Deese Kasinga’s dreams came true when he signed a two-year deal at Newcastle aged 16. But this soon turned into heartbreak when he faced a huge setback. This story explores the highs and lows of academy football and the tough realities of trying to make it as a pro. A Newcastle United spokesperson told BBC…
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Sport & brain injury: Parliamentary inquiry to be launched to investigate link
by Emily SmithFive members of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning team have been diagnosed with dementiaA parliamentary inquiry into the link between sport and long-term brain injury is being launched on Wednesday. MPs will consider the links between head trauma and dementia, and how risks can be mitigated. Last year, Sir Bobby Charlton became the fifth member of…
Gabriel Jesus scored two late goals as Manchester City beat WolvesPep Guardiola believes Manchester City have “come through hell and done something more than remarkable” by overcoming a tough winter schedule to extend their winning run to 21 games in all competitions by beating Wolverhampton Wanderers. Their 4-1 victory courtesy of three goals inside the…
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Borussia Moenchengladbach 0-1 Borussia Dortmund: Jadon Sancho scores winner
by Emily SmithJadon Sancho’s goal was his 12th of the seasonJadon Sancho scored the only goal of the game as Borussia Dortmund beat Borussia Moenchengladbach to reach the semi-finals of the German Cup. The England forward finished off a quick counter just after the hour mark. Erling Braut Haaland thought he had put the visitors ahead before…
Jeffrey Schlupp and Connor Wickham will be available for Crystal Palace when they face Man Utd on Wednesday. The Eagles host Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side at 20:15 in the Premier League. Schlupp is returning from a hamstring problem while Wickham has overcome a thigh injury. FEATURE: Five striker targets for Man Utd other than Haaland…
Reds legend John Barnes thinks the signing of Raphael Varane for Liverpool would be a ‘fantastic’ piece of business. The Anfield side joined Manchester United in the race for Varane’s signature yesterday. They reportedly want him to partner Virgil Van Dijk at centre-back next season. READ: Wilder rages at ‘stupid and uneducated’ pundits amid Keane…
Declan Rice has the potential to become ‘world class’ according to former West Ham teammate Sebastien Haller. Rice has been pivotal to the Hammers’ success this season as they compete for a European spot. He’s been a commanding presence in defensive midfield and has captained them for most of the campaign. FEATURE: Five striker targets…
Home F365 Features Prick of the Week No. 24: Conspiracy theorist Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Date published: Tuesday 2nd March 2021 3:20 – Dave Tickner Managers need to stop blaming entire results on marginal refereeing decisions, really. So who’s this week’s prick then? In shameless pursuit of numbers, this week’s prick is the manager of Manchester…
Home All The News Wilder rages at ‘stupid and uneducated’ pundits amid Keane criticism Date published: Tuesday 2nd March 2021 3:00 – Joe Williams Chris Wilder is tired of “stupid, silly, and uneducated analysis” of his Sheffield United side by pundits following Roy Keane’s comments that they deserved “to be criticised”. After narrowly missing out…
Hamilton clinched a record-equalling seventh F1 drivers’ championship in 2020 with Mercedes, but is yet to sign a new contract with the team for the coming season. The British driver is widely expected to agree to a new deal in the coming weeks with Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, but currently remains unconfirmed for 2021.…