Forest come through marathon FA Cup tie with Exeter on penalties

Forest come through marathon FA Cup tie with Exeter on penalties

Nottingham Forest survived a huge FA Cup scare against 10-player Exeter to win a penalty shoot-out after drawing 2-2 at St James Park. Chris Wood, Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson all scored from the spot before fellow substitute Neco Williams wrapped up a marathon tie with the final kick of the contest at 11.03pm. Josh…

John Stones playing football for Man City

Manchester City: Stones left ‘angry’ and ‘frustrated’ after blowing lead in Real Madrid defeat

John Stones was left “angry” and “frustrated” by Manchester City’s late collapse in a 3-2 defeat by Real Madrid in their Champions League knockout play-off first leg. Real secured the victory through two late goals by Brahim Diaz and Jude Bellingham after Erling Haaland had put City ahead from the penalty spot in the 80th…

Man City 2-3 Real Madrid: Match report & talking points from stunning Champions League finish

Man City 2-3 Real Madrid: Match report & talking points from stunning Champions League finish

Real Madrid will take a 3-2 lead into the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie with Manchester City following some stunning late drama at the Etihad. The hosts were impressive in the first half and looked like they would boast a 2-1 lead ahead of next week’s return fixture at the Bernabeu, but…

Man City 2-3 Real Madrid player ratings as Savio struggles, Stones stars

Man City 2-3 Real Madrid player ratings as Savio struggles, Stones stars

Manchester City conceded two late goals as Real Madrid came from behind to win 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie, courtesy of match-winner Jude Bellingham. Manchester City Game stats Real Madrid 55% Posession 45% 11 Shots 20 4 On target 8 9 Fouls 6 6 Corners 5 Man City player…

Stones: There's anger and frustration | Pep: We are not stable

Stones: There's anger and frustration | Pep: We are not stable

Defender John Stones spoke about an overwhelming feeling of ‘anger and frustration’ in the aftermath of Manchester City’s 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid, having twice surrendered a lead in the first leg of their knockout play-off tie. Erling Haaland put City ahead in each half in a thrilling contest but the Champions League holders replied…

Man City 2-3 Real Madrid: Player ratings as Bellingham steals first leg victory at the Etihad

Man City 2-3 Real Madrid: Player ratings as Bellingham steals first leg victory at the Etihad

Real Madrid scored twice in the final five minutes to secure a 3-2 win at Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie. There was little doubt as to whether this contest would deliver, it always does, and the tone was set from the off with a fervent Etihad greeting the…

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Papers: Feyenoord to hand ex-Man Utd boss Ten Hag a lifeline

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… THE SUN Erik ten Hag is set to be thrown a career lifeline by Dutch giants Feyenoord, according to reports. Mo Salah is close to leaving Liverpool claims his best friend and former team-mate Dejan Lovren. Manchester United are set to axe up to 200 more…

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, right, scores his sides third goal during the Champions League playoff first leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Bellingham seals dramatic comeback as Real Madrid win at Man City

Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time winner saw Real Madrid twice come from behind to beat Manchester City 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off. Erling Haaland had looked to have won the game at the Etihad Stadium from the penalty spot late on with his second of the night, restoring the lead after Kylian…

Bellingham

Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid: Diaz and Bellingham strike late in stunning comeback win

Jude Bellingham scored in stoppage time as Real Madrid stunned Manchester City with a late 3-2 victory in the first leg of their Champions League knockout play-off tie. Former City academy player Brahim Diaz had already silenced the Etihad with a late equaliser in the 86th minute before England midfielder Bellingham raced onto Vinicius Jr’s…

Coupe de France: Paris et l’ASVEL restent en course

Coupe de France: Paris et l’ASVEL restent en course

Paris s’est qualifié pour les demi-finales de la Coupe de France en éliminant le tenant du titre Dijon. L’ASVEL et Cholet, de leur côté, se sont qualifiés pour les quarts, où ils affronteront respectivement Monaco et Le Mans. Avant la Leaders Cup ce week-end à Caen, quatre matchs de Coupe de France se déroulent en…

Man Utd plot mass sackings in 'necessary' cost-saving exercise

Man Utd plot mass sackings in 'necessary' cost-saving exercise

Manchester United are planning to make more than 100 members of staff redundant in another mass cull which club executives have described as “necessary”, according to a report. Ever since Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS took sporting control of the club following a £1.2bn investment in December 2023, economic restraints have been widespread. Everything from free…

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Price beats Littler on way to Players Championship title in Wigan

Gerwyn Price secured his first PDC ranking title in over a year with a thrilling 8-7 victory over Chris Dobey in Tuesday’s Players Championship Two final. Price overturned a 6-3 deficit to deny his Premier League rival Dobey in a high-quality final in Wigan, winning five of the last six legs to clinch his first…

Montpellier poursuit son sans-faute, Limoges enchaîne

Montpellier poursuit son sans-faute, Limoges enchaîne

Montpellier a décroché sa troisième victoire en trois matchs lors de la deuxième phase de poules de la Ligue européenne. Limoges, de son côté, a remporté sa deuxième rencontre. Après deux mois et demi de pause pour cause de championnat du monde, la Ligue européenne de handball a repris ses droits ce mardi, avec la…

Liverpool predicted lineup: 2 players out with injury & Diaz decision made

Liverpool predicted lineup: 2 players out with injury & Diaz decision made

Let’s forget about Liverpool’s incredible position at the top of the Premier League for a moment, Arne Slot has triumphed for quickly forging a visceral connection with the fanbase, taking Jurgen Klopp’s place. Before a competitive ball had been kicked, supporters were subscribing to the notion that this cool-headed Dutchman and his slick and control-centric…

Instead of signing Tel: Spurs could unleash sensational Hotspur Way talent

Man Utd have a 17-year-old who could become better than Tel & Obi-Martin

Manchester United brought two players in during the January transfer window, signing Ayden Heaven from Arsenal and Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. However, Ruben Amoirm’s side were very close to a third addition and almost brought Mathys Tel to the club from Bayern Munich. The winger ended up joining Tottenham Hotspur on loan until the end…

Signed by Conte, now worth 266% more: Spurs hit the jackpot on amazing star

Signed by Conte, now worth 266% more: Spurs hit the jackpot on amazing star

Tottenham Hotspur have been through so many seismic changes over the last few seasons that it feels like an age ago that Antonio Conte was in the hot seat. Bringing the Italian manager to N17 in 2021 was an ambitious move from Daniel Levy and Co, as while he had a reputation as being rather…

Left for £0: Arsenal must rue losing "unbelievable" PL star who loved Henry

Left for £0: Arsenal must rue losing "unbelievable" PL star who loved Henry

After two seasons of coming painfully close, there was hope and expectation that this year would finally be Arsenal’s year. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case, as with over half of the campaign played, Mikel Arteta’s side are six points off Liverpool in the Premier League and out of both the League…

£58k-p/w Everton ace takes key step towards injury return before Liverpool

£58k-p/w Everton ace takes key step towards injury return before Liverpool

As the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park approaches, Everton have been handed a potential boost on the injury front with one player now back in training ahead of the game. Everton injury news There’s no denying the impact that David Moyes has made at the beginning of his second stint in charge of Everton….

Aston Villa make contact to sign two teenage talents ahead of the summer

Aston Villa make contact to sign two teenage talents ahead of the summer

Aston Villa have made contact with a European side ahead of a potential move for two of their young stars, according to a new report. Aston Villa transfer news The Villans have just come off the back of what was a very busy January transfer window, as they brought in five new players and saw…