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Manchester City won 10 of their first 13 games this season, drawing the other three.
They have now only won one game in their last 10, following a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League.
A anxious Manchester derby awaits for both sides of the divide this Sunday in the Premier League.
They have now only won one game in their last 10, following a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League.
A anxious Manchester derby awaits for both sides of the divide this Sunday in the Premier League.
December 11, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Manchester City won 10 of their first 13 games this season, drawing the other three.
They have now only won one game in their last 10, following a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League.
A anxious Manchester derby awaits for both sides of the divide this Sunday in the Premier League.
They have now only won one game in their last 10, following a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League.
A anxious Manchester derby awaits for both sides of the divide this Sunday in the Premier League.
The final night of Champions League action in 2024 is upon us. Going into the round, two top 8 clashes in store in Borussia Dortmund v Barcelona and Arsenal v Monaco, while Juventus and Manchester City find themselves battling for points to ensure playoff spots.
December 11, 2024 at 5:04 PM
The final night of Champions League action in 2024 is upon us. Going into the round, two top 8 clashes in store in Borussia Dortmund v Barcelona and Arsenal v Monaco, while Juventus and Manchester City find themselves battling for points to ensure playoff spots.
Kylian Mbappé scored a landmark 50th Champions League goal to help get Real Madrid back on track in this season’s competition. Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham getting the others in a 3-2 win at Atalanta.
Liverpool still top the table thanks to a Mo Salah penalty at Girona.
Liverpool still top the table thanks to a Mo Salah penalty at Girona.
December 10, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Kylian Mbappé scored a landmark 50th Champions League goal to help get Real Madrid back on track in this season’s competition. Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham getting the others in a 3-2 win at Atalanta.
Liverpool still top the table thanks to a Mo Salah penalty at Girona.
Liverpool still top the table thanks to a Mo Salah penalty at Girona.
League phase matchday 6 in the Champions League begins today, headlined by a repeat of the UEFA Super Cup from August; with Serie A topping Atalanta taking on Real Madrid in Bergamo.
Real Madrid currently occupy the final playoff spot in the table in 24th place.
Real Madrid currently occupy the final playoff spot in the table in 24th place.
December 10, 2024 at 1:17 PM
League phase matchday 6 in the Champions League begins today, headlined by a repeat of the UEFA Super Cup from August; with Serie A topping Atalanta taking on Real Madrid in Bergamo.
Real Madrid currently occupy the final playoff spot in the table in 24th place.
Real Madrid currently occupy the final playoff spot in the table in 24th place.
They’ve won 10 of the last 19 Europa League titles between them, and Atlético Madrid and Sevilla served up a seven goal thriller in La Liga.
The incredible Antoine Griezmann scoring a brace, including a 94th minute winner, to give Atléti a 4-3 win.
They are firmly in the title race this season:
The incredible Antoine Griezmann scoring a brace, including a 94th minute winner, to give Atléti a 4-3 win.
They are firmly in the title race this season:
December 8, 2024 at 10:27 PM
They’ve won 10 of the last 19 Europa League titles between them, and Atlético Madrid and Sevilla served up a seven goal thriller in La Liga.
The incredible Antoine Griezmann scoring a brace, including a 94th minute winner, to give Atléti a 4-3 win.
They are firmly in the title race this season:
The incredible Antoine Griezmann scoring a brace, including a 94th minute winner, to give Atléti a 4-3 win.
They are firmly in the title race this season:
Tottenham's woes against Chelsea continued in the Premier League, giving up at 2-0 lead at home to be defeated 4-2; including two penalties from star performer Cole Palmer.
Chelsea were the only team in the top 4 not to lose ground on Liverpool, following draws for Arsenal and Manchester City.
Chelsea were the only team in the top 4 not to lose ground on Liverpool, following draws for Arsenal and Manchester City.
December 8, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Tottenham's woes against Chelsea continued in the Premier League, giving up at 2-0 lead at home to be defeated 4-2; including two penalties from star performer Cole Palmer.
Chelsea were the only team in the top 4 not to lose ground on Liverpool, following draws for Arsenal and Manchester City.
