Hull assistant head coach Dean Holden appeared on the Monday Night Club and outlined their Premier League game plan in impressive detail. Expect them to be nasty opponents, unafraid to play long and direct when required. With their opener at home, taking something off Manchester United — a club Holden openly admires — could set...

Ferguson was among the many paying tribute to former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan, whose illustrious playing career took him to Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle. During six seasons at Liverpool from 1971 to 1977, he won three league titles, the European Cup, two Uefa Cups and the FA Cup. He later...

Chelsea will miss out on Europe next season after finishing 10th in a turbulent campaign that saw Enzo Maresca depart and Liam Rosenior dismissed. Alonso now faces a series of tough calls. The goalkeeping department looks settled: Robert Sanchez is set to be joined by highly rated 21-year-old Belgian Mike Penders after a standout loan...

After their World Cup group match against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium, Iran left a note wishing that “peace, respect and friendship” prevail among all nations. The handwritten message was placed in their dressing room following a 0-0 draw in their second Group G fixture. Iran are taking part in the tournament while their country...

Tottenham have signed Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to buy for £60m next summer. The 27-year-old Egypt international will reunite with former City team-mate Savio, who joined Spurs on Tuesday for an initial £75m. Marmoush said the scale of Tottenham and the appeal of...

Mason Mount, who has spent most of his career as an attacking midfielder, joined Manchester United from Chelsea for £55m in 2023, with his ability to operate in central midfield highlighted as a key attraction. Injuries disrupted too much of his first two seasons at Old Trafford, but the 27-year-old delivered consistent performances last term....

Before kickoff at O’Learys — the pool, darts, bowling and karaoke spot where Hibs fans gathered — a 0-0 would have been snatched without hesitation. Gent, from the Belgian Pro League, are a serious outfit. Rik De Mil’s energetic team are unbeaten early in the season and beat Gothenburg to reach this stage. They pressed...

Villa have been willing to move Martinez on — signed from Arsenal for £17m in 2020 — and that stance was not about questioning his ability. The club aimed to bring down the squad’s average age and, with Martinez among their highest earners, improve their financial position. Their need to sell this summer — with...

Chelsea have struck a club-record £117m agreement to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The 23-year-old will ink a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge with an option for a seventh. Rogers is scheduled for a medical on Monday after rejoining from England duty at the 2026 World Cup. The fee would set a...