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​Former Tottenham and Ajax midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has recalled his favourite moment at the the north London club, while also claiming that Harry Redknapp's Spurs side was 'the best' he played for. The Dutch international was a hugely popular figure at White Hart Lane, playing 63 times for the club after arriving in north London from Real Madrid in 2010. Speaking to the Daily ​Mail ahead of Spurs' huge Champions League semi-final first leg against another of his old sides, Ajax, the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2IR5uMo

​Leicester City striker Shinji Okazaki has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of this season after falling down the pecking order at the King Power Stadium.  Okazaki, 33, has struggled for regular minutes this season, with him starting just one Premier League game this season - a 1-1 draw against Brighton in late November - while his further 19 league appearances have all come from the bench.  With his contract set to expire at the end of this season, the Japanese international... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2PLOEPT

​Player of the season lists are boring! You know who's good! 'Bad player' lists suck too, cos that's just...Huesca players, like.  The happy middle ground? The underwhelming ones, the ones who should be better than they've shown. ​Apparently I couldn't turn this in when it just said 'Real Madrid', so here's the players:  GK: Thibaut Courtois Signed for £35m with only a year left on his contract at Chelsea, on £120,000 a week at the Bernabeu, keeps like a giraffe with gloves on. Has only... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2IQkqdE

Super-agent Mino Raiola is looking for the most economically profitable move possible for Matthijs de Ligt this summer, re-opening the door to Manchester United, Juventus and Bayern Munich Superb performances in the Champions League for Ajax this season have seen De Ligt announce himself on the world stage, with the 19-year-old defender leading his team to the semi-finals of the competition for the first time this century. The Dutch centre back has been integral to the Amsterdam side, but will... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2USPhYw

​Arsenal are set to scrap plans to sign Cagliari's Nicolo Barella and will look to move for Sampdoria midfielder Dennis Praet instead. With ​Aaron Ramsey set for a move to ​Serie A champions ​Juventus in the summer, there is a vacancy in Arsenal's central midfield that is needed to be filled. According to a report by ​the Daily Star, ​Arsenal were looking to sign Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella as a replacement but deemed the £43m-rated Italian as being too expensive and will look to sign... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2ISqwKG

rest ​Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani is dreaming of playing in the Premier League and could be on the move this summer. The 32-year-old Uruguayan had been linked with a move to his old side Napoli in Serie A, but club president Aurelio De Laurentiis has since played down those reports due to the cost of the player. Calciomercato reports that PSG's all-time top goalscorer has been trying to engineer a move to the Premier League and still has plenty of desire to play in England. The... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2vqIj2S

​So it has been a funny few months for Manchester United. Things almost feel as though they could hardly be much worse, and this was summed up perfectly by former Newcastle United forward Alan Shearer... almost. A clip emerged on social media of Shearer appearing to bluntly declare that United are "f****d" on live TV. However, what he actually said was far less explicit and far less interesting, tripping over his words at a coincidentally poor time, but you could have hardly blamed him for... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2PECwzK

Chelsea star Antonio Ruidger has today been forced to undergo surgery on a knee problem, raising fears he may not play again this season. Man United 1-1 Chelsea Maurizio Sarri’s men travelled to Old Trafford on Sunday evening, for a crunch Premier League clash with Manchester United. The Blues headed into proceedings occupying the final of the English top-flight’s top-4 spots, sitting 3 points adrift of Tottenham in 3rd. Manchester United, meanwhile, sat 3 points further back in 6th. As such, both sides were aware that their European hopes for next season hung in the balance ahead of kick-off. Alonso cancels out Mata And, when all was said and done in Manchester, the 3-point gap between the clubs remained intact, as Chelsea tightened their grip on 4th-place. Hosts United came out of the blocks on top, bagging a deserved opener with 10 minutes on the clock through Juan Mata. However, just when it looked as though the Red Devils were set to head into the interval with their lead

Royals dropped Ashton Turner and brought in 19-year-old allrounder Mahipal Lomror from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2IN4Dw8

The Chennai Super Kings captain has been 'pretty sick during the week', but his recovery is 'progressing', according to coach Stephen Fleming from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2WgZ642

