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Vincent Kompany is a former defender turned manager. During his illustrious career, he captained Manchester City to multiple Premier League titles and played a crucial role in their historic 2018-2019 season. In 2019, Kompany returned to his boyhood club, Anderlecht, as a player-manager. After leaving Anderlecht, Kompany took over as the manager of Burnley in June 2022. Kompany now manages Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.
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CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP: Burnley continue free-scoring start to Scott Parker's tenure, while Wayne Rooney praises Plymouth fans after draw at home to Hull
18/08/24 21:31
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP: After opening their season by drubbing fellow relegated side Luton 4-1 away, the goals continued to flow, with an early own goal by Cardiff keeper Ethan Horvath followed by goals from Luca Koleosho, Josh Brownhill, Zeki Amdouni and Johann Berg Gudmundsson. Parker, who took over from Vincent Kompany this summer, said: 'I know five goals have gone in, but I'm probably more pleased with the way the team dealt with the start and how we nudged and kept jabbing our way to a point where we can execute and go and win the game.'...read
Vincent Kompany swears at Burnley star FIFTEEN TIMES in furious relentless rant uncovered by behind-the-scenes documentary, as fans claim his anger 'won't go down well at Bayern Munich'
12/08/24 09:24A clip has gone viral. It begins with Kompany telling the audience: 'You can't say "I want confidence". You can't say "I want results". You have to live in a certain way to achieve results.'Bayern Munich wonderkid Nestory Irankunda makes instant impact with first goal for German giants in 14-1 pre-season demolition of FC Rottach-Egern
25/07/24 15:04The 18-year-old former Adelaide United star, who moved to the Bundesliga giants last month, also provided two assists after entering the game at the start of the second-half with his team leading 7-1.Fans spot the moment Vincent Kompany showed the standards he expects at Bayern Munich as new manager stops training after star gives the ball away
21/07/24 16:09Kompany had been expected to remain with Burnley following their relegation from the Premier League but Bayern Munich somewhat shockingly swooped to bring him in.Man United 'are looking to HIJACK Bayern Munich's move for PSG star Xavi Simons'... with the Red Devils also eyeing up a move for Dutchman's team-mate Manuel Ugarte
19/07/24 21:26Manchester United remain hopeful they can sign Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder and Dutch international, Xavi Simons, despite him reportedly already agreeing terms with Bayern Munich.Harry Kane trophy curse goes on after his Euro 2024 heartbreak to leave questions over his England future... and with a new boss at Bayern Munich, there's still plenty of pressure on his shoulders to finally break his duck
17/07/24 17:29For all the personal accolades he earned, the 2023-24 was yet another bleak season for Harry Kane as he failed to pick up a trophy with club or country.Joao Palhinha undergoes medical at Bayern Munich with Portugal midfielder still to finalise details of £47m move from Fulham
07/07/24 23:13SIMON JONES: Vincent Kompany's Bayern have agreed to pay £43.2million up front for Palhinha with a further £4.2million in add-ons.Bayern Munich CONFIRM £52m signing of Michael Olise on a five-year deal from Crystal Palace... as the winger joins Vincent Kompany's new-look side
07/07/24 18:44In an interview with the club's website, Olise insisted he is determined to prove himself in the Bundesliga and win as many titles as possible.Michael Olise arrives at Bayern Munich 'to undergo his medical' as the Crystal Palace star nears big-money switch to Vincent Kompany's Bundesliga giants
07/07/24 14:45The pacy winger can provide Bayern with an incisiveness from the flanks, and importantly, the service star striker Harry Kane needs from their forward line.Burnley confirm the appointment of Scott Parker as their new manager - with the former Fulham and Bournemouth boss replacing Vincent Kompany at Turf Moor
06/07/24 07:28The Clarets, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, had been looking for a replacement for Vincent Kompany ever since he was prized away by Bayern Munich in May.Ex-Man City staff member, who worked under Pep Guardiola, receives a 12-month BAN for breaching betting rules - after he wagered on club transfers and backed them to lose games
03/07/24 14:05JACK GAUGHAN: The majority of Bredice's 456 bets were placed during a six-year stint at City spanning until 2019, before he joined Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht and then Turf Moor.Burnley are set to appoint Scott Parker as their new manager - with the Championship promotion specialist preparing to succeed Vincent Kompany at Turf Moor
