Author: Tristan Wells

With a massive clash in Dublin coming up next and the defending champions having survived a surprise scare of their own against resurgent Wales yesterday, there is simply no more margin for error for Fabien Galthie’s wounded side, who will be eager to produce a statement victory this afternoon. However, Italy are no pushovers and deservedly beat Wales last time out to hasten the end of Warren Gatland’s dismal second reign having fought back admirably before losing to Scotland at Murrayfield on opening weekend. Source link

The transfer rumour mill is once again going into overdrive despite the closure of the January window, with clubs working hard on securing some massive deals for the summer market. Arsenal continue to be linked with high-profile striker moves after a costly defeat by West Ham in the title race, with the likes of Benjamin Sesko, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike believed to be firmly on their radar. The Gunners have agreed a deal for wonderkid Callan Hamill as they continue to pursue Martin Zubimendi and speculation claims that PSG have launched a huge unexpected bid for Declan Rice. Source…

When speaking afterwards, City boss Pep Guardiola issued a positive update on Haaland, telling reporters: “When he went down everyone was scared. But he walked off smiling and the doctor didn’t tell me bad news so hopefully he is fine.”Optimism over Haaland grew further at the beginning of the week as he took part in a training session and was subsequently named in the squad that flew to Spain for the crucial Champions League knockout play-off round second-leg decider against Real Madrid.“I don’t know yet,” Guardiola said. “[Saturday] we will know.”That coy update, along with Haaland’s lack of minutes in…

France take on Italy in the Six Nations today, knowing that they must produce a statement win before a potentially decisive trip to Ireland coming up.Fabien Galthie’s side butchered numerous try-scoring chances during an unusually profligate and error-strewn performance against an England team on a torrid run of form against fellow Tier One nations, failing to get a grip on the wet conditions as they saw hopes of a Grand Slam disappear despite another try-scoring brace from lethal wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey.Such an unexpected loss has led to stern criticism back home, with many now questioning if Galthie has wasted a…

The French were being tipped to run Ireland all the way in this year’s rugby campaign but fell to a dramatic late defeat to England last time out.That has placed great pressure on today’s game in Rome, particularly given Les Bleus soon have to travel to Dublin to face the champions.Italy are rank outsiders but almost beat France last year in dramatic circumstances. Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch.How to watch Italy vs FranceTV channel: Italy vs France is being shown live and free-to-air in the UK on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 2:15pm GMT.Live stream:…

Man City were thrashed by Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night, underlining just how far they’ve fallen this season.Their task to improve gets no easier later today when table-topping Liverpool come to the Etihad Stadium.Still, Arne Slot’s side were held to a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Wednesday and could surely do with a victory to keep Arsenal at bay. Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the game.How to watch Man City vs Liverpool TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky…

For 20 minutes or so after that strike, Chelsea looked a force. Neto, in particular, was excellent, his pace and movement troubling the cumbersome Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa. For the opener, he interpreted his new role to terrific effect, curving his run from a central position to stay onside and then collecting on the more familiar right flank. He breezed beyond Ian Maatsen, who moved between these clubs last summer, and then delivered his cross perfectly between Mings and Emiliano Martinez. Fernandez could not miss. Source link

Tottenham’s revival in the Premier League continued with a 4-1 win over struggling Ipswich at Portman Road.Within six minutes, Ipswich’s Liam Delap had forced a save from Guglielmo Vicario, poked a shot just wide and struck the woodwork with a header.But Spurs stabilised and Brennan Johnson twice finished Heung-min Son crosses from close range to put the visitors 2-0 up inside 26 minutes.The Tractor Boys deservedly pulled one back through Omari Hutchinson’s first-time strike before the interval and pushed for a leveller earlier in the second half, with Luke Woolfenden’s header ruled out for offside.Djed Spence’s deflected strike restored Spurs’…

Those late heroics have eased the pressure on Steve Borthwick and provided hope for a kick-start to his reign, though it must be followed up with another positive result here to avoid being labelled as merely a false dawn. Scotland have turned the tide and dominated this rivalry in recent years, winning four in a row dating back to 2021 and victorious on each of their last two trips to south-west London. Source link

Promoters scrambled to find a quick replacement at just four days’ notice to keep Stevenson on the bill, with the ultra-talented three-weight world champion having been scheduled to defend his belt against Wales’ two-time former super-featherweight champion Joe Cordina on the undercard of the first Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol undisputed fight card back in October, only for the bout – the first on his new Matchroom deal – to be cancelled after he suffered a hand injury in training that required surgery. Source link