​In a Champions League semi-final that no-one would've predicted at the start of the season, Tottenham host Ajax at their new stadium for the first-leg of the tie this evening. Both sides have earned their right to reach the last four, with Spurs negotiating a classic quarter-final tie against Premier League rivals Manchester City, while Ajax's fairy tale run has seen them beat holders Real Madrid and one of the favourites this season in Juventus.   @ChrisEriksen8  @daosanchez26 ... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2WlEhop

Liverpool are set to travel to the Camp Nou to take on Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi final clash. The Reds are in a heated race with Manchester City for the Premier League title but will turn their attention Barcelona as they look to reach their second straight Champions League final. Four Reds players were named to the PFA Team of the Year this past week, with Virgil van Dijk taking home the Player of the Year award. Liverpool have a lot left on their plate but the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2PGa9RR

Barcelona will host Liverpool at the Camp Nou for the first time since 2007 on Wednesday night. The Blaugrana were crowned La Liga champions following a 1-0 win over Levante at the weekend, with Lionel Messi scoring the game's only goal. With the league title already secured, Barca will now have their sights set directly on the Champions League, with Liverpool the latest obstacle in the squad's quest for a sixth triumph in the competition. Here's how Ernesto Valverde's side may line up to take... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2V5Mr7C

Steyn has seen a shoulder specialist, Ngidi has resumed bowling after his side strain and Duminy has begun playing for the Cobras again from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2ZIhDZb

Tottenham Hotspur are leading the race to sign Fulham winger Ryan Sessegnon, according to the Evening Standard . The Cottagers are keen to keep hold of their academy product but will struggle to do so given the level of interest. His contract situation in west London will also make keeping hold of him that bit tougher. Tottenham’s advantage in the race to sign Sessegnon MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 08: Diogo Dalot of Manchester United is challenged by Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on December 8, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Ryan Sessegnon is keen to remain in the top-flight and also in London, should he leave Fulham. This hands Tottenham a major boost in taking him off the hands of Fulham and away from the competition. Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are all keeping track of the teenager. It is also understood that Sessegnon see

Red has been added on the chest as well as the sleeves of the predominantly green shirts from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2V5EcZd

​Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen has claimed that his former club Ajax train players to be mentally tough from from the young age of six, ahead of the Champions League semi-final clash between the two clubs. Ajax was Vertonghen's first professional club, he made 220 appearances for the Dutch side from 2006 until he eventually joined Tottenham in 2012. The Eredivisie side have surpassed all expectations this year by reaching the tournament's semi-finals, knocking out the reigning... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2vs0ipp

Barcelona host Liverpool on Wednesday night for the first leg of their Champions League semi final at the Nou Camp. When the Reds arrive in Catalonia, they may see the familiar faces​ of a couple of former Liverpool stars. There are eight players in total who have donned the jerseys of both the Reds and la Blaugrana. Let's take a look at who they are: Philippe Coutinho ​Having made the transfer from Anfield to the Nou Camp last January, the Brazilian became the eighth and latest player to play... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2ZKqLwt

If RCB win both their remaining matches and other results work out well for them, they can still make the last four from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2USySDq

Arsenal have made a big decision over Nacho Monreal’s contract situation. The Spanish defender’s current deal is set to expire in the summer. The Gunners are keen not to lose the 33-year-old on a free transfer with FC Barcelona and Olympique de Marseille interested. Monreal contract update amid Barcelona and Marseille LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 19: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal reacts to Tottenham Hotspur scoring there second goal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 19, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Arsenal offered Nacho Monreal a new contract this morning, according to Alfredo Pedulla . FC Barcelona and Olympique de Marseille are both clubs who have been tracking the defender. With his deal set to expire at the end of the season, the Gunners have moved to avoid losing him for nothing. They have offered him a new contract which is expected to keep him at the Emira

​Manchester United Women were only formed 11 months ago and the first 21-player squad wasn't announced until last July. Manager Casey Stoney recently explained that it was initially a group 'strangers' coming together and that the players and staff worked hard on bonding exercises like boxing lessons and dance classes alongside the more typical football training sessions. But as United prepare to play their final game of their debut season on Saturday 11 May, they will do so as a team that has... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2UP9PkX