02/07/24 23:24SIMON JONES: After a prolonged process that has seen them linked with the likes of Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Frank Lampard and Liam Rosenior, Burnley look to finally have their man.Burnley complete first signing since their Premier League relegation as they add Netherlands defender to their squad... but are STILL without a new manager
28/06/24 17:21The Clarets were relegated from the top flight last season just a year on from winning the second division, and have now lost their manager, Vincent Kompany, who has joined Bayern Munich.Levi Colwill 'is open to joining Bayern Munich' with new boss Vincent Kompany a keen admirer of the Chelsea defender
16/06/24 13:49Bayern are keen on bolstering their defence this summer, with Vincent Kompany earmarking the England international in his efforts to so.Vincent Kompany 'targets Liverpool defender' as part of Bayern Munich's summer rebuild... with Chelsea star 'also attracting interest' as German giants look to bolster their back line
12/06/24 05:38Vincent Kompany was announced as Bayern Munich's new manager at the end of last month, despite failing to keep Burnley in the Premier League last campaign.Bayern Munich eye a move for Chelsea defender Levi Colwill... as Vincent Kompany looks to bolster his defence after arriving at Bavarian club
10/06/24 22:21Colwill is aware of Bayern's interest and early soundings have been madel. The 21-year-old has been keen to play regularly since a stand-out loan spell at Brighton.Revealed: The SIX players Bayern Munich 'are open to selling this summer' - with Vincent Kompany's side keen to raise funds for new stars after season without silverware
08/06/24 19:14The German club, who appointed Vincent Kompany as their new manager, are eager to improve after only finishing in third place in the Bundesliga last season.Where does Enzo Maresca rank in the world's most expensive football managers? Chelsea are serial spenders, Bayern burst the bank for Vincent Kompany... and a former Liverpool target makes the top 10
04/06/24 19:00While clubs will pay over the odds for players each and every transfer window, it seems the price for a top head coach may be increasing - with several teams dipping into their coffers for a new manager.J.J. Watt says it's the 'most exciting time' to be at Burnley despite club's relegation and Vincent Kompany leaving - while revealing hilarious Christian Pulisic story
04/06/24 18:34Burnley minority owner J.J. Watt has said this is the most 'fun and exciting time' to be a part of Burnley, as the club attempts to find its way back to the Premier League.Bayern Munich 'hold talks with Bruno Fernandes' agent' over a summer more for the Man United captain with his Old Trafford future in limbo... and another European giant is showing interest
02/06/24 14:21New Bayern boss Vincent Kompany is eager to add to his squad, with the German club having endured a rare campaign without a trophy.GRAEME SOUNESS: I won the European Cup at Wembley and went to celebrate with my landlady... but she wasn't pleased to be woken up at 3am and went back to bed!
31/05/24 16:01GRAEME SOUNESS: Even though it was the European Cup final, I didn't have nerves. I was always a confident person and at Liverpool I was feeding off the experience of the older players.New Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany reveals that people have been pronouncing his first name incorrectly all this time
31/05/24 15:38The former Manchester City star is one of the most familiar figures in world football but many people still pronounce his first name incorrectly.Vincent Kompany 'wants to sign one of his ex-Man City team-mates' after joining Bayern Munich... with the newly-appointed manager keen to strengthen a key position this summer
31/05/24 10:58The City legend was unveiled as the new head coach of the Bavarian giants on Thursday, following the confirmation of his shock move from relegated Burnley .Frank Lampard 'emerges as a SHOCK contender to succeed Vincent Kompany at Burnley' after the Belgian completed his move to Bayern Munich
31/05/24 07:01The former Manchester City captain was expected to be part of the Clarets' future after being unable to keep them in the Premier League this season, until the surprise bid from the Bundesliga giants.Why top clubs are clamouring for 'Diet Peps': Guardiola's impact on the game is so complete even Chelsea and Bayern Munich gambling on coaches who play his way... as Mikel Arteta shows what can be done
30/05/24 21:00The 'Guardiola effect' is now rippling down into how leading clubs recruit their managers. The Guardiola 'coaching tree' is coming into full blossom.On his mural in Manchester Marcus Rashford looks ready to take on the world. Now he just seems lost and sad, writes IAN LADYMAN
