France v New Zealand looks like a mouthwatering tournament opener. Both sides should progress comfortably with Italy looking the strongest of the restAs tone-setting opening nights go it is difficult to imagine anything more inviting than a renewal of the rivalry between France and New Zealand. Perhaps the hosts would prefer a more forgiving start to the …

Insight from a Betfair and YouGOV poll of 1,300 football fans discovered that Manchester United fans most often head for the exits before the game has ended, with Arsenal clsoe behind them.

SIMON JONES: Centre back Sanchez, who missed a penalty in Spurs' Carabao Cup shootout defeat by Fulham last night, may leave the club ahead of the looming transfer deadline.

Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for all the transfer news on Wednesday as transfer deadline day loomed with Man City having reached a verbal agreement for Matheus Nunes.

Andy Carroll re-joined Reading in September last year having previously played for the Royals between November 2021 and January 2022, but is now set for a surprise move to France.,

SIMON JONES: Hugo Ekitike moved to the Parc des Princes on loan from Reims in 2022, but has scored just four goals in 32 appearances at the club, and PSG are now open to allowing him to leave.

The former footballer kissed a female athlete on the lips without her consent and has since quit his post

Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle are all in the draw for the Champions League group stage

Andy Murray believes he is playing his most consistent tennis since 2017 after securing his second-round spot at the US Open with a straight-sets victory over Corentin Moutet.

Fans are fearing for UFC superstar Conor McGregor after he posted and then quickly deleted a bizarre video of himself working out in his underwear, casting doubts about his mental state.

SIMON JONES: The 29-year-old striker almost joined Nottingham Forest a year ago from Chelsea on a complicated free transfer only for the deal to fall through late on deadline day.

Cristiano Ronaldo exploded with rage on Tuesday night after a dubious VAR intervention chalked off his superb headed goal. He yelled: 'Always against me, f***ing hell!'

Arsenal’s return to the Champions League takes a big step forward this week with the group stage draw.

Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the USA in a friendly against South Africa on 24 September.

Fulham 1-1 Tottenham (Fulham win 5-3 on pens): Davinson Sanchez’s spot-kick was saved as Spurs crashed out of the Carabao Cup

Man Utd are a long way off their rivals

Mauricio Pochettino isn't messing about at Chelsea

Express Sport provides all the latest Manchester United transfer news as the summer deadline looms.