​Liverpool go head to head with Barcelona on Wednesday night, as the Reds contest their second consecutive Champions League semi-final. Virgil van Dijk, who recently picked up the PFA Player of the Year award, is set to come up against the player he regards as the 'best in the world' in a meeting that has football fans waiting with bated breath. The player in question, Lionel Messi, led his ​Barça side to the 4-0 aggregate thrashing of ​Manchester United in the previous round and he will be... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2XPh3qO

Now ​Look, this is harsh.  We all know it's harsh. But it's a necessary evil. Manchester United have about thousand problems, and very few of them are Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's fault. They have no director of football, their defence is terrible, their players look unfit and often uninterested, their talismanic goalkeeper is looking very clown-like and they're probably going to finish outside the top four. Make no mistake about it, Solskjaer deserved recognition for what he did when he took over... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2W9oiJP

​Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has claimed that Arsenal manager Unai Emery should only keep two players from Arsenal's current squad by 2021. The Gunners have been in abysmal form in recent weeks, with three consecutive defeats in the Premier League damaging their hopes of finishing in the top-four. With their Champions League qualification hopes now in the balance, Neville has criticised Emery's squad and claims that there are only two players in the current set-up that are... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2IMPuuM

​Former Liverpool stars Luis Suárez and Philippe Coutinho have warned their Barcelona team-mates of the threat posed by the Reds ahead of their Champions League semi-final tie. Suarez left Liverpool to join Barcelona in 2014 whilst Coutinho departed Merseyside to join La Blaugrana in January 2018. ​Suárez spoke glowingly of his former club and insisted that there will be little to separate the two sides. "​Liverpool can bring the ball out from the back. They have very good players in the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2WajpAa

​Manchester United are seriously considering exercising Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak's €120 million buyout clause, according to reports. The 26-year-old is regarded as one of world football's elite shot stoppers, and has been linked in recent weeks as a possible replacement for the recently out-of-sorts David de Gea, who in turn could be offered  a big-money deal at Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. De Gea, whose Manchester United contract expires next summer, is wanted by the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2VAh0S9

​Chelsea centre back Antonio Rudiger is set to undergo knee surgery on Tuesday after hobbling off at Old Trafford on Sunday in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United.  The Blues defender was forced to come off after 65 minutes in that encounter, having had a huge hand in the team's leveller just before half time, and left the stadium on crutches after injuring his knee in an innocuous off-ball incident. According to the ​Daily Mail, the German international is now set to undergo surgery,... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2VaXTiw

AFC Ajax may have dropped a major hint that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane could feature this evening. The two sides face off at Spurs’ new stadium in the Champions League semi-final first-leg. The 25-year-old was expected to miss the game but the Dutch club’s latest social media post suggests otherwise. Ajax drop hint Kane could feature tonight ⚪️ vs. ⚫️🌕 #UCL #totaja pic.twitter.com/3DaAt6MJnt — AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) April 30, 2019 Ajax have posted the above Tweet on their official social media account. The image includes a picture of the Tottenham Hotspur’s number 10 shirt which is, of course, is worn by Kane. Suggestions were that this was an old image, however, Ajax’s Instagram story proves this is not the case. Just did some serious FBI hacking and found out that the Ajax admin is at the stadium atm, the picture of the Kane kit isnt old. What if Kane is actully on the bench!!! pic.twitter.com/WhNUTWhImb — ʷAxel🇸🇪 (@ftblaxel) April 30, 2019 This post fol

Bayern Munich and Inter are said to be weighing up audacious bids to lure Totten​ham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino away from north London this summer. Despite leading the Bundesliga by two points going into their final three games, Bayern have been less than enthused with the progress the team have made under Niko Kovac, and are said to be considering alternatives going into this summer.  According to France Football, as relayed by ​Sport Witness, Pochettino has now emerged as one of the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2PCh9PP

​Real Madrid are looking to begin their summer revamp with talks already talking place with Olympique Lyonnais over a move for midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. However, Los Blancos face competition from Juventus.  The France international has enjoyed a fabulous campaign for the Ligue 1 side, providing six assists in 29 league games, while also being a standout performer for them in this season's Champions League.  The 22-year-old has already been ​linked with a host of European clubs in recent... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2VyO8Kd

