• West Ham suspend transfer director after he claims African players ’cause mayhem’
• Theo Walcott sees a great partnership ahead with Seamus Coleman at Everton
• Riyad Mahrez in a ‘very difficult situation’ with Leicester teammates after trying to force transfer
• Leigh Griffiths hits winner for Celtic against Partick Thistle
• Antonio Conte: This is already a good season
• Football rumours: More moves at Arsenal and changes expected in Manchester
• Alexis Sanchez’s move to Man United to be confirmed imminently
• ‘Embarrassment’ in Scotland over failed pursuit of Michael O’Neill
• Bottom-side Swansea stun high-flying Liverpool
• Tottenham lose ground in race for top-four place

Soccer

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  Joe Hart: I’m surplus to requirements at Man City

  England goalkeeper Joe Hart has said he “is pretty much surplus to requirements” at Manchester City and does not expect to be back at the club next season. The 29-year-old is...

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  Brighton secure comfortable 3-0 victory over Derby

  Brighton drew level on points with Championship leaders Newcastle with goals from Anthony Knockaert, Sam Baldock and Glenn Murray giving them a comfortable 3-0 home victory over Derby. The Seagulls’ eighth...

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  Xabi Alonso bids football farewell with simple message

  Xabi Alonso has announced he will retire from playing at the end of the season. Reports earlier this year suggested Alonso was going to hang up his boots when his Bayern...

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  Here’s who Arsenal’s next manager should be based on process of elimination

  With rumours building about Arsene Wenger’s future at Arsenal, it’s hard not to speculate who might be the manager to replace him. But how do you decide? Well, the folks at...

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  Trump travel ban could hit US hopes of hosting 2026 World Cup

  FIFA president Gianni Infantino has indicated Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban could prevent the United States from hosting the World Cup. The United States is favourite to win the right to...

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  Ireland’s Women finish fourth in Cyprus Cup after Korean defeat

  Korea DPR 2 Republic of Ireland 0 Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team claimed fourth place in the Cyprus Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Korea DPR. Colin Bell’s side fought...

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  Bournemouth ‘extremely disappointed’ after Tyrone Mings given five-game ban

  Bournemouth claim it is “extraordinary” for Tyrone Mings to have been found guilty of a stamp on Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic which will see the defender serve a five-match ban....

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  Borussia Dortmund ease into Champions League quarter-finals with 4-1 aggregate victory over Benfica

  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat-trick as Borussia Dortmund beat Benfica 4-0 to ease into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-1 aggregate victory. The striker, who missed a penalty in the...

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  Manchester City back in third after victory over Sunderland

  Sergio Aguero struck for the fifth time in three games as Manchester City eased past relegation-haunted Sunderland and back into third place in the Premier League. Aguero’s 42nd-minute strike handed City...

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  Everton win convinces Mauricio Pochettino Tottenham remain up for title fight

  Mauricio Pochettino claims Tottenham showed they still believe they can catch Chelsea by beating Everton 3-2 at White Hart Lane. Harry Kane’s double meant Spurs were in control for the majority...