Sid Lowe, Spain writerDec 21, 2024, 10:00 AM “Well,” Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said, “he’s got b—s.” It was September. Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa had recently turned 18, not long after leaving home and crossing the Atlantic to a new world. He had only been on the pitch 11 minutes on this, his

George Eastham, a member of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has died at the age of 88. Eastham did not play in England’s 1966 success on home soil, but the winger was part of Sir Alf Ramsey’s squad that lifted the World Cup for the only time in the nation’s history. Blackpool-born Eastham spent most

Experts, fighters and pundits have their say ahead of the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the WBO, WBA and WBC world heavyweight titles in Riyadh. Joseph Parker (former heavyweight champion) I’m confident, I think the approach coming into this fight is very different from the first fight. The first fight he [Fury]

Tom Pidcock’s attention to detail is “next level” according to his new team boss Doug Ryder. The British rider, 25, signed for the Swiss Q36.5 team earlier this month after leaving Ineos Grenadiers following three years with the British team. “It’s a game changer for us,” said Ryder, “giving him full leadership, trust, and faith

News of Buckingham’s sacking was met with plenty of criticism from U’s fans. Many felt sorry for the 39-year-old who had local links to the area and got the club promoted to the second tier of English football for the first time in a quarter of a century after winning the League One play-off final

Hourihane retires after making 583 appearances in his professional career since he moved to England from the Republic of Ireland as a teenager. During his career, the midfielder played league football for Plymouth Argyle, Barnsley, Aston Villa. Sheffield United and Derby County as well as winning 36 caps for his country. He came to prominence

A leather-jacket wearing Tyson Fury weighed in just under four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their heavyweight rematch as both fighters remained fully clothed as they stood on the scales. Fury was a career-heaviest 281lbs (20st 1lb), while tracksuit-wearing Usyk weighed 226lbs (16st 2lb). A staredown of unprecedented duration the day before had

Tiger Woods says his back is in better shape but he “still has a long way to go” and “is not competitive at the moment” as he prepares to return to action at the PNC Championship. Fifteen-time major champion Woods will play alongside 15-year-old son Charlie for the fifth time at the annual 36-hole parent-and-child

Manchester United could let Marcus Rashford leave on loan, Chelsea interested in Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel, Bruno Guimaraes and Martin Zubimendi on Manchester City’s January transfer list. Manchester United are considering sanctioning a loan exit for England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, in January. (Sun), external Three Saudi Arabian clubs, Al Ahli, Al Ittihad and Al

Ange Postecoglou channelled the spirit of Monty Python to play down talk that he is inspiring fellow Premier League managers with his attacking style, following Liverpool boss Arne Slot’s glowing praise of his methods. On Friday, Slot said he hoped Postecoglou wins a trophy at Tottenham after the two sides were drawn together in the

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says he and other Premier League managers deserve “a little more respect”. The 59-year-old has been critcised for his tactics during an inconsistent campaign where he has stuck to his principles of high intensity attacking football. Spurs were on a winless run of five matches in all competitions until back-to-back victories

Arsenal won the FA Cup later that season, before finishing eighth the following campaign. They came fifth in 2021-22 but have since become title contenders, finishing second for the past two seasons. Arteta said his early tasks as manager included improving the “culture” at the club. “What I did was basically ask, through somebody I