David Beckham ‘sent Harry Maguire a text telling him to keep his head up’ amid fan backlash after his own goal against Scotland – as ex-England captain ‘knows what it’s like to be targeted’ following his infamous red card at the 1998 World Cup Harry Maguire faced criticism for his own goal against Scotland in friendly David Beckham has sent him a supportive text after he received online abuse Listen
What are World Rugby’s laws on head contact? Head-on-head contact in the tackle comes under Law 9 of the Laws of Rugby Union, which covers foul play. Law 9.11 dictates “Players must not do anything that is reckless or dangerous to others, including leading with the elbow or forearm, or jumping into, or over, a tackler” and Law 9.13 goes on to say “A player must not tackle an opponent
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Gareth Anscombe has revealed how he feared his Rugby World Cup hopes might have been destroyed by injury for a second successive tournament. The Wales fly-half missed Japan 2019 after suffering an
Chase Young is ready for action. The Washington Commanders announced Friday that the defensive end has been cleared and will be active Week 2 versus the Denver Broncos. Young missed Week 1 due to a stinger that popped up during the club’s first preseason game. The edge rusher was listed as limited during Wednesday’s practice but got in two full sessions Thursday and Friday, paving the way to be cleared
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 Twenty-one of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad have issued a statement saying the resignation of Luis Rubiales is “not enough” to trigger their return to national team duty. A group of 81 players, including all 23 members of the
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Ireland’s coaching staff and players are braced for a “big step up” at the Rugby World Cup as they prepare to face the “serious threats” of Tonga in Nantes. Andy Farrell’s men
Pep Guardiola explains why Phil Foden’s BEST role is coming in from the wing, agreeing with Gareth Southgate’s assessment last week… but the Man City boss also insists the England international can play all roles Man City and England star Phil Foden’s position has come under recent scrutiny Gareth Southgate recently claimed that Foden cannot play in central areas Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast It’s All
David Moyes confirms Kurt Zouma will remain West Ham captain, with centre-back taking the armband having impressed on interim basis a year-and-a-half after sickening footage of him kicking his cat emerged Kurt Zouma has been confirmed as the new captain of West Ham by David Moyes Last year he broke silence on difficult 12 months after kicking his cat Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast ‘It’s All
Erik ten Hag has ‘NO IDEA’ when Antony will return to Manchester United and explained the Brazilian is ‘disappointed’ to be away from the team as he addresses domestic abuse allegations The Man United manager spoke about Antony’s absence for the first time Antony has mutually agreed wit United to spend time away from the club The Brazilian denies any wrongdoing after allegations were made against him Listen to the
The reigning NFC champions haven’t looked impressive through two weeks, holding on to one-score victories against the New England Patriots in Week 1 and the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. After Thursday’s 34-28 win, during which the Philadelphia Eagles benefited from four forced fumbles and a dominant rushing attack, coach Nick Sirianni took solace that his club is looking to adjust after two wins instead of two losses. “It’s way