Jude Bellingham is the only Englishman named on 10-man shortlist for the Kopa Trophy at the 2023 Ballon d’Or awards, with just ONE Premier League star a candidate to be named the world’s best youngster The Real Madrid star was the only England player to feature on the shortlist  The award was won by Spain and Barcelona star Gavi during last season  Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s

Roy Keane had to ‘suppress’ his managerial instincts while working under Martin O’Neill, who has lifted the lid on the fiery Manchester United icon and pundit. Keane was assistant to O’Neill at both Nottingham Forest and Ireland. Those roles came after a mixed spell in management with Sunderland and Ipswich. Keane led the Black Cats to promotion to the Premier League but was sacked by Ipswich after less than two

Chelsea ‘pitched multi-year £60m shirt sponsorship deal to Saudi airline Riyadh Air’ – which is owned by Newcastle majority owner PIF – and will only fly its first plane in 2025 Chelsea reportedly held talks with Saudi Arabia state airline Riyadh Air  The airline is owned by PIF, the majority owner of Newcastle United  Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast It’s All Kicking Off  Chelsea reportedly held talks

Bookmark For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter Thank you for subscribing! For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter We have more newsletters Newcastle goalkeeping legend Steve Harper has been rushed to hospital after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Harper, 48, the club's longest-serving player, made more than 100 appearances for the Magpies and is now the club's academy director. Newcastle

Empty seats at two football stadiums have been adjusted to highlight the message ‘Where’s my mate'? as part of a campaign to remind people to check in on friends and loved ones who could be struggling. Rotherham United FC’s AESSEAL New York Stadium, and Darlington FC’s Blackwell Meadows Stadium, are currently home to the message from men’s health charity Movember, with the Northeast and Yorkshire home to the highest suicide

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale fears he’s on the brink of losing his spot as the club’s first choice. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis David Raya was signed from Brentford earlier this summer, with Mikel Arteta keen to have two top goalkeepers competing against one another. The Spaniard is yet to make his debut for the club as Arteta has kept faith with Ramsdale. However, Arteta doesn’t want to leave it

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email The pilot of the helicopter involved in a crash which killed the owner of Leicester City Football Club said: “I’ve no idea what’s going on” as the aircraft was turning out of control. Eric Swaffer, 53, made the

Manchester United insist they are taking the Antony abuse allegations ‘seriously’ after Greater Manchester Police confirmed enquires are ongoing. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Antony’s former girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallin, has alleged that she has been physically attacked by the 23-year-old winger on several occasions during their time together in Manchester and in Brazil. On Tuesday, Brazil’s national side announced that Antony has been dropped from their squad in response

Concerns over Vilda’s coaching methods and regime were reported to have been a key factor in 15 Spain players refusing to play for the national team last year. The federation, under Rubiales’ leadership, refused to budge in response to the players’ complaints, with a statement saying those involved would only be able to return to the national team “if they accept their mistake and ask for forgiveness”. The RFEF made

Tottenham Hotspur’s new hero James Maddison surprised Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka with a birthday gift and a kiss in a video showing the true harmony within the England squad. Maddison, 26, was on hand to film a video on England’s social media page and deliver Saka a special surprise in another milestone in the 22-year-old’s career. Saka was named England Men’s Player of the Year for the second year running, and