David Squires on … Roy Hodgson staying down with the kids on his return to Bristol City

Our cartoonist on the 78-year-old’s shock move to Bristol and his attempts to connect with the young ‘uns Buy a cartoon | David’s favourite works of 2025 And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

Japan’s Saki Kumagai: ‘I try to pass the baton to the next generation’

The defender, a sole link between the past and present, is focused on nurturing young talent to help her country realise its 50-year plan “Ranking!?” Saki Kumagai says with a laugh. In the afterglow of her team’s Asian Cup triumph in Australia , the veteran Japan defender is asked about where this trophy sits among the many other titles she has won throughout her staggering 17-year career. But she just smiles and shakes her head. “I never compare my titles,” she says. “Yes, I won some trophies in my career. But this team is from a different generation, so [winning] a trophy in this tournament

Is Roberto de Zerbi the man to save Spurs?

Mark Chapman, Steph Houghton and Ashley Williams discuss Roberto de Zerbi's prospects, with the Italian in advanced talks with relegation-threatened Tottenham.

WCL: Bayern Munich vs Man Utd LIVE!

'Postive signs' as Newcastle release financial results

Newcastle announce their latest financial figures with some positive signs and an increase in turnover - so what does it mean for their transfer plans?

Dubois, Scotney and the future | 'The talent is phenomenal'

Elite world champions from Britain, like Caroline Dubois and Ellie Scotney, will showcase their talents on Sky Sports ' stacked bill on Sunday.

Ayr appoint Rankin as interim boss for season end

John Rankin is appointed Ayr United interim manager for the rest of the season, following Scott Brown's Monday departure.

Newcastle announce record revenues but Howe's future uncertain

Newcastle's chief executive David Hopkinson says Eddie Howe's future will be discussed "when the time is right" as the club announced record revenues of £335.3m for the year ending June 2025.

Australia v Curaçao: Fifa Series men’s international football friendly – live

Updates from the Socceroos’ home farewell at AAMI Park Kick-off in Melbourne is 8.10pm local/5.10am AST Any thoughts? Email Jo Khan Ya boi Joey Lynch was on the ground at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Friday to catch the action. Key takeaways from his match report include the much-needed spark brought by Nestory Irankunda and Awer Mabil at half-time, plus the skill and composure of debutant Lucas Herrington. If you want to catch up on the minue-by-minute detail from that game, you can check out Martin Pegan’s blog. Continue reading...

Don Garber hits back at Egypt executive who warned Salah against MLS move

Ibrahim Hassan claimed league is ‘out of the spotlight’ MLS commissioner says Hassan ‘should watch Messi’ In an interview with the Guardian, MLS commissioner Don Garber suggested that the Egyptian soccer executive who urged Mohamed Salah to avoid the league should watch Lionel Messi starring for Inter Miami. Garber’s comments come after Egypt’s national team director, Ibrahim Hassan, said Salah should stay in Europe when he leaves Liverpool as MLS is “too far out of the spotlight”. Hassan later added that if Salah “does not receive offers from Europe, then a move to the Saudi league would be

Eddie Howe faces seven-game test to secure Newcastle job for next season

Chief executive says he has no ‘stance on Howe’s future’ David Hopkinson ‘expects great run to end of the season’ Eddie Howe has seven games to reassure Newcastle’s hierarchy that he remains the right manager to lead the club into next season. Newcastle sit 12th in the Premier League and David Hopkinson, the chief executive, has made plain his displeasure at the recent 2-1 home defeat by Sunderland . Continue reading...

Newcastle not looking to make Howe change at moment - CEO

Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson says he does not have a stance on the future of head coach Eddie Howe, but the club are "not looking to make a change at the moment".