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Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool transfer blow as Bayern Munich sporting director confirms RB Leipzig star Dayot Upamecano has agreed to join Bundesliga giantsChelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool transfer blow as Bayern Munich sporting director confirms RB Leipzig star Dayot Upamecano has agreed to join Bundesliga giants
Bayern Munich have won the race to sign in-demand RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, the club’s sporting director has confirmed. Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have been linked with big-money
Martin Keown criticises Manchester United over Wilfried Zaha treatment during nightmare spell and backs Crystal Palace star to secure another big moveMartin Keown criticises Manchester United over Wilfried Zaha treatment during nightmare spell and backs Crystal Palace star to secure another big move
Martin Keown believes it was inevitable Wilfried Zaha’s spell at Manchester United would end in ‘bitter sadness’ amid a troubling period in his personal life – but has backed the
Middlesbrough winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing served three-month football ban for cocaine use last year, Football Association confirmsMiddlesbrough winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing served three-month football ban for cocaine use last year, Football Association confirms
Middlesbrough winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing served a three-month ban from football for using cocaine last year, the Football Association has confirmed. The 28-year-old had his Cardiff deal terminated for an ‘alleged
Watching Barnsley vs Chelsea with no VAR ‘so much better’ and ‘refreshing’ say Arsenal legends who did not miss technology in FA CupWatching Barnsley vs Chelsea with no VAR ‘so much better’ and ‘refreshing’ say Arsenal legends who did not miss technology in FA Cup
Arsenal legends Martin Keown and Perry Groves have told talkSPORT they loved watching Chelsea’s ‘refreshing’ FA Cup victory at Barnsley – because there was no VAR. The Blues sealed their
Tottenham players must follow Jose Mourinho’s tactics to end 13-year trophy drought, says Moussa Sissoko, who dubs Harry Kane one of the world’s best strikersTottenham players must follow Jose Mourinho’s tactics to end 13-year trophy drought, says Moussa Sissoko, who dubs Harry Kane one of the world’s best strikers
Moussa Sissoko says his Tottenham teammates must follow Jose Mourinho’s tactics to win silverware this season. Spurs have not lifted a trophy since 2008, but face Man City in the
Leicester vs Liverpool LIVE commentary and team news: Third takes on fourth in key Premier League clashLeicester vs Liverpool LIVE commentary and team news: Third takes on fourth in key Premier League clash
Top four rivals Leicester and Liverpool face off in the lunchtime Premier League clash this Saturday. The Foxes drew with Wolves last weekend and going into this game a place
Man City vs Tottenham LIVE commentary and team news: Guardiola faces Mourinho in Premier LeagueMan City vs Tottenham LIVE commentary and team news: Guardiola faces Mourinho in Premier League
Old rivals Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho face off in the Premier League this weekend as Tottenham travel to Manchester City. City have been in incredible form recently and claimed
Leicester vs Liverpool: James Justin and Fabinho out but Jamie Vardy returns and Ozan Kabak makes debut in King Power clashLeicester vs Liverpool: James Justin and Fabinho out but Jamie Vardy returns and Ozan Kabak makes debut in King Power clash
Liverpool travel to Leicester on Saturday in the hope of getting their Premier League campaign back on track – and you can follow the match live on talkSPORT. The Reds
‘He’s got to get the balance right’ – Martin Keown warns Thomas Tuchel over touchline antics despite fine start to Chelsea career‘He’s got to get the balance right’ – Martin Keown warns Thomas Tuchel over touchline antics despite fine start to Chelsea career
Thomas Tuchel needs to find the right balance on the touchline, according to Martin Keown. The new Chelsea boss has won four of his first five games in charge, with
Dana White wanted Chuck Liddell to beat teammate Tito Ortiz so much he asked for his gloves and shorts from their first fight so he could frame themDana White wanted Chuck Liddell to beat teammate Tito Ortiz so much he asked for his gloves and shorts from their first fight so he could frame them
