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Evening StandardKylian Mbappe 'agreed to join Liverpool' after huge transfer betrayal
France superstar joined Real Madrid this summer
- Evening Standard
Cristiano Ronaldo slams Manchester United and tells Erik Ten Hag to listen to Ruud van Nistelrooy
Red Devils legend issues verdict after sour end to second spell at Old Trafford
- People
Marathoner Stripped of Paralympic Medal After Helping Her Guide Who Cramped at Finish Line: ‘Devastated’
Elena Congost said it "seems so unfair" that she was disqualified after finishing in third place
- Evening Standard
Manchester United: Alarming Matthijs de Ligt claim made as Harry Maguire pushes to win back spot
The defender has endured a tough week and Rafael van der Vaart has his say
- The Guardian
Chinese FA bans 38 players for life in corruption crackdown
The Chinese Football Association has banned for life 38 footballers and five club officials after a two-year investigation into match-fixing and gambling
- Evening Standard
Liverpool injury update: Alexis Mac Allister, Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott latest news and return dates
Reds face Nottingham Forest at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday
- The Telegraph
Arsenal’s midfield crisis: Five options to replace Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice
Martin Odegaard, the Arsenal captain, was visibly distraught after suffering an ankle injury on international duty with Norway on Monday night. The playmaker hobbled off the pitch after horribly twisting his ankle in a Nations League match against Austria.
- AFP News
Raygun's revenge: Lampooned Aussie breakdancer tops world rankings
Australian Olympic breakdancer "Raygun" has been ridiculed, written off, and now crowned number one in the world, the sport's governing body confirmed Wednesday.But Raygun got her revenge and the last laugh when the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) named her the number one female breakdancer in the world.
- Evening Standard
Ben White asked not to be contacted by England, Lee Carsley confirms
The interim head coach has not missed the right-back
- Evening Standard
Mikel Arteta could be forced into unwanted experiment against Tottenham as Arsenal crisis deepens
Martin Odegaard absence would leave Gunners without first-choice midfield for north London derby
- Associated Press
Raygun is the top ranked breaker in the world? The sport's governing body explains
Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, or “b-girl Raygun,” holds the top spot in her sport's latest world rankings despite Olympic performances that led to online ridicule. On Tuesday, the sport's governing body issued a statement to “provide clarity” on why Raygun tops the rankings. Raygun, a 37-year-old university lecturer from Sydney, failed to score any points at the Paris Olympics in routines that included a “kangaroo" dance.
- Evening Standard
Joel Veltman responds to Declan Rice’s red card as Arsenal dealt ‘worst decision' in Premier League history
England midfielder now banned for Sunday’s north London derby
- Evening Standard
Harry Kane hints at future position change for England
Three Lions’ record goalscorer is also among the world’s best passers
- The Guardian
Japan in clear blue waters but South Korea jeered in World Cup qualifying
Stark contrast between Asia’s big guns as Son’s side stall while Samurai Blue revel in 7-0 and 5-0 wins
- The Independent
Adrian Newey snubbed Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari for Aston Martin – here’s why
The legendary Red Bull designer will join Aston Martin on a lucrative £20m-a-year contract next year despite advances made by Ferrari, McLaren, Williams and Alpine in recent months
- Evening Standard
Why is Jude Bellingham not playing for England in Nations League against Finland?
Lee Carsley without a number of key stars for first camp in charge of Three Lions
- Evening Standard
Manuel Ugarte issues fitness update ahead of possible Manchester United debut
Midfielder has struggled with illness ahead of trip to Southampton
- Evening Standard
Mauricio Pochettino explains shock decision to take United States job after Chelsea exit
Former Chelsea and Tottenham boss will lead co-hosts into 2026 World Cup
- AFP News
'No hope': China coach under pressure with World Cup hopes in peril
China coach Branko Ivankovic was under pressure Wednesday to quit after less than seven months in the job with their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup in danger.China have reached the World Cup only once, in 2002, suggesting problems run deeper than the coach.
- The Telegraph
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s new role, no more handbrake: How England are moving on from Gareth Southgate
Lee Carsley’s England era has got off to a winning start with a 100 per cent record from the international break and Uefa Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.