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Wayne Rooney could make an unexpected return to football management with non-league Macclesfield, according to reports. The former England striker has emerged as a potential replacement for current head coach Robbie Savage.Savage is reportedly attracting interest from Forest Green Rovers, and Macclesfield have identified Rooney as a possible successor should their manager depart, according to The Sun.The 39-year-old has been out of management since his dismissal from Plymouth Argyle on […]

The International Olympic Committee has announced a significant policy shift on gender eligibility in Olympic sports, with new president Kirsty Coventry declaring the organisation will now take a leading role in protecting the female category.Speaking at her first press conference since assuming the presidency earlier this week, Coventry revealed plans to establish a working group comprising experts and international federations to develop consensus guidelines.The move marks a departure from the […]

Lando Norris has revealed he endured "tough" conversations with McLaren team principal Andrea Stella and CEO Zak Brown following his collision with teammate Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix.The British driver admitted the discussions were "not the most joyful" but necessary after the incident that saw him retire whilst Piastri finished fourth."It was a tough couple of days, but something I've got better at is dealing with those moments […]

Lionel Messi's total annual compensation of $20,446,667 (£16.5 million) exceeds the entire payroll of 21 Major League Soccer teams, according to figures released by the Major League Soccer Players Association on Wednesday.The Argentine forward remains the highest-paid player in MLS for the third consecutive year, with a base compensation of $12 million (£9.7 million).These figures encompass Messi's MLS contract through the 2025 season, including marketing bonuses and agent fees, but […]

Sue Barker has admitted she feels Emma Raducanu’s 2021 US Open triumph was a “fluke” in a recent interview, whilst warning fans against putting too much pressure on the British No 1.Barker, 69, fronted the BBC’s coverage of Wimbledon for over 20 years before leaving the broadcaster in 2022.While a successful presenter, Barker was also a very terrific player, recording a career-high ranking of third in the world, and winning […]

Emma Raducanu has admitted she “needs to get her head in the game” for the start of Wimbledon after her heartbreaking loss at Eastbourne on Wednesday.The 22-year-old lost to teenager Maya Joint in a three-set tiebreaker, losing 4-6 6-1 7-6 (7-4) after a late rally from the Briton. Former US Open champion Raducanu looked to be heading to an early finish when she was quickly swept to 5-2 down in […]

Ex-Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has claimed that McLaren has made a major decision regarding Lando Norris’ future in 2025. Schumacher alleged that McLaren has “internally decided that Oscar Piastri is the man” to lead them to a world championship, citing Norris’ error-prone ways as a key factor in their decision. McLaren has the fastest car on the grid at the moment and is topping both championships, with Piastri 22 […]

Sir Gareth Southgate has received a knighthood from Prince William for his services to football, but declined to comment on England's current World Cup prospects when questioned about the matter.The former England manager was honoured at an investiture ceremony where he was asked to assess the national squad's chances at the upcoming tournament.Sir Gareth diplomatically sidestepped the question, stating: "What I learned doing the job is it's important that people […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted after Al-Nassr decided to sack manager Stefano Pioli on Wednesday.Pioli only took charge of the Saudi Pro League side last September, with the former AC Milan boss taking over from Luis Castro.Despite having Ronaldo - as well as other big names such as Sadio Mane and Jhon Duran - Pioli has now been axed after failing to win any silverware during the 2024/25 season.Al-Nassr could only […]