Chelsea were the only team in the top 4 not to lose ground on Liverpool, following draws for Arsenal and Manchester City.
Nottingham Forest have beaten both Liverpool and Manchester United away from home in the Premier League this season.
Leading after just 90 seconds, the 3-2 victory at Old Trafford moves them to 5th place in the table, while back to back defeats for Ruben Amorim’s side leaves them 13th.
Leading after just 90 seconds, the 3-2 victory at Old Trafford moves them to 5th place in the table, while back to back defeats for Ruben Amorim’s side leaves them 13th.
December 7, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Nottingham Forest have beaten both Liverpool and Manchester United away from home in the Premier League this season.
Leading after just 90 seconds, the 3-2 victory at Old Trafford moves them to 5th place in the table, while back to back defeats for Ruben Amorim’s side leaves them 13th.
Leading after just 90 seconds, the 3-2 victory at Old Trafford moves them to 5th place in the table, while back to back defeats for Ruben Amorim’s side leaves them 13th.
Despite leading twice and a sublime assist from Lamine Yamal, Barcelona could only earn a 2-2 draw at Real Betis, conceding a 95th minute equaliser.
The La Liga leaders have dropped 10 points in their least five games. They went six clear of Real Madrid after winning the Clásico in October.
The La Liga leaders have dropped 10 points in their least five games. They went six clear of Real Madrid after winning the Clásico in October.
December 7, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Despite leading twice and a sublime assist from Lamine Yamal, Barcelona could only earn a 2-2 draw at Real Betis, conceding a 95th minute equaliser.
The La Liga leaders have dropped 10 points in their least five games. They went six clear of Real Madrid after winning the Clásico in October.
The La Liga leaders have dropped 10 points in their least five games. They went six clear of Real Madrid after winning the Clásico in October.
In the Premier League, the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park, has been postponed on safety grounds; following weather disruption caused by Storm Darragh.
In what will be the final league derby at the ground, the fixture will be played sometime in the New Year.
In what will be the final league derby at the ground, the fixture will be played sometime in the New Year.
December 7, 2024 at 10:36 AM
In the Premier League, the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park, has been postponed on safety grounds; following weather disruption caused by Storm Darragh.
In what will be the final league derby at the ground, the fixture will be played sometime in the New Year.
In what will be the final league derby at the ground, the fixture will be played sometime in the New Year.
Five picks for your football weekend, headlined by an emotional final league Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Saturday:
🏴 Everton v Liverpool - 12:30pm UK
🇪🇸 Real Betis v Barcelona - 1615 CET
🇩🇪 Gladbach v Dortmund - 1830 CET
Sunday:
🏴 Tottenham v Chelsea - 4:30pm UK
🇮🇹 Napoli v Lazio - 2045 CET
Saturday:
🏴 Everton v Liverpool - 12:30pm UK
🇪🇸 Real Betis v Barcelona - 1615 CET
🇩🇪 Gladbach v Dortmund - 1830 CET
Sunday:
🏴 Tottenham v Chelsea - 4:30pm UK
🇮🇹 Napoli v Lazio - 2045 CET
December 6, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Five picks for your football weekend, headlined by an emotional final league Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Saturday:
🏴 Everton v Liverpool - 12:30pm UK
🇪🇸 Real Betis v Barcelona - 1615 CET
🇩🇪 Gladbach v Dortmund - 1830 CET
Sunday:
🏴 Tottenham v Chelsea - 4:30pm UK
🇮🇹 Napoli v Lazio - 2045 CET
Saturday:
🏴 Everton v Liverpool - 12:30pm UK
🇪🇸 Real Betis v Barcelona - 1615 CET
🇩🇪 Gladbach v Dortmund - 1830 CET
Sunday:
🏴 Tottenham v Chelsea - 4:30pm UK
🇮🇹 Napoli v Lazio - 2045 CET
In TV rights news for Germany 🇩🇪, the Bundesliga domestic rights from 2025-2029; totalling €1.121 billion a season.