Former teammates collide at UFC 258 when Kamaru Usman fights Gilbert Burns. The build-up, though, has been free of any drama and while they are not exactly friends, it’s nothing
Khabib Nurmagomedov loves Real Madrid and has spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo about professional football dream – but could make $10,000 from Dana White and basketballKhabib Nurmagomedov loves Real Madrid and has spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo about professional football dream – but could make $10,000 from Dana White and basketball
Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed he has spoken with Cristiano Ronaldo about his dream of playing professional football. The Eagle’s love of football – and Real Madrid – is well known
Mark Warburton EXCLUSIVE: QPR boss rubbishes contract rumours, talks managing fans’ expectations and slams idiotic ‘keyboard warriors’Mark Warburton EXCLUSIVE: QPR boss rubbishes contract rumours, talks managing fans’ expectations and slams idiotic ‘keyboard warriors’
You need to have thick skin to work in football. And Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Warburton has that in abundance. A right-back by trade until a cruciate knee ligament
Martin Keown recalls when Patrick Vieira ‘flew at’ Arsenal teammate to solve dressing room dispute and backs him as perfect man for Bournemouth jobMartin Keown recalls when Patrick Vieira ‘flew at’ Arsenal teammate to solve dressing room dispute and backs him as perfect man for Bournemouth job
Martin Keown has told Bournemouth to seriously consider making former Arsenal teammate Patrick Vieira their next manager, insisting his old friend is destined for great things as a coach. The
Jose Mourinho hits out at Gareth Bale’s Instagram post about a ‘good session’ for being a ‘contradiction’ and ‘totally wrong’Jose Mourinho hits out at Gareth Bale’s Instagram post about a ‘good session’ for being a ‘contradiction’ and ‘totally wrong’
Jose Mourinho seemed to accuse Gareth Bale of lying about having a good training session on Instagram as tensions over the Real Madrid loanee’s struggles became public. Bale’s return to
Nick Kyrgios rolls out signature underarm serve but is defeated as Dominic Thiem produces sensational comeback to win five-set thrillerNick Kyrgios rolls out signature underarm serve but is defeated as Dominic Thiem produces sensational comeback to win five-set thriller
Nick Kyrgios pulled out his signature underarm serve to go two sets to nil up over Dominic Thiem before the Austrian fought back to claim a stunning 3-2 victory at
Tyson Fury asks fans if they believe Anthony Joshua ‘has the balls’ to fight him as he taunts rival on social mediaTyson Fury asks fans if they believe Anthony Joshua ‘has the balls’ to fight him as he taunts rival on social media
Tyson Fury posted polls across his social media pages on Friday afternoon, asking his fans whether they believe Anthony Joshua will sign to face him next. The undisputed WBA, WBC,
Marcelo Salas earned Diego Maradona comparisons ruining Michael Owen’s debut, stopped Juventus signing Ronaldo and made Sir Alex Ferguson boss go on a 14,000-mile scouting tripMarcelo Salas earned Diego Maradona comparisons ruining Michael Owen’s debut, stopped Juventus signing Ronaldo and made Sir Alex Ferguson boss go on a 14,000-mile scouting trip
February 11, 1998 should have been the best day of Michael Owen’s life, instead it was Marcelo Salas who rocked Wembley. It may only have been a World Cup warm-up
Arsenal ‘home’ leg for Europa League fixture against Benfica to be played in Athens despite strict new lockdownArsenal ‘home’ leg for Europa League fixture against Benfica to be played in Athens despite strict new lockdown
Arsenal will play their Europa League last 32 ‘home’ leg against Benfica in Greece. The Premier League side will face the Portuguese giants in the first knockout stage at neutral
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Thomas Partey has been left ‘devastated’ by latest hamstring blow as shocking injury stat emergesArsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Thomas Partey has been left ‘devastated’ by latest hamstring blow as shocking injury stat emerges
Thomas Partey has been left ‘devastated’ by his latest injury setback, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed. The Ghana international suffered a hamstring injury during last weekend’s defeat at Aston
