Nicolo Zaniolo is set to be available for Aston Villa’s clash against West Ham, despite winger facing questions by authorities over his role in Italian betting scandal The betting scandal has rocked Italian football with an investigation ongoing  Nicolo Fagioli received a seven-month ban and additional rehabilitory measures  Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’ Aston Villa expect Nicolo Zaniolo to be available for

A strong school rugby set-up, a crack coaching team and loss of inferiority complex… How Ireland became the top dogs as Andy Farrell’s side prepare for New Zealand battle in World Cup quarter-final Ireland came into the World Cup in France as the No 1 ranked side in the world  However, Andy Farrell’s side have never reached a World Cup semi-final before  Of the 23-man squad to face the All

Newcastle United fans were special during PSG victory | Football Digest Newcastle United are reportedly exploring a January move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The Magpies are at risk of being caught short in the middle of the park, with summer signing Sandro Tonali expected to be slapped with a lengthy ban after admitting to illegal betting activity. Tonali was Newcastle’s marquee signing of the summer, arriving from AC

Manchester United new signing Sofyan Amrabat withdraws from Morocco duty as Erik ten Hag faces mounting crisis injury ahead of crucial run of fixtures Sofyan Amrabat missed Morocco’s 3-0 win over Liberia on Tuesday Erik ten Hag is facing a mounting injury crisis ahead of the trip to Bramall Lane Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’  Manchester United have been dealt a fresh

Roger Federer has confessed that he doesn’t miss facing his old foe Rafael Nadal. The Swiss star retired from professional tennis 13 months ago, coincidentally playing his final match in the doubles alongside Nadal at the Laver Cup. But the 42-year-old said he was happy that he no longer had to face the “tiger” on a tennis court after meeting 40 times during his career. Federer and Nadal were part

Brendan Rodgers returns as Celtic manager on three-year deal Celtic are reportedly eyeing up an opportunistic move for Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Brendan Rodgers is keeping one eye on his transfer options, with Joe Hart’s contract situation likely to see the reigning Scottish champions make a change between the sticks before the start of next season. Hart has been Celtic’s first-choice stopper since arriving from Tottenham in 2021. The

Aidan O’Brien fears rain might spoil City of Troy’s Newmarket hopes as an overnight soaking threatens the red-hot favourite in the Dewhurst Stakes Trainer Aidan O’Brien has expressed concern over rain at the Newmarket course His red-hot Dewhurst Stakes favourite City of Troy could struggle on the soft turf O’Brien is chasing a record eighth win in the Dewhurst on Saturday Aidan O’Brien has admitted it will be a concern for

The things you see on the fairways these days. Not that many will be complaining after Paige Spiranac teased the release of her upcoming calendar with a cheeky peek at her derriere. The glam golfer stripped down for a series of risque pics to see in the new year, and much of her 3.9million Instagram followers will agree there are far worse sights to see checking off the days. But

The tributes since he secured the world title have been so glowing, the acclaim so universal that it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking it inevitable that Max Verstappen will end up as the greatest driver in Formula One history. A hat-trick of championships, the latest by a margin so embarrassingly chasmic he is in danger of lapping the field, would seem to point in that direction.

More tragedy has struck the Fiji squad on the eve of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England. Not long after it emerged centre Josua Tuisova would not travel home for the funeral of his seven-year-old son, hooker Sam Matavesi has now returned to England following the death of his father. Former Cornwall and Camborne player Sireli Matavesi died following an illness, and Northampton Saints star Sam has flown home