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Soccer

Newcastle's Eddie Howe rules himself out of Man United job
Boulbina extra-time stunner takes Algeria through to AFCON quarter-finals
Evan Ferguson scores as Roma move up to fourth
It was the Irish striker’s third goal in Serie A this season.
Lewis Temple departs Shelbourne for Bolton Wanderers
Alban Hysa steps down as manager of Bohemians women's side
Man City suffer another injury setback with Dias out for up to six weeks
Martin O’Neill unsure he would ‘have the energy’ for full-time Celtic role
Will Trump have invaded any of his co-hosts by the World Cup?
Championship strugglers West Brom sack manager Ryan Mason
Chelsea appoint Liam Rosenior as head coach on six-year deal
Former Strasbourg boss succeeds Enzo Maresca at the Blues.
Glasner, Maresca, Southgate? Candidates for the Manchester United job
'Ultimately everyone loses' - Speed of Amorim's exit stuns Gary Neville
Yesterday
5th January 2026
Man City facing defensive crisis after Gvardiol blow
Celtic appoint Martin O'Neill as manager until end of the season
The 73-year-old stepped in as caretaker boss for eight games following Brendan Rodgers’ exit in October.
Liverpool's Mo Salah on target as Egypt advance after extra time
Reality TV the most likely route to riches now for unfailingly shambolic Manchester United
Live sackings with interactive fan engagement are the future for football’s empire of chaos.
Ruben Amorim at least stood for something - unfortunately for him, it was never going to work
Amorim’s inflexibility now looks absurd, and the United hierarchy have run out of patience.
Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in first eight games in charge
The Frenchman’s reign at Parkhead lasted just 33 days.
Adam Idah facing race against time to be fit for Ireland's World Cup play-off
Liam Rosenior in London for talks as Chelsea close in on new head coach
Manchester United confirm sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim
Club statement says decision was made to ensure “best opportunity of highest possible Premier League finish.”
Sunday
4th January 2026
Five-star Real Madrid keep pace with Barca, and ease the pressure on Xabi Alonso
'I don't want us to be a team that takes a step backwards when we're winning': Brentford climb to 7th
Managerless Chelsea dent Manchester City's title hopes
Enzo Fernandez’s 94th-minute equaliser snatched a 1-1 draw at the Etihad.
Real Madrid star makes history as Morocco reach quarter-finals
Ruben Amorim insists he is Man United's manager, not just their head coach
Nathan Collins scores as Keith Andrews' Brentford close in on top 5
Sam Curtis scores on debut, Alan Browne on target in Championship
Reed's 25-yard screamer denies Liverpool in frantic finale at Fulham
Fulham and Liverpool play out a 2-2 draw in drama-filled stoppage time.
Cunha rescues Manchester United in draw with rivals Leeds
It finished 1-1 at Elland Road.
Celtic star asks: 'When has it ever been this bad?'
Evan Ferguson 'very unlikely' to make imminent Brighton return
Last week
28th December 2025 - 3rd January 2026
Mali beat Tunisia on penalties to set up AFCON quarter-final against Senegal
Juventus held by lowly Lecce, Roma drop to fifth after Atalanta loss
Declan Rice double helps Arsenal stave off Bournemouth in five-goal thriller
West Ham in deep trouble after losing at Wolves, Brighton claim first win in seven
Wilfried Nancy tells Celtic fans ‘we’re really close to turning things around’
Rangers ramp up pressure on Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy after Old Firm fightback
Ollie Watkins scores again as Villa add to Forest’s woes