SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was ridiculed for bringing Richard Smith KC into the England set-up in 2002. Many said there was no need and that his presence would be a waste of time and money.

PETE JENSON: Joao Felix had to watch week one from the bench but it could have been worse: at least he was watching impressive Atletico; he could have been watching Barça v Getafe.

England face off against tournament co-hosts Australia tomorrow for a spot in the Women's World Cup final.

Azim wants to follow the path of his childhood hero Amir Khan by being a role model to the next generation of athletes from Asian backgrounds.

England defence coach Kevin Sinfield hopes Owen Farrell is not subjected to the treatment David Beckham received at the 1998 Football World Cup in the wake of his overturned red card.

West Ham's deal to sign Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has fallen through.

Canelo Alvarez has dismissed a possible catchweight fight with Terence Crawford and instead teased a climb beyond light heavyweight as he prepares to face Jermell Charlo.

The British heavyweight stayed on course for a showdown against the Bronze Bomber after a seventh-round knockout of Robert Helenius on Saturday night.

Rangers take a 2-1 lead to Switzerland for the second leg of their Champions League third qualifying round tie with Servette.

Chelsea are poised to sign France Under-21 winger Michael Olise from Crystal Palace for a fee in the region of £35m.

Ben Stokes' return to the England one-day side for the defence of the World Cup in India will be confirmed on Wednesday.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that Kevin De Bruyne will be ruled out for months after suffering a hamstring injury in their opening Premier League game of the season against Burnley last Friday.

The Brazil star is the latest big name to head to the Middle East.

Adil Rashid insists that he hopes Ben Stokes will come out of ODI retirement to play for England at the World Cup in India this winter.

Throw in more than a few outrageous penalty decisions and even a 76-year-old Roy Hodgson squaring up to a man 50 years his junior and you've got a recipe for all out entertainment.

Paris Saint-Germain have labelled Neymar as a 'legend of the club' after the Brazilian departed following six years in France to complete a £78million move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.