Arsenal fought back to beat Chelsea in the Continental League Cup final and deservedly win their first trophy in four years. Jonas Eidevall’s side trailed within two minutes when Sam Kerr headed Chelsea in front but the Gunners responded and…
Joseph Fiennes cast as Gareth Southgate in National Theatre play
The Handmaid’s Tale actor Joseph Fiennes will star as England manager Gareth Southgate in a new play at the National Theatre. Dear England is inspired by Southgate’s journey from his missed penatly in 1996 to facing “up to the years…
Meteoroid lights up sky above English Channel
A small meteoroid has entered the Earth’s atmosphere and was seen lighting up the sky above the English Channel, creating a stunning shooting star effect. The 1m (3ft) meteoroid was seen shortly before 03:00 GMT on Monday morning. Social media…
Whitley Bay: Overdue library book returned 56 years late
A woman who kept an overdue library book for more than half a century has finally returned it 56 years later. Lesley Harrison, 70, was just 14 when she borrowed Ich Lerne Deutsch while studying for a German O-Level at…
Cristiano Ronaldo will be allowed to live with Georgina Rodriguez despite Saudi Arabia’s strict rules on marriage
Cristiano Ronaldo and stunning partner Georgina Rodriguez will reportedly get a pass on Saudi Arabia’s strict law on non-married couples living together. The 37-year-old joined Al-Nassr on a two-and-a-half-year deal worth £173million-a-season after having his Manchester United contract ripped up.…
George Cohen: England World Cup winner and Fulham right-back dies, aged 83
England World Cup winner George Cohen has died, aged 83. The right-back played every minute of the six matches in the 1966 tournament and was vice-captain for the 4-2 win over West Germany in the Wembley final. Cohen, who spent…
Gareth Southgate to remain England manager until after Euro 2024
Gareth Southgate will remain as England manager until after the European Championships in 2024, the Football Association has confirmed. He had said he was “conflicted” about his future in the role after England’s quarter-final exit at the World Cup. The…
France edge England in thrilling World Cup quarter-final
France have beaten England 2-1 in a fast-paced game to set up a semi-final World Cup clash with Morocco, who sensationally beat Portugal in the other World Cup quarter-final of the day. Aurelien Tchouameni put France ahead with a blistering…
England star Raheem Sterling to return to Qatar World Cup after burglary at family home
England star Raheem Sterling will return to the team’s World Cup base in Qatar ahead of the Three Lions’ quarter final tie against France on Saturday after flying home when intruders broke into his family home. The forward missed England’s…
England 3-0 Senegal: Gareth Southgate’s side set up quarter-final showdown with France
England set up a huge World Cup quarter-final showdown with defending champions France after easing past Senegal with a 3-0 victory in the last 16. After a sluggish start at the Al Bayt Stadium, England burst into life in the…
