Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says it is unlikely that midfielder Joelinton will play again this season because of a knee injury. With four games left to play, his absence could be a huge blow for Newcastle in their pursuit of Champions League football. The Magpies are currently third in the Premier League table but just...
Full-back Jack Stacey says Norwich City players want Jack Wilshere to be appointed as full-time boss at Carrow Road. The 29-year-old played alongside Wilshere for former club Bournemouth in 2020-21 and was handed a more attacking role on the flank at Middlesbrough on Saturday in Wilshere’s first game in interim charge, having replaced Johannes Hoff...
Torquay United manager Paul Wotton says his side will not be affected by their narrow title loss as they go into the National League South play-offs. The Gulls lost out on first place in the division to Truro City last weekend and face Boreham Wood on Saturday in the play-off semi-finals. A win would secure...
Julen Lopetegui has been appointed head coach of the Qatar national team, almost four months after being sacked by West Ham. The 58-year-old Spaniard’s deal runs until 2027 and takes in the ongoing qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Qatar, who participated at the last World Cup as hosts, failed to secure a spot for...
Martindale says he will be ready for all permutations come Friday evening. Opponents Thistle know a win would secure the final promotion play-off spot, while a point is likely to be enough even if fifth-placed Raith Rovers win at Queen’s Park. “I think there’s going to be a lot going on in the game,” Martindale...
Interim manager Aaron Ramsey says Cardiff City’s next boss needs to “grab” and “galvanise” the club to help the Bluebirds bounce back from relegation from the Championship. The Bluebirds will play in the third tier next season for the first time in 22 years after relegation was confirmed with a 0-0 draw against West Bromwich...
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo says his side still “have a lot to fight for” despite losing their FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley. Read full article at source...
Mr Daniel was hit by Akins, who was driving his seven-year-old daughter to a piano lesson. Akins had pulled out into the path of Mr Daniel, who had been cycling home from work. In a victim impact statement, Mr Daniel’s wife, Savanna, said his death had been “like hell and a nightmare I’m not waking...
Does another Champions League exit make Bompastor’s first season a failure? Bompastor said in her post-match news conference that it will still be a good season if Chelsea wrap up the Women’s Super League title and win the FA Cup. Having already secured the League Cup, Chelsea need four points from three games to make...
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is set for more talks about taking over as Brazil coach before the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June. The 65-year-old Italian will meet representatives acting on behalf of the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF). Ancelotti said his future was “a topic for the next weeks, not today”, following Real’s stormy...
In many ways, Slot’s main job has been to build on and improve the outstanding squad left behind by his predecessor, who averaged 80.33 points in his last three seasons at Anfield. Four more victories would see Liverpool break the 90-point barrier after Slot tightened the defence and brought more control to the midfield. “They’ve...
This will be City’s 28th match at the national stadium since its refurbishment was completed in 2007. They are also vying for a third consecutive final, having beaten and lost to rivals Manchester United in the previous two years. “The fans cannot come because the situation is difficult for travel, the people are at work...
Neil Critchley has been sacked as Hearts head coach just six months after his appointment following Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat to Dundee. The former Blackpool boss was brought to Tynecastle in October with the club rooted to the bottom of the Scottish Premiership. The 46-year-old has steered Hearts 11 points clear of the foot of...
Head coach Miron Muslic conceded Plymouth Argyle are already relegated despite their fate still not being officially confirmed following their victory over Preston North End. “I feel empty and hearbroken, ” Muslic told BBC Radio Devon, accepting a double-digit win over Leeds in their final game was not feasible. “We gave it our all but...
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira speaks to BBC Sport’s Kelly Somers about life in England, foward Matheus Cunha and enjoying a drink with fans after a game. Watch Football Focus on Saturday at 12:00 BST on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. Available to UK users only. Read full article at...