Liverpool curse continues as Fabinho injury leaves Jurgen Klopp with decision to make on Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak for Leicester clashLiverpool curse continues as Fabinho injury leaves Jurgen Klopp with decision to make on Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak for Leicester clash
Jurgen Klopp could hand a debut to one of Liverpool’s January signings as it was revealed Fabinho will miss the Leicester clash through injury. The Reds travel to Leicester on
Leicester dealt major blow as James Justin faces long lay-off with Brendan Rodgers revealing defender has suffered ACL injuryLeicester dealt major blow as James Justin faces long lay-off with Brendan Rodgers revealing defender has suffered ACL injury
Leicester have been dealt a major blow with defender James Justin confirmed to have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Justin, who has played every minute in the Premier
Mikel Arteta reveals ‘personal’ online abuse and Arsenal legend Martin Keown says grief he got from fans ‘wouldn’t be allowed today’Mikel Arteta reveals ‘personal’ online abuse and Arsenal legend Martin Keown says grief he got from fans ‘wouldn’t be allowed today’
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed he has stopped using his Twitter account after receiving ‘personal’ abuse aimed towards his family. And Gunners legend Martin Keown says he got worse
Arsenal star Nicolas Pepe was Wilfried Zaha’s Ivory Coast roommate from hell due to snoring – ‘He sounded like a motorbike’Arsenal star Nicolas Pepe was Wilfried Zaha’s Ivory Coast roommate from hell due to snoring – ‘He sounded like a motorbike’
Wilfried Zaha has revealed that was forced to change rooms on international duty because his Ivory Coast teammate Nicolas Pepe snored so loudly he sounded like a motorbike. The pair
Chester FC’s zoom call with fans descends into chaos as naked streaker hijacks meeting with pornographic imagesChester FC’s zoom call with fans descends into chaos as naked streaker hijacks meeting with pornographic images
A Chester FC supporters’ Q&A had to be cut short on Thursday evening because ‘invaders’ hijacked the online call with pornographic footage. X-rated material brought the Zoom meeting to an
Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish is ‘Lionel Messi with a right foot’ and the ‘most talented player’ former Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has ever seenAston Villa’s Jack Grealish is ‘Lionel Messi with a right foot’ and the ‘most talented player’ former Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has ever seen
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez sees similarities between Jack Grealish and Lionel Messi. Grealish, 25, has emerged as one of England’s most electrifying talents with an exceptional 2020/21 campaign for
Steve Bruce told ‘I hope you die of COVID’ as his son, Alex, reveals ‘brutal and disgusting’ online abuse Newcastle United manager faces ‘on a regular basis’Steve Bruce told ‘I hope you die of COVID’ as his son, Alex, reveals ‘brutal and disgusting’ online abuse Newcastle United manager faces ‘on a regular basis’
Steve Bruce’s son, former footballer Alex, has revealed the ‘brutal’ and ‘disgusting’ abuse the Newcastle United manager faces ‘on a regular basis’ from online trolls. Alex Bruce joined talkSPORT on
Manchester United, Liverpool, or Arsenal? Which club has the highest penalties-per-game rate in the Premier League over the last decadeManchester United, Liverpool, or Arsenal? Which club has the highest penalties-per-game rate in the Premier League over the last decade
Leicester have been awarded more penalties in the Premier League than anyone else this season and a study reveals they have the highest penalties-per-game rate (PPG) in the top flight
Every top flight club’s longest unbeaten away run in Premier League history, can Manchester United extend theirs?Every top flight club’s longest unbeaten away run in Premier League history, can Manchester United extend theirs?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken about how fortress Old Trafford would suck the ball into the net during the glory days at Manchester United However, it’s the Red Devils’ away
Joe Hart explains why he missed England’s World Cup win against Sweden in 2018 to play cricket for Shrewsbury and which Tottenham teammates have impressed him with bat and ballJoe Hart explains why he missed England’s World Cup win against Sweden in 2018 to play cricket for Shrewsbury and which Tottenham teammates have impressed him with bat and ball
The opportunity to play for his hometown cricket club was too good for Joe Hart to turn down in 2018 – even if it meant missing out on watching England