According to the website Football Transfers’ ‘Estimated Transfer Value’ algorithm, the current Under-21 squad is valued at £516.9m, almost double that of the group who won Euro 2023 (£280m at the start of that tournament). Champions League, Premier League and full international appearances, along with current contract status at club level, all contribute to the...
World number one Scottie Scheffler is confident he is getting back to his best after a relatively slow start to the season as he prepares to defend his Masters title next month. Scheffler has not won a tournament so far in 2025 having won two at this stage last year – the Arnold Palmer Invitational...
Cameroon were held to a shock draw away to unfancied Eswatini as African qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup resumed on Wednesday. Bryan Mbeumo came closest to breaking the deadlock for the Indomitable Lions when the Brentford forward hit the woodwork with a curling effort from distance in the first half. Eswatini are ranked...
“He’s been absolutely awesome to watch representing Wales Under-20s and we’re looking forward to getting him in our environment and helping him reach his potential in the seasons to come.” Beddall shone at Rodney Parade in February as his total of 34 tackles helped Wales’ young guns beat their Irish rivals in the junior Six...
While Uefa has not made an official comment about the state of the pitch during Real Madrid v Arsenal, fierce criticism followed from players, managers and pundits. Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright described the pitch as a “disgrace” in a video on his Instagram page. Gunners manager Renee Slegers said she did not...
“We’re having a conversation now [with the council] and saying that if we are going to invest £600m into the Allianz – and that’s going to bring X amount of revenue, we have got the study to show how much economic value it contributes to the borough – you are going to have to work...
It means he will not follow in the footsteps of his father Gianluigi, who was part of the Italy side that won the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Buffon Sr played a major part in that success as part of a stellar 28-year professional career which saw him win 176 senior international caps, 10 Serie...
Wigan Warriors centre Adam Keighran will be out for between eight to 10 weeks having picked up a knee injury in their Challenge Cup loss to Hull FC. The 27-year-old pulled up early on during their cup defeat by Hull FC in the build-up to Wigan’s opening try. Despite this, Keighran completed the full 80...
A man has been left with a broken hand after a hit-and-run crash in Plymouth, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said the incident happened under a railway bridge between the Pennycomequick and North Cross roundabouts last Thursday. The force said the man was crossing the road at some point between 21:30 GMT and...
St Helens boss Paul Wellens says he is preparing his side for Warrington Wolves to be “at their best” despite their recent dip in form. Wellens’ side take on the Wire on Friday with their opponents losing their most recent two Super League games. Their 16-30 defeat by Wakefield earlier in March came following a...
Miller’s father Lee – a former Scotland striker – thinks “respectful and confident” Lennon gave an “excellent” account of himself when speaking to the media. But, speaking on the BBC’s Scottish Football Podcast, he said his boy was struck by a bout of “word vomit”. “I spoke to him when I came home from work...
Warrington Wolves winger Josh Lynch has been banned for 16 months for use of a prohibited substance. The 21-year-old was tested by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) in December 2023 during a training session with the sample returning a ‘adverse analytical finding’ (AAF) for the growth hormone ibutamoren, which is prohibited in sport. Lynch has been out...
A protest has been held against plans to bring an electricity cable onshore at a north Devon beach. White Cross offshore windfarm has applied to put seven floating turbines off the Devon coast and wants to bring electricity onshore at Saunton Sands. Planning committee members from North Devon Council went on a site visit earlier...
Janine Jansen BBC News, South West Reporting fromDrewsteignton Julia Gregory BBC News, South West BBC Tony Williams is thankful all the residents escaped the fire A man who escaped his burning cottage said it “feels surreal” and he cannot yet believe what happened. Tony Williams was alerted to the fire at three cottages at Drewsteignton,...
Worcestershire all-rounder Matthew Waite has signed a new three-year deal with the County Championship Division One club. The 29-year-old Yorkshireman has followed the lead of two other key first team players Gareth Roderick and Adam Hose by also committing to the Pears until the end of the 2027 season, with an option for an additional...