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk ​has hailed the influence of Jurgen Klopp and the wider team at Anfield, after winning the PFA Player of the Year award. Van Dijk beat Manchester City's Raheem Sterling to collect the trophy for the peer-voted player of the 2018/19 season on Sunday night. The centre back has marshalled the Reds' defence to 20 clean sheets this campaign, in what has been a complete transformation from the team that previously held a reputation for leaking goals. Speaking... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2LrMKFB

​Barcelona will host Liverpool at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night in the first leg of what promises to be an incredible Champions League semi final matchup. The Blaugrana have already knocked one English side out of this year's tournament, advancing through the quarter-finals by convincingly beating Manchester United 4-0 on aggregate.   Only four remain... ℹ️ Semi-final first legs 樂 Who'll open with a win?#UCL #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/3qQCq8Gn4x — UEFA Champions League... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2ZHUE0l

Mohamed Salah trains before Barcelona Good news Liverpool fans. It’s been confirmed on Tuesday that Mohamed Salah has been involved in Liverpool’s training session today before the Barcelona fixture. Barcelona host the Reds in the Champions League semifinal first leg on Wednesday night. There appears to be no reason to believe that Salah might not play against Barcelona. Mohamed Salah training with #LFC at Melwood this morning. Not sure where those injury rumours came from; think social media scaremongering might be a theme for the end of the season. — David Lynch (@LynchStandard) April 30, 2019 Was the Liverpool star injured? On Monday reports spread on social media that Salah might be injured. Rumours claimed that Salah sustained a thigh injury during a training session over the weekend. Of course, Salah was in action for Liverpool in their 5-0 win over Huddersfield on Friday. The Egyptian star scored twice as well as chipping in with an assist. So were stories of Sal

Arsenal have received a major boost over their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Christopher Nkunku. The French champions could be forced into selling the 21-year-old and they have informed the Gunners over his price. PSG remain under pressure to sell players this summer due to FFP rules playing into Arsenal’s hands. Nkunku’s price tag revealed to Arsenal PARIS, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 14: Edinson Cavani of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates victory with Presnel Kimpembe and Christopher Nkunku after the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at Parc des Princes on February 14, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Arsenal have been informed by PSG that Christopher Nkunku will be made available for transfer at £17.2 million, according to the Evening Standard . Unai Emery is the man pushing for the Gunners to move for the youngster. The former PSG manager brought him into the first-team during his time at the

​Former Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner is close to being appointed as the new manager of FC Schalke 04.  Wagner has been without a club since leaving the Terriers in January following a disastrous start to their second season in the Premier League, overseeing just two wins in the club's first 22 league games of the campaign.  Despite a poor 2018/19 season, Wagner earned plenty of plaudits for getting ​Huddersfield promoted to the ​Premier League in 2016/17, before keeping them in the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2Ldeldu

​Kevin Prince Boateng has admitted that he thought he was being asked to join Espanyol when his January move to Barcelona surfaced, joking that he has the 'best agent in the world'.  Boateng moved to Camp Nou to provide a rotation option for Luis Suarez in a packed run-in for the La Liga champions, but admitted that he had no idea the loan move was happening until it was all-but complete.  🏆 @LaLiga CHAMPIONS 2018-2019! 8 leagues in 11 years. Making the extraordinary seem normal. 🖌🎨... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2VACRJh

​Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is thought to have scolded out-of-form winger Anthony Martial in front of the whole squad following his lacklustre efforts in the warm-up ahead of the stalemate with Chelsea on Sunday.  Martial started from the bench at Old Trafford, and was pictured looking less than enthused in the pre-game warm up. While the rest of the squad went through their required drills, the Frenchman stood with his foot over a ball, and his hands behind his back, failing... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2V8S8l9

