Steve Smith given huge captaincy boost ahead of this year’s Ashes

Steve Smith given huge captaincy boost ahead of this year’s Ashes after his credentials were endorsed by the man whose probe resulted in Australian star’s year-long ban for ball-tampering scandal Steve Smith revealed he wanted to lead Australia again a little over a month ago Dr Simon Langstaff said he had no objections to Smith … Read more

The inside story of Norwich’s return to the big time and why it’s details not dollars that matter

In the search for the antidote to the untrammelled greed of the six billionaire owners who were ready to lay waste to English football a fortnight ago, it might be hard to improve on a symbol of the intelligent, diligent stewardship of one of our leading clubs that sits at one end of their first … Read more

Pep Guardiola lavishes praise on Sergio Aguero who is on brink of equalling Wayne Rooney’s record

‘I’m completely in love with him’: Pep Guardiola lavishes praise on Man City legend Sergio Aguero… who is on the brink of equalling Wayne Rooney’s record of 183 Premier League goals for a single club Sergio Aguero is within touching distance of illustrious Premier League record He is one goal away from equalling Wayne Rooney’s … Read more

Jurgen Klopp admits it would be tough to take Champions League rejection

Jurgen Klopp admits it would be tough to take Champions League rejection even if Liverpool do squeeze into the top four… with UEFA only allowing five teams per nation and Chelsea and Arsenal in with a shout of Euro glory A fourth-place finish might not be enough for Champions League qualification UEFA rules only allow … Read more

Emma Hayes reveals coaching talks with Chelsea men’s boss Thomas Tuchel

Emma Hayes reveals coaching talks with Chelsea men’s boss Thomas Tuchel as she calls on both teams to make it a Champions League double against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid Chelsea’s Emma Hayes said she has shared ideas with men’s boss Thomas Tuchel Chelsea host Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final second leg  Tuchel’s … Read more

Manchester United’s largest sponsor Adidas unhappy with club over falling shirt sales

Manchester United’s largest sponsor Adidas unhappy with club over falling shirt sales… but German kit producer not behind Ed Woddward’s departure from Old Trafford Adidas were not behind Ed Woodward’s departure from Manchester United Woodward announced his intention to leave amid the Super League fallout  Adidas were fully briefed regarding ESL developments due to their … Read more

Real Madrid 2-0 Osasuna: Eder Militao and Casemiro keep hosts hopes of retaining LaLiga crown alive

Real Madrid 2-0 Osasuna: Eder Militao and Casemiro keep hosts hopes of retaining LaLiga crown alive by powering home header in second half to close gap on leaders Atletico Madrid to two points By Pete Jenson for MailOnline Published: 21:53 BST, 1 May 2021 | Updated: 21:56 BST, 1 May 2021 Advertisement Real Madrid rested … Read more

AC Milan 2-0 Benevento: Calhanoglu and Hernandez net to secure big win in race for Champions League

AC Milan 2-0 Benevento: Hakan Calhanoglu and Theo Hernandez net to secure crucial win for the Rossoneri in the race for Champions League football… but the visitors remain in the dreaded drop zone Victory over Benevento has moved AC Milan up to second momentarily  Hakan Calhanoglu gave Milan the perfect start, netting inside six minutes  … Read more

Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker LIVE: Updates and result including Katie Taylor vs Natasha Jonas

Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker LIVE: Heavyweight veteran takes on former world champion in Manchester as last-minute coin toss drama is avoided following phone call from MOTHER By Ollie Lewis For Mailonline Published: 21:30 BST, 1 May 2021 | Updated: 21:32 BST, 1 May 2021 It almost fell through at the final hurdle over a … Read more