Manchester United wanted to sign me - but I joined Man City because the training was better
In an era of global superstars, far-reaching scouting networks and significant finances, Premier League football can seem a long way from the fans.
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Meet the Kuhn and Cerny you don't know – Ajax pride explodes as mentor ranks and rates Celtic and Rangers' star men
It's football's ultimate finishing school. Imposter syndrome is an affliction unbecoming to the stars trying to ace the test.
Viswanathan Anand Responds As Ex-World Champion Criticises D Gukesh's Title Triumph
Legendary chess player Viswanathan Anand on Friday asked D. Gukesh to ignore those questioning the standard of the World Championship title showdown with China's Ding Liren, saying criticism always comes with success. Indian Grandmaster Gukesh made history on Thursday, becoming the youngest-ever to win the world title defeating Liren in the 14th and final game of the championship in Singapore. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik was not impressed with the quality of chess on display during the match, calling it the "end of chess as we know it." Kramnik expressed his frustration over the game's quality, calling a critical blunder by Ding Liren "childish".
Brendan Rodgers in trophy swipe at Rangers as Celtic boss claps back at Clement over cash claim
Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic have earned every penny of the gap which separates them from Rangers ahead of Sunday’s League Cup Final.
D Gukesh Gets Big Cash Prize From Tamil Nadu Government After Becoming World Chess Champion
Everything has been a fairly tale for D Gukesh since his terrific victory in the final match of the World Chess Championship 2024 against China's Ding Liren. Wishes continue to pour in for the India star as he became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion on Thursday. The 18-year-old Grandmaster will get a total prize money of Rs 11.45 crore from the event. To add to the recognition of his achievement, the Tamil Nadu government has also announced a big reward of Rs 5 crore for the player.
Man City crisis puts United's malaise in the shade ahead of derby
LONDON : It would have seemed inconceivable at the start of the Premier League season that by the time the Manchester derby rolled around it would be Pep Guardiola's City enduring a crisis so serious it has distracted attention from United's malaise.
Mum sheds half her bodyweight after spotting two words on doctor's computer
A mum has shed over half her body weight and been crowned 'Slimmer of the Year' after noticing the term spotting two words on her doctor's computer. Ali Ridgley, 52, achieved an astounding 13st (82kg) weight loss to claim the title of Slimming World’s Woman of the Year 2024.
Messi excluded as Bellingham and Real dominate FIFPRO honours
Six players from Champions League winners Real Madrid and four from Manchester City feature in this year’s FIFPRO World 11 announced on Monday by the global players' association, with Lionel Messi absent for the first time in almost 20 years.