Tottenham vs Ajax A picture is doing the round amongst Ajax fans in the build up to Tuesday’s Champions League tie against Tottenham. Ajax have defied expectations reaching the semifinals. Not only have the Dutch giants knocked out Real Madrid and Juventus en route to the final four. But Ajax have also become the first team in Champions League history to reach the semis after starting the competition in the first qualification round. Tottenham’s progress has also been sensational. Remember, Spurs travelled to Camp Nou in the group phase with their Champions League dream hanging by a thread. Spurs drew 1-1 away at Barcelona. Tottenham beat Man City on away goals after a 4-4 draw in the quarterfinals. Making an Ajax shirt from Tottenham’s kit Returning to the picture at hand, one Ajax fan has revealed how to ‘fix up’ a Tottenham home kit. Perhaps the best part of the joke is how Tottenham’s sponsor AIA has been changed into ‘Ajax’. Also pay attention to how the Tottenham crest

The Australian batsman has been struggling in the field and unable to bowl since late last year and will have another operation in July from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2vsaHl4

Tottenham Hotspur forward Lucas Moura may have let slip the club’s secret weapon for the second-leg against AFC Ajax. Spurs take on the Dutch league leaders this evening at their new stadium without their top scorer, Harry Kane. Although, following Monday’s press conference, the Brazilian’s comments suggest Kane could be back to feature in Amsterdam. Moura’s slip over Kane’s facing Ajax in Amsterdam LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 09: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur is helped down the tunnel after going down injured during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final first leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Original fears were that Harry Kane would miss the remainder of the season after he suffered another ankle injury. The injury suffered against Manchester City was his fifth in the last four years, suggesting there is a real weakness there. But, the 25-year-old keeps

Stan Collymore on the best manager in the Premier League In his weekly column in the Mirror , Stan Collymore has offered his analysis on who is the best manager in the Premier League. Most would place Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp and Man City’s Pep Guardiola at the top of the list. Liverpool, like Spurs, are through to the Champions League semifinals having finished runners-up last season. Man City, meanwhile, appear on course to win the domestic treble this year. Yet, for Collymore, Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is the best. Why Tottenham’s Pochettino is better than Liverpool’s Klopp & Man City’s Guardiola Collymore announced that “there is no better manager in the Premier League than Mauricio Pochettino.” So how did he justify that opinion? Collymore wrote: Qualifying Spurs for the Champions League next season and taking them to the showpiece final in Madrid this time out would almost be the equivalent of a trophy-winning exercise. Particularly given the starting po

Raheem Sterling is the PFA Young Player of the Year Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling has won the 2018-19 PFA Young Player of the Year award. Sterling has enjoyed a remarkable year in the Premier League. In 32 games, Sterling has scored 17 goals and chipped in with 10 assists. It’s also worth noting that Raheem Sterling has been named Football Writers Player of the Year. Man City vs West Ham Yet not everyone is happy about Sterling’s latest award. In the Daily Mail on Tuesday, columnist Martin Samuel argues that Sterling should have won the PFA Young Player of the Year prize. Samuel, a well-known West Ham fan, argued that the award should have gone to Declan Rice instead. He wrote: Not that Raheem Sterling doesn’t merit individual recognition, but it was preposterous that he should collect Young Player of the Year from the Professional Footballers’ Association.  Sterling is 24, has played 316 games across eight seasons and is one cap short of 50 for England. In football term

​Juventus wrapped up their eighth consecutive Serie A title recently with a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina. And while the players and manager celebrated this incredible feat in style, their untimely exit from the Champions League at the hands of Ajax a few days before must have still weighed heavily on their minds. Having spent hefty fees during the summer transfer window, and having brought in arguably the best player in the world in Cristiano Ronaldo for a reported fee of over £100m and a... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2LaPHtO

​Pace is one of the most priceless attributes a footballer can possess. Not only can it make all the difference on the pitch, but it's something you just can't coach into a player. It's just as well, then, that it's something Liverpool have had plenty of over the years. From the great sides managed by Bob Paisley back in the 1970-80s to the current energetic, high-octane Jurgen Klopp team, there have been more than a few Reds players you wouldn't fancy taking on in a foot-race. With that in... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2VzhQPg

; Celebs ​England legends Rachel Yankey and Katie Chapman have been confirmed as the first women players to take part in Soccer Aid, competing in the annual charity match for Unicef alongside former male pros and celebrities, with two more female legends also set to join the all-star Rest of the World team in the coming weeks. Held at Stamford Bridge on Sunday 16 June, match organisers have agreed in partnership with the FA that two 'top tier' women players will feature on each team for the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2DEMYCT

