Wednesday’s gossip: Rashford, Martinez, Vlahovic, Van Dijk, Olmo, Salah

Manchester United open to offers for Marcus Rashford, Arsenal considering Dusan Vlahovic and Virgil van Dijk rejects initial Liverpool offer. Manchester United would consider selling England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, in the January transfer window. (Sky Sport Germany), external United were open to selling academy graduate Rashford last summer and are receptive to new bids. … Read more

Slot 'far from pleased' with Liverpool display

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he is unhappy with the way they performed in a 1-0 win at Girona in the Champions League. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/1024/cpsprodpb/db1c/live/fea72670-b73d-11ef-aff0-072ce821b6ab.jpg Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he is unhappy with the way they performed in a 1-0 win at Girona in the Champions League. 2024-12-10 21:41:21

England rugby star feared dead in Storm Darragh flood

Family handout Mr Voyce’s family have expressed their gratitude for all the help and support from police, friends and the local community Police fear former England rugby international Tom Voyce has died after he went missing in an area of Northumberland which was flooded during Storm Darragh. Northumbria Police began its search on Sunday lunchtime … Read more

Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou: France rugby players rape charges dismissed in Argentina

A court in Argentina has dismissed charges of aggravated rape against France rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, the players’ lawyers say. The pair, both 21, were arrested two days after making their international debuts in France’s victory over Argentina in Mendoza in July. They were accused of raping a 39-year-old woman in a … Read more

Rugby World Cup 2003: Ben Cohen and Phil Vickery talk about life after win

Former England wing Ben Cohen says he “chooses to forget” being part of the team’s 2003 Rugby World Cup triumph as a way of coping with life after elite sport. Cohen has suffered from financial difficulties, mental health issues and hearing loss since retiring and now resists being drawn into conversations about England men’s solitary … Read more

Juventus v Manchester City: Why Thiago Motta’s Old Lady are back in crisis before Champions League

It’s still early in the season to cast wild judgements. However, Motta has made some curious decisions that have attracted scrutiny. For example, his insistence on not playing Kenan Yildiz, the magical number 10, in the middle behind the striker – a position where he thrived in the early games of the season. Shunted out … Read more

Jody Gormley: Former Tyrone player’s club Trillick ‘devastated’ by his death

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she was deeply saddened to hear of the former Tyrone midfielder’s death. “Throughout his illness, Jody showed incredible strength, courage, and resilience,” Ms O’Neill wrote on X. “His empowering words will continue to inspire and help so many others as they navigate their own battles in life.” Crossmaglen … Read more

F1 Q&A: Verstappen, Russell, Hamilton, Alonso, McLaren, Norris, Piastri and Red Bull

Did McLaren err in not allowing Lando Norris to become the number one driver earlier, which would likely have put them as driver and constructors’ champions? – Tracey It’s debatable – to say the least – whether favouring Norris earlier would have made him world champion, as there were actually very few times when McLaren … Read more