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- José Mourinho reveals he signed contract to succeed Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013by PA Media on 09/08/2026 at 11:24 pm
Mourinho: I reneged on deal and returned to ChelseaFerguson confirms story in new Netflix documentaryJosé Mourinho has revealed he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013 only to tearfully renege on the deal and return to Chelsea.The football world was rocked when the Scottish great announced he was retiring having overseen a 13th Premier League title triumph during a spell of unrivalled dominance at Old Trafford. Continue reading...
- Premier League 2026-27 preview No 1: Arsenalby Ed Aarons on 09/08/2026 at 11:01 pm
With most of their rivals changing managers, can the champions go back-to-back for the first time in more than 90 years?Guardian writers’ predicted position: 1st (NB: this is not necessarily Ed Aarons’ prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 1st Continue reading...
- Dogs, descents and dehydration: Tour de France Femmes 2026 – in picturesby Steven Bloor on 09/08/2026 at 10:30 pm
The fifth edition of women’s version of the Tour de France featured 147 riders from 21 teams racing 1,175km, broken into three flat stages, three hilly stages, an individual time trial stage and two mountain stages which included a first visit to Mont Ventoux. Here are some of our favourite images from nine exhilarating stages Continue reading...
- Transfer roundup: Digne returns to PSG from Villa, Fulham agree £30m deal for Charlesby Paul MacInnes, Guardian sport and agencies on 09/08/2026 at 10:07 pm
France full-back Lucas Digne signs three-year PSG dealMidfielder Shea Charles to sign five-year Fulham contractFrance defender Lucas Digne has completed his return to Paris Saint-Germain from Aston Villa on a three-year contract.The 33-year-old full-back, who featured in six of Les Bleus’ World Cup matches this summer, had two years left on his contract with the Midlands club, with PSG triggering a reported release clause of between £6m-£7m. Continue reading...
- Seesaw draw in Malaysia gives Xabi Alonso food for thought at Chelseaby Sam Cunningham at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on 09/08/2026 at 7:05 pm
Delap scores twice from spot in 3-3 draw with JDTManager made 11 changes against Malaysian championsChelsea’s problems mounted as their pre-season tour came to an end in a strangely fiery draw against the Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim. The omens do not look promising with a bloated choice of forwards, echoes of their inexperience and indiscipline last season, and fewer than two weeks for the new manager, Xabi Alonso, to reintegrate key players and work with the entirety of his squad before they kick off the Premier League season against Fulham – managed by his old friend Álvaro Arbeloa – on 24 August.Alonso, tasked with transforming a club that finished 10th in the Premier League last season into Champions League qualifiers, made 11 changes for the friendly against JDT. He rested players after beating Milan with a strong lineup only 24 hours earlier, 600 miles away. Continue reading...
- Don Nelson, legendary coach and five-time NBA champion as player, dies at 86by Associated Press on 09/08/2026 at 7:01 pm
Nelson had second-most coaching wins in NBA historyWon five titles with Boston Celtics in 1960s and 70sHelped develop stars Steph Curry and Dirk NowitzkiDon Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died on Sunday. He was 86.“On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family,” a statement from his family read. “Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories.” Continue reading...
- Hodgkinson believes gold at home European Championships ‘would mean almost as much as Olympics’by Sean Ingle on 09/08/2026 at 7:00 pm
British 800m star is headline act as Birmingham hostsAudrey Werro clash to be ‘race of the championships’Keely Hodgkinson says winning a European gold medal in front of her home fans in Birmingham this week will be nearly as special as her Olympic title in Paris.Hodgkinson is the headline act as the European Athletics Championships come to Britain for the first time in its 92-year history, but she insists the intense spotlight on her only increases her determination to win 800m gold. Continue reading...
- Arteta expects Guimarães to ‘ignite’ Arsenal and help take team to new levelby PA Media on 09/08/2026 at 6:46 pm
Arsenal lose 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in Emirates CupMan City’s wide players shine in 3-2 win against AtléticoThe Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has backed “warrior” Bruno Guimarães to “ignite something different” in the Premier League champions. The Brazil midfielder was introduced to fans ahead of Sunday’s 3-2 defeat by Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup after completing his £75m move from Newcastle.The 28-year-old, who has signed a four-year deal, bolsters a midfield which already includes Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard, Mikel Merino, Martín Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze. Continue reading...
- Tour de France Femmes: Vollering wins second title but tactics row rumbles onby Jeremy Whittle in Nice on 09/08/2026 at 6:32 pm
Dutch cyclist finishes 1:18 clear of Kasia Niewiadoma‘I know what’s right and what’s not,’ runner-up saysIn the end, there was no debate. Demi Vollering went clear on the Col d’Èze, overlooking Nice, to win her second Tour de France Femmes from rival Kasia Niewiadoma, champion in 2024, by one minute and 18 seconds.The decisive attacks came on the narrow snaking climb of the Chemin du Vinaigrier, past swimming pools and art deco villas, where breakaway rider Isabella Holmgren was finally overhauled and Vollering and Niewiadoma again went head-to-head. Continue reading...
