M60 and A62 closed after serious crash overnight - latest updates
A serious collision on the M60 at junction 22 has led to the closure of a number of roads. Accident investigation work is under way.
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Antony can debunk honeymoon period theory by keeping Manchester United promise this week
Antony has had a successful start to life at Manchester United, scoring in all three of his Premier League games.
England Defender Reece James To Miss FIFA World Cup With Knee Injury
Chelsea and England defender Reece James will miss the World Cup in Qatar after the Premier League club confirmed on Saturday he will be out for eight weeks due to a knee injury. James, who had established himself as Gareth Southgate's first-choice right wing-back at international level, limped off during Chelsea's 2-0 Champions League win at AC Milan on Tuesday.
Harry Kane Fires Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League Title Hopes
Harry Kane fired home from the penalty spot to boost Tottenham's Premier League title charge in a 2-0 win over Everton as struggling Leicester remain in relegation trouble after a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace. England captain Kane broke the deadlock in London and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg doubled the lead late on as Spurs moved to within one point of leaders Arsenal.
Karim Benzema Expected To Win Ballon d'Or After Exploits With Real Madrid
Karim Benzema is the overwhelming favourite to win the men's Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday and thereby become the first Frenchman to claim the most prestigious individual prize in football since Zinedine Zidane almost quarter of a century ago. There are 30 nominees, but the Real Madrid striker is the outstanding candidate after his remarkable performances last season helped his club win the Champions League and La Liga.
Benzema expected to win Ballon d’Or after exploits with Real Madrid
PARIS: Karim Benzema is the overwhelming favorite to win the men’s Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday and thereby become the first Frenchman to claim the most prestigious individual prize in football since Zinedine Zidane almost quarter of a century ago. There are 30 nominees, but the Real Madrid striker is the outstanding candidate after his remarkable performances last season helped his club win the Champions League and La Liga. Benzema scored an astonishing 44 goals in 46 games for his club including 15 in the Champions League.
Manchester United Star Mason Greenwood Charged With Attempted Rape
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault, prosecutors said on Saturday. The 21-year-old England international is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Monday facing three counts relating to the same woman. The player was first held in January over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online.
David de Gea has a new role in the Manchester United dressing room
You'd think most footballers would consider themselves a little unfortunate to play 500 games for Manchester United and win just one league title, but David de Gea doesn't look at it that way.