With on-field wars of words it is often a fine line between a genuinely pithy one-liner and cringeworthy stag-do bore“Fat slob?” Well that’s not very nice. But as insults go, I suppose it gets the job done. What’s that? I’ve got a what … a surfboard on my front leg? A surf … say again, Davey? No, you’ve lost me.It has been a busy few weeks …

Both Chelsea and West Ham are still chasing their first victories of the season

Explained: The Swedish striker is determined to leave St James’ Park and Fifa’s amendments to article 17 give him an exit route next summer that would potentially cost Newcastle millions of pounds

It is 13 months since the former defender called time on his successful eight-year stint as England boss.

A £40m offer for 19-year-old winger was rejectedWest Ham want Southampton’s Mateus FernandesEverton are likely to make a fresh move for Tyler Dibling and are hopeful of clinching a deal for the winger, whose departure would boost Southampton’s chances of preventing Mateus Fernandes from joining West Ham.Southampton are holding out for at least £50m for …

The Brazilian goalkeeper, 44, who began his career some 28 years ago, made his 1,391st professional appearance on Wednesday in the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana against America de Cali.

During his tenure as England boss, Southgate revolutionised the culture of the national team and guided the country both to two European finals and a World Cup semi-final.

Goldbridge, whose real name is Brent Di Cesare, has risen to fame on social media through his coverage of United in recent years, and has now landed rights to broadcast matches.

There were mixed emotions and opinions on his exit: many were grateful for his years of service and respected his right to move on, while others were bitter at how it was handled.

Unbeaten in their last 27 matches, the Red Roses must handle the pressure of being overwhelming favourites on home soil

American sprinter Thomas, who won three gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, wants to target coaches with chequered doping pasts

Mind games have already started

The Frenchman, 20, missed a decisive spot-kick as Spurs lost to the Champions League winners 4-3 in a penalty shootout last Wednesday.

Spurs and Crystal Palace are set for further talks on Wednesday

Hosts England hold few fears for the Harvard graduate who recovered from serious illness and surgery to play with a stoma and a bagA few years ago, Cass Bargell gave a Ted Talk at Harvard, the same university where she studied integrative biology and played scrum-half, helping the Crimson to a national 15s title and earning nominations for US player of the …