Sunderland close in on Dayann Methalie signing after Newcastle back off

Toulouse defender expected to cost about £26m Newcastle still looking for defensive reinforcements Sunderland are poised to sign the long-time Newcastle target Dayann Methalie from Toulouse. The France Under-21s defender, who can play left-back or wingback and also operate in the centre, has attracted widespread interest this summer but Régis Le Bris now appears close to acquiring him for about £26m. Newcastle had extensively scouted Methalie, who made 27 Ligue 1 appearances for Toulouse last season, and reportedly tried to sign him in January. The club have now indicated they opted against th

England keeper Hampton extends deal at Chelsea

England international Hannah Hampton signs a new two-year deal with Chelsea.

Only use VAR when error blatant - referee chiefs

Video assistant referees should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and clear missed incidents, say European refereeing officials.

Nicolson joins MVP and returns on Mayer vs Cameron bill

Two-division world champion Skye Nicolson has signed with Most Valuable Promotions.

Shootouts & regional split for new-look League Cup

The Players Cup, formerly the League Cup, will have a 23-team league phase that includes penalty shootouts to settle draws after 90 minutes.

Milos Kerkez: ‘I’m delighted – Andoni Iraola is the perfect fit for Liverpool’

Full-back on being reunited with former manager, the shock of Arne Slot’s sacking and being mistaken for a bridegroom It has been quite the summer for Milos Kerkez. There was time at home in Serbia, holidays in Montenegro and Spain, a frantic knock on his bedroom door one day to tell him that Arne Slot had been sacked, an unexpected reunion with Andoni Iraola shortly afterwards, and thousands of well-wishes sent his way after being photographed escorting a bride into church in his hometown of Vrbas. Congratulations on the wedding are also extended at the start of our interview on a rooftop ter

Zidane: I refused every job because I wanted to be France manager

New France head coach Zinedine Zidane has revealed he turned down multiple job opportunities during the last five years - because he only wanted to take charge of Les Bleus.

Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World Cup

President also blames Brazil and Mexico and says online critics ‘do not want the ideas of freedom to succeed’ More than a week has passed since Ferran Torres scored the extra-time goal that gave Spain its second World Cup title, but – at least for Argentina’s president – the tournament is not over. Javier Milei has claimed that a coordinated “anti-Argentina campaign” was behind criticism of the country’s team, accusations of racism among its fans and conspiracy theories alleging that Lionel Messi’s side was secretly being favoured by Fifa. Continue reading...

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Dubois splits from trainer McGuigan ahead of title defence

Caroline Dubois has parted ways with trainer Shane McGuigan before she bids to defend her WBC and WBO lightweight titles against Amelia Moore in Birmingham on August 29, live on Sky Sports.

France turn to ‘legend’ Zinedine Zidane as head coach in long-awaited homecoming

Four-year deal agreed with successor to Deschamps ‘I have so many emotions, I am ready for the challenge’ Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as France’s new head coach, replacing Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably its greatest ever player. The French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo announced Zidane’s appointment at the FFF headquarters in Paris on Tuesday, saying he has been given a four-year contract. Continue reading...