- Sky Sport will show all Friday and Saturday games, including the Topspiel at 1830 CET
- DAZN will show all Sunday games, and gains the Konferenz broadcasts of Saturday 1530 CET games
- Sky Sport will show all Friday and Saturday games, including the Topspiel at 1830 CET
- DAZN will show all Sunday games, and gains the Konferenz broadcasts of Saturday 1530 CET games
December 5, 2024 at 4:44 PM
In TV rights news for Germany 🇩🇪, the Bundesliga domestic rights from 2025-2029; totalling €1.121 billion a season.
- Sky Sport will show all Friday and Saturday games, including the Topspiel at 1830 CET
- DAZN will show all Sunday games, and gains the Konferenz broadcasts of Saturday 1530 CET games
- Sky Sport will show all Friday and Saturday games, including the Topspiel at 1830 CET
- DAZN will show all Sunday games, and gains the Konferenz broadcasts of Saturday 1530 CET games
In one of Spanish football’s historic fixtures, Athletic Club defeated Real Madrid in LaLiga for the first time in 19 attempts, with Gorka Guruzeta scoring the winner in a 2-1 triumph at San Mames.
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty troubles continued, having another attempt saved.
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty troubles continued, having another attempt saved.
December 4, 2024 at 10:07 PM
In one of Spanish football’s historic fixtures, Athletic Club defeated Real Madrid in LaLiga for the first time in 19 attempts, with Gorka Guruzeta scoring the winner in a 2-1 triumph at San Mames.
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty troubles continued, having another attempt saved.
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty troubles continued, having another attempt saved.
Joy for Wales and heartbreak for Ireland in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifier, with the away side winning 2-1 in Dublin, and 3-2 on aggregate.
Wales qualify for the Women's Euros for the very first time and will be in Switzerland in July, while Ireland's wait to make the final stages continues.
Wales qualify for the Women's Euros for the very first time and will be in Switzerland in July, while Ireland's wait to make the final stages continues.
December 3, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Joy for Wales and heartbreak for Ireland in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifier, with the away side winning 2-1 in Dublin, and 3-2 on aggregate.
Wales qualify for the Women's Euros for the very first time and will be in Switzerland in July, while Ireland's wait to make the final stages continues.
Wales qualify for the Women's Euros for the very first time and will be in Switzerland in July, while Ireland's wait to make the final stages continues.
It only took until the second tie of the FA Cup 3rd round draw to find its blockbuster. Manchester United will begin the defence of the trophy away to Arsenal in January.
The pair also meet at the Emirates in the Premier League this Wednesday night.
The pair also meet at the Emirates in the Premier League this Wednesday night.
December 2, 2024 at 7:52 PM
It only took until the second tie of the FA Cup 3rd round draw to find its blockbuster. Manchester United will begin the defence of the trophy away to Arsenal in January.
The pair also meet at the Emirates in the Premier League this Wednesday night.
The pair also meet at the Emirates in the Premier League this Wednesday night.
Judd Trump triumphs in snooker’s UK Championship for a second time, beating Barry Hawkins 10-8 in the final.
It’s his 2nd UK Championship, his first won in 2011, and 30th ranking career title; building upon winning the Shanghai Masters and Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters earlier this season.
It’s his 2nd UK Championship, his first won in 2011, and 30th ranking career title; building upon winning the Shanghai Masters and Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters earlier this season.
December 1, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Judd Trump triumphs in snooker’s UK Championship for a second time, beating Barry Hawkins 10-8 in the final.
It’s his 2nd UK Championship, his first won in 2011, and 30th ranking career title; building upon winning the Shanghai Masters and Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters earlier this season.
It’s his 2nd UK Championship, his first won in 2011, and 30th ranking career title; building upon winning the Shanghai Masters and Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters earlier this season.
Liverpool continue to top the league phase of the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield.
Ireland’s Caoimhin Kelleher saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappe.
Real Madrid have lost 3 out of 5 league phase games, and lie in 24th place.
Ireland’s Caoimhin Kelleher saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappe.
Real Madrid have lost 3 out of 5 league phase games, and lie in 24th place.
November 27, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Liverpool continue to top the league phase of the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield.
Ireland’s Caoimhin Kelleher saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappe.
Real Madrid have lost 3 out of 5 league phase games, and lie in 24th place.