There is an obscene amount of narrative surrounding Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg between Barcelona and Liverpool, and it all surrounds Luis Suarez. The man who scored 82 goals in 133 games for the Reds of course opened the scoring as Barca knocked out their historic rivals Manchester United (or at least tried to, before Luke Shaw stole the credit) on their way to the semi-finals.  Luis Suárez heads back towards goal and it deflects off Luke Shaw and into the Man Utd net.... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2URVdB2

​Rio Ferdinand is in line to take up a significant backroom role at Manchester United, as the former England centre-back is being considered for the sporting director position at Old Trafford.  United have come under fire in recent weeks and months for prioritising personnel with a history at the club rather than a history of successfully doing the job they're being sounded out for, but the ​Mail report that they're leaning into that tendency by bringing the six-time Premier League winner... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2XUBSkK

​Arsenal players are becoming confused with manager Unai Emery's tactical choices, the Gunners losing their last three Premier League games with varied systems and confused defensive disorganisation.  An unfamiliar back four of Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Shkodran Mustafi, Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Sead Kolasinac started Sunday lunchtime's game away at Leicester, featuring two players who hadn't started against Wolves just a few days earlier – a defensive setup which itself was a departure... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2XWxkdM

Napoli & Tottenham’s Kieran Trippier Italian transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio reported an eye-catching story on Monday night. Di Marzio claims that Napoli have lodged an official bid with Tottenham for defender Kieran Trippier. Trippier’s form has significantly dropped this season following an incredible 2017-18. Indeed, Trippier was one of England’s star players at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Napoli, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, are said to have offered Spurs between €18 to €20 million for Trippier. Di Marzio noted that Tottenham have rejected that offer for being too low. For the record, the 28-year-old right-back is under contract with the Lillywhites until 2022. [ @DiMarzio ] understands SSC Napoli have now submitted an offer of €20M to Tottenham Hotspur for right-back Kieran Trippier. However Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs are unwilling to sell the defender unless they receive a minimum fee €35M in the upcoming summer window. #THFC #COYS pic.twitter.com/h2Q8mHevQd

​Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will get the chance to make up for the year he's missed due to injury, with Liverpool set to hand him a 12-month contract extension.  The England midfielder returned from a year on the sidelines on Friday night, coming off the bench in a 5-0 win over Huddersfield which kept the pressure on Manchester City before their tight victory at Burnley on Sunday afternoon.  ​The Mirror report that Oxlade-Chamberlain will be given an extension to take his contract to 2023, making... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2ZKwKRV

The tournament includes 22 matches, including three playoffs, and the final will take place on August 11 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2vsliwr

In his affidavit to the BCCI Ombudsman, the former India batsman alleged complete lack of communication from the COA regarding the CAC's role from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2DGftjp

An Instagram post from the allrounder on Monday night was widely reported as him revealing he was in a same-sex relationship from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2GNyukP

The latest round-up of how the Australians are performing in the IPL and county cricket as the World Cup and Australia A tours edge closer from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2PDkAFU

Somerville played for New South Wales between 2014 and 2018 before returning across the Tasman to resume his career in New Zealand from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2ZK90xh

PCB grants all-rounder time off to deal with 'personal issues' from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2Lcsx6t

However, top BCCI officials maintain that schedules can't be changed, with India having already signed off on the ICC's FTP schedule with other member boards from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2XNB3u2

Player's management 'hugely disappointed at treatment by the ECB' from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2V408E4

Duckett, Malan in squad for ODI against Ireland and T20 against Pakistan, Vince included for five one-dayers against Pakistan from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2DHmnFg

He reckons that it might be better for his players to stay away from social media - 'it creates trouble' - at the showpiece event, but stresses that it's not a team rule from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2vujMd4

Smith will play his last match of IPL 2019 against Royal Challengers Bangalore before linking up with the Australian World Cup-bound team from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2XRkNbt

