Antonio Conte

Lynsey Hooper’s column: Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United an ‘unlikely fairytale’ but too many questions still stand

June 22, 2017

Lynsey Hooper discusses the biggest stories of the summer so far as England Under-20s lift the World Cup and speculation on the futures of Antonio Conte, Cristiano Ronaldo [...]

Former Brazil captain Carlos Alberto passes away, Wigan and Wolves wield the axe to managers and Victor Wanyama promotes World Pasta Day

October 25, 2016

1. Former Brazil international and World Cup winning captain Carlos Alberto has passed away following a heart attack at the age of 72. Our condolences go to his friends and [...]

Wenger claims Gunners have best title chance in years, Leverkusen boss banned for nutcase jibe at rival and MLS player booked for twerking

October 24, 2016

1. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says his club have the “best chance in several years” of ending their Premier League title drought this season. Wenger last guided the [...]

Former FIFA president passes away aged 100, Rojo could be part of United’s Fonte deal and phantom goal reported at Griffin Park

August 17, 2016

1. Manchester City and England international goalkeeper Joe Hart is considering a loan move away from the Etihad after being dropped by Pep Guardiola. Spanish club Sevilla [...]

Late Costa strike gives Conte a winning start at Chelsea, tributes paid to ex-Villa striker Atkinson following death and Manchester United favourites for Brazilian

August 16, 2016

1. Chelsea survived a fight back from West Ham to secure a 2-1 win in new coach Antonio Conte’s first game in charge. James Collins’ 85th minute strike cancelled out Eden [...]

New England coach could be unveiled this week, Arsenal Ladies star Alex Scott’s 40-yard own goal and it’s competition time as four former internationals roll back the years

July 18, 2016

1. Reports suggest a new England manager could be appointed as early as this week, with Sam Allardyce, Eddie Howe and Jürgen Klinsmann amongst the front runners to succeed [...]

Éder strike wins Euro 2016 for Portugal, captain of Spanish club Linares dies aged 26, and Bradford to sign Blackpool keeper for £1…

July 11, 2016

1. Spanish third division club Linares Deportivo are in mourning after captain Fran Carles passed away aged 26, following complications arising from a gym accident. A club [...]

Hodgson picks Rashford, Conte gets acquitted, and John Terry joins in on someone else’s celebrations (again!)

May 16, 2016

1. Roy Hodgson announces his 26-man initial squad for Euro 2016, including the surprising selections of Marcus Rashford, Andros Townsend and Jack Wilshere. 2. New Chelsea [...]