Brentford striker Igor Thiago and Bournemouth winger Rayan receive first call-ups to the Brazil squad for their friendlies with France and Croatia later this month.

Michael O'Neill says qualification for the World Cup would be "as good as anything that any Northern Ireland team has done".

Russell Martin holds no regrets from his turbulent spell as Rangers head coach but admits he "didn't do well enough".

Spaniard had backing of the players and Johan Cruyff’s widow, celebrating with a cigar in his favourite nightclubJoan Laporta accompanied his players from the football pitch to the polling station, singing and winning all the way. From his seat high in tribuna, Barcelona’s outgoing president – who was about to become their incoming president – …

The most startling performances of recent months have involved revitalised tennis from Medvedev and DjokovicIn the uncertain early stages of his Indian Wells semi-final contest with Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev swiftly made his intentions clear. Having established a 3-1 lead, he chased down a trademark Alcaraz drop shot, then a lob, before slamming the …

Experts believe club would be lucky to escape with fine and suspended transfer ban but further penalties may followThe Premier League’s judgment against Chelsea for breaking football’s rules – during an eight-year trophy spree under Roman Abramovich – concludes that the club engaged in “deception and concealment”.The breaches, more than 30 …

MATTHEW LAMBWELL: The British No1 reached the second round in Indian Wells last week but will miss the second leg of the so-called Sunshine Double.

Brentford talisman has turned Carlo Ancelotti’s head despite never playing for Selecao in youth ranks

Thiago celebrates Brazil call-up with yet another goal to double Bees’ lead against Wolves in the Premier League.

Thierry Henry was full of high praise for Max Dowman in the wake of his impressive showing against Everton on Saturday afternoon but offered a warning for his former club Arsenal.

Dowman, 16, stole the headlines on Saturday after he led the Gunners to a crucial 2-0 win over Everton to send Mikel Arteta's side nine points clear of Man City at the top of the Premier League.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot will find it "really difficult" to get the Reds fans back on side, according to Jamie Carragher.

Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe both spotted in open session

Bellingham has travelled to Manchester but is not yet ready for action after a hamstring problem

The Reds are enduring a nightmare season, currently fifth in the league and on the verge of being knocked out of the Champions League. Their title defence was over long ago.

Briton has post-viral symptons after February illnessShe is still without a permanent coachEmma Raducanu has sustained another significant setback as she opted to withdraw from the Miami Open due to illness. Raducanu struggled with a virus throughout February, suffering poor opening round losses in Doha and Dubai. She is said to still have post-viral …

Thierry Henry takes a look back at Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes brilliant display against Aston Villa and gives him a new nickname which alludes to his footballing brain.

Referee Paul Tierney found himself trapped in the middle of Chelsea’s huddle before their game against Newcastle on Saturday

Iran said last week they'd be pulling out of the World Cup but that might not be the case as a new statement has now been issued

Former Premier League winner Marc Albrighton marks his Deportrio debut with a goal in the Baller League.

Chelsea expect to move their pre-match huddle away from the centre circle after referee Paul Tierney was caught in the middle on Saturday.

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Youngster announced himself to the Premier League with game-changing substitute performance against Everton

‘No one cares about you,’ says Lancashire all-rounderThe 32-year-old alleges England group is too cliqueyLiam Livingstone has given a scathing account of his handling by the current England regime, claiming “no one cares about you”. The Lancashire all-rounder has exactly 100 caps for his country across all three formats but has not featured in more …

The World Rally Championship will return to the UK for the first time in eight years when the north-east of Scotland hosts a round in 2027.

Chelsea have been given a suspended transfer ban and £10.75m fine after breaching Premier League rules

Raducanu has been due to begin her campaign in Florida on Thursday or Friday