West Ham have announced a strategic partnership with blockchain-based fan engagement platform Socios.com, becoming are the first Premier League club to partner with Socios – joining the likes of European clubs Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus. Inspired by the Socios club membership model in other European countries like Spain, Socios brands itself as a 'first-of-its-kind mobile app for football fans', where fans acquire the ability to vote – by buying, earning or hunting for Fan Tokens - on... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2PDUu5v

​Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has made his predictions ahead of the first legs of the Champions League semi-finals, and fancies Spurs to take a commanding advantage into the second leg in Amsterdam, while leaving Liverpool's visit to Barcelona open to interpretation.  While the visit of Ajax to Tottenham is sure to serve as an enthralling encounter, all eyes are on Wednesday's match, as it sees the two favourites for the tournament go head to head.  "​Barcelona retained their La Liga... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2J43L5J

​Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury has issued an apology over his past offensive social media posts dating back to 2013, saying the views expressed 'do not represent his true beliefs.' Tweets dating from July 2013 to May 2014 surfaced during Leicester's 3-0 victory over Arsenal, and featured racist and homophobic slurs, as well as one in which he said he 'did not feel sorry' for people who self-harm or commit suicide.  "They do not represent my true beliefs," the 21-year-old told the ​BBC.... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2XSNXqv

​Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera helped his team avoid a fourth consecutive defeat - and eighth defeat in the space of 10 games - on Sunday when he returned from injury in the 1-1 Premier League draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford. With United in the ascendancy until a David de Gea error shortly before half-time appeared to deflate the whole team, Herrera had been his usual industrious self as a beating heart of the Red Devils. As his Old Trafford career appears to near its conclusion... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2ZLjwUU

​It was a strangely entertaining game that Chelsea and Manchester United played out at Old Trafford on Sunday. Strange in the sense that it started off at a pace it would so obviously fail to keep up, leading to a dip in quality that had been expected beforehand, before rallying to a, if not fever pitch, then semi-serious temperature pitch finish.  It was messy, and occasionally mediocre, but in an endearing way. Yes, it may have highlighted the gap between the top two and the rest - as almost... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2LbpRGb

​Lazio have been hit with the suspended sentence of a partial stadium ban, after alleged incidents of racist abuse from visiting supporters during their Copa Italia semi-final second leg victory over AC Milan.  Joaquin Correa's 58th minute strike, the only goal in either leg, was enough to book Lazio's place in the final, but the football itself was quickly overshadowed with reports of vitriolic abuse directed towards Milan midfielders Tiemou Bakayoko and Franck Kessie. As per ​Football... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2LbB1uw

​Everton midfielder Tom Davies has signed a new contract with the club to keep him at Goodison Park until 2023. The England under-21 international has been with the Toffees since the age of 11, going on to become their youngest ever captain when he donned the armband in a 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Rotherham United last August. He has made 19 appearances in all competitions for Marco Silva's side this campaign, 24 less than last term after the arrival of the highly-rated Andre Gomes in the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2ZNmDMr

​Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks is likely to miss the remainder of the season, as the club have confirmed the 23-year-old has undergone surgery on a persistent groin injury that has kept him on the sidelines throughout April.  The midfielder hasn't featured since the 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, and was ​previously named among an extensive injury list for the first leg of the semi-final against Ajax.  Though updates on the extent... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2VCEcze

Huddersfield Town full-back Erik Durm has been linked with a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce in the summer transfer window. Director of Football Damien Comolli is looking to rebuild his Fenerbahce squad after the Super Lig club found themselves in a surprise relegation battle. The Yellow Canaries haven't finished outside the top four since 2003, but are currently 14th in the 18-strong league, just four points outside the relegation zone. Durm's contract with Huddersfield will expire at the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2vBfykd

​Barcelona-bound midfielder Frenkie de Jong does not expect to be in the club's starting XI next season following a £65m switch from Ajax. The 21-year-old's transfer to Catalonia this summer has already been agreed, with a potential meeting between his current employers and Barça to come if the pair both win their respective Champions League semi final ties. De Jong has been a key force in driving the Dutch outfit's surge towards European glory, though he feels that may not be enough to... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2ZGkF04

