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Manchester United were booed after their Asian tour began with a defeat in Malaysia, but manager Ruben Amorim welcomed the reaction and believes it may have been “necessary” for the players. A week after their Europa League final defeat to…

World champion Luke Littler is aiming to catch the eye of fish and chip shop owner Gerwyn Price as he seeks a second successive Premier League title that would “mean everything to him”. The 18-year-old will follow Phil Taylor and…

Chief executive Omar Berrada says Manchester United are determined to balance “ambition” with the need to be “cautious” in the transfer market after being given the go-ahead to complete a deal for Wolves’ Matheus Cunha. The Red Devils are aiming…

Everton manager David Moyes believes the unity of the city makes Liverpool a “unique” place. The Toffees boss, who coined the famous phrase “The People’s Club” during his first appointment at Goodison Park in 2002, noted how the community had…

Thierry Henry has criticised Mikel Arteta for his failure to sign the talented striker, saying the Arsenal manager ‘had time to get a No 9’. The north London club finished second to Premier League champions Liverpool this season and failed…

Leinster and Ireland striker James Lowe has described the wait for his call-up to the British and Irish Lions as “absolutely terrifying”. Lowe is one of 15 Ireland players selected by head coach Andy Farrell for the tour of Australia,…

Manchester United have received consent from Wolverhampton Wanderers to complete a deal to sign Matheus Cunha, PA news agency has learned. The 26-year-old has emerged as a key target for the Red Devils as Ruben Amorim seeks to turn around…

James Maddison has expressed his support for Ange Postecoglou, who has emerged as a ‘winner’ despite ongoing speculation over the Tottenham manager’s future. The 28-year-old midfielder confirmed his impressions of the manager as he inspired his side to Europa League…

Three Irish rugby teams made up of members of the LGBTQ+ community will compete in the International Gay Rugby (IGR) Cup in Oslo this week. Teams Belfast Azlans, Cork Hellhounds and Emerald Warriors will travel to Norway to compete in…

Ruben Amorim has stressed the need to retain key player Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United plan summer improvements within their financial constraints. The 30-year-old has been one of the few bright spots in United’s worst season since relegation in 1973-74,…