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  • Latest news : Jamie George returns to England lineup for Wales clash
  • Latest news : Italy v Ireland: Andy Farrell makes seven changes for trip to Rome
  • Latest news : Father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson drowns in Brazil
  • Latest news : France v Scotland in doubt again after new Covid-19 case
  • Latest news : Expect a shake-up in the Ireland frontrow; Sonia O’Sullivan on the difference between running fast and racing
  • Latest news : Joey Carbery set for Munster return against Cardiff on Friday
  • Latest news : With 19 wins in a row, Man City’s aura has been restored
Liverpool goalkeeepr Alisson Becker. Photo: Phil Noble/Getty Images Father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson drowns in Brazil
  • Soccer
  • February 25, 2021, 09:30

Brazilian media reported the death of 57-year-old Jose Becker on Wednesday

Manchester City players celebrate after Bernardo Silva scored his side’s opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg match against Borussia Monchengladbach at the Puskas Arena stadium in Budapest. Photo: Laszlo Balogh/AP Photo With 19 wins in a row, Man City’s aura has been restored
  • Champions League
  • Jonathan Liew
  • February 25, 2021, 07:01

Guardiola’s side hypnotised opponents into compliance

  • 1 comment
 Shane Long heads home  Bournemouth’s goal during the Championship game against Cardiff City  at Vitality Stadium. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Mick McCarthy’s Cardiff side move in to playoff places after sixth straight win
  • English Soccer
  • February 25, 2021, 06:18

Shane Long on target but it proved no more than consolation for Bournemouth

Ferland Mendy of Real Madrid scores their side’s late winner from a free-kick  during the Champions League round of 16 first leg against Atalanta  at Gewiss Stadium  in Bergamo. Photograph:  Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images Ferland Mendy’s late stunner gives Real Madrid edge over 10-man Atalanta
  • Champions League
  • Sid Lowe
  • February 24, 2021, 22:29

Defender’s free-kick finally breaks Italian side’s brave resistance

Manchester City’s João Cancelo battles with  Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Lars Stindl  during the Champions League  round of 16, first-leg match at Puskas Arena in Budapest. Photograph:  PA Wire via DPA João Cancelo orchestrates Man City stroll in Budapest
  • Champions League
  • Jamie Jackson
  • February 24, 2021, 22:15

Guardiola’s side brush Mönchengladbach off to make it 19 wins

  Tottenham Hotspur’s Dele Alli    scores their team’s first goal against  Wolfsberger AC at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images Dele Alli’s overhead kick helps Tottenham sink Wolfsberger to reach last 16
  • Soccer
  • David Hytner
  • February 24, 2021, 20:41

Vinícius and Bale also find the net to give Mourinho the confidence booster he wanted

Dortmund’s Erling  Haaland: “He’s a Dortmund player – we just wish him well there, and let’s see what life will bring later on.” Photograph:  Getty Images Solskjær remains in contact with Dortmund’s Erling Haaland
  • Soccer
  • Jamie Jackson
  • February 24, 2021, 20:00

United manager is non-committal if the forward may be a future target for Man United

  • 1 comment
Granit Xhaka of Arsenal. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Granit Xhaka: I wish I could sit down with online abusers
  • Soccer
  • Nick Ames
  • February 24, 2021, 17:51

The Arsenal midfielder and his family have been targets of abuse in the past

  Neil Lennon reacts during Celtic’s defeat to Ross County. Photograph: Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images Eddie Howe could bring wow factor Celtic need as they prepare for huge overhaul
  • Soccer
  • Ewan Murray
  • February 24, 2021, 15:51

Neil Lennon suffered a lot of undeserved vitriol from the Scottish club’s supporters

  • 2 comments
Mick McCarthy has changed the fortunes of Cardiff. Photo: Cardiff City FC/Getty Images Mick McCarthy’s classic methods working wonders at Cardiff
  • English Soccer
  • Ben Fisher
  • February 24, 2021, 12:17

Former Ireland manager has transformed side from strugglers to playoff hopefuls

  • 2 comments
Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud scores during the Uefa Champions League round of 16 first leg match against Atlético Madrid. Photo: Daniel Mihailescu/AFP via Getty Images Olivier Giroud’s brilliance a fitting end to Thomas Tuchel’s first Chelsea act
  • Soccer
  • Barney Ronay
  • February 24, 2021, 09:06