30/05/24 16:02IAN LADYMAN: The sun shone in Withington, South Manchester, on the mural of Marcus Rashford yesterday. The last time I was there the sun shone brightly too.Vincent Kompany reveals he had 'a lot of interest from other clubs' despite getting relegated with Burnley last season - as he reflects on comparisons to Pep Guardiola during his unveiling as Bayern Munich boss
30/05/24 11:01Vincent Kompany has revealed that he had interest from other clubs before sensationally agreeing to become the new head coach of Bayern Munich .Bayern Munich 'see Adam Wharton as the solution to their midfield problem'... as Vincent Kompany eyes first signing in hot seat after switch from Burnley
29/05/24 18:28The Bundesliga giants are in the market for a defensive-minded midfielder - despite the chance that Joshua Kimmich will stay after reportedly snubbing Barcelona.Bayern Munich target Middlesbrough coach Aaron Danks to join Vincent Kompany's coaching staff... in move that would reunite the pair from their Anderlecht days
29/05/24 17:58Danks has developed a reputation as one of the best emerging young coaches in England, with his expected departure arriving as a blow to Boro head coach Michael Carrick.Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany names the four players he thinks can win the Ballon d'Or in the coming years... and one of them has only played three times for Borussia Dortmund
29/05/24 17:55New Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was asked which players he can see winning the Ballon d'Or in the coming years and one of his answers will be a surprise to many.Vincent Kompany is named the new Bayern Munich manager as German giants announce shock appointment... with Man City icon signing a three-year deal in Bavaria despite getting relegated with Burnley last season
29/05/24 15:06Vincent Kompany has been confirmed as Bayern Munich's new manager, with the German giants announcing the shock appointment on Wednesday.Chelsea 'eye shock £20m deal for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford' as the Blues look to continue their investment in young players... despite the 21-year-old being dropped by Vincent Kompany during relegation campaign
26/05/24 12:31Chelsea are reportedly considering launching a £20m move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford (left) as the Blues look to continue with their recruitment strategy of investing in young players.Vincent Kompany agrees to become Bayern Munich and commits to a three-year deal with the German giants - just two weeks after Burnley were relegated from the Premier League
25/05/24 12:51Vincent Kompany has agreed to become Bayern Munich after committing to a three-year contract with the Bundesliga giants just weeks after Burnley were relegated from the Premier League.Bayern Munich star 'has a desire to play for another club' as the German giants close in on appointing Vincent Kompany as their new manager
24/05/24 09:27Despite being relegated with Burnley and only winning five league games this season, Kompany has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Thomas Tuchel at the Allianz Arena.Bayern Munich 'line up swoop for Man City star Jack Grealish' to team up with Harry Kane as incoming boss Vincent Kompany identifies £100m winger as key target
24/05/24 06:10Burnley manager Vincent Kompany is expected to become Bayern's new coach and has apparently wasted no time identifying transfer targets for the summer.Vincent Kompany won FIVE games this season so why DO Bayern want the Burnley boss? German giants won over by the workaholic Pep Guardiola disciple
24/05/24 01:00Some have joked that Vincent Kompany must have the best agent in football to even be in the conversation for the Allianz Arena, let alone in the private jet bound for it.Craig Bellamy will NOT follow Vincent Kompany to Bayern Munich, with manager's Burnley No 2 parting ways with relegated boss after he agreed a deal to replace Thomas Tuchel
23/05/24 11:34Bellamy had been a part of the Clarets' staff under the Belgian boss, with Burnley returning immediately back to the Championship after a disappointing Premier League campaign.Fans hail Craig Bellamy joining Vincent Kompany at Bayern Munich as the 'most Football Manager thing ever... with the Burnley duo closing in on shock move to Bundesliga giants
23/05/24 08:53Kompany is due to move to the Bundesliga giants despite the 38-year-old overseeing Burnley's relegation from the Premier League , winning just five games all season.Vincent Kompany agrees SHOCK move to become Bayern Munich manager despite being relegated with Burnley on just 24 points as German giants finally find a successor to Thomas Tuchel
22/05/24 20:29Vincent Kompany (left) has agreed a deal in principle to replace Thomas Tuchel and become Bayern Munich's next manager despite failing in his efforts to keep Burnley' in the Premier League.Michael Owen believed Man United would finish in the top four, Tottenham ninth and backed Burnley to stay up - so, how accurate were his pre-season Premier League predictions?
