Coco Gauff produced a sensational comeback to win her maiden French Open title by defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 6-4 in a gripping final on Saturday. The 21-year-old Gauff became the first American woman to capture the singles title since Serena Williams in 2015 and the youngest from America to achieve the feat

Napoli could get another opportunity to sign January target Alejandro Garnacho, as Fabrizio Romano claims Manchester United are now eager to sell. The negotiations had dragged on in the January transfer window already, as Antonio Conte pin-pointed him as the ideal replacement for PSG-bound Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. epa12092721 Napoli’s head coach Antonio Conte during the Italian

Lazio President Claudio Lotito reiterates Nicolò Rovella ‘is not on the transfer market’ and hints Italy coach Luciano Spalletti and FIGC President Gabriele Gravina should resign. The patron was attending the Festival della Serie A event in Parma today and spoke to reporters about last night’s debacle, where the Azzurri were swept aside 3-0 by

4 Hannover 96 have completed the lucrative sale of striker Nicolo Tresoldi to Club Brugge. The 2. Bundesliga star moves to the Belgian Pro League Champions for – according to transfermarkt.de – a transfer fee that could rise as high as €10m with bonuses. Tresoldi counts as one of German football’s more exciting up-and-coming talents.

Cristiano Ronaldo has said he will not play at the upcoming Club World Cup after turning down offers from participating teams. The 40-year-old’s contract with Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, who have not qualified for the tournament in the United States, expires at the end of June. Earlier this year, FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Hannah Klugman’s stunning run at French Open fell short at the last as the British teenager was beaten by Lilli Tagger in the French Open girls’ singles final. Klugman became the first British player to make it through to a Junior final at Roland Garros in 49 years but was beaten 6-2 6-0 by the

In his pre-match press conference, before France play Germany on Sunday, Kylian Mbappé (26) was asked how he felt about Paris Saint-Germain winning the UEFA Champions League without him. Les Parisiens won their first European crown after defeating Inter 5-0 in the final.  The France captain failed on multiple occasions to secure PSG’s first Champions

Gary Lineker was left chuckling at the German response to Thomas Tuchel‘s appointment with England. The former Chelsea manager took over from Gareth Southgate as the Three Lions’ boss last October. Tuchel, only the third foreign manager in England’s history and the first since Fabio Capello’s departure in 2012, certainly raised eyebrows in the football

3 Manchester United are reportedly preparing to challenge a host of Premier League clubs for Sporting CP’s Ousmane Diomande. The Red Devils are keen to improve numerous departments in their squad with the attack being the first priority. Nonetheless, were finances to become available due to player sales, the Red Devils may look to bolster

Jun 07, 2025 11:55 AM IST SOCCER-WORLDCUP-NOR-ITA/:Soccer-Donnarumma says Italy’s form unacceptable after drubbing by Norway June 7 – Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma offered no excuses for his side’s poor showing in their 3-0 defeat at Norway in the World Cup qualifiers on Friday, saying their form was not acceptable and the fans deserve better. HT

Neil Saunders, the Premier League’s director of football, condenses 15 years of working in youth development into one point: “We know that every player pathway is different — there isn’t one right pathway.” Four days apart, Eberechi Eze and Brennan Johnson proved his point. Eze scored the winner in the FA Cup final for Crystal

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma blasted his team’s performance as “not acceptable’ after a humbling 3-0 loss in Norway on Friday to begin their World Cup qualifying campaign. Italy have not reached a World Cup since 2014 — a painful drought for a nation that once stood proudly among football’s elite with four world titles to

Those behind the scenes at La Liga giants Barcelona will no doubt be interested to hear of the latest word stemming from the camp at Italian heavyweights AC Milan. This comes amid confirmation that Rafael Leão has set his sights on a summer departure from San Siro. The name of wide-man Leão has of course

Soon-to-be Barcelona star Joan García has this week been tipped to become the very best goalkeeper in world football. This comes a fresh round of praise on the part of one of his former coaches. It is of course common knowledge across Spain at this point that Barcelona have set their sights firmly on Joan’s

Mateo Retegui of Italy puts his hand on his head after a missed chance during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Belgium and Italy in Brussels, Belgium, 14 November 2024. EPA-EFE/OLIVIER MATTHYS Italy’s journey in the World Cup qualifiers started in the worst possible way, with the Azzurri losing 3-0 in Norway and

La Liga giants Barcelona were recently the recipients of a surprise player exchange offer by way of Premier League outfit Chelsea. That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who have also confirmed that Hansi Flick and co. wasted little time in knocking the bid back. The player proposed to Barcelona came in the form of Christopher Nkunku,

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 20: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Italy, applauds prior to the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Luciano Spalletti expects the Inter players who ‘give a reaction’ after their

Barcelona star Pedri has provided an insight into a tactical message sent his way by Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente on Thursday night. This, of course, comes fresh off a pulsating Nations League showdown between La Roja, and France. En route to a 5-4 triumph for the former in Stuttgart, Pedri featured from

Tottenham have sacked head coach Ange Postecoglou despite him ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought after winning the Europa League. Sky Sports News understands Brentford boss Thomas Frank is the leading contender to succeed him and has a release clause in his contract, although negotiations are yet to take place with the Bees. Postecoglou’s dismissal

Roma have now officially signed Gian Piero Gasperini as their new coach with a contract to June 2028, where he will be working with advisor Claudio Ranieri. The decision had already been made last week, but was only made official this afternoon with a statement. Advertisement “Gasperini’s career is defined by its creative tactics, dedication