Emily Smith

A Brazil and Barcelona legend – Rivaldo’s outlook was defined by his upbringingIn early 1991, an 18-year-old stood in a bakery in Paulista, a rundown region of Recife in north-eastern Brazil, waiting to be interviewed by local media. He didn’t look much like a footballer. Troublingly thin, his nondescript brown T-shirt hanging off his shoulders…

Harry Kane was controversially awarded a yellow card for his challenge on Andy RobertsonFormer Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has criticised the officiating in Tottenham’s draw with Liverpool on Sunday, saying Andy Robertson is “lucky to be walking”. The left-back was on the end of a strong studs-up tackle from Harry Kane. Referee Paul Tierney…

Newcastle United are keen to bolster their attacking options in January with Manchester United’s 26-year-old French striker Anthony Martial and Inter Milan’s Bosnian front man Edin Dzeko, 35, on their shortlist. (Sun)external-link Manchester United are close to bringing highly rated French midfielder Boubacar Kamara, 22, to Old Trafford from Marseille for what would be Ralf…

Newcastle felt they should have been awarded a penalty when Ryan Fraser was brought down by Ederson in Sunday’s defeat to Manchester CityNewcastle have written to the Premier League to question recent refereeing decisions they feel have gone against them. Eddie Howe’s side, who are second-bottom of the Premier League, have been punished by debatable…

Watch highlights as Manchester United thump an Aston Villa side who have now lost six of their last seven league matches…

With so many of the weekend’s Premier League games called off, we have included the last round of midweek games as well to choose the Team of the Week. Last Tuesday, Manchester City put seven past Leeds and Steven Gerrard’s improving Aston Villa won 2-0 against Dean Smith’s Norwich City. On Wednesday, Wolves battled to…

Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has confirmed that Real Madrid are interested in signing Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21. (Bild – in Germanexternal-link) Real Madrid are dreaming of teaming Haaland up with Kylian Mbappe. The 22-year-old France forward can discuss a pre-contract and plot an exit from Paris St-Germain in January. (Fichajes – in…

Wolves 0-0 Chelsea: ‘It’s not safe’ – Tuchel annoyed Covid-hit Chelsea forced to playChelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says player safety is at risk after his side were made to play their Premier League game against Wolverhampton Wanders on Sunday despite a Covid-19 outbreak. Tuchel’s side had a request for the fixture to be postponed after…

The England men’s football team are named Team of the Year and Gareth Southgate is Coach of the Year after their run to the final of Euro 2020…

If you enjoy the satisfaction of putting custom PCs together, but the current market situation is getting in the way, you will be able to indulge in this constructive hobby virtually (for free) thanks to the latest Epic Games Store giveaway. This is a bit of a bargain, as the game/sim is still selling on…