Alonso agrees to become next Chelsea boss

Xabi Alonso has agreed to become Chelsea's next permanent head coach on a four-year deal.

Hearts contact police and condemn ‘shameful’ abuse of players and staff after Celtic defeat

Club demand action over scenes at end of title-decider Hearts say authorities must protect ‘integrity of the game’ Hearts have issued a statement castigating the “shameful” and “disgraceful” scenes which marred the conclusion to the Scottish Premiership’s title race at Celtic Park. The Edinburgh club has emphasised “deeply disturbing” treatment of players and staff. Celtic’s last-day victory had secured their fifth title in succession. Callum Osmand’s goal for Celtic, the third in a 3-1 win, fuelled a mass pitch invasion which saw Hearts players antagonised and confronted. Those who entered

'Menacing and threatening atmosphere' forced Hearts exit

Hearts say "the menacing and threatening atmosphere inside the stadium" forced them to leave Celtic Park immediately after the final whistle of their Scottish Premiership decider.

'They always deliver' - Man City savour 'magical' title

For the first time in seven seasons, the ribbons on the Women's Super League trophy are a different shade of blue after Manchester City's "magical" triumph.

End of an era in WSL as Bright, Kerr, McCabe, Mead and more move on

Xabi Alonso agrees deal in principle to become Chelsea head coach

Official announcement expected before Spurs match Former Real Madrid manager is Chelsea’s first choice Chelsea are on the verge of appointing Xabi Alonso on a four-year contract after reaching an agreement in principle with the Spaniard to become their new head coach. Alonso, who has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid earlier this season, is the Stamford Bridge club’s preferred candidate. Continue reading...

UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Pressure mounts on Starmer's government, as Labour rivals including recently resigned Wes Streeting circle.

Manchester City’s FA Cup glory: where final against Chelsea was won and lost

Antoine Semenyo’s kanu-esque backheel was one of the great Cup final goals as City’s forwards stepped up to end the challenge of McFarlane’s stubborn Blues It was not quite at the level of not playing Fernandinho or Rodri against Chelsea in the Champions League final in 2021, but Pep Guardiola’s decision to start Omar Marmoush over Rayan Cherki was certainly an unexpected call. Pushed high and told to operate alongside Erling Haaland, Marmoush struggled to make an impact. The Egypt forward’s positioning was off, disrupting the connection between City’s midfield and attack. They lacked a link p

Allen hammered to defeat against Hrgovic in just three rounds

Dave Allen succumbed to Filip Hrgovic in just three rounds at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster.

'It's happened in training' - Semenyo on FA Cup winner

Antoine Semenyo expresses his gratitude for being able to "shine" and "compete for all the top trophies," after his winning goal secured the FA Cup for Manchester City at Wembley.

'Celtic gave me reasons to live' - but O'Neill unsure about staying on

Martin O'Neill says Celtic have given him "reasons to live" after their stunning Scottish Premiership triumph, but the 74-year-old insists he does not know whether he will stay on beyond this season.

Raducanu in line for Keys clash as Brit prepares for first clay tournament of 2026

Emma Raducanu could be in line to face Madison Keys in a blockbuster second-round clash as he prepares for her first clay tournament of 2026 at the Internationaux de Strasbourg.