‘I wholeheartedly believe we’re sleepwalking towards a tragedy.’ The words are delivered quietly, calmly, but they hit home with the power of a sledgehammer. And Mikey Devlin couldn’t be better qualified to hand out the grim warning about what he sees as Scottish football’s head-in-the-sand attitude towards mental health issues.…
Chelsea confirm signing of Danny Welbeck as 35-year-old former England striker joins on two-year deal
By TARA ANSON-WALSH, FOOTBALL REPORTER and KIERAN GILL, MAIL SPORT REPORTER Published: 17:16 BST, 1 August 2026 | Updated: 17:27 BST, 1 August 2026 Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Brighton striker Danny Welbeck, 35, on a two-year deal. Confirming his exit from the Seagulls, Brighton posted on X: ‘Thank…
Man United star becomes target for Spanish club and Jordan Henderson inches closer to Chelsea move: WINDOW WATCH
It’s that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it’s sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team… Altay…
The tactical shift that proves Enzo Maresca will not be a Pep Guardiola copycat, how new Man City boss may have discovered Antoine Semenyo’s best position and the academy star ready to step up after dazzling display against Inter Milan
The Enzo Maresca era at Manchester City is officially underway after his side lost 3-1 on penalties to lose the Asahi Super Dry Trophy to Inter Milan. Inside the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, Divin Mubama scored the first goal of the Maresca era after brilliant wing play…
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid – pre-season friendly LIVE: LaLiga giants take early lead in Stockholm as Michael Carrick’s new look Red Devils face stern test
By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER Updated: 14:10 BST, 1 August 2026 Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live coverage for the latest updates on Manchester United’s pre-season friendly against Spanish giants Atletico Madrid at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm. Manchester UnitedAtletico Madrid Share or comment on this article: Manchester United…
UEFA declares loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino’s FIFA presidency: Pressure mounts on under-fire boss after disastrous World Cup plot as football chiefs look to overthrow him
The FA and UEFA are leading the charge to depose Gianni Infantino as FIFA president after he scrapped the ‘shabby, back-room deal’ to sell stakes in the World Cup. Pressure is mounting on the under-fire boss after his controversial plan to sell a £3.1billion stake in football’s most coveted tournament to a…
Chelsea vs Tottenham – pre-season friendly LIVE: Blues wonderkid provides instant response after new £100m signing opened the scoring in Sydney
By LUKE POWER, SPORTS REPORTER and KIERAN GILL IN SYDNEY Updated: 11:49 BST, 1 August 2026 Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live blog as Chelsea and Tottenham face each other in pre-season at the Accor Stadium in Sydney. Share or comment on this article: Chelsea vs Tottenham – pre-season friendly LIVE:…
‘Clicky Ponting’ is just the tip of the iceberg. I’ve played club cricket for decades and these are the wildest stories of cheating, from vaseline to elastic bands and fattening up umpires to a trail of sawdust
At the snap of a finger, Brian Devine became English cricket’s Public Enemy No 1 – and ‘Clicky Ponting’ was born. An investigation is underway in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League after several videos appeared to show Saltburn CC slip fielder Devine clicking his fingers as the…
Spain’s ‘down to earth’ World Cup hero Marc Cucurella praised for wholesome interaction with postman as he lets him wear his winner’s medal
By TAMARA PRENN, SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER Published: 09:16 BST, 1 August 2026 | Updated: 09:21 BST, 1 August 2026 Spain star Marc Cucurella thrilled his local postman after the World Cup winner offered him the medal he won Stateside last month to wear after dropping off his deliveries. The former…
‘I want to attack as quickly as possible’: Why Matthias Jaissle’s ‘RB Style’ can save Newcastle United – from ‘elite’ pressing to developing young stars, and the players who will thrive under new boss
There’s going to be a new man in Toon – Matthias Jaissle is expected to soon replace Eddie Howe as Newcastle United’s head coach. A close confidant of England boss Thomas Tuchel, under whom he played in Stuttgart’s academy, the 38-year-old will take the reins after leading Saudi Pro League…