21/05/24 09:23Michael Owen 's predictions for the final table this season have resurfaced and while he got some teams spot on, he was wildly off the mark on other clubs.Bruno Guimaraes thrives against Brentford, Bernardo Silva delivers once again and THREE Crystal Palace stars make the list... but who tops Mail Sport's POWER RANKINGS after the Premier League's final day?
20/05/24 19:00The Premier League season is over, and all 20 teams have decided their place in the table, respectively pleasing or disappointing their supporters.Jurgen Klopp reveals reason he 'DOESN'T like' James Maddison, as Liverpool boss reflects on agonisingly missing out on the Premier League title to Man City in 2018-19
16/05/24 18:42Jurgen Klopp (left) has revealed why he 'doesn't like' Tottenham midfielder James Maddison (right) as the Liverpool manager prepares to wave goodbye to Anfield and the Premier League.Wayne Rooney reveals the player who was a 'dressing room NIGHTMARE' at Man United... as he explains how the star once 'didn't speak to Ryan Giggs for SIX months'
15/05/24 09:17In total, the former England captain scored 253 goals in 559 appearances, making him United's all-time record goalscorer, while he also won 16 trophies with the Red Devils.Vincent Kompany's evangelical pursuit of passing football became a strategy of self-harm... opponents routinely punished Burnley's frailties and he's paid the price, writes MATT BARLOW
12/05/24 16:00Kompany wants his teams to perform with high-risk tactical principles akin to those he experienced under Pep Guardiola at the end of his decade of success at the Etihad.Tottenham put Burnley out of their misery by relegating them back to the Championship... they only survived this long due to points deductions and the quality of the teams around them, writes AADAM PATEL
12/05/24 06:28Perhaps it was fitting that on the day the Burnley Express officially called time on his international cricket career, time was also called on Burnley's time in the Premier League.Tottenham's slide stops with a 2-1 comeback win over Burnley to relegate the Clarets, who were ultimately punished for failing to settle on a style, writes MATT BARLOW
11/05/24 16:16MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Vincent Kompany's team took the lead through Jacob Bruun Larsen but Pedro Porro soon equalised and Van de Ven struck late on.PLAYER RATINGS: Pedro Porro produced another exciting display for Tottenham but which FOUR of his team-mates produced a 5/10 display - with one failing in an emergency role?
11/05/24 16:12AADAM PATEL AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Burnley's relegation has been confirmed with a 2-1 loss at Tottenham - while Spurs remain in the hunt for the top four.Burnley are RELEGATED from the Premier League on the penultimate week of the season after defeat at Tottenham confirms their fate
11/05/24 15:57Burnley join Sheffield United in becoming a 'one and done' Premier League side following their relegation from the top flight - after the Clarets lost 2-1 to Tottenham on Saturday afternoon.Vincent Kompany remains defiant about Burnley's survival hopes despite Premier League safety being out of their control after chastening Newcastle defeat
05/05/24 21:31RICHARD TANNER AT TURF MOOR: Vincent Kompany spoke defiantly about taking Burnley's Premier League survival mission to the last day of the season.Burnley 1-4 Newcastle: Rampant Magpies condemn sorry Clarets to crucial defeat in their relegation battle and cement a European spot for next season
04/05/24 16:15Ruthless Newcastle pushed Burnley closer to the Premier League trapdoor with a 4-1 rout at Turf Moor that boosts their Europa League hopes.Scott McTominay offers injury update after the Manchester United midfielder was forced off after coming on as a sub in the club's 1-1 draw with Burnley
29/04/24 19:07The 27-year-old limped off the pitch at Old Trafford in clear discomfort, sparking concern among supporters that he could be set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines.Erik ten Hag warns his Man United team they must 'look in the mirror' and take responsibility after the Red Devils drop more points in 1-1 draw with Burnley
27/04/24 17:35United had to wait until the 79th minute to open the scoring, when Antony put the home side in the lead, which looked like setting Ten Hag's side on the road to three points.Erik ten Hag suffers the embarrassment of being booed by his own fans in latest Man United low ebb - as Andre Onana's error gifts Burnley a 1-1 draw, writes JOE BERNSTEIN
27/04/24 16:12MAN UNITED 1-1 BURNLEY - JOE BERNSTEIN AT OLD TRAFFORD: Usain Bolt would have admired the breakneck pace on show that helped produce 43 goal attempts.Revealed: Vincent Kompany called referee Darren England a 'f***ing cheat' multiple times in furious tirade at official after he gave Chelsea a penalty against Burnley in 2-2 draw last month
24/04/24 14:58EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Kompany was fined £10,000 and handed a two-match touchline ban - with one of the games suspended - following the explosive outburst at the March 30 fixture.Vincent Kompany has Burnley dreaming of the great escape following huge win over Sheffield United, says midfielder Johann Berg Gudmundsson
21/04/24 21:30Can Burnley somehow pull off the greatest of escapes? They were written off as doomed earlier in the season but in this form, survival is not out of the question.Sheffield United 1-4 Burnley: Clarets boost survival hopes as victory over rock bottom Blades in relegation six-pointer moves Vincent Kompany's side just three points from safety
20/04/24 15:57ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT BRAMALL LANE: This was another sad but familiar view of Sheffield United 's sorry campaign as they suffered the indignity of Burnley completing a league double over them.EPISODE 1: It's All Kicking Off! - Would Klopp stay at Liverpool if it goes wrong again?
