BARCELONA are in need of three points against Bayern Munich to stand any chance of progressing to the Champions League last-16. The Spanish giants were on the verge of crashing out in San Siro when Robin Gosens drilled home what looked to be an Inter Milan winner. But Robert Lewandowski's late double ensured that Barcelona […]

LIVERPOOL can secure their place in the knockout rounds with a point in the Netherlands against Ajax. But given their recent form, a win could prove a huge confidence boost. Sky Bet have boosted the odds of talisman Mo Salah having a big part to play and have boosted the odds of him having at […]

SAM ALLARDYCE believes he would win the World Cup if he was still England boss. He even named the side he would have picked in Qatar had he not resigned as Three Lions manager in 2017. England face Iran, USA and Wales in Group B and Allardyce would have gone for a blend of youth […]

BARCELONA and Chelsea's loss could be another European heavyweight's gain. The Blues added towering defender Xavier Mbuyamba to their ranks in 2020, after he reportedly cancelled his contract with the La Liga giants. The 18-year-old Dutch defender came with the some pedigree. Standing at 6ft 5in, not only is he a man-mountain, the Dutchman composed […]

LUKE TRAINER really lives up to his nickname "The Gent". The light-heavyweight star is a ruthless fighter in the cage but a searingly-humble foster carer outside of it. Trainer has been inspired by his parents who have fostered kids in their home since he was 12 – and now he is using his Bellator platform to […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February 2022. Russian courts sentenced her to nine years in prison on August 4 on drug smuggling charges for bringing hashish oil into the country. Who is Brittney Griner? Brittney Griner is a professional basketball player for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury who was born on […]

CRISTIANO RONALDO returned to Manchester United training today – after ongoing talks with Erik ten Hag. The Portuguese superstar was exiled from the Red Devils squad for their 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Saturday night. It came after the 37-year-old REFUSED to come off the bench for their clash against Tottenham last week. He then […]

Bolton’s bid to host the Ryder Cup is BACK ON after a public inquiry rules in developers’ favour… with £250m project at Hulton Park to go ahead should they win right to host golf’s biggest event in either 2031 or 2035 Bolton’s ambitious bid to host the 2031 or 2035 Ryder Cup is now back […]

NEWCASTLE are dreaming of Champions League football for the first time since 2003 after beating Tottenham. The victory put Eddie Howe's side into fourth place after 11 games, having lost just once all season. Howe has been able to invest heavily since arriving as Toon boss and with spending set to continue Newcastle have a […]

RANGERS will be determined to restore some pride in their Champions League fixture against Napoli – but they face an uphill battle. The Scottish giants were humiliated 7-1 by out-of-form Liverpool in their last European outing despite taking the lead. And it was a result that meant Rangers are yet to register a single point […]