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Michael Conlan retires from boxing after split-decision loss to Kevin Walsh in Belfast

The 34-year-old said it’s ‘time to go home’ to his family after a career in which he has prospered financially and ‘reached serious heights’.

Bradford Bulls 26-14 Huddersfield Giants

Highlights of the Bradford Bulls' clash with Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.

'It was chaos' - referee frustrates Carrick as Bournemouth hold Man Utd

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was left frustrated by what he considered to be inconsistent refereeing decisions during his side's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.

Im clings on to lead at Valspar Championship as Hovland misses cut

Sungjae Im held onto his lead at the Valspar Championship after rallying on the back nine to edge ahead of David Lipsky.

'There isn't much to discuss' - Iraola unfazed by penalty decisions

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says "there isn't much to discuss" when asked about the controversial penalty decisions during his sides 2-2 with Manchester United, a draw which takes Bournemouth's unbeaten run in the Premier League to 11 matches, equalling a club record.

Man United left frustrated by Bournemouth

Michael Carrick’s side missed the chance to move within four points of rivals City.

Irish international makes an impact on full home debut as Preston prevail

Andrew Moran impressed while Robbie Brady and Bosun Lawal were unused subs in tonight’s Championship clash.

Maguire sent off as Bournemouth fight back to draw with Man Utd

Despite taking the lead twice, Manchester United are held to a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth and have Harry Maguire sent off as they drop points in the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League.

Moyes seeks clarity over Premier League’s decision not to deduct points from Chelsea

Everton manager: ‘I don’t think they have explained it well enough’ Anger at Everton over perceived double standards David Moyes has called on the Premier League to provide a fuller explanation of why Chelsea were not deducted points for breaking financial rules under the ownership of Roman Abramovich. Everton were deducted 10 points in November 2023, reduced to six on appeal, plus a further two points later that season for breaches of the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rule

Newcastle eye Delap - Saturday's gossip

Newcastle are interested in Chelsea striker Liam Delap, Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo set to quadruple his wages, plus more.

Man Utd to complain to PGMO over 'crazy' penalty calls in Bournemouth draw

Manchester United are to make a formal complaint to the head of referees at PGMO, claiming they should have been awarded a second penalty in the 2-2 draw at Bournemouth on Friday.

Igor Tudor pleased Spurs are ‘sleeping less’ as mental focus sharpens for run-in

Tottenham host Nottingham Forest in basement battle ‘We are sleeping less on the pitch. That’s the main thing’ Igor Tudor believes Tottenham are “sleeping less” during games after spotting signs that his players are finally producing what is required to avoid relegation. After four straight defeats to start his tenure, a draw against Liverpool last Sunday and a midweek win over Atlético Madrid hint at the first shoots of recovery. Tudor’s initial assessment was that the Spurs squad lacked the

Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal players and fans to ‘attack’ Carabao Cup final

‘Years without a trophy, it adds more drive’ Manager not revealing if Arrizabalaga will play Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal supporters to “attack the final” alongside his players when they face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. The Premier League leaders remain in contention for four trophies this season but almost six years have passed since they last lifted major silverware, when Arteta won the FA Cup in his first season in charge. “When you have been in this pos

Boos at the Brandywell as Derry let two-goal lead slip

Derry have just eight points from first six games.

Shamrock Rovers extend unbeaten run against Galway

Goals late in each half from Danny Grant and Aaron Greene proved the difference.

Five-star Leipzig thrash Hoffenheim to boost Champions League hopes

RB Leipzig thrash Hoffenheim 5-0 in the Bundesliga to secure a vital win in the race to finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League.

Maguire red card costs Manchester United as Kroupi rescues Bournemouth draw

Under Friday night lights, Manchester United stumbled. A day to remember for Harry Maguire became a night of regret when he was shown a red card during a madcap second-half flurry of own goals, gaffes and disputed penalties. Twice United had the lead against Bournemouth, twice they were soon pegged back. Eli Junior Kroupi’s penalty snatched yet another draw for Andoni Iraola’s Premier League specialists, the fifth in succession, their 15th this season; the record is 18. That made it six games in

Connacht boost play-off hopes with deserved win over Ulster

Finn Treacy scored two tries as western province held out for victory.

Tom Wood: Coming Of Age Campaign Shows Ireland U20s Star Making His Own Name

Devine at the double as Preston beat Stoke

Alfie Devine scored twice as Preston ended a seven-game winless streak with a 3-1 Championship victory over Stoke at Deepdale.

Brajan Gruda and Christoph Baumgartner shine as RB Leipzig thrash Hoffenheim

RB Leipzig boosted their UEFA Champions League qualification hopes with a dominant 5-0 victory over fellow top-four rivals Hoffenheim, as Brajan Gruda and Christoph Baumgartner each scored twice before Benjamin Henrichs completed the rout.

Papers: Newcastle eye summer move for Delap

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

Tuchel thinks outside the box in final push for World Cup places with England expansion

Decision to essentially name two squads featuring 35 players overall is the ‘least messy’ solution and offers the best chance to assess fringe players It has been on Thomas Tuchel’s mind for some time, certainly since his England team secured qualification to the World Cup last November with the perfect record – played eight, won eight, zero goals conceded. The March international window, the last one before the finals in the summer, was always going to be less ideal. It arrives at the moment wh

Would WSL meet Fifa's new female coach rules?

BBC Sport explores whether the Women's Super League would be ready for Fifa's new female coach requirements.

Man City's Trafford to start final but Arteta opts not to name Arsenal keeper

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirms James Trafford will be in goal for Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Arsenal.

Why Bayern will beat Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League

Bayern Munich against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals is a match-up worthy of being the title-decider. Here’s why Vincent Kompany’s men can be confident of making it through to the last four...

Cunningham Calls For Bold Position Switch For Pivotal Ireland Star In Prague

‘As long as I’m playing, I’m happy’: O’Reilly revels in role of City’s Mr Versatile

Utility man has become a key cog for Guardiola’s title chasers and wants more glory in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final City Football Academy, Friday 10 January 2025: Nico O’Reilly’s career is about to rocket into orbit because, during Manchester City’s final training session before their FA Cup third-round tie with Salford, Pep Guardiola has unexpected news. “He said: ‘Right, you’re playing at left-back tomorrow,’” says O’Reilly, who had never been used in the position. It was only his fourth first-t

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Football Daily | Will the League Cup be Arsenal’s gateway to glory?

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! There has long been a notion that the League Cup, in its many sponsorship guises, can be a “springboard” for future success. No other trophy has ever achieved springboard status, not even the Emirates Cup. It seems the idea was born around the time José Mourinho’s Chelsea were on the rise, fuelled by Roman Abramovich’s totally legitimate takeover, winning the Carling Cup in 2005 and then rocketing to back-to-back Premier League titles. Many of