Ballon d’Or 2019: Messi and Rapinoe win awardsEmail John or tweet @JohnBrewin_ with your thoughts 9.00pm GMT Here’s a bit of what Messi had to say on stage. He spoke for quite a while. “I know it isn’t easy,” said Didier Drogba by words of encouragemen…
Updates from 7pm GMT as big guns enter drawCup ties to kick off late in mental health campaignGet in touch! Email John or tweet @JohnBrewin_ 7.11pm GMT Before the draw, we are treated to the traditional sight of Ronnie Radford smashing it in v Newcastl…
Updates from the 4.30pm GMT kick-off at the King PowerLive scores – Manchester United v Aston Villa and moreEmail John here and tweet at @JohnBrewin_ 4.52pm GMT 22 min: It’s crisp, it’s competitive but it’s not yet high on quality. 4.51pm GMT 21 min: …
Updates from the 4.30pm GMT kick-off at the King PowerLive scores – Manchester United v Aston Villa and moreEmail John here and tweet at @JohnBrewin_ 4.52pm GMT 22 min: It’s crisp, it’s competitive but it’s not yet high on quality. 4.51pm GMT 21 min: …
Eze penalty double edges Hull, Stoke climb over BarnsleySunderland lose Parkinson debut, Morecambe off the bottomLeeds, who marked their centenary on Thursday, climbed into second after a 1-0 victory over Birmingham at Elland Road. Kalvin Phillips’ 65t…
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!It is the grandest rivalry in English football. It’s just a pity that Manchester United v Liverpool matches regularly resemble those mid-2000s Birmingham v Bolton clashes that not even Sky Sports Premi…
Minute-by-minute report from the game at St James’ ParkBruce gets Ferguson’s advice before Manchester United’s visit‘It’s a different era’: Solskjær admits United have lost fear factorEmail john.brewin.casual@theguardian.com | Tweet @JohnBrewin_ 4.16pm…
Minute-by-minute report from the game at St James’ ParkBruce gets Ferguson’s advice before Manchester United’s visit‘It’s a different era’: Solskjær admits United have lost fear factorEmail john.brewin.casual@theguardian.com | Tweet @JohnBrewin_ 4.16pm…
Lawrence scores for Derby, Preston rout BarnsleyPressure on Sunderland boss Ross, Forest Green go topWhile a couple of their rivals faltered, West Brom climbed to the top of the table after beating Cardiff 4-2. Matheus Pereira and Grady Diangana gave t…
Swansea denied by late goal, Owls crush MiddlesbroughPressure lifted on Ross and Jackett, leaders Exeter loseLeeds blew the chance to go top of the division and instead ended the day in fourth after they suffered their first away defeat of the season i…
Updates from the San Siro, 7.45pm BST kick-offJuventus finally knocked off their perchEmail John here or tweet at @JohnBrewin_ 7.31pm BST The teams in more analogue, less flashy form. AC Milan: Donnarumma; Conti, Musacchio, Romagnoli, Rodriguez; Kessié…
Updates from 3pm kick-offs in Premier League and beyondLive scores: all the goals from around the UK and EuropeEmail John here or tweet at @JohnBrewin_ 2.32pm BST Barry Glendenning on the unlikelihood of Watford beating City is worth a read. Related: …
This gossip is standing in the way of controlIn a severe case of shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted, Liverpool would like to add the Napoli player, Fabián Ruiz, to their midfield. A player seen as the new Xavi is wanted by others, too,…
This gossip is standing in the way of controlIn a severe case of shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted, Liverpool would like to add the Napoli player, Fabián Ruiz, to their midfield. A player seen as the new Xavi is wanted by others, too,…
Previews and press conferences as Premier League returnsPremier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendEmail John or tweet @JohnBrewin_ with your thoughts 10.10am BST Culture corner, a book review no less. Related: Ultra by Tobias Jones review …
Today’s talk is waiting at the first carousel If Zinedine Zidane is to survive much longer at Real Madrid, something which probably relies on winning the next few matches, then he would like N’Golo Kanté to solve the sluggishness in his team’s midfield…
Updates from Saturday’s play at Flushing MeadowsKonta finds top gear to cruise into fourth roundAnd you can email John or tweet @JohnBrewin_ 4.30pm BST Townsend breaks back but faces a real problem in trying to hold her serve in the next, being taken t…
All the latest ahead of the weekend, including Arsenal-Spurs Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendChampions League group-by-group guide: predictions and star playersAny thoughts? You can email John | Tweet @johnbrewin_ 10.21am BST More…
This trumpery moonshine won’t be getting the signalMauricio Pochettino, the subject of some wild rumours of his departure from Spurs on Thursday, is going to be working with a much-reduced squad from next Tuesday if all this comes to pass. Having said …
Charlton second, Afobe at the double for Bristol CityWycombe edge Southend thriller, Law keeps Exeter topLeeds continued their excellent start to the season and stayed top after a strolling 3-0 win at struggling Stoke. Goals from Stuart Dallas, a tap-i…
