De Zerbi let us bond over a few beers - Maddison

Midfielder James Maddison says Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi let the team bond over some beers before the new season, where they hope to improve on finishing 17th last term.

Medication switch behind Musiala collapses - Bayern

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says a "slight" change in Musiala's medication led to two collapses in four days.

Carra meets Iraola: Reds boss on playing style, signings & Newcastle trip

Andoni Iraola sits down for a revealing and wide-ranging chat with Jamie Carragher in which the Liverpool head coach discusses his playing, the club's summer transfer business and his side's tricky season opener at Newcastle United on Super Sunday.

Our writers' predictions for the 2026-27 Premier League season – video

Our writers gaze into their crystal balls and deliver their predictions for the Premier League season ahead Continue reading...

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 20: Tottenham

Optimism abounds that De Zerbi and new signings can lead to a big improvement after two 17th-place finishes Guardian writers’ predicted position: 6th (NB: this is not necessarily John Brewin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 17th Continue reading...

Rise of Espanyol's English winger Dolan: 'I am not the player I was a year ago'

Tyrhys Dolan made an explosive start to the season in LaLiga with a goal in Espanyol’s 3-0 win over Levante. The English forward looked particularly sharp. Something has changed. “I am not the person or player I was a year ago,” Dolan tells Sky Sports .

Russia says ready for ‘new ideas’ on Ukraine war that match Putin’s goals

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov suggests Moscow is eager for the US to revive its support for Russian agenda.

Serie A: Key talking points heading into the new 2026-27 season

Holders Inter Milan face challenge from reinvigorated AC and Juventus, while Napoli and Roma look to bounce back.

Jovial Jakirovic determined to haul Hull over and beyond Coles’ relegation jibes

Club ‘not here by accident’ and revamped squad return to Premier League against Manchester United on Saturday On a baking spring bank holiday, Sergej Jakirovic basked in the glory of Hull’s fairytale promotion to the Premier League in an address to 40,000 ecstatic supporters from the balcony of Hull City Hall. “I only had one task before the season – to stay in the Championship … I failed. We’re going to the Premier League!” roared the Jakirovic to the delight of those in attendance. Oli McBurnie’s late goal had secured a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final 48 hours

Dutch GP: McLaren, Ferrari with upgrades at wet Zandvoort as F1 returns LIVE!

Man denies charge over Manchester synagogue attack

Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, denied failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.

England to resume on 366-8 against Pakistan, leading by 195 LIVE!