18/04/24 15:17'It's All Kicking Off' is a new weekly podcast by Mail Sport, presented by Chief Football Writer, Ian Ladyman and star columnist Chris Sutton.EPISODE 34: It's All Kicking Off! - He's always got a mistake in him' Should Andre Onana be dropped for Newcastle clash?
18/04/24 14:58In the latest episode of 'It's All Kicking Off!', Ian checks in with Manchester United Correspondent, Chris Wheeler, as the pair look ahead to the Red Devils' trip to NewcastleBurnley 1-1 Brighton: Arijanet Muric's mistake cancels out Josh Brownhill strike as the Clarets fall six points from Premier League safety in draw at Turf Moor
13/04/24 16:00MIKE WHALLEY AT TURF MOORE: Aro Muric will never live it down. Add this one to the list of great goalkeeping howlers, to the worst footballing moments of Gary Sprake, and Massimo Taibi.English clubs rack up shameful £1MILLION in fines for player, manager and official misbehaviour this season as Virgil van Dijk is hit with the biggest individual punishment
13/04/24 11:38The total passed the milestone after Burnley boss Vincent Kompany was hit with a £10,000 fine for losing his temper at referee Darren England in March.Vincent Kompany is handed two-game touchline ban and £10,000 fine for misconduct after seeing red for protesting a Chelsea penalty and blasting referees as 'not good enough'
11/04/24 11:18The Belgian manager has been penalised for 'misconduct at the Premier League clash against Chelsea on March 30', according to an official statement issued by the Football Association.Former NFL star JJ Watt reveals why he invested in Burnley and heaps praise on 'great leader' Vincent Kompany, as he insists he is 'deeply passionate' about being successful at the Premier League club
11/04/24 07:00Watt, 35, who played for 12 seasons in the NFL before retiring in 2023, became a minority investor alongside his wife Kealia - an ex-professional footballer - last May.Revealed: Everton's chances of Premier League relegation after latest two-point deduction for breaching financial rules
08/04/24 14:52Everton's chances of being relegated from the Premier League has been revealed after their latest two-point deduction for breaching financial rules.Jarrad Branthwaite hopes outstanding Everton performances will pose Gareth Southgate 'questions' as the Toffees star targets Euros spot
07/04/24 21:30DOMINIC KING AT GOODISON PARK: Jarrad Branthwaite may have come away from his first England camp feeling deflated but there has been no hangover since from the Everton star.Sean Dyche admits he designed Everton's triumph over Burnley to be 'ugly' after Dominic Calvert-Lewin netted to end the Toffees' 13-game winless run
06/04/24 17:35The Toffees entered the clash just one point above the relegation zone and without a Premier League win since the last time they faced Vincent Kompany's side back in December.Everton 1-0 Burnley: Dominic Calvert-Lewin's fortunate goal in first-half stoppage time earns Toffees crucial win in relegation battle - with Dara O'Shea sent off for the visitors
06/04/24 15:56DOMINIC KING AT GOODISON PARK: Burnley were always good for Sean Dyche and they continue to be so. When Everton's manager needed help to end a famine, his old club brought gifts.Player of the year candidate Alexis Mac Allister's piledriver was reminiscent of Vincent Kompany's title-deciding rocket, writes LEWIS STEELE as Liverpool leave it late to beat Sheffield United 3-1
04/04/24 21:18LIVERPOOL 3-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED - LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: If Liverpool's first goal was a seismic slice of luck, their second was a potential season award-winner.Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is charged with misconduct by the FA after being sent off during 2-2 draw with Chelsea for protesting their penalty... before blasting referees as 'not good enough'
03/04/24 14:28Tempers flared after referee Darren England awarded a penalty to the Blues in the 40th minute for Lorenz Assignon's foul on Mykhailo Mudryk. The Burnley defender was also shown a second yellow.Vincent Kompany doubles down on criticism of officials as he disputes key decision in Burnley's 1-1 draw against Wolves just days after being sent off at Chelsea: 'Don't get me on referees again!'
