Joey Barton pleads not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm in golf club incident

Former footballer denies assault in north-west England Barton to remain in custody with trial set for 1 September Joey Barton has denied assaulting a man outside a golf club in north-west England. The 43-year-old former Manchester City and Newcastle midfielder appeared via video link from Liverpool prison for the plea hearing at Liverpool crown court. He pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch on 8 March. Barton’s co-defendant, Gary O’Grady, was not asked to enter a plea to the charge on Tuesday. Continue reading...

'Everyone is delighted!' | Carrick reacts to Maguire contract extension

Michael Carrick admits that everyone at Manchester United is 'delighted' at the news that Harry Maguire has signed a contract extension to 2027.

Wales suffer Holland blow for World Cup qualifiers

Wales suffer a significant injury blow heading into this month's World Cup qualifying double-header against Albania as Ceri Holland is ruled out of both games.

Napoli president says he would allow Antonio Conte to leave for Italy job

Conte says he should be considered to succeed Gattuso Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri also linked with role Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has said he would not stand in Antonio Conte’s way if the coach asked to take the vacant Italy job, after Conte said he ought to be under consideration to succeed Gennaro Gattuso. Gattuso resigned as the Azzurri ’s coach on Friday after Italy failed to reach the World Cup for a third straight time. Conte’s deal at Napoli runs until 2027 and the Italian champions are seven points off the Serie A leaders, Inter, with seven matches remaining.

Amad backs Carrick for Manchester United job

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo backs interim boss Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent manager.

Marseille were ablaze when De Zerbi left but at least they had some spark | Luke Entwistle

Habib Beye was given the Marseille job as he knows the club but his style is smothering the team’s attacking flair By Get French Football News Habib Beye quoted Pape Diouf, the late former Marseille president, when he was appointed as the club’s new manager in February, saying: “Pape Diouf, who I considered my spiritual father, always told me: ‘When the fire burns in Marseille, sometimes you have to let it burn because it will go out on its own.’ This club brings you immense emotions but from time to time you have to be able to stay cool, calm, and collected.” The club was ablaze when Robert

Enzo Fernández may captain Chelsea again despite being dropped for Madrid comments

Midfielder suspended by club for remarks on future Argentinian remains part of leadership group at club Chelsea are open to Enzo Fernández captaining the side again this season and hope to reintegrate the midfielder after his comments over his future. Fernández, who is on Real Madrid’s shortlist as they look to revamp their midfield, was dropped after whipping up a storm during last month’s international break. The Argentina international was not particularly subtle when he mentioned Madrid as the European city in which he would most like to live and praised the former Real Madrid midfielde

Hamilton and Kim Kardashian go viral in high-speed Tokyo Drift style video!

Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian have caught the eye on social media after posting this Tokyo Drift style video! Credit: 13thwitness and lewishamilton

Beauty forged in pain: Ramsey, Wales' 'best midfielder ever'

Aaron Ramsey will be remembered as a great after overcoming shattering setbacks to become a brilliant midfielder for Wales and Arsenal.

USMNT striker Patrick Agyemang will miss World Cup after ‘serious’ achilles injury

Derby striker was stretchered off after awkward landing 25-year-old had scored for US in friendly v Belgium US national team striker Patrick Agyemang will miss this summer’s World Cup after suffering a “serious” achilles tendon injury during Derby County’s 2-0 win over Stoke City on Monday, the club said. The 25-year-old, who is in his first season at Derby, rose to settle a ball in the 37th minute and landed awkwardly. Play stopped for five minutes before he was stretchered off by medical staff. Continue reading...

Celtic to host Hearts on final day as post-split fixtures revealed

Celtic will host Hearts on the final day of the season - live on Sky Sports - in a potential title decider as the Scottish Premiership fixtures have been revealed...

PSG vs Liverpool preview: Isak boost after four-month absence