- Iraola says Liverpool have work to do as familiar frailties in defence prove costlyby Dominic Booth at Anfield on 09/08/2026 at 5:55 pm
Head coach frustrated by ‘tired’ performanceMonaco come from two down to win 3-2 at AnfieldAndoni Iraola told his Liverpool team they have work to do after squandering a 2-0 lead against Monaco to lose a second successive pre-season friendly.The former Bournemouth coach last managed a game at Anfield almost exactly a year ago in the memorable opener to the 2025-26 Premier League season, a game the Cherries were unfortunate to lose 4-2. Now on his debut in the home dugout, Iraola saw his team produce a similarly open display and lose again. It became clear Liverpool’s longstanding defensive frailties are still to be eliminated. Continue reading...
- Miami honors absent Messi after father's deathby Lizzy Becherano on 10/08/2026 at 2:08 am
Inter Miami paid tribute to their absent captain Lionel Messi in Saturday's Leagues Cup loss to Monterrey, following the death of his father earlier in the day.
- 🤣 Ronaldo laughs at false wedding reportsby Chris Wright on 10/08/2026 at 2:08 am
With rumors circulating that Cristiano Ronaldo was set to marry partner Georgina Rodríguez in his hometown on Saturday, hundreds of fans flocked to the cathedral and saw the wedding of a different couple entirely.
- Mourinho unimpressed by Bernardo's fitness levelsby Sam Marsden on 10/08/2026 at 2:08 am
New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has criticised summer signing Bernardo Silva's fitness and says he needs to improve after returning for preseason out of shape.
- Arsenal slip to 2nd straight defeat to Dortmundby Tom Masters on 10/08/2026 at 2:08 am
Arsenal suffered a second successive defeat in preseason as they came out on the wrong side of a thriller at Emirates Stadium, losing 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund.
- LaLiga chief rails at FIFA: 'Infantino era is over'by PA on 10/08/2026 at 2:08 am
LaLiga president Javier Tebas claims Gianni Infantino is "destroying the very essence" of football and believes his time as FIFA president has come to an end.
- Nigeria out of WAFCON in shock loss to Cameroonby Ed Dove on 10/08/2026 at 2:08 am
Nigeria registered their worst-ever WAFCON performance after being defeated 1-0 by Cameroon in Sunday's quarterfinal in Casablanca, with the Indomitable Lionesses securing their berth at next year's FIFA Women's World Cup.
- Arteta: 'Warrior' Guimarães can 'ignite' Arsenalby ESPN News Services on 10/08/2026 at 2:08 am
Mikel Arteta has backed "warrior" Bruno Guimarães to "ignite something different" in Premier League champions Arsenal.
- Maresca expects Rodri City return 'at the moment'by ESPN News Services on 10/08/2026 at 2:08 am
Enzo Maresca said Rodri is due back with Manchester City next week amid continuing speculation over the Spain midfielder's future.
- Mourinho had deal to succeed Sir Alex at Unitedby ESPN News Services on 10/08/2026 at 2:08 am
Jose Mourinho revealed in a documentary that he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013 but tearfully turned back on the deal and returned to Chelsea.
- How will Bruno Guimarães fit in Arsenal's midfield?by Tor-Kristian Karlsen on 10/08/2026 at 12:08 am
Arsenal have spent £75 million to sign 28-year-old Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United, but how will he fit in an already stacked midfield?
- Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utdon 09/08/2026 at 11:01 pm
David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.
- African quartet secure Women's World Cup placeson 09/08/2026 at 10:06 pm
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
- Messi misses Miami defeat after death of fatheron 09/08/2026 at 9:55 pm
Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father.
- Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season titleon 09/08/2026 at 9:52 pm
Joaquin Niemann leads throughout to win the LIV Golf New York event while Jon Rahm secures his third straight season title.
- McInnes left frustrated amid Rangers' poor start to seasonon 09/08/2026 at 9:04 pm
Derek McInnes is still seeking a win after three games as Rangers managers and feels hard done by following a 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian and injury to big-money striker Youssef Chermiti.
- Villa interested in Endrick loan - Monday's gossipon 09/08/2026 at 9:04 pm
Aston Villa interested in Endrick loan, Harry Kane expected to extend Bayern Munich deal and Arsenal make Bradley Barcola contact, plus more.
- Scotland scrape past UAE with one wicket & ball lefton 09/08/2026 at 8:43 pm
Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with just one ball to spare in a dramatic finish to their Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match in Dundee.
- Livingstone and Brevis power Spirit to successon 09/08/2026 at 8:26 pm
A partnership of 103 between Liam Livingstone and Dewald Brevis, including some huge sixes, sees London Spirit coast to victory over Birmingham Phoenix.
- Were signs always there that Vrancken's Hearts would come good?on 09/08/2026 at 8:23 pm
Heart of Midlothian have at last secured their first win under new head coach Wouter Vrancken, but statistics suggested it was only a matter of time.
- Sunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualificationon 09/08/2026 at 8:15 pm
Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire, while a 101-run partnership helps London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets.
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