03/04/24 06:19Burnley boss Vincent Kompany could not contain his frustration after a key refereeing decision went against his side in their 1-1 draw with Wolves on Tuesday night.Vincent Kompany blasts Premier League referees as 'not good enough' after being sent off by Darren England for protesting against Chelsea's penalty... as Burnley boss vows to keep the pressure on Howard Webb and PGMOL
01/04/24 14:41Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has said the standard of refereeing in the Premier League 'hasn't been good enough' this season.Bang average Blues rely too much on Cole Palmer's power... as Mauricio Pochettino's suffering Chelsea draw with 10-man Burnley at Stamford Bridge
31/03/24 21:30KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Cole Palmer has taken the tonnage of Chelsea on his shoulders this season and their £42.5million summer signing has shown no signs of buckling.Chelsea's owners have 'DESTROYED' the club, insists Frank Lebouef - as ex-Blues defender labels his old side 'unprofessional' with players lacking 'brain and heart' in rant after Burnley draw
31/03/24 09:40Chelsea icon Frank Leboeuf slammed the board at Stamford Bridge for 'destroying' the club and issued a scathing review of current Blues players after Saturday's draw against Burnley.Mauricio Pochettino SLAMS his Chelsea side for their lack of 'energy' and 'hunger' during draw against Burnley... as Blues boss insists he's 'upset' and 'disappointed' with performance against 10-man Clarets
30/03/24 18:56KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Mauricio Pochettino accused Chelsea of lacking the head and heart required to beat Burnley as they blew two leads against 10 menPLAYER RATINGS - Conor Gallagher and Nicolas Jackson struggle as Chelsea are held by Burnley - but Cole Palmer shines despite the chaos
30/03/24 17:23Chelsea were held 2-2 by Burnley at Stamford Bridge, a result which will frustrate both sides, who had their opportunities to claim all three points.Chelsea's capacity for chaos and capitulation proved costly again in 2-2 draw with 10-man Burnley - as Mauricio Pochettino's top-four claim is proven wrong
30/03/24 17:12KIERAN GILL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea led twice against a Burnley team who had only 10 men and no manager on the sidelines after Vincent Kompany was red carded.Inside Domenico Tedesco's new-look Belgium: Jeremy Doku, Man United target Lois Openda and Johan Bakayoko are the new stars - but Golden Generation veteran Romelu Lukaku is still going strong
26/03/24 16:23The team that arrives at Wembley on Tuesday night bears little resemblance to the big beast of old, with only a few players from those glory days clinging on to starting-XI status.England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley backs James Trafford to overcome the blow of losing his place in Burnley's team... after goalkeeper received first call-up to Three Lions first-team squad
25/03/24 20:16The 21-year-old had started every Premier League game, conceding 62 goals, before Vincent Kompany dropped him for Muric ahead of the recent victory over Brentford.First black woman to play for England, Kerry Davis, to be recognised at Football Black List celebration and receive Keith Alexander award for achievements as pioneer in women's game
21/03/24 00:02Davis, now 61, made her England debut in 1982 and played for the likes of Liverpool and Napoli as a forward during her career. She will receive the Keith Alexander award on Thursday.Tottenham are powerless to stop Fulham's Brazilian star, Vincent Kompany gets rewarded for goalkeeper U-turn and Michail Antonio shines for the Hammers... but who sits top in this week's POWER RANKINGS?
