Fernandes, who joined United from Sporting Lisbon for £68million in 2020, insists he has been loyal during the hard times - even when his team-mates have tailed off.

Carlos Alcaraz suddenly ended his seven-year partnership with Juan Carlos Ferrero during the off-season.

John Higgins was left baffled by a snooker referee at the Scottish Open.

Chelsea could be on the lookout for a new manager at the end of the campaign.

Manchester City are interested in Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as a potential replacement amid growing speculation Pep Guardiola could leave.

Tonda Eckert has mustered more wins for Southampton in eight games than the club had previously managed in 51 attempts since the start of last season.

Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to referee a men's Six Nations match when Ireland host Italy on 14 February.

Wacky walk-on! Two ton-plus finishes! Watch as new Ally Pally hero Motomu Sakai announced his arrival at the World Darts Championship.

Most women footballers are earning an "insufficient income" to have a secure career, says player union Fifpro.

Troy Williamson says super-middleweight rival Callum Simpson lacks "true self-belief" as the pair engage in verbal sparring at a news conference in Leeds before their fight on Saturday.

Hammers failed to beat fellow relegation candidates Liverpool last time out

Brazilian attracting interest after an impressive first half of the season

The 28-year-old Japanese qualifier produced some exuberant dance moves.

West Ham sack head coach Rehanne Skinner after winning only one of their opening 11 Women's Super League games this season.

Traditional curtain-raiser marks the start of the tournament

Argentina and Spain will face off in the 2026 Finalissima

Morocco host the 24-nation tournament as Ivory Coast return to defend their crown

Even losing seems to involve doing so without the qualities that were supposed to make England winIt’s a cruel, cruel summer. By the close of play in Adelaide, on the kind of superheated afternoon when just going outside basically involves setting fire to your own hair, it was clear this was the day the music finally died for England’s Ashes tour; even …

Florian Wirtz has made an underwhelming start to his Liverpool career but the player is "too good to fail", according to former Germany international Benedikt Howedes.

Manchester United will only consider selling Kobbie Mainoo in January if they receive an exceptional offer.