Newcastle finish off Qarabag in rapid time to set up Chelsea or Barcelona tie

Eddie Howe adores motivational slogans and the Newcastle manager’s current favourite is: “One Brain.” The idea is to inspire his team to play with the sort of synchronicity that stems from a collective mindset and united purpose. For a while here it seemed to be working a treat with Newcastle’s intelligence – both joint and individual – threatening to further humiliate Qarabag. But then, with a last-16 tie against either Barcelona or Chelsea assured, home concentration began wandering a little. Commendably, the Azerbaijani title holders fought back with Gurban Gurbanov’s side, and, in particul

Premier League clubs 50 per cent clearer on who they could face in CL

The Champions League last-16 picture is becoming clearer ahead of Friday's draw.

Papers: Man Utd join chase for Gibbs-White

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

Champions League: Sørloth’s hat-trick guides Atlético Madrid past Club Brugge

La Liga side win 4-1 on the night, 7-4 on aggregate Atlético will face Liverpool or Tottenham in last 16 A hat-trick by Alexander Sørloth helped Atlético Madrid finally shake off Club Brugge and advance to the Champions League round of 16. The La Liga side won 4-1 on Tuesday to complete a 7-4 aggregate victory. But the wide margin on the night didn’t tell the full story of Brugge’s resilience over two legs. A 3-3 draw in Belgium last week had seen Brugge come back from two goals down and then level again in the 89th minute. More to follow Continue reading...

Man Utd & Chelsea eye Dortmund's Nmecha - Wednesday's gossip

Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha, RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Juventus' Andrea Cambiaso are all subject to interest from top Premier League clubs.

World Cup host cities ‘running out of time’ with $625m in funding held up by shutdown

Funds promised for security have not been received Officials warn of potential cancellations to fan festivals Local and national officials expressed concern on Tuesday that the ongoing partial government shutdown in the United States could adversely affect planning and preparation for the 2026 World Cup, which is just over 100 days away. In a hearing before the House committee on homeland security, representatives from Miami, Kansas City and New Jersey – three locations that will host a combined total of 21 matches in the tournament, including the final – said they are still waiting on feder

Swansea bow to co-owner Snoop Dogg with guard of honour before kick-off

American rapper arrives to see game against Preston Snoop Dogg joined Swansea ownership group last July The Swansea City co-owner Snoop Dogg was greeted with twirling towels and a guard of honour on his first visit to the Welsh club. The American rapper, who is a minority owner of the Championship club alongside the television host Martha Stewart and Croatia international Luka Modric, made his first appearance at the Swansea.com Stadium for Tuesday’s clash with Preston. Snoop Dogg joined the Swansea ownership group last July and made his way to south-west Wales after being at the Winter Olymp

Senegal PM criticises fan prison sentences for Afcon final clashes

Senegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.

Why is Mayweather fighting Pacquiao again? Who is favourite? And is it a one-off?

On Monday, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao stunned the boxing world by announcing a professional rematch - 11 years after their first bout.

Brook thrives at No 3 as McCullum's 'mastermind' move pays off

Many of Brendon McCullum's decisions were panned as England tumbled to a largely self-inflicted 4-1 Ashes defeat this winter - but his latest call paid off handsomely.

Smith wins Players Championship in Leicester as Dobey produces nine-darter

Ross Smith thrashed Chris Dobey 8-2 to win his seventh career Players Championship title

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