The most-read sports stories of the year
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe vows to get Man Utd ‘back where we belong’ after buying stake
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has vowed to return Manchester United to “the very top of English, European and world football” after agreeing a £1.25 billion (€1.4 billion) deal to buy a 25 per cent stake in the club.
Tottenham sweating on Cristian Romero and Richarlison injuries for Brighton game
Tottenham will have to assess Cristian Romero and Richarlison ahead of Thursday’s Premier League trip to Brighton.
Nuno Espirito Santo loses first game at Forest after Dominic Solanke treble
Dominic Solanke completed a last-gasp hat-trick to earn Bournemouth a 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest and ruin Nuno Espirito Santo’s first game in charge at the City Ground.
Inter Milan see off Lecce to remain clear of Juventus at Serie A summit
Serie A leaders Inter Milan earned their fourth straight league win after beating Lecce 2-0 at San Siro, ensuring they would remain four points clear of Juventus until after Christmas.
Wolves enjoy early Christmas present after condemning Chelsea to another defeat
Chelsea slumped to a third defeat in four Premier League games as second-half goals from Mario Lemina and Matt Doherty earned Wolves a deserved 2-1 victory at Molineux.
Jim Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25% in Manchester United
Ineos Group chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe has agreed to buy a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United and inject around £236 million (€272 million) into the club, the Red Devils have announced.