Man United football director John Murtough is ‘DEFINITELY leaving’ the club as Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘prefers a new figurehead for the department’… after the Red Devils confirmed CEO Richard Arnold’s departure last week Man United CEO Richard Arnold confirmed his exit from the club last week  Football director John Murtough is also reportedly ‘definitely leaving’ Chris Sutton is stunned by Ian Ladyman’s England Euro XI: It’s All Kicking Off Manchester

Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo is a constant war that dates back almost two decades – and John Obi Mikel has picked his side in the fight. The former Chelsea star and two-time Premier League champion had the pleasure – depending on how you look at it – of playing against both world-beaters during his career. And his experiences left him in no doubt as to whom was the better

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Sydney United 58 and APIA Leichhardt are a step closer to one day playing in the A-League Men after being announced among eight foundation clubs for Australia’s long-awaited national second tier. In a blast from the past, Football Australia on Monday also named five other former National Soccer League clubs – Sydney Olympic,

Niall Quinn spent seven years at Arsenal in the 1980s, before he moved up north to play for Manchester City for a further six years. Quinn is only remembered at both clubs, but there's one he'd rather see win the Premier League this season. The Gunners and City were locked in a nip-and-tuck battle last time out, until Mikel Arteta's side ran out of steam in May. And the pair

SOUL OF SPORT: Emma Hayes led Chelsea to a 5-1 win over Liverpool in her first home game since announcing she would be leaving the club. ANDY HOOPER was at Stamford Bridge to capture the Blues running riot in the capital Lauren James scored a hat-trick for Chelsea as they remained top of the Women’s Super League on Saturday The Blues are three points clear at the top of the

Arsenal could – and probably should – consider offering Thomas Partey in a swap deal for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. Partey’s future has been up in the air since the summer, with the midfielder linked with Juventus and clubs from Saudi Arabia. The Ghana international ended up staying put but talk of an exit has intensified again in recent weeks ahead of the January transfer window. Arsenal, therefore, are said

Manchester United legend looks almost unrecognisable as he joins fellow former Red Devils for match against World XI side A team of Manchester United legends took on former pros from across the world Fans took a double take when one United player posted a photo after the game  Southgate’s loyalty to his players is an issue and a weakness – It’s All Kicking Off A team of Manchester United legends

Scotland 3-3 Norway: Tartan Army celebrate Euro 2024 qualification with a six-goal thriller at Hampden Park – as Steve Clarke’s men come from behind twice to lead before Mohamed Elyounoussi strikes late for the visitors Norway took an early lead before John McGinn levelled from the spot The visitors restored their lead before losing it again through an own goal Stuart Armstrong put the hosts ahead but equalised in the

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 Kai Havertz could join an illustrious list of players whose careers have hit new heights after simple a positional change. The mercurial German was a constant source of frustration for various Chelsea managers prior to his £65million

Liverpool hero Roberto Firmino's dad has collapsed and died at the age of just 62 following a family trip to the Middle East. Jose Roberto Cordeiro de Oliveira has died after falling ill, days after laughing and smiling with his family at an amusement park. Firmino's close friends have confirmed the news following reports in their home country of Brazil. The tragic passing was reported by Brazilian outlet UOL, who