The United States made light of the absence of several top singles players as they began their Davis Cup Finals group stage campaign with victory over Chile on Wednesday.

Reilly Opelka and Brandon Nakashima both came through lengthy three-set battles to give their team a winning lead in the Group C opener in Zhuhai, China. Olympic doubles silver-medallists Rajeev…

Continue ReadingThe United States made light of the absence of several top singles players as they began their Davis Cup Finals group stage campaign with victory over Chile on Wednesday.

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman said he substituted Manchester United centre-back Matthijs de Ligt during their 2-2 draw with Germany on Tuesday night to “protect” him.

De Ligt, 25, was replaced at half-time in the Uefa Nations League clash in Amsterdam by Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke after the defender had a hand in both of…

Continue ReadingNetherlands boss Ronald Koeman said he substituted Manchester United centre-back Matthijs de Ligt during their 2-2 draw with Germany on Tuesday night to “protect” him.

Cristiano Ronaldo has criticised Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and said the club must “rebuild everything” in order to compete for football’s biggest prizes again.

The Dutch boss is under pressure after United's eighth-placed finish last season - their lowest in Premier League history - and two defeats in their opening three games at the…

Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo has criticised Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and said the club must “rebuild everything” in order to compete for football’s biggest prizes again.

Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez has been banned from driving for six months following two motoring offences in west Wales.

The Argentine footballer had already been found guilty of failing to identify the driver of a Porsche that allegedly drove through a red light in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, in November 2023.…

Continue ReadingChelsea star Enzo Fernandez has been banned from driving for six months following two motoring offences in west Wales.

Manchester United had the highest aggregate attendance in domestic league football of all European men’s clubs during the 2023-24 season, a Uefa report has revealed.

Manchester United had the highest aggregate attendance in domestic league football of all European men's clubs during the 2023-24 season, a Uefa report has revealed. The 'European Club Talent and…

Continue ReadingManchester United had the highest aggregate attendance in domestic league football of all European men’s clubs during the 2023-24 season, a Uefa report has revealed.

Malaysian men’s singles shuttler Justin Hoh (pic) gave Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke a valiant fight before bowing out in the first round of the Hong Kong Open yesterday.

Recently moving up to world No. 57 in the world rankings, Justin didn’t make things easy for the 26th ranked Gemke, dragging the match to an hour and 10 minutes…

Continue ReadingMalaysian men’s singles shuttler Justin Hoh (pic) gave Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke a valiant fight before bowing out in the first round of the Hong Kong Open yesterday.

Being England boss is not the “impossible job” but “a really good one”, says interim boss Lee Carsley.

Victory at the 1966 World Cup remains England men's only major title after Carsley's predecessor Gareth Southgate led the side to consecutive European Championship finals. Carsley was promoted from coaching…

Continue ReadingBeing England boss is not the “impossible job” but “a really good one”, says interim boss Lee Carsley.

Koeman: “Brian Brobbey & Joshua Zirkzee both proved that they can be the striker of this country.”

Strong performances from Brian Brobbey and Joshua Zirkzee in the Netherlands' opening two games of the Nations League have eased worries about a lack of depth in the forward areas…

Continue ReadingKoeman: “Brian Brobbey & Joshua Zirkzee both proved that they can be the striker of this country.”