Premier League Chiefs Hold Talks Over Rise of Set-Piece Goals
Premier League sporting directors discuss rising set-piece goals, holding in penalty area, and potential rule changes amid concerns over spectacle.
Premier League sporting directors discuss rising set-piece goals, holding in penalty area, and potential rule changes amid concerns over spectacle.
Senne Lammens stood out as Manchester United played out a goalless draw with Sunderland, with several players underperforming.
England beat Spain on penalties in Euro 2025 final, with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive spot-kick after Alessia Russo's equaliser.
Oliver Glasner confirms he will leave Crystal Palace in the summer; Marc Guéhi close to joining Manchester City. Jean-Philippe Mateta could also depart.
Blackpool FC's stadium hotel offers 'pitch view' rooms, but curtains must be drawn during matches due to EFL rules, creating a bizarre guest experience.
Arsenal beat Fulham 3-0 to go six points clear of Man City in the title race, with Viktor Gyokeres scoring twice.
Man Utd director Jason Wilcox appeals to Sir Jim Ratcliffe for patience to rebuild the club after poor results and structural issues.
The 1989 Hillsborough disaster, the UK's worst sporting tragedy, killed 97 Liverpool fans. Families have campaigned for 30 years for truth.
Lindsey Vonn has no regrets after a crash ended her Olympic downhill run, with support from fellow skiers but her father urging retirement.
Liverpool are ready to battle Manchester City and Bayern Munich for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, valued at £125m.
Seven Serbs arrested after fan violence erupts before England's Euro 2024 win; police investigate and warn of banning orders for UK nationals involved.
Matty Kennedy's 87th-minute winner gives Kilmarnock a 2-1 victory over Celtic, denting the Hoops' Premiership title hopes.
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird have separated after nearly ten years together, announcing their split in a joint Instagram post.
Jimmy White picks Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis, Mark Selby and Judd Trump as his top five snooker players of all time.
Andy Robertson reveals no Liverpool contract talks yet, says future will 'take over' soon. The defender is free to speak to foreign clubs from January.
An analysis of Matt Crocker's tenure as US Soccer sporting director, highlighting the successes of appointing Emma Hayes and the challenges with men's team hires.
PM Starmer backs Lionesses for honours after Euro 2025 win, praising their resilience and vowing legacy of equal sports access.
Manchester United beat Arsenal 2-3 at the Emirates with stunning goals from Dorgu and Cunha, cutting Arsenal's Premier League lead to four points.
Cameron Menzies cuts hand punching table after 3-2 defeat to Charlie Manby at Alexandra Palace, continuing a pattern of crowd hostility.
Brentford, tipped for relegation before the season, are now seventh in the Premier League and chasing European football for the first time in 137 years.
Manchester United regret selling Marcus Rashford to Barcelona for £26m as his value rises to £50m after impressive loan spell.
Porto Women, founded a year ago, are close to top-flight promotion and a cup final under André Villas-Boas' leadership.
Eddie Howe criticises Newcastle's performance after 3-2 home loss to Brentford, blaming himself and his players for the team's poor form.
England's Hannah Hampton says she threw away Spain's 'cheat sheet' bottle in Euro 2025 final; Cata Coll denies claim.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup final, with two goals from Raphinha and one from Robert Lewandowski.
LeBron James, 41, becomes oldest NBA player to record a triple-double, surpassing Karl Malone's 22-year record during Lakers' 124-104 win over Mavericks.
Roy Keane criticised Jonathan Woodgate's appointment as Man United coach, but reports show the dressing room appreciate his influence and Spanish skills.
Marcus Rashford's permanent move to Barcelona is uncertain after he failed to impress in the Champions League. Complications over the fee and alternative targets add to doubts.
Alan Shearer says Manchester United can qualify for the Champions League under Michael Carrick if they maintain their high standards after a 2-0 win over Manchester City.
Tottenham's 5-2 defeat to Atlético Madrid featured three early errors, a substituted keeper, and raises serious relegation concerns.