Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-0 at Prenton Park. The win marked Arsenal as the first WSL team to reach 500 points, tying them with City at 28 points, three behind Chelsea. In City’s 2-0 victory against Tottenham, Khadija Shaw’s 13th league goal and an own goal by…

Ben Stokes celebrates England’s remarkable recovery in India Ben Stokes hailed England’s remarkable 28-run victory against India in the first Test in Hyderabad as their best performance under his captaincy. The debutant Tom Hartley’s outstanding seven-wicket haul played a crucial role. With India’s formidable home record and their strong attack, England’s win marked their 14th victory in 19 matches under Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. Ollie Pope’s impressive 196 set the stage before Hartley dismissed India for 202, securing the win with a target of 231 in the fourth innings. “This is definitely the No 1 win since I have…

Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford situation is ‘internal matter’ Erik ten Hag said he will deal with Marcus Rashford after omitting him from Manchester United’s squad for their 4-2 FA Cup win at Newport County, citing an “internal matter.”  Rashford, who claimed illness, was allegedly seen at a Belfast nightclub on Thursday. The England striker had visited Northern Ireland to see former teammate Ro-Shaun Williams. Despite Ten Hag citing illness, questions about squad discipline arise. In a statement on Sunday, United said Rashford “stayed at Carrington to train as he recovers”. Ten Hag, speaking after United’s win in south…

FA investigates crowd trouble during Wolves vs West Brom The FA is investigating crowd trouble during the first Black Country derby in 12 years.  The match between Wolves and West Brom was interrupted for 35 minutes due to the disturbance.  The trouble began in the Halfords Lane Stand, where some West Brom players’ families were seated. Wolves fans in that area were seen celebrating Matheus Cunha’s goal, leading to fighting and chaos on the pitch. Missiles were thrown, and West Brom’s Kyle Bartley intervened to protect his family, later following the Wolves players off the pitch on officials’ advice.

Express Sport – It’s My Finest Hour The back page of the Daily Express leads with cricket news. The paper say Ben Stokes has hailed England’s heroes of Hyderabad after claiming his ‘greatest triumph’ since becoming Test captain. FA Cup violence at the West Brom match and Liverpool’s emotion serenading for Jurgen Klopp also make the back page. Catch up on all of today’s back pages here 

Star Sport – Marc My Words The back page of the Daily Star leads with Marcus Rashford and Erik ten Hag. The Man Utd boss has vowed to ‘deal with’ Rashford after the football was seen out parting in Northern Ireland before calling in sick to work the next day. Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has said it’s an internal issue. Liverpool’s FA Cup win and England’s win in cricket also make the back page. Catch up on all of today’s back pages here 

Sun Sport – Club vs Clubber The back page of the Sun newspaper leads with an internal issue at Manchester United as Marcus Rashford is reportedly in trouble with Man Utd for going out nightclubbing and then calling into work sick the next day. Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has said it’s an internal issue and he will deal with Marcus. The news came ahead of Man U’s win over Newport County – but it wasn’t an easy FA Cup win. United went ahead 2-0 before Newport made it 2-2. United went on to win 4-2 but it was…

AFCON: Egypt knocked out on penalties In a nail-biting penalty shoot-out, goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi secured a historic victory for DR Congo as they stunned seven-time champions Egypt to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.  The match ended 1-1 after extra time before penalties saw Egypt out of AFCON. It’s the latest surprise in the tournament which so far has been marked by underdog success. DR Congo is ranked 67th globally. They took the lead at the finals for the first time when Meschack Elia headed in Yoane Wissa’s cross, putting them on track for a…

WSL fixtures – Sunday 28 January 2024 All of today’s Women’s Super League (WSL) action and where to watch. Yesterday, league leaders Chelsea extended their lead at the top with a win over 3-0 win over Brighton.  Man City are back in action facing Spurs, where they must win to close in on Chelsea at the top. City will be without Jill Roord – who’s out with an ACL injury.  Women’s Super League fixtures and results FA WSL fixtures on TV are shown on Sky Sports, BBC and The FA Player in the UK. Sky Sports show two exclusive fixtures each…

Kerem Shalom crossing: Israeli protesters hold up aid trucks to Gaza Israeli protesters, including families of hostages in Gaza, have obstructed humanitarian aid trucks from entering Gaza for a third consecutive day.  At the Kerem Shalom border crossing, they waved Israeli flags and chanted against “aiding the enemy,” demanding no aid for Gaza until all hostages are released. Despite a US call for uninterrupted aid to civilians in Gaza, the protest has caused delays at the crossing. On the first day of protests, only nine trucks managed to cross at Kerem Shalom, with 114 redirected to the Rafah crossing in…

Xavi: Barcelona manager to leave at end of season Barcelona manager Xavi has announced his decision to step down at the end of the season. The former Barcelona and Spain midfielder, who took charge in November 2021, led Barca to the Spanish title in the 2022-23 season.  However, a recent 5-3 home defeat by Villarreal has left them trailing La Liga leaders Real Madrid by 10 points.  Xavi, a 2010 World Cup winner, expressed his commitment to the club, stating, “I’ve given everything I have, and I will continue to do so to make the fans feel proud.” Despite having…

Will Jurgen Klopp become the next England manager? The news that Jurgen Klopp will step down as manager at the end of the season has been met with shock and sadness, especially considering he signed a contract extension in 2022 that was due to expire at the end of the 2025-26 season. In an emotional message to fans, Klopp said he was running out of energy – but didn’t rule out full retirement just yet. Which might leave some to speculate whether he could become the next England manager. Here’s what we know Klopp said the reason he will step…

Mayra Ramirez: Chelsea sign Colombia striker for British record fee Chelsea have signed Colombia striker Mayra Ramirez, 26, from Levante for a British record fee.  The Liga F side have announced they will receive 450,000 euros (£384,000) for the Colombia forward, plus up to 50,000 euros (£42,600) in add-ons. Ramirez has scored six times in seven games for Levante this season. She becomes the most expensive women’s player in British history, overtaking Jill Roord who joined Manchester City from Wolfsburg for more than £300,000 in 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Levante UD Femenino (@levanteudfemenino) If…

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Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season. Klopp took over as Reds boss in October 2015 and his contract was due to run until 2026. He led Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years in 2019-20, having won the Champions League the previous season. “I told the club already in November,” the German told the Liverpool website. Klopp told Liverpool of plans to leave in November Jurgen Klopp says he told Liverpool in November of his intention to depart at the end of this season…

He’s set to become the oldest tennis world number one.

The forward has also been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United this month.