French forward again showed what he is capable of but credit must also go to manager

Celtic manager Neil Lennon looks dejected during the Scottish Premiership match against Ross County at the Global Energy Stadium in Dundee. Photograph: Jeff Holmes/PA Wire Neil Lennon resigns as Celtic manager
  • Soccer
  • February 24, 2021, 07:46

Ross County defeat proved to be the last match of his second spell as manager of club

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola: ‘We lost but we played better.’ Photograph: John Walton/PA Wire Manchester City better than recent European conquerors, claims Guardiola
  • Champions League
  • Jamie Jackson
  • February 24, 2021, 06:00

Manager says performances superior to Lyon and Tottenham

 Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud scores the winning goal in the  Champions League round of 16, first leg  match against Atletico Madrid at the Arena Nationala stadium in Bucharest. Photograph:  Robert Ghement/EPA Olivier Giroud’s acrobatics earn Chelsea crucial lead over Atletico Madrid
  • Champions League
  • Jacob Steinberg
  • February 23, 2021, 22:42

Thomas Tuchel’s side take advantage of Atletico’s lack of ambition

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho: ‘Thank God I am not the manager I was.’ Photograph:  Martin Rickett/PA Wire José Mourinho backs his experience to turn Tottenham around
  • Soccer
  • David Hytner
  • February 23, 2021, 22:30

‘People with more experience are better equipped to cope with negative moments’

Daniel Kinahan: MTK Football did not respond to questions from the Guardian over whether Kinahan would be involved in the new venture. Photograph: Collins Kinahan-founded boxing management firm to move into football
  • Soccer
  • Sean Ingle
  • February 23, 2021, 22:30

MTK Global already a major player in boxing despite association with alleged gang boss

 Patrick Bamford scores  Leeds’ opening goal during the Premier League game against Southampton at Elland Road. Photograph: Gareth Copley/EPA Patrick Bamford leads off Leeds’ second-half rampage at Elland Road
  • English Soccer
  • Louise Taylor
  • February 23, 2021, 20:23

Stuart Dallas and Raphinha also on target as Marcelo Bielsa’s side move up to 10th

The site of Everton’s proposed new stadium at  Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool on Tuesday. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire Everton get new stadium go-ahead from Liverpool council
  • English Soccer
  • Andy Hunter
  • February 23, 2021, 16:56

Plan for 52,888-capacity ground at Bramley-Moore Dock a ‘unique opportunity’

Former Manchester United and Scotland defender Gordon McQueen has been diagnosed with dementia. Photo: David Cannon/Allsport/Getty Images Former Scotland defender Gordon McQueen diagnosed with dementia
  • English Soccer
  • February 23, 2021, 12:44

Family statement says heading footballs may have been a factor in Scot’s diagnosis

 Chelsea’s  head coach Thomas Tuchel: was frustrated by the team’s toothless display at Southampton. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AFP/Getty  Images) Frustrated Tuchel struggling to make Chelsea jigsaw pieces fit
  • Champions League
  • Jacob Steinberg
  • February 23, 2021, 08:00

Atlético Madrid a tough assignment for callow, inexperienced side

Empty seats at Wolves’ home ground Molineux: Up to 10,000 fans could be back inside grounds for the conclusion of the Premier League season. Photograph: Carl Recine/Getty Images Fans expected back for packed summer of sport in England
  • Soccer
  • Sean Ingle
  • February 23, 2021, 06:25

British government envisages up to 10,000 spectators back inside stadiums from May 17th

  • 1 comment
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Ferland Mendy scored the winner for Real Madrid against Atalanta last night. Photo: Tiziana Fabi/AFP via Getty Images Expect a shake-up in the Ireland frontrow; Sonia O’Sullivan on the difference between running fast and racing
Tiger Woods’s car is towed away after a car crash in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Woods suffered multiple leg injuries and went into surgery after crashing his car on Tuesday morning, his agent and the authorities said. Photo: Allison Zaucha/The New York Times Tiger Woods ‘lucky to be alive’; Gordon D’Arcy says Ireland are at a crossroads
Keith Earls scores Ireland’s third try during the Six Nations game against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in  Rome in February 2017. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho 8:22 Gordon D’Arcy: No Irish player has inspired in the Six Nations like Seán O’Brien used to

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