‘Lisbon Lion’ was first British player to lift European Cup in 1967Managed Celtic in two spells and played 29 times for Scotland Billy McNeill, the first British player to lift the European Cup as captain of the Celtic side that won the trophy in 1967,…
• Teenager suffers injury in draw against Burnley• Hudson-Odoi set to miss England’s Nations League semi-finalCallum Hudson-Odoi has confirmed he ruptured his achilles during Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Burnley on Monday night, with the teenager set to be …
Father of two victim of alleged hit-and-run in Brazil‘Monstro’ had 9-3-1 record in mixed martial artsFormer UFC fighter Rodrigo de Lima was killed on Sunday following a dispute with an rideshare driver, according to one of his friends. According to aut…
Sigurdsson remains central to Everton, Deulofeu poses a threat to Man City and is it time for an extra concussion sub?There is an argument that Raheem Sterling should walk the PFA player of the year award, let the alone the young player of the year pri…
Woods won Masters at weekend after decade of struggleJordan and Woods’ friendship forged on sporting greatnessMichael Jordan, who famously came back from retirement to add to his haul of NBA titles, has paid tribute to Tiger Woods’s return to the peak …
This week also features a goal of the season contender, Victor Campanaerts’s hour heroics and Fed Cup highlights1) It’s been quite the week for spectacular goals, and some pretty striking own-goals too. There was heartache for Chelsea’s Magdalena Eriks…
Plus: teams ‘winning’ the 20th century, John Fashanu on Gladiators and more. Mail us or tweet @TheKnowledge_GU“Has a player ever won his league’s player of the season award when playing for a relegated club?” tweeted Lucy Keating.Jim McEleny was on han…
Plus: teams ‘winning’ the 20th century, John Fashanu on Gladiators and more. Mail us or tweet @TheKnowledge_GU“Has a player ever won his league’s player of the season award when playing for a relegated club?” tweeted Lucy Keating.Jim McEleny was on han…
• Bets alleged to have been placed from 2015-19• Misconduct charge does not relate to time as Oldham managerPaul Scholes has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after allegedly placing 140 bets on football matches.The former Manche…
Billy Vunipola needs Farrell’s ruthless focus, Cipriani’s patience boosts Gloucester and Saints reaping rewards of faith in youthOne topic did rather dominate the conversation at Ashton Gate. And the booing. This looks as if it will be a new reality fo…
Neil Warnock cuts out the moaning, Jordan Henderson scythes through Chelsea and injuries may leave Spurs’ midfield bluntedThe Dozen: our pick of the weekend’s best photosAfter 76 minutes, when he was withdrawn to a deafening ovation, Jordan Henderson’s…
• Thomas Tuchel’s side suffer humbling 5-1 defeat at Lille• Kingsley Coman double gives Bayern 4-1 win over DüsseldorfParis St-Germain must wait to secure the Ligue 1 title after a humbling 5-1 defeat to second-placed Lille on Sunday.Second-half goals …
Juventus’ hopes of wrapping up the earliest ever Serie A title were dealt a blow after they fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at struggling Spal. Max Allegri’s side could yet see their title confirmed this weekend but it would require Napoli to drop points at…
Juventus’ hopes of wrapping up the earliest ever Serie A title were dealt a blow after they fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at struggling Spal. Max Allegri’s side could yet see their title confirmed this weekend but it would require Napoli to drop points at…
Winx bows out of horse racing with 33rd consecutive winThe mighty mare, Winx, has blown away an international field to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and equal Phar Lap’s record of 37 career wins, bowing out of racing with a 33-race winning streak dati…
Whether you are a fan, player, parent or coach, we want to hear about your experiences of racism in footballFootball is facing a crisis. Already this month Chelsea fans have been filmed singing a racially abusive song about Mohamed Salah; a non-league …
• Wasps scrum-half expected back in full training in July• Injury could complicate Eddie Jones’s World Cup plansThe England and Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson will be out for three months as he recovers from a deep vein thrombosis in what could prove a pr…
This week’s roundup also features Ian Bell at his best, fishing in a football ground moat and an assistant ref’s marriage proposal1) It’s the Masters week at Augusta, and time once again to consider those devilishly tough putting greens. Last year’s wi…
This week’s roundup also features Ian Bell at his best, fishing in a football ground moat and an assistant ref’s marriage proposal1) It’s the Masters week at Augusta, and time once again to consider those devilishly tough putting greens. Last year’s wi…
