The question was simple, rhetorical, and delivered with a blend of arrogance and authority: “Does Jude Bellingham want to win the Ballon d’Or?”. When you note which club has homed the most recipients of the accolade, the recruitment executive’s choice…
The question was simple, rhetorical, and delivered with a blend of arrogance and authority: “Does Jude Bellingham want to win the Ballon d’Or?”. When you note which club has homed the most recipients of the accolade, the recruitment executive’s choice…
Josh Van Der Flier believes he has become a marked man since being crowned world player of the year as he seeks to celebrate his 50th Ireland cap with Grand Slam glory. Flanker Van Der Flier swept the global individual…
Newly-crowned men’s world player of the year Josh van der Flier says inspirational chats with previous winners Bryan Habana and Dan Carter have given him greater desire to prolong his fine form. Flanker van der Flier capped a standout 12…
Joseph Parker recorded his first stoppage win in three years as he knocked out Faiga Opelu in the first round with Tyson Fury watching on from ringside in Australia. The former WBO heavyweight champion took his latest step towards re-joining the…
Jonas Eidevall hopes Arsenal’s win over Chelsea at the Emirates in their first game of the season ‘was a sign’ of how the reverse fixture may unfold when they meet at the top of the Women’s Super League on Friday.…
Jon Rahm held off an unlikely challenge from Phil Mickelson as he powered to his second major title in the 87th Masters. Forty years after the late Seve Ballesteros won his second Masters title and on what would have been…
Johnny Sexton insists there is plenty left to come in his distinguished career as he seeks to cap a Guinness Six Nations swansong by guiding Ireland to Grand Slam glory in a “cup final” against England. Captain Sexton will make…
Liverpool’s injury woes continue to mount after defender Joel Matip was ruled out for at least a couple of weeks with a calf problem. Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Premier League leaders Arsenal has proved to be more damaging than just…
Joao Palhinha likes a tackle. In fact, he loves a tackle. And Fulham supporters love him for it. Stand outside Craven Cottage on a matchday and you might struggle to differentiate between the sound of the home side scoring and…