Can Ruben Amorim stop the rot, Brighton to go Greek and an Anfield baptism of fire for Eberechi Eze Calling Chelsea “Cole Palmer FC” is not much of an insult. Oh no, you have one of the best attackers in the world. Oh no, you got him for a bargain...
Ruben Amorim says ‘something has to change’ at United. What should that be?
Despairing head coach is searching for answers to his team’s malaise and promises a rethink in the international break Ruben Amorim apologised to fans after Manchester United’s stunning defeat on penalties to fourth-tier Grimsby in the Carabao Cup and was clear that a line needed to be drawn. “I think...
Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce, Simmons to join Spurs and more: football news – live
Latest Premier League news and transfer updates Premier League things to look out for | Mail Yara Mourinho joined Fenerbahce just over a year ago after a stint at Roma and was greeted by thousands of fans when he arrived in Istanbul, raising expectations of ending Galatasaray’s recent dominance. He...
West Ham in talks over selling stake in women’s team to US private equity fund
Proposed deal values Hammers’ WSL side at £55m Buyers are largest women’s-dedicated sports fund West Ham are in advanced talks over selling a stake in their women’s team to an American private equity fund dedicated to investing in women’s sport. The Guardian has learned that Monarch Collective, of which the...
Vingegaard retakes Vuelta lead while Israel Premier-Tech delayed by protesters
Vingegaard regains red jersey after team time trial Israeli team stopped by protesters with Palestinian flags Jonas Vingegaard regained the red jersey after stage five of the Vuelta a España in a dramatic team time trial in which Israel Premier-Tech were delayed by pro-Palestinian protesters on the route. UAE Team...
Picture perfect? How one of the best tennis photos of all time was taken at the US Open
Photographer Ray Giubilo’s half terrifying, half sublime one-in-a-million image of Jasmine Paolini had more than an element of fortune to it Of the scores of photographers from across the globe snapping thousands upon thousands of photos at this year’s US Open, one image has stood out above all the others...
‘Really tough decision’: US captain Keegan Bradley does not pick himself for Ryder Cup
World No 11 decides to stick with non-playing role ‘It broke my heart not to play. It really did’ Keegan Bradley hopes a selfless act can turn into US points after the Ryder Cup captain resisted strong temptation to combine his role with playing duties at Bethpage in September. His...
Grimsby deepen ridicule for Ruben Amorim as he ploughs on with flawed, final stand | Jonathan Liew
Carabao Cup humiliation is the latest setback for a coach who may actually be the last real thing at Manchester United Further and deeper into the jungle. Taunted by the quivering vines, mocked by the rubber trees, bitten and bruised by the asphyxiating vileness of nature. Ropes groaning, extras muttering,...
Ostapenko and Townsend confront each other after US Open match: ‘She said I had no education’
Pair involved in exchange after American’s upset win Ostapenko denies comments had racial undertones Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko were involved in a heated exchange at the end of their second-round match on Wednesday at the US Open. The two met at the net for post-match handshakes after Townsend had...
F1 race to the title: Norris and Piastri go toe-to-toe as Hamilton and Verstappen seek uplift
Returning from the summer break and with 10 races to go, there are plenty of targets remaining across the paddock besides McLaren’s shootout Revitalised after the summer break, 10 races remain between this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix and the finale in Abu Dhabi in December – and it will be...