Man United & top four Following last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Old Trafford against Chelsea, Man United’s hopes of finishing in the top four have shrunk once again. United are sixth in the standings on 65 points. Arsenal have 66, Chelsea 68 and Tottenham are on 70 points. If Man United are to end the campaign with a Champions League berth, they’ll need a lot of help in the final rounds. First off, United have to beat Huddersfield and Cardiff. Then they’ll need their top four rivals to drop points. Marcus Rashford & Romelu Lukaku With a mountain to climb, the Sun on Tuesday have speculated that Marcus Rashford and Romelu Lukaku may not play for United again this season. That’s after both forwards sustained injuries in the Chelsea game. The tabloid report: Marcus Rashford has a niggling shoulder issue while Romelu Lukaku also aggravated his dodgy hamstring in Manchester United’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Sunday. Both had scans and boss Solskjaer is sweating on the pair’s

Tottenham vs Ajax It’s Champions League semifinal day as Tottenham host Ajax in north London. Can Spurs establish a first leg advantage before they head to the Dutch capital? Or will Ajax, who have already KO’ed Real Madrid and Juventus, record another memorable result in the English capital? Tottenham come into the match following a 1-0 home defeat to West Ham. As for Ajax, they should be fully rested after the Dutch FA allowed them to rest last weekend as they rearranged the schedule. Moussa Sisssoko & Fernando Llorente The Times on Tuesday have gone about predicted the respective line-ups for tonight’s match. Tottenham go into the game with a string of significant selection problems. Harry Kane remains sidelined. If the England captain plays again this season, it may only be in the Champions League final (provided Spurs get that far). Son Heung-min is also out of contention due to suspension. The South Korean will be available for the second leg. As for Harry Winks a

Tottenham have this evening confirmed that Harry Winks has been forced to undergo surgery on a lingering groin problem. Spurs vs Ajax Mauricio Pochettino’s men are set to welcome Dutch giants Ajax to London tomorrow evening, for the first-leg of the Champions League semi-final tie between the clubs. Spurs secured their spot in the final-4 of the competition by means of a hugely-impressive aggregate victory over Premier League rivals Manchester City two weeks ago. After the North Londoners put Pep Guardiola’s men to the sword by a goal to nil in the tie’s first-leg on the 9th of April, a thrilling 4-3 defeat at the Etihad eventually saw Tottenham advance on away goals. Mauricio Pochettino celebrates at the end of the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final second-leg match between Manchester City and Tottenham. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Tottenham downed Spurs’ final warm-up ahead of their first-leg meeting with Ajax, though, did not go exactly according to plan. T

A report from the Mirror this evening has shed light on an unusual pre-match ritual in the Arsenal dressing room this season. Leicester 3-0 Arsenal Unai Emery’s men travelled to the King Power Stadium yesterday afternoon, for a Premier League clash. The matchup came as the North Londoners’ latest outing in their quest to secure a top-4 spot, amid a tightly-contested battle with all of Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United. Spurs’ surprise defeat to West Ham on Saturday afternoon opened the door for Arsenal ahead of kick-off, with the Gunners having headed into proceedings aware that a victory would have seen them (at least temporarily) leapfrog 4th-placed Chelsea, and move to within a point of Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham in 3rd. But, in typical Gunners’ fashion, a dismal showing on the road eventually saw the North Londoners downed by 3 goals to nil. After Ainsley Maitland-Niles was sent for an early bath following a second yellow-card with just 36 minutes gone, Leicester

The key statistic behind Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk’s PFA Player of the Year award has been garnering widespread attention online over the last 24 hours. Liverpool stalwart Dutch stopper van Dijk made the move to Anfield in January of last year, for a hefty £75 million, a world-record fee for a defender. At the time, many called into question Liverpool’s wisdom in splashing out such a monumental sum on a player who had not yet proven himself as a consistent performer at the very top level of the game. However, to say that van Dijk has since gone on to prove his doubters wrong would be putting it lightly. The 27-year-old has, all told, been an absolute rock at the back for Liverpool over the course of his 15+ months on the books of the Reds. Van Dijk’s combination of athleticism, aerial prowess, aggression, positional awareness and poise on the ball have come together on Merseyside to see the former Celtic man develop into one of world football’s finest in his position. V