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Midfielder adapting to life under new manager Reds need ‘something special’ without further additions Dominik Szoboszlai believes last season’s frustration can push Liverpool to challenge for the title again but admits the squad must produce “something special” if no reinforcements arrive before the transfer deadline. The Liverpool midfielder upped his already impressive level last season, being …

Today’s rumours broke you once, made you strong Cody Gakpo ’s performances went south last season and now his entire personage might follow, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly preparing an offer in the region of £70m to bring him to north London. There appears to be some mixed messages floating around about this potential deal. The Mail say Liverpool “have no plans to sell Gakpo” and that “it woul…

Confederation which represents Americas unhappy Pressure growing on the beleaguered Fifa president A number of Concacaf countries are considering following Europe’s lead by formally removing their support for the Fifa president Gianni Infantino. All 41 members of Concacaf, the confederation which represents North America, Central America and the Caribbean, are understood to have submitted letters…

Their rise is down to smart scouting and clever links with celebrities such as Eduardo Camavinga and Travis Scott By Get French Football News Alverca have been busy in the last few years. They have shot up the Portuguese pyramid while changing owners, buying a whole new squad and bringing in one of the world’s most famous footballers as a co-owner. The club’s sporting director, Fernando Malta, sa…

Player has spoken for first time since he quit Test cricket Former captain expresses surprise Brook not given post Ben Stokes has rejected suggestions he could reverse his recent England retirement and return for the 2027 Ashes. The former national team captain says he wants to stay in the game and “would love to be coach of England one day”. Speaking for the first time since his shock decision i…

UFC says Nascimento died in his sleep Brazilian flyweight was 34 years old Last fought in split-decision loss in June UFC fighter Allan Nascimento has been found dead at home at the age of 34, the organisation has announced. The Brazilian flyweight was pronounced dead after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep. Continue reading...

The former player and one-time bin man admits he has not always believed he could be a head coach but the Blues’ recent formula suggests he may succeed in the State of Origin cauldron The retired winger was once likened to The Simpsons’ character Sideshow Bob for his distinctive hair. He was a late bloomer as a player who worked as a garbage collector and barman before winning rugby league’s high…

Cycling legend on living with a stage 4 diagnosis, fundraising with Miguel Induráin and why Andy Burnham could be key to his ambition of helping others Sir Chris Hoy arrives a couple of minutes late and the apologies roll from him. I don’t have a chance to tell the six‑time Olympic sprint cycling champion that waiting an hour for a star interviewee is more common. Hoy is already deep into a story…

Cooper misses final night of Commonwealth Games meet Relay gold medallist’s absence ‘in conflict with team expectations’ Gold medal-winning swimmer Isaac Cooper has stepped down from Australian swimming’s leadership group after preferring a drinking session to supporting his teammates at the pool at the Commonwealth Games. The 22-year-old missed the final night of competition in Glasgow as well a…

Benjamin Nygren was quickly back on the goal trail as Celtic began the defence of their Premiership title with a 1-0 home win over Dundee. Before the game, Celtic fans cheered as the captain, Callum McGregor, unfurled the flag which confirmed again a 14th title win in 15 seasons. It was all a bit flat in a first half with Martin O’Neill’s side struggling to get into their stride as the visitors p…

Owners led by Gabriel Brener paid £15m in 2023 Buyer would be the club’s fifth owner in six years Charlton’s US owners have put the club up for sale just three years after taking over at the Valley. The Championship’s ownership group is understood to have engaged Oakwell Sports Advisory to find what would be the club’s fifth owners in the past six years. In a sales deck sent to potential investor…

Filipino sensation beats Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 21-year-old has five straight wins over top-10 players Alexandra Eala dismantled top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 after the weather-hit ⁠DC Open final in Washington resumed on Monday, completing a remarkable comeback to become the first player from the Philippines to win a ⁠WTA ​Tour-level singles title. The 21-year-old resumed play on Monday…

Norwegian breaks clear in stage three to take overall lead Haugset: ‘I never thought it was possible, it’s unreal’ Sigrid Haugset, the Norwegian national champion, shocked the established order in the Tour de France Femmes, breaking away alone for 90km, to take the overall lead after winning stage three to Poligny. “I never thought it was possible,” she said, after realising she had taken both th…

2021 US Open champion out with stress fracture in leg Raducanu also missed Wimbledon through injury Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open because of the stress fracture in her right leg that she sustained during the grass-court season and forced her to pull out of Wimbledon. It is understood that following consultation with her medical team, Raducanu has concluded she will be unable to play in New …

Irish golfer one of four wildcard picks for Europe Rookies Ramirez, Nadaud and Rhodes also selected Leona Maguire has retained her place in Europe’s Solheim Cup team despite a disappointing 2026, with the Irish golfer one of four wildcard picks named by Anna Nordqvist on Monday. Maguire joins three rookies – Julia López Ramirez, Nastasia Nadaud and Mimi Rhodes – in completing the European side wh…