Maurizio Sarri will work out which of his systems can prove the best fit for Juventus after witnessing Chelsea’s reliance on Eden Hazard cause defensive issues elsewhere in the team.
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Liverpool midfielder Grujic expected to go out on loan again
Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic is facing another campaign out on loan with the Serbia international unlikely to join the squad when pre-season training begins next month.
Craig Bellamy appointed Anderlecht U21s coach
Craig Bellamy has signed a three-year deal to become the Under-21s coach at Belgian club Anderlecht.
Garry Monk refuses to enter war of words with Birmingham over sacking
Garry Monk has chosen not to enter into a war of words with Birmingham after they claimed he was sacked following a fall-out over the use of his own agent in transfer deals.
Steph Houghton happy with England’s momentum at Women’s World Cup
England captain Steph Houghton feels momentum is building nicely for the Lionesses heading into the last 16 at the Women’s World Cup.
Sporting director Paratici says Juventus ‘love’ Pogba amid transfer speculation
Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici says the club “love” Paul Pogba amid speculation linking the Manchester United midfielder with a return to Turin.
Zinchenko signs new deal at Manchester City
Oleksandr Zinchenko has signed a new and improved deal to keep him at Manchester City until 2024.
Lennon praise for ‘phenomenal’ Lustig as long-serving defender leaves Celtic
Neil Lennon has revealed it was Mikael Lustig’s decision to call time on his Celtic career.
Sarri: Chelsea scrutiny has made me stronger for Juventus challenge
New Juventus head coach Maurizio Sarri believes his season under the media spotlight at Chelsea has made him stronger for the challenges ahead in Turin.
Rangers shareholders back move to wipe out £14million of debt
Dave King has thanked the Rangers shareholders for backing a move to wipe out £14million of debt.
Baines still adapting to back-up role but vows to keep working for opportunities
Everton defender Leighton Baines admits he is still adapting to the role of back-up to Lucas Digne but he intends to continue to push the Frenchman for his place.
VAR will not step in if Premier League goalkeepers move too soon for a penalty
The penalty that knocked Scotland out of the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday would not have been retaken if a Premier League video assistant referee was in charge of the game, England’s top flight has confirmed.
All you need to know about the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
The 32nd Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Friday when hosts Egypt take on Zimbabwe in Cairo.
EFL fixture release: The main talking points
The EFL fixtures for 2019-20 were announced on Thursday morning.
5 Championship games to look out for in 2019-20
The Championship fixtures for the 2019-20 season were released on Thursday.
Leeds, Wigan and Preston bid to maintain opening-day runs
The EFL fixtures for the new season were announced on Thursday – but what can we expect from the first round of matches? In contrast to the Premier League, where Manchester City have won their last eight opening fixtures, Manchester United four in a row and Liverpool five of their last six, only three Championship teams can even boast winning starts in each of the last two seasons.
Football rumours from the media Jun 20, 2019
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Shelley Kerr: Scotland feel very hard done by
Scotland coach Shelley Kerr claimed refereeing decisions went against her side after they let a three-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 with Argentina and crash out of the World Cup.
Scotland pay penalty as Argentina comeback ends World Cup campaign
Scotland crashed out of the Women’s World Cup in heart-breaking fashion after letting slip a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Argentina.
England stay perfect as Ellen White double downs Japan
England finished their Women’s World Cup Group D matches in top spot and with a 100 per cent record after Ellen White’s brace steered them to a 2-0 win against Japan in Nice.