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Hector Bellerin joined Real Betis last summer on a five-year deal Hector Bellerin’s grandma was as big a ‘Betico’ as they come. She would hand him green and white gifts every Christmas. Even though he played his football in Barcelona, deep down the youngster’s heart always belonged to Real Betis. …

Jurgen Klinsmann succeeded ex-South Korea boss Paulo Bento last year but the German has been an unpopular figure since taking over Jurgen Klinsmann has been sacked as head coach of South Korea after just 12 months in the role. The 59-year-old German was appointed in February last year, with his …

Frank Rothwell, 73, appeared to be off track during the challenge but confirmed he had fallen asleep. Source link

West Bromwich Albion are currently fifth in the Championship Shilen Patel is set to become West Bromwich Albion chairman after a deal to purchase an 87.8% stake in the Championship club was agreed. The takeover by Bilkul Football WBA, owned by Florida-based Patel and his father Kiran Patel, has been …

The obvious thing to do this week if you own Erling Haaland and if you still have your triple captain chip is to combine the two for Manchester City’s home games against Chelsea and Brentford. The real question is why wouldn’t you do this? It’s true that City are likely …

Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 25, is among Paris St-Germain’s leading candidates to replace 25-year-old France forward Kylian Mbappe, who has told the French club he is leaving them at the end of the season. (Athletic – subscription required)external-link Former Germany and Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick is on …

Jordan Henderson was playing in his first match in European competition since featuring in Liverpool’s 5-2 loss to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in February 2023 Ajax scored twice in injury time to rescue a draw in the first leg of their Europa …

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has scored seven goals this season, his best goalscoring campaign since 2018-19 English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek scored twice as AC Milan beat Rennes in the first leg of their Europa League knockout round play-off tie. The 28-year-old headed in their opener from Alessandro Florenzi’s cross. And he added …

Championship strugglers appoint former Schalke and FC Zurich boss Andre Breitenreiter as head coach until 2026. Source link

Romelu Lukaku has scored 21 goals in his last 18 Europa League games Romelu Lukaku scored as Roma drew with Feyenoord in the Europa League knockout round play-off first leg. The Belgium striker headed an equaliser from Leonardo Spinazzola’s cross for Daniele de Rossi’s side. Feyenoord had led through Igor …

Chelsea drew 1-1 with Manchester City when they last met in October Venue: Kingsmeadow, London Date: Friday, 16 February Kick-off: 19:15 GMT Coverage: Watch live on BBC Two from 19:00 GMT or follow on the BBC Sport website Chelsea are not “overwhelming favourites” to win the Women’s Super League title, …

TNT Sports will also show the the FA Community Shield and the FA Youth Cup semi-finals and final TNT Sports has agreed a four-year deal with the Football Association to show the FA Cup from the 2025-26 season. Formerly known as BT Sport, TNT Sports will share the rights with …

Dlamini’s sports career may have been on the football pitch but growing up in KwaZulu-Natal province she competed in many sporting codes and wanted to become a sprinter. Economic hardship hindered her pursuit of that dream and instead turned her attentions to football. “I was a sprinter [over] 100m, 200m …

Manchester City are unbeaten in 10 games in all competitions Venue: Kingsmeadow, London Date: Friday, 16 February Kick-off: 19:15 GMT Coverage: Watch live on BBC Two from 19:00 GMT or follow on the BBC Sport website Captain Alex Greenwood said Manchester City “don’t get talked about as much as other …

Rehanne Skinner had a difficult start at West Ham but results have improved since the January transfer window West Ham boss Rehanne Skinner says “expectation needs to match investment” in the Women’s Super League and there should be more support for managers who lose their jobs. After recruiting well in …

Manchester United are chasing a fourth straight Premier League win when they visit struggling Luton on Sunday, but is talk of a resurgence by Erik ten Hag’s side premature? “United had something about them in their win against Aston Villa last week, so good on them,” said BBC Sport football …

France striker Kylian Mbappe has told Paris St-Germain he intends to leave the club at the end of the season. The 25-year-old’s deal with the Ligue 1 champions runs out in the summer and he has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid. Mbappe’s future was the subject …

The GAA ground has been derelict for a decade, but redevelopment preparation work starts next week. Source link

This is the first full season with VAR in the Scottish Premiership Thirteen decisions have been deemed incorrect by the Scottish FA’s VAR independent review panel during the second round of Premiership fixtures. It represents a significant rise from the three errors reported across the opening round of top flight …

Last December 59,042 watched Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-1 at Emirates Stadium Arsenal’s match with Manchester United on Saturday could be played in front of a record-breaking crowd, with the game at Emirates Stadium selling out. The current Women’s Super League attendance record came in Arsenal’s win over Chelsea at the …