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Saturday briefing: Football mourns Denis Law as Erling Haaland signs mega deal

Saturday briefing: Football mourns Denis Law as Erling Haaland signs mega deal

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Law died at the age of 84 while Haaland signed a nine-and-half-year contract with Man City
Luke Littler suffers quarter-final exit as Stephen Bunting wins Bahrain Masters

Luke Littler suffers quarter-final exit as Stephen Bunting wins Bahrain Masters

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Littler was well-beaten by Gerwyn Price on Friday.
Emma Raducanu focusing on serve after ‘harsh’ loss to Iga Swiatek

Emma Raducanu focusing on serve after ‘harsh’ loss to Iga Swiatek

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

The former US Open champion was hammered 6-1 6-0 by Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open.
Ó Cofaigh Byrne aiming to bring All-Ireland football success to Cuala

Ó Cofaigh Byrne aiming to bring All-Ireland football success to Cuala

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Now a first All-Ireland final awaiting them at the weekend,  it brought back memories to Byrne of the success the club had in hurling when they were All-Ireland champions.
King of the Stretford End – former Man Utd captains lead tributes to Denis Law

King of the Stretford End – former Man Utd captains lead tributes to Denis Law

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Law won two league titles with Manchester United and was a member of their European Cup-winning side under Matt Busby in 1968.
Manchester United and Scotland great Denis Law dies aged 84

Manchester United and Scotland great Denis Law dies aged 84

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Law won two league titles with United and was a member of their European Cup-winning side.
That means a lot – Pep Guardiola could barely believe new Erling Haaland deal

That means a lot – Pep Guardiola could barely believe new Erling Haaland deal

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

The striker has committed himself to Manchester City until 2034.
Ange Postecoglou defends Tottenham’s lack of activity in transfer market

Ange Postecoglou defends Tottenham’s lack of activity in transfer market

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Spurs are 14th in the Premier League and with at least seven key players absent for Sunday’s trip to Everton.
Season will be a rollercoaster, Ruben Amorim warns as Man United battle for form

Season will be a rollercoaster, Ruben Amorim warns as Man United battle for form

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Amad Diallo’s stunning 12-minute hat-trick rescued United from potential embarrassment against basement side Southampton.
Errigal Ciarán backed to land All-Ireland Club Football Championship title

Errigal Ciarán backed to land All-Ireland Club Football Championship title

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Eva OsborneErrigal Ciarán are the marginal 4/6 favourites to win Sunday’s All-Ireland Club Football Championship at Croke Park at the expense of Leinster champions, Cuala.
Robbie Henshaw not worried about Andy Farrell's Ireland absence

Robbie Henshaw not worried about Andy Farrell's Ireland absence

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

As Farrell prepares to take charge of the British and Irish Lions this summer in Australia, defence coach Simon Easterby will take charge of the side during the Six Nations.
Aryna Sabalenka full of praise for Clara Tauson after beating her in Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka full of praise for Clara Tauson after beating her in Melbourne

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

The defending champion came through 7-6 (5) 6-4 but Naomi Osaka pulled out of her match through injury.
Ruud van Nistelrooy expects Leicester’s relegation battle to go to the wire

Ruud van Nistelrooy expects Leicester’s relegation battle to go to the wire

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Performances have been encouraging, but results have not followed and Van Nistelrooy knows the situation is serious.
Eddie Howe warns of short-term pain for Newcastle in bid for consistency

Eddie Howe warns of short-term pain for Newcastle in bid for consistency

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Paraguay international Miguel Almiron could leave the club this month.
Kieran McKenna plays down Joao Pedro’s challenge in Brighton clash

Kieran McKenna plays down Joao Pedro’s challenge in Brighton clash

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Pedro was fortunate to escape with only a booking after colliding with Walton early in the second half.
Erling Haaland signs contract extension at Manchester City to 2034

Erling Haaland signs contract extension at Manchester City to 2034

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

The striker’s existing contract was due to expire in June 2027.
Manchester City reach verbal agreement over Omar Marmoush signing

Manchester City reach verbal agreement over Omar Marmoush signing

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

The Egypt forward has scored 20 times in 26 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt this season.
Ruben Amorim challenges Amad Diallo to continue to raise his game

Ruben Amorim challenges Amad Diallo to continue to raise his game

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

The Ivorian signed a new five-and-a-half year contract last week.
Amad Diallo’s stunning 12-minute hat-trick rescues Man United

Amad Diallo’s stunning 12-minute hat-trick rescues Man United

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

The hosts trailed to the Premier League’s bottom club until the Ivorian’s late show.
Brighton beat Ipswich to claim first Premier League win since November

Brighton beat Ipswich to claim first Premier League win since November

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter scored second-half goals at Portman Road.

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