Andy Murray welcomes investment in wake of Emma Raducanu’s success | Tennis

Andy Murray has stressed the importance of continuing to capitalise on Emma Raducanu’s success in the wake of the announcement last weekend of a £22m government investment in public tennis courts. “It’s very positive,” said Murray, speaking in his pre-tournament press conference at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. “I knew that [the Lawn … Read more

Lee Carsley backs £23m striker Rhian Brewster to find form with England U21s

Lee Carsley backs £23m Rhian Brewster to find form with England Under 21s after difficult year following big-money move to Sheffield United from Liverpool Rhian Brewster broke his duck for England U21s with a penalty in Kosovo win Striker has yet to score a league goal in 33 appearances for Sheffield United Coaches Ashley Cole … Read more

Spain beat Italy 2-1 to enter finals

UEFA Nations League: Spain take Euro 2020 revenge, enter finals after beating Italy 2-1 to end their world-record 37 unbeaten run UEFA Nations League: Spain takes Euro 2020 revenge, enter finals after beating Italy 2-1 to end their world-record 37 unbeaten run- Spain beats Italy 2-1 to enter the finals of the UEFA Nations League. … Read more

Newcastle United’s takeover is now set to GO THROUGH after Saudi Arabia ends ban on beIN Sport

The Saudi takeover of Newcastle United is set to be approved after the Gulf state settled its piracy dispute with Premier League broadcast partner beIN Sports and gave assurances over who will control the club. Sources close to the process have indicated that the lifting of a four-year ban of Qatar-based beIN Sports being shown in … Read more

Romelu Lukaku has EVERYTHING you want from a centre-forward, insists Roberto Martinez

Romelu Lukaku has EVERYTHING you want from a centre forward, insists Roberto Martinez, with Chelsea man looking to end five-game goal drought in Nations League semi-final showdown with France Belgium manager Roberto Martinez insists Romelu Lukaku is better than ever Lukaku has not scored in five games and has come under fire in recent weeks … Read more

Glazer family put another 9.5m shares up for sale

Manchester United: Glazer family put another 9.5m shares up for sale Premier League: Manchester United’s owners put up additional 9.5 million shares ($186.86m) for sale, Manchester United Shares on Sale: Manchester United notified the New York Stock Exchange of the sale on Tuesday evening, in the name of two club directors Kevin and Edward Glazer, … Read more

Romero, Lo Celso and Martinez WILL stay with Argentina for three World Cup qualifiers

Tottenham and Aston Villa dealt major blow as Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni confirms Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso and Emi Martinez WILL stay with his squad for their three World Cup qualifiers and are likely to miss the Premier League’s return Villa struck a deal to have their players released after two games in September … Read more

Kent man who posted racist video after Euros final gets suspended sentence | Soccer

A father-of-three who posted an “abhorrent” video on Facebook racially abusing Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka after the Euro 2020 final has been handed a suspended sentence. Bradford Pretty, a 50-year-old plasterer, embarked on a drunken tirade against the three England players after the defeat on penalties against Italy in July. The clip … Read more

Lionel Messi to Harry Kane – stars aiming to rediscover best form during the international break

For many players struggling at their clubs, the international break offers a chance to get their head down, focus primarily on training ground work and hope for a fresh start once the season resumes. But for higher profile stars not quite at their best, the switch in attention to the international game only offers more … Read more