Giuseppe Riso opens up on reports linking the Newcastle midfielder with a Deadline Day transfer to Arsenal
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Fifa president sorry for comment about arrestsInfantino says it is time to look at readmitting RussiaThe Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, has apologised over remarks he made about British fans and defended the decision to award a peace prize to the United States president, Donald Trump.Infantino said at last month’s World Economic Forum in Davos that the …
Latest row to hit T20 World Cup raises difficult questions for the sport’s governing body, with lucrative TV deal to protectThe announcement on Sunday, fittingly, was made by Pakistan’s government, a reminder that this episode goes well beyond a game of cricket. In a post on X, the government approved the national side’s participation at this month’s …
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Grand slams proposed setting up a player councilAustralian Open not involved in the pay disputeThe tennis pay row has escalated further with the world’s top 10 male and female players rejecting an offer from the grand slams to set up a player council that would give them a greater say in the running of the major championships.In correspondence sent to …
In a meeting room at England's training camp, a team of scientists with laptops are processing data. It is common in the Test environment, but Steve Borthwick is ahead of the game.
Emma Raducanu blasted her way past Belgium's Greet Minnen at the Transylvania Open in her first match since splitting from coach Francis Roig.
After Arsenal won the Champions Cup on Sunday, we ponder whether Fifa's new competition has been a success.
Watch live as The Independent breaks down the biggest transfer stories of the window so far on Monday (2 February).
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The Seattle Seahawks battle the New England Patriots, with attention on the half-time show, performed by Bad Buddy, in San Francisco
Britain’s Murphy will face Evloev in a main event that is expected to crown a No 1 contender at featherweight
OL had to sell star players to avoid relegation but they are thriving in Ligue 1 and the Europa LeagueBy Get French Football NewsWhen Lyon were spared from administrative relegation to Ligue 2 on appeal over the summer, the overriding feeling was one of relief. During John Textor’s time as owner, the atmosphere became toxic, with fans turning on the …
A second-half cameo from 41-year-old talisman helped end strugglers’ long wait for win against GironaFirst there was applause and then they started singing, the sound coming from the narrow street outside. In the bars and terraces where Real Oviedo’s fans were still picking over the game – in La Patatina, La Pepica, La Competencia and the rest – some …
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Nine years in, the appeal of lots of Grade One races, cheaper tickets and accommodation make Dublin the place to goMichael O’Leary, the chief executive of Ryanair, had two reasons to be cheerful after the Irish Champion Hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival (DRF) at Leopardstown on Sunday. His seven-year-old mare, Brighterdaysahead, had just won the feature …
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!For a man who is raging against the dying of the light, Cristiano Ronaldo is doing a good job of throwing a blanket over the fire. And by throwing a blanket, what Football Daily really means to say is throwing a hissy fit, a wobbly, a tantrum. The legendary footballer, reduced to something of a tap-in artist …
Pep Guardiola’s side would be on top of the league had they not consistently struggled to hold leadsSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereThe focus had been on Arsenal. They had not won in three Premier League games before this weekend and it was reasonable to ask how secure their position at the top of the table was. But the impact of their wobble …
