RB Leipzig 3-1 Mainz: 8,500 fans return to the Red Bull Arena as hosts cruise to victory

RB Leipzig 3-1 Mainz: 8,500 fans return to the Red Bull Arena to watch Julian Naglesmann’s side cruise to victory in opening match of Bundesliga season RB Leipzig cruised to a comfortable 3-1 victory against Mainz in opening match  8,500 fans returned to the Red Bull Arena as they watched their side beat Mainz Spectators … Read more

Transfer news RECAP: Manchester United continue their pursuit of Porto left back Alex Telles

Transfer news RECAP: Manchester United step up their pursuit of Porto left back Alex Telles whilst Andrea Pirlo admits blow in Juventus’ hunt for Barcelona ace Luis Suarez By Jack Kinnersley For Mailonline Published: 08:26 BST, 20 September 2020 | Updated: 18:24 BST, 20 September 2020 Share or comment on this article:

Eden Hazard and Martin Odegaard have been handed a second chance to shine at Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe‘s arrival is at least 12 months away and there will almost certainly be no new signings at Real Madrid this year. So step forward Martin Odegaard and Eden Hazard, your time has come (again). Odegaard was first presented at the club in 2015. He became the first 16-year-old to be given a Galatico-style … Read more

Wolves ‘close to £35m signing of Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo’

Wolves ‘close to £35m signing of Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo as Nuno Espirito Santo finds his replacement for Matt Doherty’ Wolves manager Nuno Espirito has reportedly found Matt Doherty replacement  The Midlands club are close to completing £35m signing of Nelson Semedo The Barcelona right-back is surplus to requirements at the Catalan club  By Cian … Read more

Chelsea vs Liverpool – Premier League: Live score, lineups and updates

LIVE: Chelsea vs Liverpool – Jurgen Klopp’s champions head to Stamford Bridge to face big-spending Blues in Premier League showdown By Ollie Lewis For Mailonline Published: 14:37 BST, 20 September 2020 | Updated: 14:38 BST, 20 September 2020 Chelsea host Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in Premier League action this afternoon as Frank Lampard’s new looking … Read more

Antonio Rudiger left OUT of Chelsea squad for crucial title clash against Liverpool

Antonio Rudiger left OUT of Chelsea squad for crucial title clash against Liverpool leaving his future at Stamford Bridge in doubt Antonio Rudiger has been left out of Chelsea’s squad to face rivals Liverpool Frank Lampard is looking to cut down his squad before the transfer deadline The Blues boss has spent £200million this summer … Read more

Hibernian 2-2 Rangers: Winning run for Rangers ends as unbeaten Scottish Premiership start continues

Hibernian 2-2 Rangers: Christian Doidge ends visitors’ winning run as Alfredo Morelos and Scott Arfield goals ensure leaders’ unbeaten start in the Scottish Premiership continues Rangers had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Hibernian at Easter Road on Sunday Drey Wright scored for Hibs but Alfredo Morelos equalised just before the break The goal … Read more

Nice 0-3 PSG: Kylian Mbappe returns to inspire Parisians in the absence of Neymar for second win

Nice 0-3 PSG: Kylian Mbappe returns to inspire Parisians in the absence of Neymar as Thomas Tuchel’s side get season on track with second successive win Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring from the spot after just over 35 minutes Angel Di Maria put the Parisians 2-0 up just before half time after an Mbappe run … Read more

Former England women coach Mark Robinson says World Cup win was a’watershed moment’

Mark Robinson smiles as he recalls the day he became a World Cup winner. ‘It was a watershed moment,’ said Robinson of England women’s thrilling 50-over final victory over India three years ago, the fruition of the leap he took to become their coach. ‘Lord’s was sold out with touts outside. The ground was full … Read more

Gareth Bale takes swipe at Real Madrid upon his Tottenham return

‘I have had a warm welcome in an environment where I am loved’: Gareth Bale takes swipe at Real Madrid upon his Tottenham return as he hails ‘household name’ Jose Mourinho Gareth Bale has taken a sly dig at Real Madrid upon his return to Tottenham The winger said it was great to be ‘somewhere … Read more

Fernandinho named as new Manchester City captain by manager Pep Guardiola  

Fernandinho named new Manchester City club captain as Pep Guardiola hails the Brazilian as a player who ‘leads in the bad moments’  Fernandinho has been confirmed as new Manchester City captain this season  Pep Guardiola confirmed decision after collective decision by players and staff  Brazilian takes over the armband from David Silva who left the … Read more

Newcastle vs Brighton – Premier League: Live score, lineups and updates

LIVE: Newcastle vs Brighton – Steve Bruce’s men look to make it two wins from two while visitors aim to bounce back from opening defeat by Chelsea By Sam Blitz For Mailonline Published: 12:30 BST, 20 September 2020 | Updated: 12:30 BST, 20 September 2020 Newcastle welcome Brighton to St James’ Park this afternoon as … Read more

‘He hugged me for five minutes and cried’: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge on emotional farewell with Thiago

‘He hugged me for five minutes and cried’: Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge lifts lid on emotional farewell with Thiago Alcantara who completed £25million move to Liverpool this week Thiago Alcantara completed a £25million move to Liverpool earlier this week  The ex-Bayern Munich man leaves the Bundesliga giants after seven years  Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge … Read more