18/03/24 18:00The Premier League action last weekend played second fiddle to the enthralling drama in the FA Cup but that didn't stop a fair amount of incident all the same.Thomas Frank issues Brentford rallying call after 12 defeats in 15 Premier League games... with Bees just four points clear of the relegation zone after being stung by strugglers Burnley
17/03/24 22:30Manager Frank was encouraged by the fighting spirit his team showed after being reduced to 10 men by Sergio Reguilon's ninth-minute red card
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- Danilo delivers an update to fans after suffering a horror injury just minutes into Nottingham Forest's Premier League opener against Bournemouth
- Newcastle vs Southampton CHAOS as defender Fabian Schar is sent off for headbutt after Ben Brereton Diaz threw himself to the floor
- Eric Cantona STORMS OFF punditry panel and embarks on another bizarre speech... but there IS a reason behind the Man United legend's actions
- Fans hail Ipswich supporter with a prosthetic leg for their 'brilliant' sense of humour after spotting hilarious name on his shirt
- Ed Sheeran reveals why he had to leave Ipswich vs Liverpool at HALF-TIME - with minority owner missing climactic stages of club's top-flight return
- Former Man United defender Phil Jones confirms he has RETIRED from professional football - as he announces his next role
- Bruno Fernandes APOLOGISES to Fantasy Football managers after missing two clear-cut chances in 1-0 win against Fulham in their opening game
- Joshua Zirkzee admits his match-winning Man United debut was a 'dream' come true as £36.5m striker comes off the bench to secure win
- Enzo Maresca reveals that FIFTEEN Chelsea stars are not training with the first-team, after their huge summer spending spree and 43-man squad
- Peter Schmeichel slams Luke Shaw after Man Utd left-back gets injured AGAIN leaving him on sidelines for first three Premier League matches
- Chelsea fans face being served 'PRISON FOOD' at Servette in Europa Conference League clash as images emerge of bleak meals at staggering prices
- Matthijs De Ligt's wife Annekee Molenaar posts loved-up photos with new Man United star at Old Trafford - as she beams with pride next to her £43m hubby
- Fans left in hysterics at Gary Neville's underwhelming attempts at motivational speaking as he answers clearing calls on results day
- Olympic champion boxer Imane Khelif shows off dramatic new feminine makeover after winning gold in Paris, where her failed gender tests sparked huge row
- Lamine Yamal is spotted leaving the hospital following a visit to his father after he was stabbed 'multiple times' on Wednesday night
- Jordan Henderson's Ajax win 25-minute long penalty shootout 13-12 after 34 spot-kicks in dramatic Europa League qualifier in Amsterdam
- A dream debut! Kylian Mbappe scores his first Real Madrid goal against Atalanta after Jude Bellingham's slick assist and lifts the UEFA Super Cup
- Major VAR change 'is BLOCKED by Premier League bosses' ahead of new season - as measure is absent from Howard Webb's six-point plan
- The 'zombie movie set' of a training ground hosting Man United: Red Devils return to old crumbling, neglected HQ 'The Cliff' for kit release video
- Rio Ferdinand hails Jude Bellingham as a 'class apart' after his 'magnificent' performance in Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta
- EXCLUSIVEOleksandr Usyk reveals what went down in THAT sixth round against Tyson Fury, why his mum wants him to quit boxing
- West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui responds to Danny Dyer's pep talk as he says they'll both have to work together to get the best out of Jarrod Bowen
- Team GB medalist Georgia Bell almost gave up on her athletics career before lockdown made her fall in love with running all over again
- Mikel Arteta hails the 'success' of Arsenal's pre-season after victory over Lyon... as Gunners boss provides an injury update on TWO defenders
- Man United agree settlement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of £15m move to West Ham - with full-back's exit to pave way for two Old Trafford arrivals
- Ex-Man United star Raphael Varane suffers NIGHTMARE debut for Como as defender leaves the pitch after just 20 minutes due to an injury
- Ollie Wood felt like a 'crash test dummy' after the Team GB star appeared to be HEADBUTTED by Dutch rider and crashed in men's madison final
- New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr goes viral after bailing out last minute and jumping UNDER the bar - before leaping to Olympic gold
- World's greatest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge takes a TAXI to the finish line in Paris after he was forced to walk and then quit the race
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- 'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
- Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
- Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
- Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
- David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
- Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
- Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
- Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
- Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
- Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
- OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
- Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
- Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
- Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
- Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
- Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
- From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
- Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
- Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
- Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
- Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
- Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
- VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
- Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
- The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
- Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
- Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
- Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
- Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
- Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
- Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
- The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
- Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
- Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
- Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
- Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
- 'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
- Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
- Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
- Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
- Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
- Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
- Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
- Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games Makes more history
- Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
- Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move