It is funny to look back on Federico Valverde’s early days in Montevideo and think the biggest criticism of him back then was his reluctance to run. Chueco Perdomo, his youth coach at Penarol, wanted to use Valverde in midfield, only for the confident youngster to declare he was to…
Paul Scholes’ reaction to backlash over remarkable attack on Michael Carrick is revealed by former Man United team-mate after ‘brutal’ post went viral
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes was left ‘shocked and gutted’ at the backlash to his social media post about Michael Carrick, Nicky Butt has revealed. Scholes raised eyebrows after United’s defeat by Newcastle last week, calling United ‘c**p’ under his former team-mate’s leadership after his first defeat in eight games.…
Jurgen Klopp ‘could take the Germany job after the World Cup’: New report claims ex-Liverpool boss’ leaving for national team is ‘an open secret’ at Red Bull amid doubts over his head of global soccer role
By LUKE POWER, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 20:06 GMT, 12 March 2026 | Updated: 20:48 GMT, 12 March 2026 Jurgen Klopp could become the new manager of Germany’s national team in the summer, insiders at Red Bull reportedly fear. Klopp’s presence at other events such as the Winter Olympics rather than…
Tottenham chief points the finger at former chairman Daniel Levy for club’s struggles – as season ticket renewals are delayed amid threat of relegation from Premier League
Tottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has given a damning assessment of former chairman Daniel Levy’s running of the club, after outlining a list of problems he believes he inherited at the club. Levy left Tottenham after nearly 25 years back in September, with the long-serving chairman declaring that the club…
Chelsea stars are given brutal ratings by L’Equipe, with one handed pitiful 2/10 and Joao Pedro marked down after Liam Rosenior claimed he was ‘in the same category as Kylian Mbappe’
By WILL GRIFFEE Published: 11:22 GMT, 12 March 2026 | Updated: 18:47 GMT, 12 March 2026 Chelsea’s players were hammered 5-2 by PSG on Wednesday night and L’Equipe were just as ruthless the following morning. In their notoriously strict player ratings, the French publication handed out some brutally harsh marks. …
Sophia Culpo’s icy response to claims she is back with NFL ex-boyfriend Braxton Berrios after Alix Earle split
By JACK BEZANTS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Published: 16:13 GMT, 12 March 2026 | Updated: 17:51 GMT, 12 March 2026 Sophia Culpo has seemingly moved to silence rumors that she has reunited with her ex-boyfriend, the NFL player Braxton Berrios, after his split from Alix Earle. The internet went into…
Opta supercomputer reveals the new favourite to win the Champions League after English clubs struggled in midweek action
By TARA ANSON-WALSH, FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 15:31 GMT, 12 March 2026 | Updated: 16:46 GMT, 12 March 2026 The Opta supercomputer has confirmed that Arsenal are no longer favourites to win a maiden Champions League title after their dreary 1-1 draw against Leverkusen on Wednesday night. The Gunners still have…
Donald Trump sends astonishing warning to Iran soccer team ahead of World Cup
By DANIEL MATTHEWS, US SENIOR SPORTS WRITER Published: 15:26 GMT, 12 March 2026 | Updated: 15:48 GMT, 12 March 2026 Donald Trump has warned the Iran soccer team to stay away from the World Cup – for their ‘own life and safety’ – in a remarkable intervention by the White…
Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen distances himself from Jeffrey Epstein despite photo emerging in files
By OLIVER SALT, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 19:55 GMT, 11 March 2026 | Updated: 14:45 GMT, 12 March 2026 New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has denied knowing or meeting Jeffrey Epstein despite being pictured in the Department of Justice’s files on the late pedophile. The Mets Newsletter was…
Rhode Island high school hockey star whose trans dad murdered his family scores winning goal just weeks after tragedy
By DANIEL MATTHEWS, US SENIOR SPORTS WRITER Published: 13:39 GMT, 12 March 2026 | Updated: 13:40 GMT, 12 March 2026 A high school hockey star scored the goal that sent his team to the championship – just weeks after his transgender father shot dead three members of their family in…