Ireland’s Caoimhin Kelleher saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappe.
Real Madrid have lost 3 out of 5 league phase games, and lie in 24th place.
Pau Cubarsi excelling again for Barcelona with another player of the match performance against Brest in the Champions League.
Another extraordinary 17 year old player.
Another extraordinary 17 year old player.
November 26, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Pau Cubarsi excelling again for Barcelona with another player of the match performance against Brest in the Champions League.
Another extraordinary 17 year old player.
Another extraordinary 17 year old player.
League phase matchday 5 in the UEFA Chamipions League takes place across Tuesday and Wednesday.
PSG currently outside the playoff spots in 25th away to Bayern Munich tonight, while top 8 teams Barcelona and Brest meet.
Repeat of 1981, 2018 and 2022 final between Liverpool and Real Madrid tomorrow.
PSG currently outside the playoff spots in 25th away to Bayern Munich tonight, while top 8 teams Barcelona and Brest meet.
Repeat of 1981, 2018 and 2022 final between Liverpool and Real Madrid tomorrow.
November 26, 2024 at 10:51 AM
League phase matchday 5 in the UEFA Chamipions League takes place across Tuesday and Wednesday.
PSG currently outside the playoff spots in 25th away to Bayern Munich tonight, while top 8 teams Barcelona and Brest meet.
Repeat of 1981, 2018 and 2022 final between Liverpool and Real Madrid tomorrow.
PSG currently outside the playoff spots in 25th away to Bayern Munich tonight, while top 8 teams Barcelona and Brest meet.
Repeat of 1981, 2018 and 2022 final between Liverpool and Real Madrid tomorrow.
A beautiful and poignant ceremony at Valencia’s famous Mestalla, paying tribute to those who lost their lives from devastating floods in the Valencia region.
In their first game since October 27, Valencia wore an all black kit in their 4-2 LaLiga victory over Real Betis.
In their first game since October 27, Valencia wore an all black kit in their 4-2 LaLiga victory over Real Betis.
November 23, 2024 at 6:13 PM
A beautiful and poignant ceremony at Valencia’s famous Mestalla, paying tribute to those who lost their lives from devastating floods in the Valencia region.
In their first game since October 27, Valencia wore an all black kit in their 4-2 LaLiga victory over Real Betis.
In their first game since October 27, Valencia wore an all black kit in their 4-2 LaLiga victory over Real Betis.
A busy football run to Christmas on the way. Attractions across Europe include:
🏴 Manchester City v Tottenham - Saturday
🇮🇹 AC Milan v Juventus - Saturday
🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund v Freiburg - Saturday
🇪🇸 Athletic Club v Real Sociedad - Sunday
And the Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United begins Sunday.
🏴 Manchester City v Tottenham - Saturday
🇮🇹 AC Milan v Juventus - Saturday
🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund v Freiburg - Saturday
🇪🇸 Athletic Club v Real Sociedad - Sunday
And the Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United begins Sunday.
November 22, 2024 at 7:48 PM
A busy football run to Christmas on the way. Attractions across Europe include:
🏴 Manchester City v Tottenham - Saturday
🇮🇹 AC Milan v Juventus - Saturday
🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund v Freiburg - Saturday
🇪🇸 Athletic Club v Real Sociedad - Sunday
And the Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United begins Sunday.
🏴 Manchester City v Tottenham - Saturday
🇮🇹 AC Milan v Juventus - Saturday
🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund v Freiburg - Saturday
🇪🇸 Athletic Club v Real Sociedad - Sunday
And the Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United begins Sunday.
UEFA Nations League quarter-final draw:
1 - Netherlands 🇳🇱 v Spain 🇪🇸
2 - Croatia 🇭🇷 v France 🇫🇷
3 - Denmark 🇩🇰 v Portugal 🇵🇹
4 - Italy🇮🇹 v Germany 🇩🇪
Quarter-finals are two-legged and are in March.
The semi-finals and final take place in June, semis being 4 v 1 and 3 v 2.
