According to a recent report by The Mirror, Tottenham Hotspur have resigned themselves to the likelihood of losing Toby Alderweireld to Manchester United. The Spurs defender has been linked with a move away from North London for what feels like forever, with some suggesting that Old Trafford is the most likely destination for him. The 30 year old has been with Tottenham since back in 2015, turning himself into a fan favourite in English football. He is also a Belgium international, having made his debut for the senior team in 2009.
Toby himself hasn’t been shy when it comes to discussing his future, and given the way the season is going for Spurs, it wouldn’t be all too surprising to see him search for a move elsewhere. The price tag is certainly an interesting anecdote, es…
Having failed to do so twice, Real Madrid finally managed to book their first victory away from home in the 2024/25 La Liga season, beating Real Sociedad at the Anoeta 0-2.
Both goals were scored from the penalty spot, the first by Vinicius Junior in the 58th minute, and the second by Kylian Mbappe in the 75th.
The teams
Imanol Alguacil in the home dugout arranged his team in a 4-5-1 formation. The back four, in front of goalkeeper Alex Remiro, consisted of Jon Aramburu, Igor Zubeldia, Nayef Aguerd and Javi Lopez. Martin Zubimendi was the central figure in midfield, with Sergio Gomez and Luka Sucic tasked with more creative roles in the middle of the park. Former Real Madrid man Tafekusa Kubo played wide on the right, and Sheraldo Becker covered the left flank. With Mi…
Best odds: 41/50
Bookmaker:
Borussia Dortmund, already secure in their qualification, will host a Paris Saint-Germain team still vying for a spot in the Champions League last-16 draw in an exciting Group F finale on Wednesday.
A single point is all the hosts need to secure their first-place position in the group. However, Luis Enrique s PSG must secure a victory at the Signal Iduna Park to be certain of going through, or risk leaving their hopes to chance.
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund started this season s Champions League in the challenging group of death with a disappointing 2-0 defeat against their upcoming opponents at the Parc des Princes. However, they ve since showcased their European prowess, securing a spot in the knockout rounds with a third con…
Chile start their bid for a third successive Copa America title in Sao Paulo on Monday, as they go up against Japan in their Group C opener.
La Roja defeated Argentina on penalties in both the 2015 and 2016 finals, though much has changed since then. Coach Juan Antonio Pizzi departed after the team s failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, with Reinaldo Rueda appointed as his replacement.
The Colombian has won just five of his 13 games since taking charge in January 2018, though he has a squad containing a plethora of famous faces for the tournament in Brazil.
Arturo Vidal is one of the senior players included and the Barcelona midfielder believes Chile can come good at just the right time to defend their crown, which would see them join Argentina as the o…
Franck Ribery is to take on a new challenge in Serie A at the age of 36, having agreed a deal to join Fiorentina.
The winger has signed for La Viola on a free transfer after leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season.
Ribery enjoyed 12 hugely successful years in Munich but is excited by the prospect of playing for a big team in a beautiful city , while others of a similar age elect to wind down their careers on less high-profile shores.
The former Marseille man says he spoke with ex-team-mate Luca Toni before accepting Fiorentina s offer a wise decision, given Toni is one of only four people to have represented both clubs as player or head coach.
Below, we look at how the others got on
A Firenze!
— Franck Ribéry (@FranckRibery…
Borussia Dortmund head coach Nuri Sahin believes a player strike may be close and should be taken seriously, amid their increased workload this season.
Along with their Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal commitments, Sahin s Dortmund are one of several sides involved in the expanded Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup competitions.
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri said earlier this week that players could be close to a strike due to the increase in commitments at club and international level.
And Sahin concurs that they may not be far away.
When players are already talking about strikes, you know it s [close to happening], he told reporters during his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday s trip to Stuttgart.
Coaches like Jurgen Klopp …
Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool (aet, 5-6 pens): Tsimikas nets decisive penalty as Reds keep quadruple bid ali
Konstantinos Tsimikas scored the winning penalty as Liverpool kept their quadruple hopes alive with a 6-5 shoot-out success over Chelsea in an absorbing FA Cup final.
Extra-time substitute Tsimikas sent Edouard Mendy the wrong way with the decisive spot-kick after Alisson saved from Mason Mount, as Jurgen Klopp s side secured a repeat of February s EFL Cup final win after two hours of action ended 0-0.
Liverpool had been dealt a huge blow when Mohamed Salah was forced off through injury in the first half, with Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson also substituted after 90 minutes were through.
But the Reds dug deep to condemn Chelsea to their third consecutive FA Cup final loss, and they could yet add the Premier League and Champions League trophies to their do…
A derby like we haven´t seen for many years – Pioli and Conte acknowledge magnitude of Milan-Inter c
Stefano Pioli and Antonio Conte are relishing the prospect of a possible Scudetto shoot-out in Sunday s Derby della Madonnina.
Inter lead Milan by one point at the Serie A summit heading into this weekend s showdown after leapfrogging their bitter rivals last week.
With nine-in-a-row champions Juventus eight points adrift of top spot, albeit with a game in hand to play, the title is looking likely to end up at San Siro this season.
Milan are seeking a first Scudetto since 2011, a year after Inter last prevailed, and Sunday s game may go a long way towards determining who finishes top come the end of the campaign.
It is the first time the sides will meet holding the top two positions in the table since April 2011 and Conte is expecting a unique derby in t…
Real Madrid booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals after a 3-1 win over Atalanta on Tuesday thanks to goals from Karim Benzema, Sergio Ramos and Marco Asensio.
With a 1-0 lead from the first leg, Benzema eased any nerves for Madrid when he swept home in the first half following a mistake by Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello.
Madrid were awarded a penalty after the break when Vinicius Junior was clumsily fouled by Rafael Toloi and Ramos emphatically buried the resulting spot-kick.
Atalanta pulled a late goal back with a free-kick from Luis Muriel, but Asensio ensured there was no drama with a goal on the counterattack.
4 Since his first season in 2018/19, Vinícius Júnior has won four penalties in all competitions, more than an…
Over seven decades on the throne, the Queen oversaw a number of major events – not least in the sporting world.
Sport was a significant feature of Her Majesty s 70-year reign, from attending events to handing over trophies, most famously in 1966 when England lifted the World Cup at Wembley.
Following the announcement of her passing on Thursday, Stats Perform looks at the major sporting events that coincided with prominent milestones throughout the Queen s reign.
The Queen s Coronation, 1953
Princess Elizabeth was officially crowned Queen on June 2, 1953, a year after the death of her father George VI. Aged just 25, her ascension to the throne took place amid a glittering ceremony at Westminster Abbey. In the sporting world, Alberto Ascari won…