Chelsea have largely bought young talent since the Clearlake takeover in 2022, but co-owner Eghbali is now open to a change as the project evolves

Concerns over the Iranian players' safety surfaced after several players did not sing the national anthem

The Masters has become a fashion showcase for the golf world over the past few years

Liverpool splashed up to £204m on Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, but after the French forward’s season-ending injury, Slot hopes the Swedish international’s return can prove timely in the battle to finish inside the top five

In the fourth episode of our new World Cup podcast, Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly discuss the highs and lows of USA 94 and the tournament’s lasting legacy

The striker ruptured his right Achilles tendon during Tuesday’s Champions League loss to Paris St Germain.

Will an Oklahoma City repeat end an NBA-record run of seven different champions in seven years? Our writers make their picks ahead of Saturday’s postseason tip-offWemby will no doubt be the answer to this question at some point in the (perhaps not-too-distant) future. But for now, I defer to those with at least some playoff experience. For my money, Jokić …

As West Country club join rugby’s modern-day gold rush, their chair looks forward to some US razzmatazz and a possible Prem expansion into WalesTony Rowe has not yet had time to ensure Exeter’s proposed new American owners feel fully at home in the west. On a damp morning at Sandy Park no one is wearing a Stetson and there is not even a horse tied up …

Updates from the first day’s play in the latest round Sign up for The Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTLBad news for Lancs at Bristol, where Ajeet Singh Dale seems to have done something nasty to his hamstring and has limped off. A real shame on his return to his old club. Glos 8-0. A fascinating piece by Emma John, with a mention of Benny Howell of Hants, …

⚽ Fixtures | Latest tables | Premier League top scorers⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail TahaLiverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking ahead of Sunday’s Merseyside derby. Here he is on Hugo Ekitike’s Achilles tendon injury which has ruled the Frenchman out for the rest of the season and this summer’s World Cup.He hasn’t been …

Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali said the club will start signing 'ready-made' players in this summer's transfer market in a rare public address on the state of affairs at the west London club.

City know a win at the Etihad on Sunday would take them three points behind the Gunners - and with a crucial game in hand.

Like many Arsenal fans, Ian Wright has been despairing at watching his side's Premier League title hopes 'falling away'.

As we get to the business end of the Premier League season, all 20 clubs are in action over the next three days and a host of managers are talking today. Keep track of all the news here...

The Palace squad were granted a night out by head coach Oliver Glasner following their progression to the semi-finals of the Conference League after overcoming Fiorentina 4-2 over two legs.

A recent Arsenal team meeting reportedly involved the lighting of a real fire following Mikel Arteta's bizarre press conference comments encouraging his flailing stars.

Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have all reached European semi-finals, meaning up to ten Premier League clubs could still qualify next season.

Red Bull have confirmed a new addition as their work begins to replace their many departing staff members.

Alejandro Garnacho made moves months before his eventual transfer from Manchester United to Chelsea.

Manchester City will be without a key man for their crunch Premier League match with Arsenal at the Etihad as Pep Guardiola's defensive injury crisis deepens.