England’s ageless right-back proved she has no intention of slowing down soon with a performance which bodes well for the Euros There was a very summer 2022 feel to this England victory. From the throwback of seeing a confident Beth Mead finding acres of space down the right, to Keira...
Postecoglou says Spurs ‘need to stick to something’ to improve club’s outlook
Postecoglou fighting to keep his job after league struggles ‘I just don’t think it’s about the managers themselves’ Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham must make material changes to their outlook as a club if they are to reach the level of success they crave. The manager, who is fighting to continue...
Michael Owen wrong to claim winning the league not enough, says Arne Slot
Slot: ‘Nothing else matters’ if Liverpool win league title Owen suggested cup exits left ‘bitter taste’ on season Arne Slot has hit back at Michael Owen’s suggestion that the Premier League title would not be enough for Liverpool this season by insisting nothing matters more than becoming champions of England...
BBC and ITV opt against bids to televise Fifa Club World Cup in summer
Dazn has global rights and will show games on app Dazn remains confident of securing agreement The BBC and ITV have declined to pursue the chance to televise this summer’s Club World Cup, leaving Fifa increasingly concerned about the visibility of its flagship new tournament in a key market. The...
European football: Bayern stretch lead while Espanyol move clear of drop
Harry Kane scores in 3-1 victory at 10-man Augsburg Espanyol up to 15th after 4-0 win against Rayo Vallecano Bayern Munich came back from a goal down to beat 10-man Augsburg 3-1 away on Friday and move nine points clear at the top of the Bundesliga but Jamal Musiala went...
County Championship return heralds celebration of past and hope for future
Tearful send-off for Warwickshire’s operations manager after 52 years symbolises spirit that must be preserved The County Championship returned under splendid spring sunshine on Friday and all it took was a quick glance around the grounds — or a scroll through social media and the Guardian’s live blog — to...
Manchester United’s post-Ferguson strikers: 12 years, 19 players, few triumphs
Amid club’s scoring struggles we run through the centre-forwards, from Rooney to Zirkzee, since Alex Ferguson’s exit Centre-forward only statistics: Games 63 Goals 26 Assists 14 Mins 5,196 Continue reading...
Plastic or fantastic? Grand National steps out on delicate high-wire act
Traditionalists rail at the ‘Plastic National’ but a third of all adults will have a bet on the world’s most famous race The numbers are nearly as breathtaking as the sight of 34 horses soaring over Aintree’s famous fences. Before Saturday’s Grand National, a third of adults in Britain will...
Max Verstappen pips Lando Norris to F1 Japanese GP pole with blistering lap
Red Bull driver exceeds expectations in unpredictable car Beats McLaren’s Norris by one hundredth of a second Max Verstappen claimed pole for the Japanese Grand Prix with an immense lap for Red Bull at Suzuka, beating the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri into second and third. Charles Leclerc...
Spain could include Camp Nou final in bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup
Real Madrid’s Bernabéu also offers appeal to federation Italy expected to be Spain’s closest rival for tournament The 2035 Rugby World Cup final could be staged at the revamped Camp Nou in Barcelona with the Spanish rugby federation in discussions with La Liga over using celebrated football stadiums as part...