1 - Netherlands 🇳🇱 v Spain 🇪🇸
2 - Croatia 🇭🇷 v France 🇫🇷
3 - Denmark 🇩🇰 v Portugal 🇵🇹
4 - Italy🇮🇹 v Germany 🇩🇪
Quarter-finals are two-legged and are in March.
The semi-finals and final take place in June, semis being 4 v 1 and 3 v 2.
November 22, 2024 at 11:36 AM
UEFA Nations League quarter-final draw:
1 - Netherlands 🇳🇱 v Spain 🇪🇸
2 - Croatia 🇭🇷 v France 🇫🇷
3 - Denmark 🇩🇰 v Portugal 🇵🇹
4 - Italy🇮🇹 v Germany 🇩🇪
Quarter-finals are two-legged and are in March.
The semi-finals and final take place in June, semis being 4 v 1 and 3 v 2.
1 - Netherlands 🇳🇱 v Spain 🇪🇸
2 - Croatia 🇭🇷 v France 🇫🇷
3 - Denmark 🇩🇰 v Portugal 🇵🇹
4 - Italy🇮🇹 v Germany 🇩🇪
Quarter-finals are two-legged and are in March.
The semi-finals and final take place in June, semis being 4 v 1 and 3 v 2.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been handed a tough first round opponent in Barry Hawkins, as he begins the defence of snooker's UK Championship at the Barbican in York this Saturday.
Other notable ties include world champion Kyren Wilson against Stephen Maguire, and Mark Selby taking on Jack Lisowski.
Other notable ties include world champion Kyren Wilson against Stephen Maguire, and Mark Selby taking on Jack Lisowski.
November 21, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been handed a tough first round opponent in Barry Hawkins, as he begins the defence of snooker's UK Championship at the Barbican in York this Saturday.
Other notable ties include world champion Kyren Wilson against Stephen Maguire, and Mark Selby taking on Jack Lisowski.
Other notable ties include world champion Kyren Wilson against Stephen Maguire, and Mark Selby taking on Jack Lisowski.
In the last 14 months, Mark Williams has won the British Open, won the Tour Championship, lost the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters final in a decider, and now, captured the Champion of Champions for the first time.
A sporting great. The Snooker Class of ‘92 legacy continues.
A sporting great. The Snooker Class of ‘92 legacy continues.
November 17, 2024 at 10:44 PM
In the last 14 months, Mark Williams has won the British Open, won the Tour Championship, lost the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters final in a decider, and now, captured the Champion of Champions for the first time.
A sporting great. The Snooker Class of ‘92 legacy continues.
A sporting great. The Snooker Class of ‘92 legacy continues.
A big NFL Sunday matchup today. The Kansas City Chiefs, defending Super Bowl champions and the last remaining unbeaten team this season, visit the Buffalo Bills; in what is turning into a storied rivalry this decade.
Live on Sky Sports NFL at 9:25pm, and radio commentary on BBC 5 Sports Extra.
Live on Sky Sports NFL at 9:25pm, and radio commentary on BBC 5 Sports Extra.
November 17, 2024 at 4:53 PM
A big NFL Sunday matchup today. The Kansas City Chiefs, defending Super Bowl champions and the last remaining unbeaten team this season, visit the Buffalo Bills; in what is turning into a storied rivalry this decade.
Live on Sky Sports NFL at 9:25pm, and radio commentary on BBC 5 Sports Extra.
Live on Sky Sports NFL at 9:25pm, and radio commentary on BBC 5 Sports Extra.
Glory for Rory McIlroy as he clinches his third DP World Tour Championship title. He also wins his sixth European Tour Order of Merit, and marks his seventh win in Dubai.
Showing tremendous heart and crucially hitting the front on the 16th, a happy ending to an emotional year for him.
Showing tremendous heart and crucially hitting the front on the 16th, a happy ending to an emotional year for him.
November 17, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Glory for Rory McIlroy as he clinches his third DP World Tour Championship title. He also wins his sixth European Tour Order of Merit, and marks his seventh win in Dubai.
Showing tremendous heart and crucially hitting the front on the 16th, a happy ending to an emotional year for him.
Showing tremendous heart and crucially hitting the front on the 16th, a happy ending to an emotional year for him.